Dunsford, Exeter

Description

Situated in popular Dunsford on the fringes of Dartmoor, this sizeable detached home offers a rare combination of generous accommodation, a mature private garden and excellent potential to create a wonderful family home.

The property is in need of modernisation, but the scale and versatility of the accommodation are immediately apparent. With four good sized bedrooms, three reception areas and a generous kitchen, there is plenty of space for modern family life, while the plot itself offers a particularly appealing degree of privacy.

A roomy entrance hall provides a welcoming introduction to the property, with useful storage, an understairs cupboard and access to the principal ground floor rooms. The sitting room is positioned to the front, while the kitchen sits at the heart of the home and opens through to a large dining room, complete with a bay window. From here, double doors lead into a further reception room, creating an excellent flow between the living spaces and providing a versatile area that could be used as a family room, snug or entertaining space. Access to the study and further double doors open directly onto the rear garden, making this a particularly enjoyable space during the warmer months.

The kitchen also gives access to a useful inner hallway, providing a practical secondary route through the house, connecting back towards the front and also giving direct access to the garden and garage. There is also a ground floor WC.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues with four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from useful storage and its own en suite, while the remaining bedrooms provide excellent flexibility for family or guests. A family bathroom serves the other bedrooms and is fitted with a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. There is also a useful storage cupboard and access to the attic space.

Outside, the property enjoys a mature rear garden of a good size, offering a lovely degree of privacy and providing plenty of space for children, gardening, outdoor dining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. To the front, a lawned area sits alongside a driveway providing useful off-road parking and access to the garage.

Situation

Situated in the heart of the highly sought-after Teign Valley, Dunsford is one of Devon’s most desirable villages, prized for its picturesque surroundings, strong community spirit, and exceptional quality of life. The village offers an excellent range of amenities including a well-regarded primary school, traditional pub, village store and post office.

Combining the best of country living with modern convenience, the property is just six miles from the Cathedral City of Exeter. Renowned for its excellent schools, vibrant cultural scene, and extensive shopping and dining opportunities, Exeter also provides direct rail links to London Paddington and Waterloo, with journey times of under two hours.

Located on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, the property enjoys immediate access to some of the South West’s most spectacular countryside. With miles of open moorland, scenic walking and cycling routes, and a wealth of outdoor pursuits on the doorstep, this is an exceptional setting in which to enjoy a quintessential Devon lifestyle.

Directions

From Exeter proceed on the B3212 towards Moretonhampstead. After approximately 6 miles take a slight right turn onto Farrants Hill and continue along this road into the village of Dunsford turning right into Briton Street Lane where Brownings Mead can be found on the right. Follow the road around where the property can be found at the far end on the left hand side.