Property description

Hillmount enjoys an enviable location being on the fringes of the highly desirable village of Talaton with no near neighbours yet is not by any means isolated, with the excellent village amenities a short distance away which include a convenience store/post office, public house and church. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking facilities and the property benefits from being within the catchment area of the highly regarded Primary school of Feniton and the renowned Kings School in Ottery St Mary that is only 2.5 miles away. The traditional market town of Honiton is approximately 6 miles away with extensive amenities.



The property itself enjoys many original period features with high ceilings, picture rails and open fireplaces. The light and airy, deceptively spacious accommodation briefly comprises; reception hall with attractive Victorian style tiled flooring and a lovely dual aspect sitting room. The kitchen/dining room is most impressive running almost the full length of the house with French doors giving direct access on to the wonderful gardens and grounds. The kitchen is well equipped with an extensive range of cupboards and drawers both at base and eye level allowing room for modern appliances and a family sized breakfast table and chairs. A particular feature is the oil fired Aga. There is a large utility room and additional laundry room. The formal dining room is another pleasant dual aspect room. The boiler room and cloakroom W/C, along with a lean-to conservatory conclude the ground floor.



On the first floor are four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate W/C. The property benefits from pvc double glazing and every window has a lovely country view. There is also an oil fired central heating system.



Hillmount is approached via a five bar timber gate with a driveway leading to a gravelled turning area and access to the large timber barn. The gardens and grounds are a superb feature with the immediate gardens being well stocked with a variety of specimen plants, shrubs and trees creating an interesting range of colour throughout the year. There is a greenhouse, large timber garden shed and a paddock, ideal for equestrian use.



This property must viewed to fully appreciate the views and idyllic setting.



Talaton has a strong community, village hall, community run shop, church and a good pub. Ottery St Mary is only a few miles away and Talaton stands within the Kings School catchment area. The local primary school at Feniton also has a strong reputation and for those wishing to commute to Exeter and the M5 or Cullompton, this village is particularly accessible. Honiton is about 5 miles away and the coast at Sidmouth within a short driving distance. 

VIEWING By prior appointment with Redferns 01404 814306  

SERVICES We understand mains electricity and water are connected. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage system. 

OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band F 

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.



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