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Detached house
5 bed
3 bath
EPC rating: B*
4,337 sq ft / 403 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band G
Broadband: Basic 18Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 4 reception rooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 1.58 acres
  • Modern
  • Outbuildings
  • Balcony
  • Detached
  • Double Garage
  • Garden
An exciting opportunity to purchase a beautifully presented, modern family home which is situated in an enviable rural position. The property was built to exacting standards in 2016 by the current owners and is extremely energy efficient. Grounds measuring approximately 1.58 acres and two garages.

Lonicera House is a beautiful, detached property which was built to exacting standards in 2016. The property, which was created by the current owners alongside Fry Construction, offers in excess of 4000 square feet of accommodation and sits on a plot of approximately 1.6 acres.

The house is extremely energy efficient with solar panels, external wall insulation and a copper roof. The property is warmed via an LPG gas fired central heating system and has under floor heating throughout. A particular feature of this fantastic home is its lift providing easy access between the floors. There is high quality oak flooring throughout plus oak doors and an oak staircase.

The accommodation comprises in brief; entrance hallway with stairs leading down the lower ground floor and access into the lift. A cloakroom comprising low level WC, wash hand basin and extractor fan. Utility room with door providing access to the front, a range of wall mounted and base level storage units with work surfaces over. The kitchen is a good size with floor to ceiling windows providing a stunning view over the garden.

The kitchen is fitted with a selection of wall mounted and base level storage units, roll edge work surfaces, an integrated fridge, an integrated six ring gas hob with extractor fan above and an integrated electric oven. Off the kitchen there is useful, walk-in larder which is fully shelved out and has space for a fridge/freezer. A good size dining room with bi-fold doors leads out to a sun terrace and connects the kitchen/sitting room. The good size sitting room also has floor to ceiling windows making for a light and airing living space.
The ground floor accommodation is completed with double doors from the sitting room leading into a spacious study.

The lower ground floor is centred around a large hallway which provides access into all rooms. All four bedrooms are double rooms with bedrooms one, three and four all having integrated wardrobes. Bedroom one and bedroom two also enjoy en suite shower rooms comprising low level wc, wash hand basin and a shower cubicle. A garden room with bi-fold doors connects to the master bedroom. Additionally, there is a family bathroom comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle and panelled bath. A laundry/utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine/tumble dryer completes the accommodation.

Gardens and grounds
Externally, the property sits on a plot of approximately 1.58 acres. There are two garages, both with power, lighting and electric roller doors. There is a workshop, a garden room and an outside gardeners WC. In front of the garages there is a driveway providing ample off-road parking. The garden is predominately laid to lawn with a number of mature trees and shrub borders and is not overlooked. There is an area of formal garden with raised planters found behind the garages and is fully enclosed. Alongside the house there
is a large area of patio. To the rear of the property, there is a timber pergola with a selection of flower and shrub borders plus a gravel walkway. A stream can be found at the very foot of the garden.


The property is situated within the picturesque hamlet of Ford. The property is set in wonderful surroundings and forms part of the 'Hub', an area known as the 10 parishes. This historic market town of Wiveliscombe is a mile to the South, and offers a friendly thriving community with a wide range of facilities including independent shops, an award winning butcher, Co-op supermarket, public houses, a doctor's surgery, Post Office, library and an excellent primary and secondary schools. There are very active rugby, cricket and tennis clubs and a large recreation ground with an outdoor swimming pool. The county town of Taunton offers a further range of amenities, plus a mainline intercity railway station and access to the M5 motorway via junction 25.

Wellington 7 miles, Taunton 10.5 miles, Exeter 29 miles (All distances and times are approximate)

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    Exeter is an extremely desirable place to live, with one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe. With its easy access to award winning beaches and countryside walks, residents are able to lead the good life, whilst having access to a well-regarded business hub. The city remains a popular place to live due to the varied and attractive architecture and high standard of state and independent schooling, along with Exeter University, which is considered one of the best in Europe. The accessible train links to London are excellent and it is possible to be in the capital within two hours and seven minutes on the fast train. Exeter airport is in close proximity and this provides international and regional connections. From our office in the centre of Exeter at 19 Southernhay East, Knight Frank helps homebuyers  find their new home in Exeter. Relocating from abroad? We can help make your move to Exeter stress-free through our relocation services.

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