School Hill, Cockwood, Exeter, Devon

5 School Hill is an attractive part-rendered detached family home offering almost 2,200 sq ft of light-filled, flexible accommodation arranged over a single storey. Designed to create a practical living and entertaining space, while taking full advantage of the rear views over the Exe Estuary, the property has been thoughtfully extended to the rear to provide generously proportioned accommodation, complemented by high-quality fixtures and fittings and elegant, neutral décor throughout.

The double-fronted accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall with useful walk-in storage and a fully-tiled shower room, also ideal for use as a cloakroom. It briefly comprises rear aspect sitting and kitchen/dining rooms, both with large patio doors to a raised decked terrace with estuary views. The sitting room has a feature fireplace, while the L-shaped kitchen/dining room has a range of contemporary high-gloss wall and base units, complementary work surfaces, gloss-tiled splashbacks, modern integrated appliances and an area with space for dining. A door from the kitchen opens to a side hall with a fitted utility room with a separate side entrance door.

The hall gives access to a front aspect bedroom and an adjacent shower room. The accommodation is completed by four further bedrooms, including a principal bedroom extending to over 23 ft, featuring fitted storage and patio doors opening onto the raised rear terrace. One of the additional bedrooms has French doors onto a paved terrace adjoining the main terrace, providing further access to the garden and allowing an abundance of natural light throughout.

Located in a quiet cul de sac and with plenty of kerb apeal, the property is approached over a side driveway providing private parking and giving access to the detached double garage which has double doors to the front garden. A path leads past the garage to the side hall and round to the front of the house and main reception hall.

The generous well-maintained wraparound garden to the front, side and rear of the property is laid mainly to gently-sloping lawn bordered by mature shrubs and hedging. It features an extensive raised decked terrace accessible from the sitting room, kitchen/dining room and principal bedroom, ideal for entertaining and alfresco dining.

The quaint village of Cockwood lies on the mouth of the River Exe, just three miles from the seaside town of Dawlish. The village has an outstanding primary school, village hall, church and its own tidal harbour, making it an ideal spot for sailing enthusiasts. A favourite among locals is The Anchor Inn, a historic village pub dating back 500 years, offering views of the harbour and coast beyond.

The neighbouring, larger village of Starcross has a local store, pharmacy, doctor’s surgery, primary school, popular golf course, local ferry services to Exmouth and a train station with services throughout south Devon and to Exeter St David's.
Dawlish has a further variety of everyday amenities, as well as a thriving community, hosting frequent local events including music and food festivals.

The vibrant city of Exeter is within easy reach and offers a wide choice of cultural activities with the theatre, museum, arts centre and a wealth of decent high street and independent shopping and restaurants, plus a wide choice of supermarkets and excellent schooling.

The A30 and A38 are a short commute away and provide links south to Cornwall, while the M5 motorway towards Exeter connects to Bristol and London to the North and East. There are regular rail services to London Paddington from Exeter in just over two hours. Exeter International Airport provides an ever-increasing number of domestic and international flights including flights to London City.