Property description

Downalong is situated in a pretty and rural area on the edge of West Hill village. Higher Metcombe is a small hamlet made up of individual properties, all with mature surrounding grounds. It is a wonderful and peaceful location but by no means isolated, being within easy reach of the village amenities including the highly regarded Primary School and convenience store with Post Office etc.



The bungalow itself enjoys well-proportioned light and airy accommodation briefly comprising; reception hall with cloakroom/WC. Kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with an extensive range of light timber effect cupboards and drawers both at base and eye level, whilst allowing plenty of room for modern appliances and a breakfast table and chairs. A utility room offers additional storage and appliance space. There is a wonderful dual aspect sitting room/dining room with feature minster style open fireplace and patio doors giving direct access to the rear garden. There are three/four bedrooms, the master benefitting from an en-suite bathroom facility. A family shower room is also fitted with a coloured suite. The sitting room/bedroom four has a feature open fireplace and the property benefits from double glazing and a gas central heating system.



Outside, the property is approached by a timber five bar gate onto a substantial driveway with parking for several vehicles including boats, caravans etc. The double garage with light and power has a side porch providing covered access to the property. The rear garden is a particular feature, being a lovely size and predominantly laid to lawn with mature hedge and tree lined boundaries creating an excellent degree of privacy. The property lends itself to be extended or redeveloped in a number of ways subject to planning permission/consents.



The idyllic setting and development opportunity makes Downalong an attractive proposition and an early viewing is strongly advised.



West Hill is an appealing and individual village with a mini-supermarket at its heart which is open long hours and includes a post office. There is also a pretty church, high achieving modern primary school, village hall, garage, hairdresser, dentist and bus services. The town of Ottery St Mary is about 2 miles away with the well-known Kings School, medical centre, Sainsbury's supermarket and other shops/amenities. Exeter and the M5 (about 8 miles) is easily reached along the A30 dual carriageway. Honiton with station (Waterloo-Exeter) is about 8 miles and the coast at Sidmouth about 6 miles. 

VIEWING By prior appointment with Redferns 01404 814306  

SERVICES We understand all mains services are connected.  

OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band D 

TENURE Freehold 

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.



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Registered Office 1 Broad Street, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1BR