5 bedroom detached house for sale

This large detached house was originally constructed in 1967 by esteemed local builder K Gaydon & Sons, as the principal's own residence, and comes to the market for the first time with no onward chain. Located in an elevated position on the outskirts of this popular village, the property boasts stunning, far-reaching views over the open countryside, whilst being a short walk to the village centre. The accommodation is highly versatile, featuring 5 bedrooms and the potential for a self-contained annexe.

The Property

The property is accessed through a gated entrance, leading to a substantial parking area and a detached twin garage block.
The extensive ground floor accommodation includes a large living room with adjoining sun room which enjoys superb views across the village and open countryside. The large kitchen/breakfast room is equipped with shaker style units, wooden worktops a double oven and Rayburn. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and a large central hallway separates the reception rooms from the two ground floor bedrooms, both doubles, with a shower room in between.

The first floor of the main house comprises two large bedrooms and bathroom, with eaves storage and built in wardrobes. On the East side of the building and accessed via a separate entrance is the annexe, which currently consists of a utility room and shower room on the ground floor and bedroom on the first floor with additional eaves storage room.

Outside, the property occupies a large plot extending to approximately 0.65 acres, with lawned gardens on three sides, southerly facing to the rear of the house. There is parking for at least five vehicles with the large double garage providing useful additional storage space or parking. Additionally, there is a very useful and spacious cellar area beneath the main house.

The Location

Kenton is a popular village situated approximately 8 miles from the City of Exeter. The village offers excellent local amenities including a Post Office, Restaurant, Primary School, and Church, as well as bus services to Exeter, Torquay, and Newton Abbot. Kenton is also home to the historic Powderham Castle, which hosts summer concerts and has its own farm shop. The Cathedral City of Exeter provides a more comprehensive range of shopping, health, and educational amenities, along with mainline rail service, an international airport, and access to the M5.

Property Information

Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council, Tax Band: G
Heating: Gas Central Heating
Services: Mains water supply and mains drainage
Energy Efficiency Rating: D
Flooding: This is deemed to be no risk for rivers & seas and very low for surface water
Internet: We understand that standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband can be found in this locality providing a download speed up to 900 Mbps
Mobile Phone signal: Multiple networks are currently displayed as available at the property with Vodafone and O2 showing the strongest

Directions:

From the Countess Wear Roundabout, proceed onto Bridge Road. Turn left at the next roundabout onto the A379 (Sannerville Way) towards Dawlish. Continue past the turning on the right to Exminster and go straight across at the Swans Nest roundabout, following the signs to Kenton and Dawlish. As you enter the village, turn right at the green Triangle in the center of the village into Church Street, then take the first left onto Mamhead Road. Turn left onto Butts Hill, and the property is the first on the right.

AGENT'S NOTE

AGENT'S NOTES
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers once any sale is agreed, and check proof of funding. We use the services of a third party, Hipla, a Law Society Licensed company. We will require the full name, mobile phone number and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £24 including VAT for this, (per person), payable direct to Robert Williams Estate Agents. Details will be provided upon request. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until all the required mandatory checks are complete.
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