Talaton, Exeter

Oak Tree Cottage is a beautiful, exceptionally well presented, detached, thatched cottage located at the heart of the highly sought after village of Talaton, just a short walk from the village shop and popular pub, the Talaton Inn.

Like many period properties, Oak Tree Cottage has an interesting history, acting as the village shop for many years before being damaged by a fire which subsequently led to it's renovation into the more modern version of the cottage we see today. The cottage was rebuilt from the ground up, and conforms to modern insulation levels (as per 2009). Fortunately during the renovation, the character and original features of the cottage were preserved, resulting in a unique mix of a traditional period property with the benefit of modern living.

Internally, the property has been designed with enormous attention to detail and is presented at a very high standard with a majority of the ground floor featuring slate tile flooring throughout. The entrance hall is light and spacious offering access to the ground floor rooms, plenty of cupboard space and a stunning oak staircase leading to the first floor. The living room is a bright, dual aspect room with a beautiful brick feature fireplace with oak mantle and log burner. A doorway leads into the ground floor double bedroom which offers the possibility of multigenerational living and has the benefit of built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The kitchen/dining room is a stunning space and has the feel of being the heart of the home. It is fitted with a range style oven and hob, fridge freezer and dishwasher with a wide range of cupboards with a modern worktop and fully tiled splashback. There is plenty of room for a large family dining table plus an area to socialise or work in a relaxed environment. A separate utility room with space for extra storage completes the ground floor.

On the first floor the light, spacious landing leads to all rooms and is also home to plenty of storage cupboards. The master bedroom is a beautiful, vaulted room with an equally attractive en-suite shower room. Bedroom 3 is a generously sized double room with built in wardrobes and views over the village. Bedroom 4 is also a lovely, light, double room. The family bathroom is fitted with a modern suite comprising a bath with shower over, pedestal basin and WC.

Oak Tree Cottage benefits from underfloor heating to the ground floor, with conventional radiators to the first, timber double glazed windows and a high level of insulation, making it a highly efficient home for a property of its type.

Externally, the garden lies to the side and rear of the cottage and is mainly laid to lawn with shrub beds and a wonderful paved terrace which is a tranquil place to enjoy outdoor dining and entertainment during the summer months. There is a gate offering side access and two large storage areas underneath the property.

Talaton is a much-favoured village with a thriving community and has facilities including a community run village shop/post office, pub, active village hall, popular public house and an ancient parish church with unreserved parking. The town of Ottery St Mary is 3 miles away which has a good range of amenities which include many independent shops, doctors surgery, primary school, the much reputed King's School, post office, cafés, sports centre and various supermarkets. The popular historic market town of Honiton is approx 5 miles away, providing plenty of shops and restaurants, sports centre, swimming pool, local school, train station and local supermarkets. The A30 dual carriageway which bypasses Honiton provides good access to the Cathedral city of Exeter and the M5 motorway.

A truly unique property. Early inspection highly recommended. 

DIRECTIONS

VIEWINGS By prior appointment with Redferns  

SERVICES We understand all mains services are connected with the exception of gas. 

MOBILE & BROADBAND COVERAGE Broadband is connected to this property, for specific checks, please use

OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band D (as per Gov.UK Website at the date of first listing) 

TENURE Freehold 

AGENTS NOTE Data protection act of 2017. We are now required to obtain proof of ID and proof of residence for any prospective purchaser before formally agreeing a sale. Photographic identification such as passport or driving licence, proof of residence, utility bill, council tax or official Inland Revenue correspondence. 

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