Rawridge, Honiton, EX14

An incredible extended four bedroom country residence situated in an elevated position with spectacular views over the Otter Valley and sat within a 0.75 acre plot.


This incredible home started life as a period cottage and has been extended over the years. The current vendors have upgraded the property to an extremely high standard and have more recently added on a substantial two storey extension which includes a kitchen/ living area and upstairs a large master bedroom with a very high end en-suite shower room.

The generous accommodation includes on the ground floor…
Boot room. Access is gained into the property via the boot room. This large open space which was the former kitchen has been kitted out with plenty of storage, worktop including butler sink, storage for coats, boots and seating areas.
Study area. The boot room opens out to an open area ideal for a study with a conservatory area off it bringing in lots of light. There is access to the garden and a door to the downstairs WC. Both areas have tiled flooring
A door from the boot room leads into.
Hallway. Karndean flooring, stairs off to the first floor, double doors off to the kitchen, access to outside, a door to a pantry with kitchen units and freezer, under stairs storage and a door to…
The lounge. Dual aspect windows and external patio doors and an open fire.
Kitchen/ living space. This spectacular room includes underfloor heating under a Karndean floor, a kitchen with modern integrated appliances including an Island. Beyond this area is plenty of room for a large dining table and settee ideal for modern family living. This area also has dual aspect patio doors which brings in lots of light and the Otter Valley views.
Upstairs.
A galleried landing has doors off to…
Bedroom 1. As part of the recent extension this room is a large double with huge dual aspect windows overlooking the valley views, built in wardrobes and access to a very high end en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 2. Another large double which boasts valley views, built in wardrobes, window seat and access to an en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 3. A double bedroom with a window to the side elevation and built in cupboard.
Bedroom 4. A double bedroom with a built in wardrobe.
Family bathroom. With a window overlooking the rear of the property and includes a WC and washbasin inset vanity unit, a shower cubicle and a sunken bath.

The property further benefits from LPG gas central heating with radiators throughout and double glazed windows and external doors.

Elmfield has a beautiful elevated position, standing well within the landscaped grounds with far reaching views of the Otter Valley set on the very edge of this hamlet.
 
Rawridge lies within the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which together with its neighbour, Upottery, form an active rural community. Within Upottery, about a mile further north, is the excellent Sidmouth Arms public house, parish church and highly regarded primary school and pre-school.
 
Good transport links give rapid access to both Honiton, whilst Exeter, Taunton and the M5 motorway are about 30 minutes drive from the property. Honiton benefits from a range of chain and independent shops, a choice of supermarkets, health centre as well as a train station on the London Waterloo line. Secondary education includes the nearby outstanding Colyton Grammar School, and Wellington School. The larger centre of Exeter caters for all needs including an international airport, mainline railway station on both the Paddington and Waterloo lines and a host of shopping, dining and leisure facilities.

A sweeping drive leads up to the property providing parking for several cars. The large landscaped grounds wrap around the house creating attractive interest throughout the year. There are a number of productive fruit trees, a vegetable patch and soft fruit plants in a fruit cage. The garden also boasts incredible rural views to three sides.

In addition there is a small spinney across the lane. Directly behind the house is a patio area ideal for al fresco dining.

Garage. Attached to the house is a useful garage with an up and over door, light and power.

Studio. An insulated timber studio is set above the parking area. This useful building is currently used as an art studio and office. It has electric and light.
The Bunker. At the top of the garden is a large timber summer house with light and power.

Beside the veg plots is a timber garden store, a wood-shed and a greenhouse.