Period house with no neighbours set in 3 acres with views and stables. Freehold. Council Tax Band E, EPC E

Situation - Position down a long private drive the property is situated in an idyllic rural location in the heart of the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The community of Blackborough is a short walk with several activities centred around the village hall, while the village of Kentisbeare is a short drive with a village stores, pub and primary school. The property is situated within the Uffculme School Catchment area and is within easy reach of Tiverton Parkway railway station, where London Paddington can be reached within 2 hours. The A303 and M5 junctions 26 - 28 are easily accessible.

The market towns of Wellington and Honiton offer a range of local independent shops, cafés and gift shops, and are within a short drive drive.

Description - This detached period residence is thought to have been two farm workers cottages from the late 17th century, before being remodelled and extended in the mid 20th century. Whilst not listed, the property is of traditional local solid construction with rendered exterior under a thatched roof and takes advantage of its position with wonderful far reaching country views.

The accommodation retains a number of period features such as an inglenook fireplace with bread oven, ceiling beams and parquet flooring to the snug/dining Room. As well as the snug/dining room, there is another double aspect reception room which is particularly light, with large windows and a door to the terrace.

On the first floor are three bedrooms, the largest of which has an en-suite bath/shower room. There is an extensive range of wardrobes and affords fine views across rolling countryside.

Outside - One of the key features of this glorious property is it's relative seclusion.

A timber gate and cattle grid leads from the lane over a long two hundred yard concrete driveway down to the property where there is a turning area which provides ample parking.

Garage With Pv - Adjacent to the parking is the detached double garage which has power and light, with recently fitted photovoltaic panels on the roof.

Gardens - The gardens lie principally to the south of the cottage laid mainly to lawn with well-established borders, there is a detached stone summerhouse and a pond.

To the side of the house is a further area, through which there is a public footpath and the neighbouring farmer has a right of way.

Open Fronted Barn - This substantial block and timber open fronted store is set below the house, providing useful additional storage space.

Stables - Above the garage, sheltered by some tress, is a detached timber stable block which comprises three stables and a tack room.

Land - The land is divided into two areas of paddock which are well fenced and we are advised drain well.

In all the property extends to 2.966 acres (1.2 ha)

Services - Mains electric. Private water from a borehole and shared spring on the property. Photovoltaic panels. Private drainage system, in the field below the house in the process of being replaced. Oil-fired central heating system, with recently replaced boiler. Superfast broadband available. Mobile coverage outside by EE, O2, Vodafone and Three.

Directions - From the centre of the village by the hall, go down the hill towards Kentisbeare. After about 100 yards, turn left into the drive across the cattle grid.