5 bedroom bungalow for sale

Hillcroft is a surprisingly spacious individual detached bungalow with extremely adaptable accommodation and a split-level design, suitable for a large family or retirement, with plenty of space for relatives or home working.

There are a total of four bedrooms, or even five if required as well as a very comfortable lounge, superb kitchen/breakfast room and a large family/games room. There is a family shower room which is extremely well fitted and an even more luxurious en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom. Central heating is by gas and the windows are double glazed. Adjoining the kitchen is a superb conservatory addition.

The property has been kept in very good decorative condition and has up to date fixtures and fittings throughout. Some attractive features include a wood burner in the lounge, an interesting gymnasium/bar off the family room, a wonderful farmhouse style kitchen and superb expanses of decking adjoining the main rooms at the rear providing private and sunny areas to sit out in.

There is more than ample parking and a detached double garage block with room over, ideal as an office/studio and perhaps even convertible into a small granny annexe if needed. The surrounding grounds are mature, well stocked yet easy to maintain.

If you are looking for a very spacious residence with extremely adaptable accommodation, then we strongly recommend viewing.

West Hill is an appealing and individual village with a mini-supermarket at its heart, open long hours and including a post office. There is also a pretty church, excellent modern primary school, village hall, garage and bus service. The town of Ottery St Mary is about 2 miles away with the well-known Kings School, medical centre and other shops/amenities. Exeter and the M5 (about 8 miles) is easily reached along the new A30 dual carriageway, Honiton with shops and station (Waterloo-Exeter) is about 8 miles and the coast at Sidmouth about 6 miles. 

The Accommodation  

(with Approximate Measurements)  

Entrance Hall: With part double glazed front door. Quarry tiled floor. Radiator. Panelled ceiling. Door to family/games room. Stairs rise to  

Inner Hall: Which is panelled to dado rail and having solid oak doors opening into the bedrooms and reception rooms. Radiator. Access hatch to insulated loft space. 

Lounge: 25’3” x 15’1” A bright and spacious room with double glazed double doors and windows opening onto the adjoining and extensive decked area. The open fireplace with exposed brickwork and wood burning stove is set in one corner and the solid oak floor compliments the oak skirting boards. Radiator. Spotlights. 

Dining Room/bedroom Five: 10’2” x 11’6” Radiator. Double glazed window overlooking the sun deck to the front. 

Kitchen/breakfast Room: 21’4” x 14’9” Another bright and spacious room with double glazed double doors opening from the large breakfast area into the adjoining conservatory. Exposed beams and timberwork to the ceiling. The kitchen area has an extensive range of fitted units, all with matching facings and solid cherry worktops. Double bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, together with cupboards below. Further fitted cupboards and drawers together with space, plumbing and points for washing machine and drier. Further range of fitted wall cabinets with concealed pelmet lighting and large store cupboard. There are spotlights to the ceiling and a replacement gas combi-boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. Five ring gas hob with central wok double burner inset into a peninsular unit, also fitted with cupboards and wine rack. Quality laminate flooring. Double French doors to the superb conservatory.

A staircase gives access to the family games room, giving a splendid open feel and ideal for family living. 

Conservatory: 13’1” x 13’1” (4m x 4m) Self-cleaning Pilkington glass on the roof. Matching quality laminate flooring. Power points. 

Family/games Room: 23’7” x 12’6” Accessed from the entrance hall though a solid oak door and also via a staircase from the kitchen. This versatile room has two double glazed windows overlooking the deck at the front of the property. Two radiators and recessed lights to the panelled ceiling. A short staircase leads down to the 

Gymnasium/bar: A very useful area with tiled floor, fitted counter and shelves. Panelled ceiling. Window seat beneath double glazed windows to side aspect. Access to large storage area beneath the kitchen.  

Master Bedroom Suite: Accessed from the lounge through its own lobby area. 

Master Bedroom: 15’1” x 14’5” A bright and spacious double aspect room with double glazed windows overlooking the garden with double glazed double doors opening onto the adjoining sun deck. Radiator. Ceiling fan with spotlights.

Solid oak door opening to: 

Luxurious En-suite Bathroom: 12’2” x 8’2” An exceptionally well fitted and particularly spacious en-suite with marble tiled walls and floor. The quality white suite with chromium fittings comprises; large bath set into a tiled surround with period style mixer taps and hand held shower to one side. Pedestal wash basin with wall mirror having inset lights. Close coupled WC. Tiled shower cubicle with deluge shower and folding doors. Designer style chromium towel rail. Recessed lights to the ceiling. Extractor fan unit. Double glazed window to side aspect. 

Dressing Room: 10’10” x 7’10” Also accessed from the suite’s own lobby area, this room could be used as another bedroom. There are fitted hanging rails and shelves. Spotlights to ceiling. Radiator. Double glazed window. 

Bedroom Two: 11’6” x 10’6” Radiator. Double glazed window. 

Bedroom Three: 11’6” x 10’6” Radiator. Double glazed window. 

Family Shower Room: 9’10” x 4’11” The quality suite compliments the fully tiled walls and tiled floor. Walk in glazed double shower cubicle, wash basin and close coupled WC. Chrome ladder style radiator. Wall mirror with inset lights. Spotlights. Extractor fan. Double glazed window. 

To The Outside Two sets of timber gates open onto a large, gravelled parking and turning area with space for several cars. 

Garage Block: Substantially constructed in cavity block-work with rendered elevations under a pitched tiled roof. This large, detached garage block is set on an angle at the front of the property, fronting onto the large gravelled driveway which provides ample parking for a large number of cars. The garage block comprises:  

Double Garage: 22’4” x 18’8” Electric power and light connected. There is a part glazed personal door to one side and two up and over doors open from the large gravelled driveway. A timber staircase rises to 

Office/studio: 18’8” x 15’9” This versatile area has pine panelled walls and ceiling together with a laminate floor covering. Electric power and light are connected together with a second telephone line. In addition to the two double glazed Velux roof lights with blinds, there is a further casement window at the front.

The large south facing sun deck is a real feature of Hillcroft, having three pairs of double doors opening from the property. This area benefits from external lighting. A flight of steps leads down to the driveway which continues along the side of the property allowing vehicular access to the rear garden which is designed very much with ease of maintenance in mind being laid mainly to lawn with a bank rising to an area of woodland at the rear providing a lovely backdrop. 

Outgoings Council tax band F 

Services We understand mains electricity, water, drainage and gas are connected. Two telephone lines at present connected. 

Important Notice 1. Every care is taken in preparing these particulars but they do not constitute nor constitute any part of an offer or a contract. They are prepared in good faith but they are for guidance only and intended to give a fair description of the property. 2. Statements contained in these particulars are not to be relied on as statements or representations of fact and are made without responsibility on the part of the agents or vendor. An intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each statement. The vendor does not make or give and neither the agents or their employees have authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property or its use. 3. Any reference to alterations to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. These must be verified by any intending purchaser. 4. All properties are offered subject to contract and being unsold. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting any property which has been sold, let or withdrawn.5. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only. 6. Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective but we endeavour to make our particulars accurate. If there are any points of particular importance please contact us before viewing and we will be pleased to check or clarify information.

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