Nadderwater, Exeter, EX4

Oak Cottage is a lovely home in a lovely location. On a country road on the outskirts of Exeter, it's perfect for a family who want that mix of country and city living. With a terraced plot of about a third of an acre, it's also ideal for anyone with green fingers.

Visitors leave their vehicle in the car port (which covers two off-road spaces). A few paces down the road you'll see the handsome cottage and its charming entrance. The red wooden gate is framed by an archway of ivy and other greenery.

After a few steps you're on the stone pathway and at the front door. Look behind you and you'll appreciate that the house is set up and back from the road below. This makes it quieter and more private. You can imagine living here before our modern hurley-burley - most of the house dates from the 1630s and is of cob construction.

The main entrance here is a stable door. It's great for letting in the light and the famous Devon fresh air. And for keeping any pets out of harm's way. The good-sized hallway takes you upstairs and, on the ground floor, to either the living or dining rooms.

The sitting room is a peaceful spot, with two south-facing windows. There's an open fire with a smart brick surround, and fitted wooden cupboards on either side. You're two doors away from the dining and kitchen areas, so it's a quiet place to relax after a busy day. Or to forget about the washing-up.

Back to the hallway and up the stairs. There are four bedrooms (one en-suite) and a family bathroom. All the bedrooms have either a south- or east-facing window; the main bedroom has three. It also has two fitted wardrobes. The present owners have found the upstairs with two separate 'wings', with facilities, provide complete privacy and space for when they entertain family or visitors.

Returning to the ground floor, we reach the dining room through a wooden door. The heart of this room is the woodburner, with a beam set into its stone hearth. On the other wall is a cute alcove with a fitted cupboard and shelves above. The thick walls also mean that the window sill is a nice feature, as a home for books, family photos or sun-loving houseplants.

The kitchen is slightly higher, so we need to take a couple of steps here. It's bathed with light from both the patio doors and the adjoining conservatory. The current owners have lowered the ceiling to add extra insulation. So this is a cosy room when the Sunday roast is cooking in the Rangemaster. For those who need their morning caffeine, there's even a built-in coffee machine. Now that's fancy.

The current owners use the conservatory as a utility room. That works well, because it means the dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer are tucked away. There are also two good-sized worktops here, and plenty of covered storage underneath.

Back to the kitchen, and the patio doors draw you to the outside seating and dining area. It's marked out with gravel and stone pavers, with a waist-high wall to keep any wind at bay. Surrounded by mature shrubs, this is a little oasis of calm and privacy. Great for entertaining friends and neighbours. Time to use that coffee machine, perhaps?

The rest of the garden is a charming maze of paths, woodland trees and wild plants. Facing south and east, it laps up the sunshine and blends in beautifully with the surrounding countryside. There's a summer house with electric which is perfect for relaxing at the end of a busy day and the current owners have even slept up there! There is also a good size garden shed, and all the outside electrical cabling was renewed just last year. Finally there is an oil tank with piping to just outside the kitchen so there is the option to have oil central heating rather than the current electric heating if desired.

Nadderwater is a hamlet west of the city centre, in the fields above Exwick and Redhills. Drive east from here and Exeter St. David's train station is just two miles away. You could even walk it or use the country bus service that stops outside the cottage. Go west and you'll come across Pathfinder Village and Tedburn St Mary. Both join the A30 dual carriageway, with Dartmoor and Cornwall one way, and the M5 for Bristol and London the other. For a seaside ice cream, the fine beaches at Dawlish and Exmouth are just half an hour away.

VIEWING: By prior appointment with Redferns

SERVICES: Mains Electric and Water with Electric heating and Private Drainage

INTERNET: Superfast Fibre Broadband (Download Speeds between 26 - 37Mbps) is available with fibre to the cabinet (Checked on Openreach website)

MOBILE: Coverage is available for all four major networks (Checked on Ofcom website)

OUTGOINGS: Council Tax Band E

TENURE: Freehold

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