4 bed detached house for sale

Coombelake, Ottery St. Mary, Devon EX11

A distinguished four bedroom detached period residence with multi generational living options, generous grounds, and excellent eco friendly enhancements.

Talebourn is an elegant and much loved family home, owned by the same family for over 29 years. Originally dating back to the 1880s, the property has been thoughtfully extended and improved over time, blending period character with modern comfort. Its flexible layout, substantial plot, and energy saving features make it an exceptional choice for families seeking space, versatility, and long term sustainability.

The home benefits from a suite of green upgrades, including solar panels with a feed in tariff, a storage battery, and an electric car charging point. These additions significantly reduce running costs and future proof the property for environmentally conscious living.

Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch A large and welcoming entrance porch provides an ideal transition space, offering room for coats, boots, and everyday essentials.
Kitchen A well proportioned kitchen forming the heart of the home, with ample storage and work surfaces. Its position allows easy access to the main reception rooms and the study/bedroom, making it highly practical for family life.
Study / Ground Floor Bedroom A versatile room that has previously served as a downstairs bedroom, ideal for guests, older relatives, or those needing single level living.
Utility Room – Directly accessed from the study, offering space for laundry appliances, additional storage, and everyday household tasks.
Shower Room – A convenient ground floor shower room sits off the utility, enhancing the potential for independent living or guest accommodation.
Dining Room A charming reception room featuring a wood burning stove, perfect for cosy family meals or entertaining. Its character and warmth make it a natural gathering space.
Lounge A generous and inviting living room, also equipped with a wood burning stove. This room provides a comfortable retreat for relaxation and family time.
Conservatory A substantial conservatory extending the living space and overlooking the garden. Recently upgraded with a proper ceiling and roof, it now functions as a true year round room-ideal as a playroom, garden room, or additional sitting area.
First Floor
A long, light landing leads to:
Four Bedrooms Each bedroom offers good proportions, natural light, and individual character. The layout suits families of all sizes, with flexibility for home offices or hobby rooms if required.
Family Bathroom Serving all bedrooms, the bathroom provides a practical and comfortable space for daily routines.

The property benefits from double glazed windows and oil fired central heating with radiators throughout, ensuring comfort in all seasons.

Coombelake is a hamlet in the English county of Devon, approximately 5.7 miles west of Honiton and about 1.3 miles from the town of Ottery St Mary. Ottery St Mary is one of the oldest and most historic towns in Devon. It boasts a Collegiate church, modelled on Exeter Cathedral, and the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge was born in Ottery St Mary in 1772. There are numerous walks via marked footpaths. Nearby is a Sports Centre, and Golf, Tennis, Swimming, and Riding/Livery are also available locally. There is an excellent range of schools within the Ottery St Mary catchment area, with a first class medical centre and hospital. The town is also home to the world famous 'Tar Barrels' celebration and festivities on November the 5th, where numerous local teams test their bravery and fortitude by running set courses while carrying flaming tar coated barrels on their backs - a truly magnificent spectacle, not to be missed. Ottery St Mary also has excellent links to to the A30, M5 and Exeter International Airport being only a short drive away. The nearby village of Feniton also has a direct rail link to Waterloo. The City of Exeter with it's multitude of further amenities is also only approximately twelve miles distant and can be quickly reached via the A30.

Set within a generous 0.21 acre plot, Talebourn enjoys excellent outdoor space to the front and rear, offering privacy, practicality, and scope for a variety of uses.
Front
A large driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles
Substantial carport offering sheltered parking
Garage providing further secure storage, workshop potential, or hobby space
Rear Garden
A gravelled patio area ideal for outdoor dining, barbecues, and summer entertaining
A level lawn offering space for children to play, gardening, or simply relaxing
A large timber outbuilding, currently used as a workshop and hobby room, providing superb versatility for crafts, storage, or home based projects.