Upton Pyne, Exeter

A spacious 4 bedroom family home set in 0.34 acres with beautiful south-westerly facing gardens surrounded by open countryside on the edge of popular Exe Valley village. EPC: F. Council Tax: F. Freehold.

SITUATION
Upton Pyne is a highly favoured Exe Valley village, surrounded by unspoilt countryside, yet just 4 miles from central Exeter. Maintaining an active community, the village includes a church and a network of local footpaths with a range of fantastic walks. The nearby village of Brampford Speke has a primary school (rated 'good' by Ofsted) and an excellent pub, The Agricultural Inn.

Exeter, to the south, has all the amenities associated with a major regional centre, providing a good range of leisure and cultural amenities including substantial shopping facilities. Communication links are good, with the M5 accessible at Exeter providing links to the A38 to Plymouth, or the A30 to Cornwall, Bristol and London to the north and east. There are regular rail services to central London from Exeter St David's in just over 2 hours. Exeter International Airport provides a number of domestic and international flights.

DESCRIPTION
Elm Cottage is a charming detached house and has been in the same ownership for over 70 years, with upkeep and improvements being made during this time. However, there is plenty of scope for a new owner to continue to add their own mark subject to the necessary consents. There are plenty of characterful features including exposed stone fireplace and exposed beams with superb views over the neighbouring countryside. Outside there is parking for three cars to the front with large level gardens to the side and rear, a vegetable patch and two large patios. In total the property extends to 0.34 acres.

ACCOMMODATION
The entrance hall has exposed beams, tiled floor, wooden turning staircase to the first floor, window overlooking the front and doors opening to the sitting room and kitchen. Extending to in excess of 21', the double aspect sitting room is full of character, including exposed beams, an exposed stone wall with large fireplace housing the multi-fuel stove on a slate hearth with wooden lintel over and French doors to the conservatory. The conservatory overlooks the south-west facing rear garden with glazing to three sides, wooden flooring and an obscure glazed roof with a door opening to the inner hall, which has a fitted storage cupboard and an opening through to the double aspect study, along with a door to the kitchen. The double aspect kitchen/dining room overlooks the rear and side gardens, comprising a range of units, extensive work surfaces over and splashback. Appliances include a four ring electric hob with extractor hood, built-in oven and Rayburn. There is a useful larder with window and shelving. Completing the ground floor is the boot room with doors to the cloakroom and utility. The utility has further units, space for laundry appliance, boiler and windows to the side and doors to the front and rear.

On the first floor is a spacious landing with views over the surrounding fields and ample storage, including an airing cupboard with water tank. All four of the bedrooms enjoy views over the superb location. The double aspect principal bedroom has views over the surrounding countryside and to the rear over the garden. The second bedroom is a good size with a window overlooking the side garden. Bedrooms three and four overlook the rear garden, whilst the third bedroom includes built-in storage. The family bathroom overlooks the front and has a white suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, panelled bath, wash hand basin with cupboard below and WC.

OUTSIDE
Accessed along the village lane, to one side is a parking area providing off-road parking for three cars and a low stone wall along the front of the house with a path leading to the front door. The gardens are fully enclosed and offer a good degree of privacy, including a large patio adjoining the conservatory. Predominantly laid to lawn, there is an array of inset small trees including Beech, fruit trees, Acers and several ornamental trees, along with a Scots Pine, fruit trees and rose bed. There is also a pond, former vegetable patch and timber shed. To the side is a large private patio and raised borders stocked with a wonderful variety of shrubs and plants.

SERVICES
Mains water and drainage. Mains electricity.
Oil-fired central heating and Rayburn.

DIRECTIONS
From Exeter proceed north to Cowley Bridge roundabout taking the A377 towards Crediton. After half a mile, turn right signposted Upton Pyne and Brampford Speke. Continue through the village and the property will be found after a short distance on the left and identified by a Stags for sale board.