Newton St. Cyres, Exeter, EX5

For those in the know, Newton St Cyres is an excellent village on the A377 between Crediton and Exeter. Well known for its easy rail and road connections, it’s also a fantastic community with plenty going on. The modern primary school is well thought of and with regular activities in the village hall and miles of countryside walks, it’s village life without being too remote. The village also boasts The Beer Engine and Belluno Italian Restaurant and “The Rec” provides tennis, football and cricket facilities for all to enjoy. Sand Down Lane is a no through road in an elevate position and as such, is home to some lovely properties as it enjoys the convenience of the village but in a quiet setting with little passing traffic.

Markhams was built in the 1960’s and is an extended, detached brick bungalow on a good-sized level plot. The property is a little dated in its decor but with uPVC windows and fascias, a modern, mains gas central heating boiler and plenty of space inside and out, it’s got huge potential to improve. The layout offers a large living room which runs front to back and was extended in the past with sliding doors onto a covered rear seating area and into the garden. There’s a kitchen/dining room and a small rear porch doubles as a utility area too. The three double bedrooms a fairly equal in size and served by a wet room with walk in shower.

Outside, off-road parking leads to the detached garage with up and over door and the remainder of the front garden is a surprising size with lawn, seating areas and well-established shrubs and trees adding to the character and privacy of this lovely home. In fact, the specimen plants (including a rare Wollemi Pine) can be found all over the garden which is begging to be brought back to its former glory. Please note that the garden will be cut back in September once nesting has finished by please use your imagination in the meantime. The rear garden is level and well stocked making it a wildlife haven and relaxing place to be.

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Please see the floorplan for room sizes.

Current Council Tax: Band E – Mid Devon

Approx Age: 1960’s

Construction Notes: Standard brick cavity under tiled roof

Utilities: Mains electric, water (not metered), gas, telephone & broadband

Drainage: Mains

Heating: Gas fired central heating

Listed: No

Conservation Area: No

Tenure: Freehold

NEWTON ST CYRES is a favoured location for those seeking a village setting with easy access to both Crediton (3 miles) and Exeter (5 miles) via the A377.  For non-drivers, or those wanting to rely less on a car, frequent buses and trains serve both these towns. The centre of the village is formed by thatched cottages many of which are clustered around the pretty ford with its cobbled bridge and is a designated Conservation Area. There are plenty of options to keep busy in and around the village. The Newton St Cyres Arboretum features a huge collection of trees and shrubs, is dog friendly, and a super place for a walk. Access to the arboretum is through the churchyard of the Parish Church of St Cyr and Julitta, a thirteenth century building overlooking the village. There are also several eateries to explore, including The Beer Engine; a renowned real ale micro-brewery equally feted for its good food. This pub is also near the village recreation ground home to the Woodbury & Newton St Cyres cricket teams and Newton St Cyres FC. Not far from the cricket ground is the recently built primary school (OFSTED Good) which also provides wraparound care open to all nursery and school aged children. The schools personal development and early years care is OFSTED Outstanding.

DIRECTIONS : For sat-nav use EX5 5DE and the What3Words address is ///fruitcake.expecting.civic but if you want the traditional directions, please read on.

From Crediton: Proceed into Newton St Cyres, pass Belluno on your left and go up the hill. On the brow of the hill, turn right into Sand Down Lane and the property will be found on the left after approx. 150m

From Exeter: As you pass reach Newton St Cyres, take the first left into Sand Down Lane on the brow of the hill (before descending) and the property will be found on the left after approx. 150m