Tower Cross, Honiton, Devon

SITUATION
Copper Beeches is located in a delightful position on the country outskirts of Offwell, an active village with a primary school, village hall and ancient Church of St Mary's. There are some delightful walks close at hand over some of the county's most attractive countryside and woodland and it sits on the fringes of both the East Devon and Blackdown Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Copper Beeches lies approximately 1 mile from the market town of Honiton which is particularly well-known as an antique and book centre, as well as having most of the usual multiples such as WHSmiths, Boots and a variety of independent shops, restaurants, schools, sports centre/swimming pool, golf club and main line rail link to London Waterloo. Honiton has excellent communication facilities with a dual carriageway to the Cathedral City of Exeter, some 16.5 miles to the west. Exeter has excellent shopping and sporting facilities, theatres, art centre, main line express rail link to London Paddington and an international airport, together with M5 access.
The Regency coastal resort of Sidmouth lies some 9 miles to the south with its pebble beach (sand at low tide), long esplanade and range of independent shops. There is some excellent schooling in the area which includes the renowned Colyton Grammar School, one of England's top mixed state schools, which is situated about 9½ miles away.

THE PROPERTY
Copper Beeches is an exceptional modern detached residence situated in an elevated position just on the fringes of Honiton. The property is accessed from the lane through wooden double gates that lead to the large parking and turning area at the front. Copper Beeches has been beautifully maintained during the last eighteen years of current ownership and recently has had new windows, radiators and consumer unit installed. The LPG centrally heated and double-glazed accommodation has a bright and spacious entrance hall which leads to a superb triple aspect sitting room with a wood burner and French doors that open out to the pretty rear garden. There is a wonderful modern kitchen/breakfast room with masses of storage, matching central island and integrated appliances. Also, on the ground-floor is the well-proportioned dining room and modern utility room and a lovely new cloakroom. On the first-floor are the good-sized four bedrooms, the large double aspect principal bedroom has a large amounts of built-in storage and a beautiful new en-suite with a separate bath and shower. The family bathroom has a modern suite and separate bath.

OUTSIDE
Worthy of particular mention are the beautifully landscaped level gardens that measure approximately an acre and extend to all four sides of the property. The majority of the gardens are to the rear and laid to lawn with a profusion of fully stocked beds and borders that provide year-round colour and interest along with a water feature and productive vegetable patch. A flagstone patio provides a perfect place to sit out during fine weather. There is also a detached timber chalet which has masses of potential to use as a home office/hobbies room or a separate annexe subject to the necessary planning. Attached to the front of the house is a double garage which is larger than average and has power and light. A shingled driveway provides plenty of parking.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. LPG central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Devon District Council:
Tax Band: E.
Tenure: Freehold

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTFICATE
Rating: D

BROADBAND & MOBILE.
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FLOOD RISK
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