Longdown, Exeter, EX6

5 Westwood Cottages is a lovely family home with large garden and stunning views over the Devon countryside. This is a property that offers the opportunity to enjoy the 'good life', surrounded by rural peace and quiet, yet only a fifteen-minute drive into Exeter city centre and is being offered to the market with no onward chain.

Having parked in one of the two parking spaces at the front of the cottage, a lovely mature front garden gives a great first impression with a garden path providing access to the front door. It is worth pausing here and turning round to take in the superb views, in fact the current owners have a garden bench here to do just that whilst enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning sun.

Entering the property we find a really good size entrance porch, perfect for all your coats and shoes, especially after being on a muddy winter walk! A second door then opens into a spacious entrance hall with doors leading to the kitchen and sitting room as well as the stairs to the first floor.

The current owners have created a totally open plan living arrangement, perfect for modern family living, whilst at the same time you still feel like there are three distinct spaces. The sitting room is off to the right of the hallway and is a good size with a feature wood burning stove (with back boiler) providing a focal point and lots of warmth on a cold winters day. A large window floods the room with natural light as well as providing great views.

A flat arch leads us into the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is stylishly presented with plenty of wooden shaker style base and eye level units being complemented by a good amount of granite effect worktop. There is space for a fridge freezer, dishwasher and oven with the sink located under a window providing a view of the garden through the conservatory. A central breakfast counter creates a natural divide with the dining area whilst also allowing you to chat to guests or the family whilst cooking a meal.

The dining room is a good size, easily able to accommodate a family table as well as other items of furniture. Large French doors then lead into the generous conservatory which provides fantastic views of the garden as well as a great amount of extra living space, especially as it benefits from underfloor heating. Another set of French doors open into the magnificent garden and one can imagine that these are constantly open in the warmer months, creating a fusion of the inside and outside spaces.

Venturing outside the large garden is what really sets this property apart, backing onto woodland and open fields, it has to be viewed to be fully appreciated. There is extensive lawned areas providing lots of space for children to play as well as mature apple trees, raised bed vegetable garden and greenhouse, giving you the chance to enjoy your own 'Good Life'. To the side of the property is a garden shed and large log store and at the very end of the garden an outside composting toilet, perfect for when you are having a party! Completing the outside space there is a garage in a block that can be accessed from the garden.

Heading back inside and up the stairs we find two bedrooms, a study and the family bathroom on the first floor. Both bedrooms on this floor are double rooms with the larger one being located at the front of the property, as is the study with each offering views over the neighbouring woodland. The slightly smaller bedroom is at the rear of the property and offers equally impressive views over the garden and countryside beyond. Completing this floor is a good size family bathroom.

The master bedroom on the second floor was added by the current owners and it is a fantastic addition, providing stunning views over the Devonshire countryside as well as a space that allows parents to indulge in some tranquil and relaxing time away from the mayhem of family life. The bedroom also benefits from a stylish en-suite bathroom.

The cottage is situated in the picturesque village of Longdown. which has a village hall and bus service to and from Exeter. The Lamb Inn pub is also sitauted here although this is currently closed. The location of the property is ideal being within a few miles of Dartmoor National Park whilst also only being 4 miles from Exeter. The house offers good access to all major roads with junction 31 of the M5 being under 10 minutes away.

VIEWING: By prior appointment with Redferns

SERVICES: The vendor has advised the following: Mains electricity and water. Propane gas boiler serving central heating and hot water. Solar panels and wood burning stove serving hot water system. Underfloor heating/wet system in the Conservatory. Private drainage system: Klargester installed in 2008 and shared with four other properties and situated in the garden of number 5; emptied bi-annually at an approx. cost of £ 50 – 80 per property. There is a separate electricity meter for the Klargester and there is a community bank account and the seller is reimbursed for the electricity that it uses each month.

INTERNET: Superfast Fibre Broadband (Download Speeds between 33 - 52Mbps) is available with fibre to the cabinet (Checked on Openreach website)

MOBILE: Coverage is available for all four major networks outside but none or limited inside (Checked on Ofcom website)

FLOOD RISK: Very low risk of flooding from rivers and the sea. Very low risk of surface water flooding.

OUTGOINGS: Council Tax Band C

TENURE: Freehold

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