Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to The Old Orchard Church Road, Exeter, a cozy and compact detached type home with 4 bed in the EX5 4HS area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band G.
This classic property was built
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £247,000 and a rental potential of £1,606 per month,
,
it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
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"A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED AND SUPERBLY SPACIOUS HIGH QUALITY DETACHED VILLAGE HOUSE IN A LEVEL TUCKED AWAY POSITION CLOSE TO THE CENTRE OF THE VILLAGE
* ENTRANCE LOBBY * RECEP HALL * CLOAKRM * SITTING RM * DINING RM * STUDY * 2 SUN RMS * MAGNIFICENT HAND BUILT KITCHEN/BREAKFAST RM * 4 GOOD BEDRMS - MASTER WITH EN SUITE * PRINCIPAL BATHRM * DET GARAGE BLOCK WITH STOREROOM/POTENTIAL OFFICE OVER * AMPLE PARKING & TURNING * LANDSCAPED GDNS * VERY GOOD VIEWS * GCH * DG
SITUATION
The Old Orchard represents a very rare opportunity to purchase a most attractive, incredibly spacious, very well presented top quality detached house which provides most comfortable accommodation which is full of character and charm.
The house was originally built sixteen years or so ago but has been improved and enhanced considerably by the present owners to provide now a home of practical layout, modern convenience and reduced maintenance. The many attributes of this property are too numerous to mention here but of particular note is the beautifully hand-built kitchen/breakfast room which is believed to have been made entirely from one cedar tree reputed to have come from Windsor Forest which was blown down in the storm of 1987.
As one would expect the property is of traditional construction of a most pleasing and attractive design with hand finished bricks under a cottage style tiled roof including tiled dormers and window ledges. Gas central heating and double glazing in quality wooden frames is installed. There is a fine sitting room with open brick backed fireplace and bressumer beam, lovely dining room with doors leading to a small sun room which accesses out to the garden. The already mentioned fantastic kitchen/breakfast room and even the utility room has matching high quality units.
The property enjoys some extremely attractive outlooks with interesting and varied views from most of the rooms, the master bedroom's en suite has recently been totally refitted and includes underfloor heating. The house sits nicely back from Church Road, accessed off its own driveway, the first part of which is shared with the next door property and it enjoys a peaceful tucked away setting overlooking the historic St Mary's Church to the west. In addition to all of this the property has an excellent double garage with a storeroom over, which has enormous potential for a variety of uses and perfect for someone working from home.
There is ample parking and the gardens which are well matured and beautifully kept providing interest throughout the seasons.
Silverton is an extremely popular village being one of the most favoured villages in the Exeter area. It is very well located lying midway between Exeter and Tiverton and is within striking distance of the motorway and rail links to London Paddington and Waterloo from Exeter. Exeter International Airport is about five miles to the east of the city. Silverton has a thriving community with excellent amenities including a superb general store and butchers shop, post office, three pubs, pre-school and primary school which has a superb reputation, a very good community hall, splendid health centre, recreation ground together with children's play areas, tennis courts and football pitch. There are regular bus services into both Exeter and Tiverton and the area surrounding is renowned for its wonderful country walks. The National Trust house at Killerton, with its acres of gardens, grounds and farmland surrounding, is only about two miles distant.
DIRECTIONS
From Exeter take the A377 Crediton road towards Cowley Bridge roundabout, continue straight ahead on the A396 to Stoke Canon. Pass through the villages of Stoke Canon and Rewe, continuing on past the signpost for Thorverton and take the next turning right signposted Silverton. Follow the road into the village and turn right at the mini-roundabout into Newcourt Road. After 100 yds turn left into Church Road and proceed down the hill taking the next left to the continuation of Church Road where the entrance to the property can be seen after a short distance on the left where there is a sign on the grass saying "The Old Orchard". Follow this driveway around to the left and the property will then be easily seen.
ACCOMMODATION
The following, beautifully presented, spacious accommodation with approximate measurements, is afforded:
ENTRANCE LOBBY: With three quarter glazed front door and double glazed side panels thereto. Main front door and obscured glazed side panels on either side leads to:
GENEROUS RECEPTION HALL: With balustraded stairs to first floor. Coved ceiling. Radiator.
SITTING ROOM: 19' x 15' (5.79m x 4.57m) With a large open brick backed fireplace with large canopy and an old timber bressumer beam. This is a most attractive triple aspect room with pleasant outlooks. Two radiators. Ample power points. Television point. Wiring for four speaker hi fi surround sound.
DINING ROOM: 13'10 x 11'10 (4.22m x 3.61m) With window to side from where there are some lovely views towards the church. Radiator. Coving. Door to the kitchen/breakfast room. French style double doors to:
SUN ROOM: 11'8 x 4'6 (3.56m x 1.37m) With twin upvc sliding doors to garden. Window to side. Power points.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 22' x 12'10 (6.71m x 3.91m) As previously mentioned, this is a fantastic kitchen/breakfast room with top quality natural wood fronted units which is all beautifully presented and very well appointed. There are extensive wood edged light granite effect work surfaces with a whole host of base and drawer cupboard units and incorporating a Kohler inset composite one and half bowl sink unit in front of which there is a window with very pleasant views over the rear garden. There are further very extensive base and drawer cupboard units including an inset fridge, built-in double oven, built-in AEG dishwasher and space for built-in microwave. An excellent peninsula work surface with inset gas hob and matching timber Miele ceiling mounted extractor hood over. Fantastic matching dresser style unit with extensive drawers and cupboard including polished Canadian maple work tops with an adjoining second similar unit with further extensive matching cupboards and drawers and display recesses and a continuation of the polished Canadian maple work tops. Exposed ceiling beam. Wonderful hand made terracotta floor tiling. Part tiled splashbacks. Sunken spotlighting in the kitchen area. In the breakfast area there is a television point, telephone point, two wall uplighters, a further matching glazed corner display cupboard and pelmet plus a radiator and window with views over the rear garden.
UTILITY ROOM: 12'11 x 8' (3.94m x 2.44m) Further extensive matching range of cedar wood units comprising double ceramic butler sink also set in Canadian maple work tops with cupboards below. Space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Further appliance space for freezer or similar. Built-in tall storage cupboard which houses the Potterton gas fired boiler. Single radiator. Six ceiling sunken spotlights. From here a door leads to:
SUN LOUNGE: 11' x 10'2 (3.35m x 3.1m) This is a fine five sided sun lounge with matching brick plinth of upvc construction and fully double glazed. Radiator. Power points. From here are some lovely views over the rear garden. Double French style doors which lead out to the patio and garden itself.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM: With low level WC. Old style moulded wash basin. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Recessed lighting.
STUDY: 12' x 8'10 (3.66m x 2.69m) This is an extremely well fitted study with built-in cedar wood corner desk unit with drawers and cupboards. Three wall lights. Telephone point. Ample power points. Radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
HALF LANDING: With window to front. Attractive balustrade.
GALLERIED STYLE LANDING: 17'9 x 15'5 overall (5.41m x 4.7m) This is a fantastic very generous landing area with three wall lights. Window with some very pleasant views. Radiator. Hatch to part boarded roof space. Airing cupboard with factory lagged cylinder and slatted shelves.
MASTER BEDROOM: 17' x 15' overall (5.18m x 4.57m) With extensive built-in wardrobes including two three drawer bedside units, wall light, matching dressing table unit with extensive drawers and light over. Window from which there are extensive views over the edge of the village and the open land and hills beyond.
EN SUITE: Recently totally refitted including a large shower cubicle with Daryl enclosure and Grohe shower mixer, fully tiled. The remainder of the en suite has part tiled walls, a vanity surface with inset Kohler wash basin with drawers and cupboards below. Inset WC with concealed cistern. Chromium heated towel rail. Additional towel rail. Spotlighting. Underfloor heating.
BEDROOM 2: 16'4 plus bays at either end of the room x 12'10 (4.98m x 3.91m) This is a fabulous bedroom with fabulous views both to the front and the rear. Television point. Ample power points. Two radiators. Sunken spotlighting. (This room is currently used as a sitting room.)
BEDROOM 3: 15'8 x 8'10 plus bay recess (4.78m x 2.69m) With views over church ground and hills beyond and also outlooks over the garden. Two double adjoining wardrobe cupboards and adjoining vanity unit with drawers. Radiator. Eaves storage area.
BEDROOM 4: 13'3 x 7' plus bay recess (4.04m x 2.13m) With some fabulous country views and views over the garden. Double wardrobe cupboard and adjoining vanity unit with drawers.
PRINCIPAL BATHROOM: A splendid bathroom with fully tiled shower enclosure with mixer. Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower head. Part tiled walls. WC with concealed cistern. Bidet. Moulded pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback. Mirror and shaver socket. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Sunken spotlighting. Window to side.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached by a private driveway which is owned by The Old Orchard but which is part shared by the neighbouring property as far as its boundary. This driveway leads to a generous parking and turning area and directly to:
LARGE DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: 20'2 x 18'6 (6.15m x 5.64m) With twin electrically operated roller doors. power and light connected. Rear pedestrian door. Window to side. Ample power points. Strip lighting. Staircase leading to the first floor hobbies/storeroom 18'6 x 12'5 (5.64m x 3.78m) which has a window to the front with excellent views and a Velux to the side. Fluorescent strip lighting. This is an area with fantastic potential and could be suitable for use as a hobbies room, perhaps an office for someone who works from home or perhaps just very useful storage.
To the front the driveway is flanked by well tended lawns and borders and directly to the front of the house there are further well maintained heather and shrub borders all designed for easy maintenance. Directly to the rear of the garage there is a further useful tucked away area and useful timber store shed and from here a gateway gives access to a private right of way shortcut up to the church and into the village.
There are garden areas on either side of the property, one with gateway access leading around to the principal garden area. The main gardens are beautifully landscaped and enjoy a quiet and quite private aspect being of good size and design for maximum benefit. Immediately adjoining the property there is a most appealing paved and gravelled patio area from where two separate gentle steps, one gravel and timber and one paved, lead to lawns and attractive well tended borders with mature shrubs and plants beyond which there is a paved sitting out area with pergola and beyond this a good sized fruit cage and adjoining well laid out vegetable area, both of which are very productive. In addition there is a very useful timber store shed and an aluminium greenhouse. The whole area is well protected by woodlap fencing and hedging.
THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property."
Tax band G
1,770 sqm plot
