A charming thatched former farmhouse in the much sought after woodland village of West Hill, well set back from the road with private gated entrance, private gardens & grounds.

Description

As a former small historic settlement, the woodland village of West Hill plays host to only a handful of historic cottages and farmhouses most of which formed part of the land and Estate belonging to Sir John Kennaway (1837-1919). Brick House Farm, one of the few period properties in this predominantly modern village is a former farmhouse constructed of brick and stone, with exposed timber beams and large open inglenook fireplaces. However, is not listed. This superb property which offers excellent proportions is approached via a shared driveway and its own private gated entrance.

The period style, presented beautifully by the current owner is immediately evident upon entrance to the house. Comprising Reception hall, Sitting room with exposed brick fireplace and French doors to the front, Formal dining room with large open inglenook fireplace and exposed period timber mantle over, window to front and doors to the Study, Ground floor bedroom and bathroom which could work as an annexe if desired. The farmhouse country kitchen which boasts a much sought after walk in pantry enjoys views over the gardens and leads to a rear porch/utility room and back reception hall with stairs rising to the upper floor.

Brick House Farm has four bedrooms in total, with one ensuite on the ground floor and 3 bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. Gardens and Grounds A five bar gate gives private access to a large gravelled driveway with space for parking several vehicles and shrub planted boarders. The rear of the property enjoys a large garden laid predominantly to lawn with a detached conservatory on the lower patio and a dining patio on the upper lawns. Enclosed by fence and planted hedging, the gardens back onto a private and secluded woodland copse offering a high degree of privacy. On sunny days, both front and rear gardens enjoy sunshine throughout the day.

Location

West Hill is a highly desirable and prestigious woodland village, known for its leafy woodland walks, which lies west of the historic market town of Ottery St Mary. The village itself has long been a most sought-after location for families with a local convenience store and post office, church, its excellent village primary school and being in the catchment area for the nearby Kings School Secondary. It is also on a direct bus route to the highly regarded Colyton Grammar School and the village itself being within excellent commuter distance of the A30 dual carriageway and the M5. It makes all Exeter Independent schools within easy reach. The nearby town of Ottery St Mary offers an excellent range of amenities including a Sainsburys supermarket as well as many independent shops, a dental surgery, medical centre and community hospital. Close to Exeter International Airport and approximately 11 miles from Exeter St David’s Station (Paddington) and 8 miles from Honiton Station (waterloo). The coastal regency town of Sidmouth is approximately 6 miles as well as nearby Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton.

Square Footage: 2,310 sq ft



Directions

From Exeter take the A30 East towards Ottery St Mary. Leave the A30 at Daisymount and proceed over two roundabouts taking the 3rd exit at the first and the second exit at the second roundabout. Proceed along the B3180 and take the second left turn down into West Hill Road. Continue along this road for approximately ¼ mile and the turning for Brick House Farm will be found on the left hand side just past Needlewood Close on the left and not as far as Eyemore Drive on the right.

Additional Info

Services: All mains services including mains gas central heating.