3 bed country house for sale

Hillhead, Colyton, Devon EX24

A charming detached 3 bedroom house in an elevated semi-rural location set within exceptional mature gardens, enjoying far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside towards the Axe Estuary and coastline in the distance.

The Property:

Woodside is a detached character home occupying a delightful elevated semi-rural position on the edge of Colyton, set within substantial mature gardens and enjoying far-reaching views across the surrounding valley towards open countryside, the Axe Estuary and coastline beyond. The property believed to be built in the 1920’s, retains a wealth of character features including pine panelled internal doors, timber balustrading, picture rails and a number of original details, creating a home of considerable charm with scope for a purchaser to further enhance and personalise. The property occupies a substantial plot which, subject to any necessary consents and approvals, may offer future potential for extension or further development. The gardens are a particular feature of this property as gardens of this scale, maturity and tranquillity rarely become available. It offers a wonderful natural environment with a remarkable sense of privacy.

The front door opens into a spacious entrance porch with an internal door to the garage and a further door leading into the entrance hall. Stairs rise to the first floor with a useful understairs storage cupboard beneath. A door from the hall opens into the generous double aspect sitting room, a welcoming reception space featuring an original brick fireplace and French doors with side windows opening onto an enclosed brick paved seating area. To the rear of the property is a large open plan living/dining room with a partially divided off kitchen area. The living and dining space centres around a substantial range-style fireplace incorporating a back boiler. Sliding patio doors and two additional windows frame delightful views across the adjoining decked terrace, mature gardens and surrounding countryside beyond. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base units incorporating an inset sink, with space for a cooker and additional appliances. Whilst perfectly usable, the kitchen offers excellent scope for updating to suit individual tastes and requirements. A large full-height window and further side window provide good natural light. Leading from the living area is a particularly useful walk-in storage cupboard with an additional shelved cupboard within and a side window, providing excellent pantry and household storage space. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a fully tiled shower room fitted with a shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin.

Stairs rise from the entrance hall via an attractive timber staircase with wooden balustrading and handrail to the first floor landing, where a window provides natural light. The principal bedroom is a particularly attractive double aspect, double room enjoying wonderful elevated views across the gardens towards the surrounding countryside, with glimpses towards the Axe Cliffs and Axe Estuary beyond. This bright and spacious room makes the most of the property's wonderful setting. Bedroom two is another generous double aspect double bedroom featuring a large bay window to the side, an additional rear aspect window and a range of fitted wardrobes. Bedroom three is a comfortable single bedroom positioned to the front of the property and benefiting from a useful overstairs storage cupboard. The first floor is completed by a fully tiled family bathroom fitted with a bath, WC and wash hand basin with a side aspect window. The bathroom, along with other areas of the property, offers potential for modernisation, enabling buyers to create a home tailored to their own requirements.

Outside:

Woodside is approached via a shared driveway serving just two neighbouring properties. A private driveway then leads to the property, providing ample parking, turning space and access to the attached garage. The attached garage is of excellent size and is fitted with an electric roller door, power and light. To the rear is a useful utility area with sink, plumbing for a washing machine and storage space. The garage also benefits from two roof lights, a pedestrian door to the rear, an internal sliding door to the entrance porch and houses the solar panel system serving the property. The front gardens are a particular feature of the property, being mature and well established with an abundance of trees, shrubs and planting that create a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The setting gives the property an attractive tucked-away feel whilst remaining conveniently located for the amenities of Colyton.

Directly adjoining the rear of the property is a substantial wraparound decked terrace which was added in 2025, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. A charming arbour draped with mature wisteria provides a natural canopy over part of the seating area, whilst established trees and shrubs surrounding the terrace create an exceptional degree of privacy and shelter.

The property benefits from a total of ten solar panels, with seven mounted on the lower roof slope and a further three on the upper roof. Two separate access points lead from the decking, one providing access to the garage and adjoining boiler room, which houses a Trianco floor-mounted oil boiler and offers useful storage space, ideal for logs and garden equipment.

A pathway and steps lead from the terrace through attractive landscaped areas and a timber archway to the side garden, connecting to a charming brick paved seating area adjacent to the sitting room. Enclosed by brick walling and mature bamboo planting, this creates a further secluded space in which to relax.

The main gardens extend impressively away from the house and are undoubtedly one of Woodside's most outstanding features. Close to the property are beautifully stocked beds containing a wide variety of flowering shrubs, ornamental trees and seasonal planting. The gardens continue through expansive areas of lawn bordered by mature hedging, established trees and colourful planting. Further features include a pond, a historic well, a garden shed and, at the far end of the plot, an established wooded area which enhances the sense of peace and seclusion. The delightful gardens are a particular highlight of Woodside with a wealth of established planting and a peaceful atmosphere that complements the property's semi-rural location.

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Council Tax: We are advised that this property is in Council Tax Band F. East Devon District Council. Services: We are advised that the property has mains electricity, water, septic tank drainage with oil fired central heating and calor gas for cooking.