Property description
Orchard Close is a small and attractive cul-de-sac leading off the popular Longdogs Lane, which stands within walking distance of the local shops including Sainsbury's, excellent schools and open countryside.
Ampthill House is a mature detached family sized residence, extended and improved within recent years, now with four bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room together with a modern family bathroom all on the first floor. On the ground floor is a spacious reception hall, cloakroom, very comfortable sitting room with wood burner and French doors, an 'L' shaped kitchen/dining room with a very wide range of fitted cream Shaker style units. Adjoining this is a utility and good sized study/playroom: ideal for home working.
Central heating is by gas and the windows and external doors have been replaced with white pvc double glazed units. Pleasant outlooks are enjoyed over the gardens, including some far reaching views over the countryside in the distance which surrounds Ottery St Mary. There is plenty of parking space in front of the attached garage. The decorative order is in nice condition with plain colours throughout making this an ideal, ready to move into, family or retirement home in a particularly convenient location.
Ottery St Mary is one of the most pleasant and friendly small towns in East Devon with many amenities, shops, including Sainsbury's, pubs, churches, very good schools, post office, banks, medical centre, local hospital, recreational activities, sports centre and bus services. Although surrounded by beautiful open countryside it is particularly accessible; 6 miles to the coast at Sidmouth, Exeter 10 miles (M5 junction) with the A30 dual carriageway giving swift access. Honiton is 6 miles with further shops, amenities and mainline station (Waterloo-Exeter).
THE ACCOMMODATION (with approximate measurements)
GROUND FLOOR Attractive white pvc part glazed front door to:
RECEPTION HALL: 11'8" x 8'8" (3.56m x 2.64m) Radiator. Stairs rising with cupboard under. Telephone point. Attractive laminate flooring. Doors to kitchen, sitting room and cloakroom.
CLOAKROOM: White suite comprising WC, hand basin, radiator and ceramic tiled flooring. Built in cloaks cupboard with pine doors.
SITTING ROOM: 22'4" x 11'5" (6.81m x 3.48m) A very comfortable, light and spacious room with double French doors opening onto the terrace and garden. Radiator. Fireplace with fitted Stovax wood burner and ceramic tiled hearth. Small paned glazed door to hall. Small paned glazed double doors into the:
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM (L SHAPED): 20'8" x 7'11" (6.3m x 2.41m) and 11'5" x 8'8" (3.48m X 2.64m) Light and spacious dining area with double glazed sliding patio doors to the garden. Radiator. Telephone point. Cream shaker style kitchen units and wall cupboards. Peninsular unit running around into further cupboards and drawers with timber effect work surfaces. Space for cooker. Stainless steel extractor over. Downlighters, part tiled walls and one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezeer as well as fridge. Laminate flooring which continues into the further 'L' shaped part of the kitchen; again, well fitted with matching cupboards and drawers together with wall units and shelves. Downlighters, radiator and return door to hall. Small paned glazed door to:
UTILITY: 10'2" x 4' (3.1m x 1.22m) Wall mounted Vaillant replacement gas fired combination boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for tumble drier with vent, extractor, ceramic tiled floor and personal door to the garage. Small paned glazed door to:
STUDY/PLAYROOM: 12'3" x 9'9" (3.73m x 2.97m) Laminate flooring. Radiator. Telephone points (two lines at present) Double glazed French door to garden.
FIRST FLOOR SPACIOUS LANDING: With hatch to roof space. Radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM ONE: 11'6" x 10'8" (3.51m x 3.25m) Radiator, built in wardrobe. Lovely far reaching views to the south over the surrounding countryside of Ottery St Mary including the slopes of East Hill and Woodbury Common in the distance to the West.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 8'5" x 5'7" (2.57m x 1.7m) White suite comprising good size shower cubicle with chrome fittings, WC and pedestal hand basin. Part tiled walls, extractor fan and shaver point. Chrome ladder style towel rail and door to bedroom three.
BEDROOM TWO: 11'5" x 11'6" (3.48m x 3.51m) Similar far reaching views.
BEDROOM THREE: 14'6" max x 7'9" (4.42m x 2.36m) A superb vaulted style bedroom with timber ladder leading up to Mezzanine bed, ideal for children. Two large Velux windows with blinds. Radiator. Built in airing cupboard with radiator. Lockable door to the en-suite shower room.
BEDROOM FOUR: 8'7" x 8'5" (2.62m x 2.57m) Radiator and far reaching country views.
FAMILY BATHROOM: White suite comprising timber panelled bath, WC and pedestal hand basin. Mixer taps. The bath also has mixer taps with a shower spray. Part tiled walls. Radiator.
TO THE OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a double driveway providing parking and leading to the attached garage.
The private and sunny gardens comprise mainly lawned areas with a paved terrace, shrub borders and a splendid and mature beech/holly/laurel/conifer hedge. Water tap. The lawn continues around the side to a further paved patio area for completely private alfresco dining.
To the front there is an additional open plan area of lawn with a mature blossom tree and timber gate into the main garden area.
ATTACHED GARAGE: 16' x 8'11" (4.88m x 2.72m) Up and over door. Very useful log storage area. Personal door to the utility.
SERVICES We understand all main services are connected. (Water meter).Gas central heating. Telephone at present connected.
OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band D
IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. Every care is taken in preparing these particulars but they do not constitute nor constitute any part of an offer or a contract. They are prepared in good faith but they are for guidance only and intended to give a fair description of the property. 2. Statements contained in these particulars are not to be relied on as statements or representations of fact and are made without responsibility on the part of the agents or vendor. An intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each statement. The vendor does not make or give and neither the agents or their employees have authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property or its use. 3. Any reference to alterations to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. These must be verified by any intending purchaser. 4. All properties are offered subject to contract and being unsold. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting any property which has been sold, let or withdrawn.5. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only. 6. Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective but we endeavour to make our particulars accurate. If there are any points of particular importance please contact us before viewing and we will be pleased to check or clarify information.
Redferns is a trading name of Redferns Ottery St Mary Limited Registered in England and Wales 4817078
Registered Office 1 Broad Street, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1BR
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