4 bedroom house

A wonderful family home set in just over 1 acre of beautiful grounds with sensational rural views. Kitchen, utility, sitting room, bedroom 4, shower room, 3 bedrooms (one en suite), family bathroom. Council Tax Band F. Freehold. EPC Band E.

Situation - Situated in the heart of unspoilt East Devon countryside in the River Axe valley well away from busy roads, Shute is a small village, parish and former manor surrounded by farmland and woodland. The village is host to St Michael's Church and a primary school.

Nearby, Axminster offers a wide range of amenities with schooling, recreational facilities and shopping from a Tesco superstore to independent shops and a weekly street market. The renowned Colyton Grammar School is a short distance to the south and has a school bus service from the village.

Sidmouth, Lyme Regis and the world renowned Jurassic coastline is situated close by to the south, whilst the cathedral city of Exeter is within easy reach west. Direct trains to London Waterloo and Exeter are available at Axminster and Honiton.

Description - Built in the mid 1950s and later extended in early 2000s, Nether Haddon is an impressive family home with versatile accommodation set within beautiful grounds. The property allows for the potential to work from home, multi-generational living or an additional lifestyle income whilst boasting sensational rural views.

Accommodation - The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises; large entrance hall with stairs rising and storage cupboards beneath, bright sitting room with feature fireplace and log burning stove. The extension built in the early 2000s is a beautifully designed open plan kitchen / diner. The kitchen is well fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall units, island unit with induction hob at the center, integrated dishwasher and double oven and microwave. There is a log burner at the center of the room creating an excellent focal point and large sliding doors allowing a seamless connection to the outdoors. Off the kitchen there are further storage units and space for a double fridge/freezer. There is a convenient utility room / boot room with sink and storage units. The ground floor has another kitchen / sitting room, a double bedroom and a shower room which would serve superbly as an annex or holiday let with private access.

To the first floor there are three double bedrooms with the master bedroom featuring an en-suite bathroom and built in wardrobes. There is also a family bathroom fitted with w/c, hand wash basin and bath with shower above.

Outside - The property is set in just over an acre. Approached off a quiet lane onto a driveway opening up to a parking area with space for several vehicles. Immediately from the kitchen/diner is an excellent patio area that is ideally positioned for al fresco dining and outdoor relaxation. To the rear of the property the gardens are mostly laid to lawn and interspersed with established flower beds, shrubs and trees. The summer house is elevated and perfectly positioned to take in the sensational rural views. There is also a greenhouse and an established vegetable patch.

There is a superb woodland area of approximately 0.25 acres allowing a place for wildlife and children to play in and explore. This woodland is on a lease of 999 years from 2013.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Electric heating and solar water panels.



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