5 bed detached house for sale

Forder Lane, Bishopsteignton TQ14

An elegant, 2014-completed contemporary style single storey residence set within an enviable south facing position overlooking the sweeping communal lawns and mature gardens of Huntly. Over 2300 square feet of stylish accommodation with many outstanding features, underfloor heating and high-quality fitments throughout. Spacious and free-flowing reception spaces opening to the luxury kitchen and 4/5 bedrooms (two with en suites.) Expansive private terraced garden and three enclosed courtyards. Tandem driveway parking and large garage.

Situation

Greenlea is a beautiful split level single storey residence being set on the quiet western boundary of the prestigious Huntly development. Converted from a former home for retired RAF officers, the Huntly development was completed in around 2014 and comprises 16 properties, with the position benefiting from a wonderful sense of peace and tranquillity with a southerly orientation and access to around three acres of outstanding communal gardens and grounds.

Huntly sits in a "tucked away" position close to the heart of ever-popular Bishopsteignton. The village is highly desirable and has a strong sense of community. There are a good range of local amenities to include a post office/store, a chemist, a garden centre, a church, a village hall, two public houses and the Humber Barn function venue and real ale tap house. Additionally, there is the Cockhaven Arms Hotel and a well-regarded primary school.

The seaside town of Teignmouth is set around 2-miles away, with its promenade, a sandy beach and a wide range of shops and amenities to include, a mainline railway station, a secondary school, Trinity School offering private education and many cafes and restaurants. The estuary offers good boating opportunities and Teignmouth golf course is less than 2-miles away, being set on the hills above the village. Good accessibility is enjoyed to the A380, making for a fast commute to the cathedral city and county town of Exeter with its international airport and university.

Description

Externally appealing, Greenlea has stone and rendered elevations with cantilevered roof sections and powder coated facias, double glazed windows, doors and bi-folds set beneath stepped roof sections.

From the paved driveway, a feature brickwork and stone arch leads to Indian sandstone paved steps which descend through the entrance courtyard to the double entrance doors which open into the....

Reception Hall

An outstanding and welcoming space set out on two levels with a high ceiling and large openings and high-quality timber internal doors opening to the principal rooms. There is zonally controlled underfloor heating which extends throughout the property. A full height window overlooks the entrance courtyard and double timber doors open to a large cloaks’ cupboard with coat hooks and shelving. Steps to descend to the.....

Sitting Room

A particularly light and spacious room having a reveal spanning the width of the room with bifold doors which open to the external terraced garden and taking in a stunning outlook across the communal grounds. There are feature light fitments and low level display recesses.

Also, from the reception hall wide steps to descend to the....

Kitchen/Dining Room

An elegant free-flowing space with large ceramic floor tiles and multiple spotlights to the ceiling. Within the dining space there is ample space for a large dining table, and chairs and corner set feature windows overlook the principal courtyard area. The dining area free flows to a lounge area, which interacts well with the kitchen and dining spaces to create good entertaining options. A large reveal which spans the width of the room has bifold doors which open to the terrace and afford good views across the communal grounds. The kitchen area is fitted with a high-quality range of floor or wall mounted units with a matching island unit and expansive areas of granite worksurface with an under mounted one and a half stainless steel sink with Quooker boiling and cold-water tap. Integrated appliances include a five ring Siemens gas hob with Miele filter over, a built-in microwave with oven beneath, a fridge, a freezer and a dishwasher. From the kitchen area a feature timber door opens to the......

Utility Room

A good practical space with a fitted unit having an area of laminate worksurface with an inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards beneath and there is under surface space for a washing machine. There are spotlights, an extractor fan and a built-in cupboard with mirrored sliding doors. A door opens to the courtyard.

The dining area opens to a lobby where a feature timber door opens to the....

Cloakroom/WC

Having large ceramic floor tiles and a good quality two-piece suite comprising a wall mounted Roca wash hand basin with medicine cabinet above and a WC. Extractor fan and feature light fitment.

Also, from the lobby area steps rise to a timber door opening to the.....

Study/Bedroom 5

A dual aspect space with large windows overlooking two of the courtyard areas and with ample space for study furniture.

From the upper reception hall doors open to....

Bedroom One

A beautiful principal bedroom suite with a large full height window taking in breathtaking views across Huntley’s grounds and also taking views towards a sweep of the Teign Estuary and rolling countryside beyond. There is a comprehensive range of luxury built-in bedroom furniture comprising two wardrobes and a chest of drawer/dressing table with built-in cupboards above. There is a wall mounted air-conditioning unit, feature light fitments and a timber door opens to the.....

Ensuite Shower Room

Having a luxury three-piece suite comprising a large, tiled shower cubicle with large showerhead and dual controls, a wall mounted Roca wash hand basin and a WC. Ceramic floor tiles, medicine cabinet, spotlights, demist mirror, extractor fan, opaque glazed window and a ladder style radiator/towel rail.

Bedroom Two

Another appealing room with large windows overlooking communal grounds and taking in views towards the estuary and rolling hills beyond. Feature light fitments and a built-in double wardrobe.

Bedroom Three

A good-sized double bedroom with French doors having windows to either side opening to a third paved courtyard area enclosed by feature stone walling.

Bedroom Four (currently in use as a dressing room)

Having a good range of built-in bedroom furniture comprising three cupboards/wardrobes, there is a feature light fitment, and a large window overlooks the entrance courtyard. A timber door opens to the.....

Ensuite Shower Room

Having a luxury three-piece suite comprising a large, tiled shower cubicle with large showerhead and dual controls, a wall mounted wash hand basin and a WC. Demist mirror, full height medicine cabinet, opaque glazed window, spotlights and extractor fan.

Principal Bathroom

Having a luxury three-piece suite comprising a large panel bath with full height tiled surround, attached folding shower screen and shower attachment on the mixer set, a wall mounted Roca wash hand basin and a WC. Large ceramic floor tiles, medicine cabinet with de-mist mirror and LED lighting, opaque glazed window, extractor fan, spotlights and ladder style radiator/towel rail.

Outside

A shared driveway approach leads to a private block paved driveway which provides parking for two vehicles and leads to an undercover area with feature timber work and outside lighting. A timber automated door opens to the good-sized garage, which is equipped with power and two strip lights and there is a window and a door the opening to the rear.

The entrance courtyard is a lovely space, being terraced, enclosed and laid to Indian sandstone paving.

The principal courtyard area is also terraced and is primarily laid to sandstone paving slabs with interconnecting paved steps, and the westerly aspect provides something of a sun trap. This area is enclosed by feature stone walling and there are two areas of bedding with apple trees and an asparagus bed. The upper terrace has a feature arch, and there are external power points set on both levels, along with external lighting and a water tap.

Set at the rear of the property the private south facing gardens and terraces span the width of the property and are set above and overlook the stunning communal lawns and gardens of Huntly. There is a central area laid to nonslip decking with LED lighting which provides the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining and to contemplate the idyllic surroundings. Set out on either side of the deck there are terraces lead to sandstone paving slabs with inset mature areas of bedding, well stocked with shrubs, flowering plants and small trees, In addition there are areas of herb bedding and external power points. Outside water tap.

Agents Note

A service charge contribution of £1264 per annum is paid to the managing agents for maintenance of the communal gardens, grounds and driveways along with a £100 ground rent.

EPC Rating: B