Orchard Close, Upton Pyne, EX5

A wonderfully positioned four-bedroom detached home with beautiful gardens and exceptional countryside views.

Occupying an enviable position in the sought-after village of Upton Pyne, this attractive four-bedroom detached home combines generous and versatile family accommodation with beautifully established gardens and a particularly impressive outlook across the surrounding Devon countryside.

Built during the 1980’s the house has been extensively updated by the current owner, with improvements that include a smart, contemporary fitted kitchen, landscaped front and rear gardens, new doors and windows, resin bound driveway and parking, remote operated garage doors and much more. Yet arguably its greatest asset is its setting. To the rear, the garden enjoys a wonderful sense of openness, with views extending directly across neighbouring fields and mature woodland beyond, offering a delightful rural backdrop that feels remarkably peaceful considering Exeter is within such easy reach.

The Accommodation

Stepping inside, the accommodation has been arranged with comfortable family living in mind.

The principal sitting room is a particularly inviting reception space, with ample room for substantial sofas and furniture and a feature fireplace providing a natural focal point. Wide glazed doors connect the room with the adjoining garden room, allowing the two spaces to work extremely well together.

The garden room is positioned to make the most of the outlook and provides a lovely place in which to sit and enjoy the gardens throughout the seasons. With extensive glazing and doors opening towards the rear, there is a particularly attractive connection between the house, garden and countryside beyond.

A separate dining room provides valuable additional reception space, whether used for more formal entertaining, family meals or potentially adapted to suit changing requirements.

The kitchen has been comprehensively updated in a clean, contemporary style, with an extensive range of Shaker-style cabinetry complemented by contrasting work surfaces and integrated appliances. Generous storage and preparation space make this a practical working kitchen as well as an attractive one, while a door provides convenient access outside.

The ground-floor accommodation is completed by a practical utility room and ground floor cloakroom, while the integral double garage provides excellent storage and parking and offers obvious practicality for family life.

Upstairs

On the first floor are four bedrooms, providing excellent flexibility for families, visiting guests or those requiring dedicated home-working space.

The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite facilities, while the remaining bedrooms are served by the family bathroom. The accommodation is well proportioned and, importantly, the elevated position of the house allows the upper floor to take further advantage of the property's attractive surroundings.

Gardens & Grounds

The gardens are one of the property's defining features.

Thoughtfully planted and beautifully established, the rear garden provides a succession of attractive areas in which to sit, entertain or simply enjoy the surroundings. Sweeping lawn is framed by mature shrubs, flowering plants and established trees, creating colour, structure and privacy.

Towards the lower part of the garden, a paved terrace forms a wonderful vantage point over the neighbouring countryside. Here, the boundary gives way visually to an expansive landscape, with open fields falling away towards mature woodland in the distance.

It is a view which gives the property a genuine sense of rural escapism and provides an ever-changing backdrop throughout the seasons.

Despite its manageable proportions, the garden feels wonderfully secluded and established, offering plenty of interest for keen gardeners without the maintenance demands associated with extensive grounds.

The Location

Upton Pyne is an attractive and highly regarded Devon village lying just to the north of Exeter. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the village offers an appealing combination of rural living and accessibility, making it particularly well placed for those wishing to enjoy a quieter village lifestyle without becoming isolated from the city.

The nearby villages of Brampford Speke and Thorverton also offer a range of amenities.

Exeter provides an excellent range of shopping, leisure, cultural and educational facilities together with highly regarded state and independent schooling. The city also offers mainline rail services to London, while Exeter St David's station is particularly convenient from this side of the city.

The surrounding countryside provides numerous opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation, while the wider road network gives straightforward access to the M5, A30 and A38, placing the remainder of Devon and the South West within easy reach.

For buyers seeking the space and practicality of a detached four-bedroom family home, but for whom setting and outlook are equally important, this is a particularly compelling opportunity.

Services

Mains Electricity, Water, Gas and Drainage.

Local Authority

East Devon District Council

Council Tax Band: F

Garden

The property has front and rear gardens, backing on to fields, with open views.