Upottery, Honiton, Devon

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SITUATION
Hillside Cottage is situated in a stunning position on the country outskirts of the village of Upottery, which in turn is located amongst some of East Devon's most attractive rolling countryside. Located in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property sits in an elevated position gaining stunning southerly views across its fields and over the Otter Valley. Hillside Cottage is located in a lovely position that offers a great deal of peace and quietude, perfect for those with a love of the country life.

The picturesque village of Upottery lies just under a mile away and has a strong community, public house - The Sidmouth Arms, primary school, village hall, tennis courts and pretty Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin. Approximately 7 miles to the west is the bustling market town of Honiton with a range of independent shops and leisure facilities together with a mainline rail link to London (Waterloo).

The property is readily accessible to Taunton, the County Town of Somerset some 12 miles to the north, which has extensive shopping facilities and main line express rail link to London (Paddington). The Cathedral City of Exeter is approximately 22 miles away and has an excellent shopping centre, mainline rail express link to London (Waterloo and Paddington) and international airport. The coast at Sidmouth, East Devon's premier resort is about 17 miles to the south west and the renowned Colyton Grammar School, one of the country's top mixed state schools lies approximately 12 miles distant.

THE PROPERTY
Hillside Cottage is a beautifully presented double-fronted country cottage with charming period features.
Traditionally built during the 1900’s the property has in recent years been subject to a comprehensive program of improvement and extension which has created this fine home we find today. The oil centrally heated and double-glazed accommodation has a spacious sitting room with a fireplace with a wood burner and ceiling beams. The bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room is at the rear with a cloakroom. The superb dining room has a feature inglenook with a wood burner. An additional ground-floor reception room could be used as a fourth bedroom or a study. On the first-floor are the generous sized three double bedrooms with many period features including ceiling beams and exposed stone walls and countryside views. The modern family bathroom has a white suite.

OUTSIDE
The secluded landscaped gardens extend to the rear and to the side of the cottage and enjoy countryside views over the fields behind. Numerous seating areas and a bespoke feature pizza oven, flagstone patio and summer house provide a perfect place to dine outdoors during fine weather. A profusion of established trees and shrubs provide year-round colour and interest.

Worthy of particular mention is the fantastic detached studio/office which has been converted into an insulated home office/cinema room with double-glazing and broadband. This has previously benefited from planning permission for enlargement (since lapsed ref: 08/2990/FUL Dated 12.1.2009)