Sold STC - 3 bed Bungalow - Detached

This utterly unique country home nestles in the centre of Blackborough Village, enjoying a commanding south westerly aspect over its own extensive, mature grounds. Seldom do we encounter such delightful and extensive grounds, skilfully arranged over several levels, interspersed by pathways, bridges and streams, with a charming pond/area of wetland at the lowest point.

Description

This utterly unique country home nestles in the centre of Blackborough Village, enjoying a commanding south westerly aspect over its own extensive, mature grounds. Warmed by oil fired central heating, this stylish, contemporary home offers a particularly versatile layout, comprising three bedrooms, three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom and shower room. Approached off the lane with separate driveway, is a more recently built garage and additional parking for several vehicles. Seldom do we encounter such delightful and extensive grounds, skilfully arranged over several levels, interspersed by pathways, bridges and streams, with a charming pond/area of wetland at the lowest point. With its easy access to Cullompton, M5 and Tiverton Parkway, this unusual country home has so much to offer.

Situation and Amenities

Whilst enjoying a truly rural setting, Scythestone is surprisingly conveniently situated with the villages of Kentisbeare, Uffculme, Culmstock and Hemyock all being within a short drive. Blackborough has a wonderful village community, with a village hall hosting a range of activities. More extensive shopping and schooling facilities are to be found in the country towns of Cullompton or Honiton, whilst the M5 facilitates rapid commuting south to the cathedral city of Exeter or north to Taunton or beyond. The nearby mainline railway station of Tiverton Parkway provides a rapid link with London (Paddington). The comparatively central Mid Devon location places the picturesque national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor together with the north and south Devon coastlines all within a modest car journey. Primary schooling is available in the nearby village of Kentisbeare, with the highly regarded Uffculme Secondary School being close at hand.

Bullet Points

Much extended detached village home
Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Unique elevated setting overlooking extensive gardens and grounds
Three Bedrooms
Three Reception Rooms
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Bathroom and shower room
Stunning views over the Culm Valley
Owned solar panels
Uffculme school catchment
Garage and extensive parking
Adjoining fabulous forest walks
Easy reach Cullompton and M5
17 miles Exeter, 17 miles Taunton
Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 8 miles
EPC rating - "E"
Council Tax Band “D”

On The Ground Floor

Canopy Porch to glass panelled front door.

Entrance Lobby with feature natural stone walling and ceramic tiled floor, glass panelled inner door to

Kitchen/Breakfast Room the Kitchen Area having extensive range of grey wall and base units, marble effect worktop, inset stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap, tall cupboard, ceramic hob with oven/grill beneath, cooker hood over, beamed ceiling, radiator, wide archway to

Snug/Sitting Room brick feature fireplace housing woodburning stove on brick plinth, range of fitted corner book shelving, bay window enjoying lovely outlook over the grounds across the valley to distant Dartmoor.

Inner Hallway/Utility with built-in base cupboard housing washing machine and oil fired boiler providing central heating and hot water, twin wall cupboards, control panel for solar array, radiator, stable door to

Rear Lobby having part glazed back door to garden.

Spectacular Vaulted Dining Room with exposed roof timbers and wide window taking full advantage of the stunning valley outlook, three radiators, twin glazed doors to

Superbly bright and airy Living Room having extensive windows to two sides, three large roof Velux windows, twin doors to adjoining raised paved patio, two radiators, skilfully constructed foldaway visitors bed should additional overnight accommodation be required, glazed door to

Shower Room providing close coupled W.C., pedestal basin, fully tiled shower with Triton electric shower unit.

Side Hallway with timber back door and leading to charming sitting area with more wonderful views and stable door to grounds and glazed inner door to bedroom 3

Bedroom 3 A fine vaulted Double Bedroom being dual aspect, again with lovely views, timber floors.

Original Front Door leading to Entrance Porch with side bench seating and inner glazed door to

“T” Shaped Hallway with access to loft, walk-in cloaks cupboard with shelving and coat hooks.

Bedroom 1 lovely beamed double room with windows overlooking the grounds across the valley to distant hills, French door to raised decking, radiator.

Bedroom 2 beamed ceiling, radiator, airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder and slatted shelving.

Bathroom with bath, washbasin, W.C. and separate shower cubicle.

Outside

The property is approached off the village lane over a gravelled driveway, adjoining which lies an extensive gravelled parking and turning area with a more recently constructed Detached Single Garage of rendered block construction with tiled roof, light and power, powered roller door, extensive front and side garden providing several areas of lawn interspersed by well stocked shrub and flower boarders. This unique property nestles in extensive country gardens, cascading down the south west slopes on the outskirts of the highly regarded village of Blackborough. The grounds are arranged over several levels, with paved paths leading to several “secret” sitting out areas, skilfully placed to take full advantage of the setting. One boundary is largely created by a delightful stand of mature trees, whilst the stream leads down the slope to an area of wetland/pond, flanked by an impressive cluster of Gunnera. Part way down the garden, the base for a Garden Office/Shepherds Hut has recently been created and beyond which a field gate leads out to the village lane and provides easy access for garden equipment, etc. The extensive mature grounds provide a fascinating backdrop to this highly individual and adaptable village home.

Services

The Vendor has advised of the following, and it is advised to check all this information prior to viewing:-

Main electricity and water
Current utility providers:
Electricity - Octopus Energy
Water - S.W. Water
Modern shared sewage treatment plant
Mobile coverage: EE, O2, Vodafone and Three networks currently showing as potentially available at the property
Current internet speed showing at: Basic - 8 Mbps; Superfast - 80 Mbps;
Telephone:
Broadband:
Satellite/Fibre TV availability: BT and Sky