4 bed detached house for sale

Hemyock, Cullompton, Devon EX15

A most attractive detached village property situated on the outskirts of Hemyock, set within 0.66 of an acre of mature gardens and ponds, benefitting from superb far-reaching rural views
Description

Fernlea enjoys a semi-rural position to the edge of Hemyock, just a few miles from Wellington. Significantly upgraded and extended by the current Vendors to provide spacious and flexible accommodation, superb mature gardens and enjoying far-reaching countryside views, this unique property currently comprises:

UPVC glazed front door into the Entrance Porch with ample space for coats and boots, with a further glazed door into the light and bright Entrance Hall with Velux window and tiled flooring. The Garage/Utility Room can be accessed via the front of the property with an up and over door, as well as accessed via the Entrance Hall. Providing useful storage via cupboards with work surface and sink unit over, along with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier. A separate Boiler Room houses the oil-fired boiler supplying the central heating and domestic hot water, as well as providing a useful internal storage space. A step leads up to the Inner Hall, with Cloakroom fitted with a close coupled WC, wall mounted wash basin and tiled flooring. Bedroom 3 is a good-sized double bedroom with dual aspect and strip wood flooring. Bedroom 1 provides a good-sized double bedroom with bay window to the front. A range of built-in wardrobes and former fireplace with slate hearth. Bedroom 2 is a double bedroom with dual aspect, superb far-reaching rural views, central fireplace with wood surround and slate hearth. The Family Bathroom is fitted with a matching white suite comprising bath with tiled surround, separate large shower enclosure with mains shower, close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin and chrome towel rail.

From the Entrance Hall, further steps lead down into Bedroom 4/Snug, used by the current Vendors as a Music/Cinema Room, but would equally provide a double bedroom with French doors leading out to the side. The Kitchen enjoys a rear aspect across the far-reaching views and is fitted with a matching range of wood-fronted wall, base and drawer units with continuous work surface over incorporating sink unit. A range of appliances are installed, including a Range cooker with stainless steel splashback and extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher and integral fridge.

Steps lead down from the Entrance Hall to a fabulous Sitting/Dining Room, providing an excellent light and bright reception room with exposed ceiling timbers, herringbone wood flooring and Stoneminster fireplace with inset woodburning stove on stone hearth. The room provides ample space for a table and chairs and has a set of French doors with side panel and further windows, leading to the rear terrace.
Outside

Approached from the main road, a private driveway provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles, leading to the garage. There is also a large block-built storage shed providing useful external storage, with the oil-tank situated adjacent to this. A low stone retaining wall, incorporating stone from Wellington Monument, provides for a flower bed border to the front, planted with a variety of plants and shrubs. Access to the rear can be obtained from either side of the property.

Accessed via the French doors from the Sitting Room, or the side access paths, there is a large paved terrace with wrought-iron balustrades providing an elevated position overlooking the gardens. Totalling about 0.66 of an acre, the gardens provide a hidden oasis of wildlife and nature, with various seating areas and more productive spaces.

Steps lead down from the paved terrace to a further paved terrace area, benefitting from views across the garden. The steps continue to a more productive area of garden, with a range of ponds and planted with a variety of small shrubs and trees, mainly laid to lawn. Paved steps provide access to the extensive lawn area, with a greenhouse and block-built workshop equipped with power and light.

A wooden garden gate provides access to the lower area of garden, a beautiful space currently houses a fruit cage, a variety of mature shrubs and trees, bluebells, Rhododendrons and multiple other plants. Situated within an elevated position of this area of garden, there is a pretty Lodge with outside decked area providing seating, with a water feature. The building is equipped with power, housing a Kitchenette with sink unit and gas stove. Located towards the end of the gardens, there are multiple ponds – one with a decked walkway and seating platform. Various paths meander through this area, enjoying the many trees, plants and shrubs planted throughout the space.
Services & outgoings

We understand that mains electricity and water are connected. Oil-fired central heating. Drainage to a private system.

Council Tax: Band C - Mid Devon District Council.
Situation

Fernlea enjoys a semi-rural position to the edge of Hemyock, which is a thriving village affording an excellent range of facilities with primary health care and schooling (catchment for Uffculme school), as well as village stores, post office, garage and public house. Wellington affords a comprehensive range of commercial, recreational and educational facilities.
Directions

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Additional information

Broadband: Broadband is available (Openreach).

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2 and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.

Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).