Talaton, Exeter, Devon

SITUATION
Talaton is a much-favoured village with a thriving community and has facilities including a community run
village shop/post office, active village hall, popular public house - The Talaton Inn and the ancient parish Church of St James the Great . It lies about three miles from the country town of Ottery St Mary 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 busy market town of Honiton is some seven miles to the east with a wide selection of restaurants, antique shops and boutiques, and a main line rail link to London Waterloo. Closer stations can also be found at the
neighbouring villages of Feniton and Whimple, both of which are within three miles. Sidmouth and the World Heritage Jurassic Coast at Lyme Bay is about ten miles away and is one of East Devon's premier coastal towns.
It has an esplanade, wide pebble (sand at low tide) beach and stunning views along the Southwest Coastal Path. The town itself has many beautiful parks and walks, a cinema and theatre, and a bustling shopping centre with a great variety of independent shops. The property is also in the catchment for the renowned Colyton Grammar school. The Cathedral City of Exeter is about 30 minutes driving distance to the south west an has an excellent range of shops including the Princesshay Shopping Centre, food hall, sporting facilities, theatres, arts centre, schooling - both state and private, main line express rail link to London Paddington and international airport together with M5 access.

THE PROPERTY
The Old Church School is a magnificent period property that offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern convenience. The Grade II listed Victorian house with earlier 16th century origins has masses of character and history as it was also converted from a school in the late 70’s. The wealth of character includes exposed beams and 2 magnificent Church Style windows which flood the interior with natural light. The majority of the windows are either double or secondary glazed. The property was both re-thatched and an oil centrally heated boiler installed during 2021 along with the oil tank in 2022.

A lovely entrance porch leads into a spacious newly fitted kitchen/breakfast room with an integrated oven, hob, dishwasher and larder cupboard. There is also an additional glazed seating area which overlooks the pretty garden. Leading from the kitchen is a utility area with a large store cupboard and a modern shower room. From the kitchen a door opens into a second reception room, currently used as a music room/study/playroom. Double doors lead out onto the garden and the stairs lead from here to the upstairs bedrooms. The Living/Dining room, formerly the main school room, is a wonderful large double-aspect room with a high ceiling, feature fireplace, fitted shelves, hand-crafted double-glazed sash windows and a large church style window providing an eye catching feature and perfect for entertaining. An arched door leads into
bedroom 3/study currently used as a craft room. Convenient for an elderly relative with the adjacent shower room. On the lower ground floor is a bathroom with ample storage and opposite a large airing cupboard also housing the boiler. On the first floor are 2 good-sized double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom benefits from a modern en-suite shower room whilst the second bedroom enjoys a sunny dual aspect with views over the pretty garden.

OUTSIDE
The beautiful lower garden nearest the property is mainly laid to lawn, bordered by mature shrubs and bushes which offer great privacy and year-round colour and interest.

A lovely patio area provides a perfect place to outdoor dine during fine weather. A Victoria plum tree and a small pond complete this area, with gates that lead to both the lane and the church path. Another path leads onto the tarmac driveway, which accommodates 3 vehicles; a large shed and a rockery with steps leading to the upper garden. The upper garden is semi wild to encourage the wildlife, surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. A second shed and another gate leading to the church path. The lane is a no through road, and coupled with the church path on the other boundary makes the property particularly safe for children and pets.

FLOOD RISK.
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BROADBAND & MOBILE.
The seller has advised us that superfast fibre Broadband is available at a a speed of 900mb which is acheivable at the property.

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