Gays Cottage is situated in an enviable location enjoying glorious views over the surrounding countryside. Standing in a rural setting yet by no means isolated, the nearby villages of Payhembury and Feniton are easily accessible, both with excellent village amenities including highly regarded primary schools. The railway station in Feniton connects Exeter and London Waterloo and the A30 dual carriageway provides swift access to the Cathedral city of Exeter, M5 and the coast. The property benefits from being within the renowned Kings School catchment area and the surrounding countryside offers excellent walking/horse riding facilities.

The property itself enjoys deceptively spacious, characterful accommodation with feature fireplaces and exposed beams expected for this age of home. This charming cottage briefly comprises; reception porch leading to the hallway with cloakroom W/C. The office has a lovely arched door and pleasant views over the surrounding countryside. The kitchen/dining room is a beautifully appointed dual aspect room with an extensive range of traditional bespoke cupboards and drawers creating ample storage and complement the exposed beams. There are plenty of work surfaces for food preparation and room for modern appliances, a large larder cupboard along with space for a large family sized dining table and chairs. The chimney has a feature bread oven and a Heritage oven which also serves the hot water and central heating system. There is a utility/boot room which offers practical storage and appliance space. The spacious sitting room is also a characterful dual aspect room with feature fireplace with wood burning stove and access to a conservatory and a garden room; both with pleasant garden outlooks. The garden room is a very flexible room and would lend itself as a formal dining room if ever required.

On the first floor are four bedrooms, the master benefits from a generous en-suite bathroom which is connected to the fourth bedroom, perfect for a young family to have as a nursery/child's bedroom etc. The family bathroom is also a good size and benefits from both bath and separate shower cubicle. The property is double glazed throughout and has oil fired central heating.

The gardens and grounds are a real treat and are most definitely a real asset to this wonderful home. The property is approached via a quiet country lane which leads onto a substantial driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles and access to the detached barn which is currently used for garaging and storage etc.

The detached barn is a substantial building with two stables and would also lend itself to be converted into ancillary accommodation as a granny annexe, letting unit or for a business/commercial use, subject to the necessary consents.

The immediate garden is just under a quarter of an acre and beautifully landscaped, bursting with a variety of colourful specimen plants, shrubs and trees and is a fine example of a cottage style garden. There are plenty of seating areas to sit and enjoy outdoor dining/entertaining in the summer months whilst admiring this idyllic setting.

A short walk along the country lane leads to just under two acres of woodland which has also been planted with specimen and fruit trees and provides a haven for local wildlife. This would also lend itself for a variety of horticultural and wildlife enthusiasts and must be walked to fully appreciate the ambiance.

Payhembury is a true Devon village with a good community and excellent local amenities that include community run village shop, pub and highly regarded primary school. Payhembury is surrounded by open countryside but within easy travelling distance of Honiton (about 7 miles) and Exeter along the A30 (about 16 miles). The Waterloo train line runs through the nearby village of Feniton. The coast, Cullompton and M5 access are also within an easy drive. Payhembury stands within the King's School catchment area. 

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OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band G 

TENURE Freehold  

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SERVICES We understand mains electricity and water is connected. Private drainage system and oil central heating.  

AGENTS NOTE Data protection act of 2017. We are now required to obtain proof of ID and proof of residence for any prospective purchaser before formally agreeing a sale. Photographic identification such as passport or driving licence, proof of residence, utility bill, council tax or official Inland Revenue correspondence. 

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