Cofton Hill, Cockwood, Exeter, Devon

SITUATION
Exe View is set back off a quiet road which provides a peaceful and secluded feel, whilst remaining a short walk from the harbourside village centre. It is approached over a private driveway which leads to a parking area accommodating 5/6 vehicles and/or a boat. From the parking area there is immediate access to the single garage and workshop. The small village of Cockwood lies on the mouth of the River Exe, across from the large coastal town of Exmouth (with a local ferry link) and nine miles south of Exeter. The village has its own harbour, making it an ideal spot for boating enthusiasts, and also offers two local pubs and a primary school, while the neighbouring larger village of Starcross has a local store a pharmacy, a doctor’s surgery and a primary school. Exeter is within easy reach, and offers a wide choice of cultural activities with the theatre, the museum, arts centre and a wealth of good restaurants and shopping including a John Lewis, Waitrose, Sainsburys supermarket. Powderham Castle is also close-by with many events as well as Farm shop, Garden centre and restaurant.

Communication links are excellent. The M5 provides links to the A38 to Plymouth, or the A30 to Cornwall to the South, and Bristol and London to the north and east. Main line stations at Starcross and Dawlish as well as good bus services Regular rail services run from Exeter St. Davids to London Paddington, taking just over two hours. Exeter International Airport provides flights to a range of domestic and European destinations.
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THE PROPERTY
Exe View is a superb 1960’s detached property with stunning views across the Exe Estuary and out to sea. Located in the sought after village of Cockwood, just nine miles from Exeter, the current owner has extensively refurbished and extended the property to create a spectacular family home. The property has extremely flexible accommodation arranged over two floors and benefits from high quality fixtures and fittings throughout, welcoming plenty of natural light and views via extensive glazing. The gas centrally heated accommodation has a good-sized entrance hall which leads to the well-proportioned triple aspect sitting room with a wood burner and access to the hot tub and log storage area. To the rear is a superb kitchen/dining room which has a central island, plenty of storage and integrated appliances. Also on the ground-floor is a study, bedroom, a utility room, a modern shower room and a bathroom. On the first floor are 2 double bedrooms, the principal bedroom having stunning views over the Estuary, double doors with Juliette balcony and en-suite with WC and basin. The guest bedroom with en-suite shower room also has an adjoining room currently being used as a room with 2 single beds but could be made into a walk-in wardrobe. There are also several good-sized storage areas with easy access under the eaves.

GARDENS
The secluded and enclosed rear garden is laid to lawn with fully stocked flower and shrub beds that provide year-round colour and interest. A wonderful wrap around timber deck area that provides a perfect place to sit out in during fine weather and enjoy the Estuary views. Also included is a secluded hot tub. Numerous useful timber sheds/outbuildings for storage. To the side is a further outbuilding and to the front is a detached garage with an attached workshop, under eves storage, power and light. The southern side garden has a log storage area and shed with drive access. A driveway provides plenty of off-street parking.