Southleigh, Devon EX24

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PROPERTY IN BRIEF

A striking newly built, detached 2 storey house in the village of Southleigh near Colyton,  within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It comprises 3 to 4 bedrooms including an en suite room with walk in wardrobe; open plan dining area and bespoke furnished kitchen with surround sound system; sun deck, living room, utility room, bathroom, cloakroom and spacious lawned gardens. The property benefits from underfloor heating, heat recovery system, A-rated timber framed double glazed windows and solar heated hot water. 

SITUATION AND AMENITIES

Beechcroft is a 3/4 bed new build house in the northern part of Southleigh Village. Its location within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty enjoys beautiful open countryside views reaching to Coly Valley from the rear aspect of the property. It is also close to local B&B inns, making it a sought after location for retreat holiday goers.

Southleigh Village is a quaint agricultural neighborhood just about 3 miles from Colyton town centre. It has its own parish church, and it celebrates an annual village fayre during August. Its proximity to Colyton town provides easy access to local markets and specialty shops and services, restaurants, pubs, the health centre, pharmacy, bank, butcher, salon, post office, library, bookstore, Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice in Grove Hill, schools particularly Colyton Grammar School in Colyford and Colyton County Primary School, and local and county bus routes.

The rural location of Southleigh Village is surrounded by plenty of access roads to explore its neighbouring towns and villages within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and its borders, including Seaton, Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary, Honiton, Axminster, and Lyme Regis in Dorset.

The nearest railway station and market town from Southleigh Village is Honiton, which is just about 7 miles away. Aside from plenty of restaurants and shops, Honiton has a hospital and several schools including a community college, and it links a convenient route to Exeter and its airport via the A30 road. The main line of Honiton Railway Station leads to London Paddington and Exeter St Davids.

PROPERTY FEATURES

* Solid oak interior doors with pewter handles. 

* Engineered timber frame double glazed A-rated windows with monkey tail handles.

* Alarm system.

* Solar heated hot water system.

* Heat recovery system with air filter.

* Bluetooth integrated surround sound music system.

* Low maintenance bio system water waste.

* Underfloor heating throughout.

* Multi fuel wood burning stove.

* Energy efficient eco friendly family home.

ACCOMMODATION

The sophisticated vernacular design and sustainable build of Beechcroft blends into the idyllic charm of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Whilst its modern, high tech facilities offer comfortable and energy efficient living.

Beechcroft is fronted by double electric gates with brick paver driveway, and surrounded by borders with returning railway sleepers. Its exterior features stone elevations, slate roofing with decorative terracotta ridges, and a brick chimney. The oak framed entrance porch leads to a hallway to the open plan dining area and kitchen.

Entrance 

Solid oak front door. Stone flooring. Double doors to Living Room. Solid oak floating stairs to first floor. Hallway opening onto kitchen/dining room. 

Living Room (8.41 x 4.01 m - 27′7″ x 13′2″ ft)

A large reception space ideal for sharing with a coffee table area. Wood burner with brick surround and chimney breast. Slate hearth. Oak mantel. Windows to 3 aspects with countryside views. Light switches and dimmer controls. All brushed metal power points. Underfloor heating and heat recovery system. Double doors to kitchen/dining room. Oak doors with glazing. 

Cloakroom

Concealed W/C. Wash basin with monobloc tap and cabinet beneath. Cupboard with heat recovery system and hot water tank.

Kitchen / Dining Area (9.30 x 5.33 m - 30′6″ x 17′6″ ft)

An airy, modern open plan area that invites lots of natural light and leaves more room for a secondary lounge. Concertina doors onto sun deck enjoying panoramic countryside views. Skylight windows adjacent to concertina doors. Bose surround sound system. Island with granite worktop, Smeg induction hob, and concealed Smeg extractor fan. Range of pan drawers with soft close. Smeg double oven and Bosch microwave. Smeg dishwasher. Plenty of bespoke units. Solid oak worktops. Space for American-style fridge/freezer. Instant hot drinking water. One and a half ceramic sink bowl with mixer tap over. Windows to 2 aspects. Brushed metal power sockets. Downlights with dimmer controls. Underfloor heating. Door to Utility Room.

Study / 4th bedroom (3.33 x 2.84 m - 10′11″ x 9′4″ ft)

Hatch to loft space. Aspect 1/2 front of house.

Utility Room (2.8 x 2.37 m - 9′2″ x 7′9″ ft)

Base units with black granite worktop. Mixer tap and soap dispenser. Tile splashback. Stone flooring. Split stable door to side access.

First floor

High ceiling 3.75 m high. Skylight. Contemporary chandelier.

Principal bedroom (6.56 x 4.01 m - 21′6″ x 13′2″ ft)

A contemporary space with a rustic touch and sophisticated features. French doors to balcony. Beautiful countryside views and windows to side aspect. Central island storage with power point and main light switch. Stunning high vaulted ceiling. Oak wall cladding to feature wall with doors to the walk-in wardrobe and to the en suite wet room. Underfloor heating and heat recovery system.

Walk-in wardrobe

Variety of storage spaces, shoe drawers, storage drawers, dress rail, double rail. Downlighters.

En suite wet room

Handheld shower and rainforest fixed shower head. Marble tiled walls and mosaic style stone tiled floor. His and hers vanity unit and monobloc taps. Four deep drawers with soft closing. Concealed W/C with dual flush. Chrome heated towel rail. Shower point and mirror. Aspect to the front with hillside view.

Bedroom 2 (3.43 x 2.89 m - 11′3″ x 9′6″ ft)

Aspect to rear with countryside view. High ceiling 3.75m high. Arch over window. Deep skirting boards. Underfloor heating and heat recovery system.

Bedroom 3 (3.43 x 2.89 m - 11′3″ x 9′6″ ft)

Aspect to front with hillside views. High ceiling 3.6m high. Deep skirting boards. Underfloor heating and heat recovery system.

Bathroom

Shower/bath with curved shower door and oak panelling. Central wall controls. Wash basin vanity unit with monobloc tap and 2 drawers. W/C with concealed cistern and dual flush. Stone floor and natural stone wall tiles. Shave point. Aspect to front. Chrome heated towel rail. Arch over window.

Outside

Newly laid lawn and sun deck enjoying stunning views over surrounding countryside. Double electric gates. Borders with returning railway sleepers. Ample off road parking.

Planning Permission For Double Garage

Planning permission has been granted for a double garage. The height of the building is sufficient to have a room above the garage if desired.