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Within 5 minutes drive of the A377 and the Tarka railway line,
Down St Mary is an unspoilt and pretty Mid Devon village which isnt
too far off the beaten track. Surrounded by stunning rolling
countryside, the village is a popular place to buy with Crediton
just 5 miles away and Exeter within an easy commute. The village
has the advantage of mains gas rare for a Mid Devon village! and
good internet connections. Due to this property being on the edge
of the village, there are far reaching views from the front and
rear across the countryside.
The house was architecturally designed by local architect Eddie
Holden in conjunction with the current owners who originally bought
the plot and had the house designed and built to their standards.
Although Eco Homes werent commonplace 20 years ago, the design and
forethought is clear and has resulted in this home being B rated
for energy efficiency no mean feat even by todays standards. With
solar Panels good FIT and high levels of insulation, plus a
mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system MVHR , it ensures
that heat generated isnt lost but fresh air is introduced for a
healthy home. The use of glass aids this too with solar gain and
the house benefits from being light plus of course having plenty of
opportunity to take in the breathtaking views. Storage is also
aplenty with the large floor space on offer.
The layout works really well with a cosy sitting room on the
ground floor and the 5th bedroom or study has a Jack and Jill
shower room which serves as the ground floor facility too. At the
rear of the ground floor is a flavour of the space on offer. The
kitchen dining garden room offers a sociable space with plenty of
glass and outlooks over the garden and countryside. The garden room
is double height and looked down on from the sitting room above see
later . The kitchen has a utility room and a walk in larder which
are lovely touches. Rising to the first floor and theres a large
sitting room with wood burner theres even a log lift to save
carrying logs up the stairs and a balustrade separating from the
double height garden room so its another room with views. A study
is situated at the rear and a large master bedroom with wall to
wall storage space, a walk in wardrobe dressing room and ensuite is
found at the front with its own Juliette balcony. Up again and
theres a further bedroom and Jack and Jill bathroom and then a
flexible space which can be separated off by bi folding doors to
create more bedrooms or use as a studio or hobby room and would
make a great gym or art studio with plenty of light. In total the
house is approx. 2000 sqft.
Outside, the driveway provides ample off road parking and theres
a garage with electric door and a carport. A recently re roofed
home office studio is also found at the front and would suit a
variety of uses. Theres gated access to the side with a large patio
at the rear including a pond with a bespoke wrought iron cover. The
entire plot is approx. third of an acre and gently slopes to the NW
meaning theres plenty of afternoon and evening sun to be enjoyed at
the rear. The views from the top of the garden are stunning and as
you follow the pathways, the garden is zoned to provide areas to
enjoy. There is a productive kitchen garden with raised vegetable
beds, a further wildlife pond, covered pathways and sheds
greenhouses are dotted through to save on carrying tools too far.
Seating areas are interspersed too throughout giving options for
sun or shade. Theres a huge amount of tree species in the garden
which attracts a range of wildlife. Towards the bottom of the
garden is a fenced chicken run to keep them to one area and also
includes a fruit cage full of soft fruit, polytunnel, mini orchard
with plum, fig, pear, damson and apple trees.
The whole garden is a delight and been created to be able to
enjoy different aspects at different times of year.
Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Current Council Tax Band F Mid Devon 2023 24 £3247.51
Utilities Mains electric, gas, water, telephone & broadband
Broadband within this postcode Superfast Enabled
Drainage Mains drainage
Heating Mains gas central heating
Listed No
Tenure Freehold
DOWN ST MARY is a small quiet village with a picturesque Green,
a church and village hall. School children are collected in the
village with junior children being taken to the modern primary
school in the nearby village of Copplestone and senior children
being taken to the excellent Queen Elizabeth‘s Community College at
Crediton. There are many good restaurants and inns in the area and
there is a 9 hole golf course only about one mile away. The village
is situated 5 miles west of Crediton and 13 miles from Exeter.
DIRECTIONS For sat nav use EX17 6EQ and the What3Words address
is painted.pitching.slopes
but if you want the traditional directions, please read on.
From Crediton High Street head towards Copplestone and once
youve arrived in the village, go through the traffic lights,
bearing right and staying on the A377. After approx. 1 mile, youll
arrive in Morchard Road, take the first left as signed to Down St
Mary. Proceed up the hill and as you arrive in Down St Mary, the
house is second on the right.
EPC Rating B
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