Talaton, EX5

This beautifully presented cottage is situated on the edge of this popular East Devon village with excellent accessibility to the A30 dual carriageway that provides swift access to the Cathedral City of Exeter M5 and the coast.

Talaton Farm Cottage is believed to be the oldest brick built cottage in Devon and has some fascinating original features combined with modern living, creating a wonderful family home. The well proportioned accommodation briefly comprises; oak reception hall with cloakroom W.C leading to a palatial sitting room with vaulted ceiling and exposed A frames and oak flooring with underfloor heating. The formal dining room is a lovely rustic room with brick paved flooring and exposed beams with an opening into the impressive kitchen / breakfast room. This is another spacious room with a feature inglenook fireplace with bread oven and oil fired AGA. The kitchen is fitted with bespoke oak units, both at base and eye level enhanced by granite work surfaces and built in appliances. There is plenty of room for a breakfast table and chairs providing a lovely environment for families and friends to cook, dine and socialise together. The lounge, which has a feature open fireplace and more characterful beams concludes the ground floor.

On the first floor are four double bedrooms with the master benefitting from an ensuite shower room. The family bathroom is well appointed with a double shower cubicle and a separate full size bath, along with "his and hers" wash basins. All of the principal rooms have lovely views across the gardens and grounds towards the surrounding East Devon countryside.

The property is approached via a sweeping gravelled driveway providing ample room for off road parking for several vehicles including boats caravans etc. There is a garage, carport and stables which lend themselves to be converted into holiday/annexe accommodation if ever required, subject to the necessary listed and planning consents. The gardens are predominately laid to lawn with fruit cages, raised kitchen/vegetable beds that would please any keen gardener and there is a paddock with post and rail fencing. The total area amounts to approximately 1.8 acres.

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 King's 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. 

OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band E (as per Gov.UK Website at the date of first listing) 

MOBILE AND BROADBAND COVERAGE Broadband is connected to this property, for specific checks, please use this link checker.ofcom.org.uk 

TENURE Freehold 

SERVICES Mains Electricity and water are connected. Oil fired central heating and private drainage. 

AGENTS NOTE Data protection act of 2017. We are now required to obtain proof of ID and proof of residence for any prospective purchaser before formally agreeing a sale. Photographic identification such as passport or driving licence, proof of residence, utility bill, council tax or official Inland Revenue correspondence 

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