College Lane, Longdown

St Angelo is a lovely family home just west of Exeter, set within a plot of approximately half an acre with great front and rear gardens along with stunning views over the Devon countryside. It's surrounded by rural peace and quiet, but only a ten-minute drive into the city.

The house is tucked away just off the quiet 'B' road that leads through Longdown to Dunsford Nature Reserve and the picturesque town of Moretonhampstead. Visitors turn into the entrance up a small slope that opens up the views behind.

Our first stop is a large double garage on two floors. Upstairs is a playroom/office that's nearly 25ft long, bathed in light from two velux windows. Downstairs is a laundry/utility space for a washing machine and dryer, plus a shower room. That's a bonus if you like walking or cycling in the local lanes but don't want to drag mud inside the house.

Between the utility room and the kitchen is a smart landscaped area. Sheltered by a waist-high wall, it's a quiet and private spot to enjoy a morning cuppa with friends. Peak over the wall and you can see right across the valley, with the odd buzzard for company.

The kitchen itself is off-white, modern and spotless. There are plenty of cupboards, two ovens, and a five-ring hob. One exit takes you into the large lounge/dining room, the other to a utility space and downstairs loo as well as a door to the back garden.

Entering from the kitchen, the lounge/diner feels really spacious - it's over 30ft from the front window to the rear patio doors which offer a fantastic framed view of the rear garden. The engineered-wood floors look good, are easy to clean, and help reflect the light. One nice feature is the real log-burner. The current owners use it to roast chestnuts on top in winter; you can imagine the aroma filling the room.

Upstairs are three good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom. Of the six windows upstairs, five of them face south or west. That means you'll get lots of light during the day and warm sunsets in the evening along with views that take your breath away.

This is a place for those who like a bit of outdoor space and fresh air. At the back of the house is another patio area that's perfect for entertaining. Then there's a large lawn bordered by four mature oak trees and an attractive 'secret' wilderness area. Hide and seek, anyone?

In all, there are five fruit trees in the gardens - three apple trees, one pear tree and one greengage. With the views over the valley to the hills and trees beyond, it's an idyllic spot.

If you pull on your wellies and take a left, you'll cross a ford and find yourself in the village of Ide. With a choice of pubs, a primary school, a shop and a post office, it's a handy place to have nearby. But it's all uphill on the way home. If you fancy a longer ramble around the traffic-free lanes, try the circular walk that locals call 'Around the World'. Bring some money for the goodies on sale at the organic West Town Farm.

A little further afield, the suburbs of Exeter are just five minutes' drive away. The bustling neighbourhood of St Thomas offers supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies and schools - West Exe is the local secondary. Because you're on the edge of Exeter, you can skip the traffic to reach the A30 or the M5. For a quieter life, head west. The beauty spots of Dartmoor are just 15 miles away.

VIEWING By prior appointment with Redferns

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

OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band D

TENURE Freehold

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