This exquisite country home with rural views sits 3 miles west of the city in the charming hamlet of Nadderwater. The original building is believed to date back to the early 19th century, part cob and block in it's construction, now a versatile family home ideal for multi-generational use. The current owners have renovated and extended Higher Hurston creating a bright and stylish property with striking features. Offering over 2,400 sq ft the accommodation currently arranged with 3 bedrooms, master ensuite, family bathroom, sitting room, a generous open plan living space with a stylish kitchen, utility and guest cloakroom. A wing of the first floor provides a generous 4th bedroom or the potential for ancillary accommodation as a self-contained studio with a fitted kitchen, shower room and a delightful balcony with rear access. The south facing landscaped garden is a wonderful addition to this stunning home which includes a gravelled parking area giving access to a double garage and a versatile outbuilding used as a craft room/workshop. Freehold. EPC Band E. Council Tax Band F.

Situation - Higher Hurston will undoubtedly appeal to those seeking a quiet rural retreat yet conveniently situated close to the city of Exeter. The peaceful hamlet of Nadderwater has a pub with day-to-day facilities being found in the nearby St Thomas area of the city. The cathedral and university city of Exeter, situated on the River Exe, affords excellent facilities as well as a selection of theatre, cinema, museum, sporting clubs, leisure centres, private and state schooling, shopping and excellent dining. Exeter has two mainline railway stations on the London Paddington and Waterloo lines and an international airport.

Description - This exquisite country home with rural views sits 3 miles west of the city in the charming hamlet of Nadderwater. The original building is believed to date back to the early 19th century, part cob and block in it's construction, now a versatile family home ideal for multi-generational use. The current owners have renovated and extended Higher Hurston creating a bright and stylish property with striking features. Offering over 2,400 sq ft the accommodation currently arranged with 3 bedrooms, master ensuite, family bathroom, sitting room, a generous open plan living space with a stylish kitchen, utility and guest cloakroom. A wing of the first floor provides a generous 4th bedroom or the potential for ancillary accommodation as a self-contained studio with a fitted kitchen, shower room and a delightful balcony with rear access. The south facing landscaped garden is a wonderful addition to this stunning home which includes a gravlled parking area giving access to a double garage and a versatile outbuilding used as a craft room/workshop.

Accommodation - An entrance porch, with a useful storage cupboard, opens to a generous sitting room finished with a tiled floor, inset wood-burner and exposed beams. Through an open doorway is the substantial and bright open plan living space, ideal for entertaining, with a rear aspect with garden views, an inset wood-burner, tiled floor and exposed beams. The stylish kitchen provides an array of matching base and wall units, a central island, integrated appliances and exposed beams. Off the kitchen is a utility with a side exit, guest cloakroom and stairs to the first floor with under-stairs storage and log store.

The first floor landing has a Velux skylight and a comer storage unit. The master bedroom has a rear aspect with garden and countryside views, an array of fitted wardrobes, exposed beams and a stylish ensuite arranged with a shower cubicle, wc and basin. Bedroom 3 has a side aspect window. The modern family bathroom provides a bath with shower overhead, wc, basin and store cupboard. Bedroom 2 has a rear aspect with garden and rural views, fitted wardrobes and expose beams. Connecting is a small corridor with a shower and wc off. The extended wing offers accommodation for extended families that seek the potential of a self-contained apartment. A generous room with vaulted ceilings, an inset wood-burner, exposed beams and timber flooring has a dual aspect with double doors opening onto a balcony that provides external steps to the garden. Open to this room is a an area fitted with units that could be used as a kitchen and an internal door leading through to Bedroom 2.

Outbuilding - This single storey timber framed outbuilding is a fabulous addition to Higher Hurston, with full insulation, power and a wood-burner. This 'L' shaped room offers a versatile space, currently registered as use as a Hobbies/craft room, shed, workshop and storage. To the rear of the outbuilding are double doors opening onto a patio and attached is a further garden store.

Outside - The plot of Higher Hurston is approximately a quarter of an acre. Gated access with a gravelled drive through to the rear of the property opening onto a generous parking area. To the right is a double garage and steps leading up to the balcony and wing of the first floor and garden storage. The beautiful landscaped gardens enjoy a south facing orientation with areas of lawn, raised planters and patios with pergolas. Garden store and greenhouse/potting shed. Well placed hedging create areas of privacy and shade, while low brick walls shape the variety of sections to this wonderful oasis.

Services - Mains electric, mains water, shared private drainage. Oil fired central heating (under-floor heating).

Directions - From Exeter's Exe Bridges, head west on Okehampton Road/Redhills out of the city. Stay on this road for approximately 3 miles, through the hamlet of Nadderwater where the property is located on the left. What3Words - 'palms.always.clever'.