Northleigh, Honiton

Spacious 5 bedroom period home with no near neighbours and glorious grounds. Freehold. Council Tax Band G. EPC E

Situation - Rull Cottage is located in a rural setting on the edge of the small village of Northleigh which lies between the market town of Honiton and the Regency coastal town of Sidmouth. Northleigh nestles in a sheltered valley in an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty and has a pretty Parish Church and Village Hall as well as delightful walks throughout the locality. The houses sits south facing into the hillside, positioned within its own mature gardens and grounds with a sunny aspect, enjoying views over the fields to the side.

The market town of Honiton lies approximately 4 miles to the north west and has a range of independent shops including many antique shops, a main line rail link to London (Waterloo) and 8 miles to the south is the World Heritage Site at Seaton known as the Jurassic Coast. Exeter, the Cathedral City and County Town, is some 21 miles distant with an excellent shopping centre, theatres, main line rail link to London (Paddington), M5 motorway access and small international airport. The property lies approximately 5 miles from the renowned Colyton Grammar School, one of England's top secondary schools.

Description - Rull Cottage is a beautiful home that dates back to the 1800’s and is built of local flintstone with bespoke handmade wooden double-glazed windows. Formerly two cottages, the charming accommodation has been the subject of a comprehensive programme of improvement over the years resulting in the comfortable quality family home with spacious, light and airy rooms with quality fixtures and fittings.

There is a superb traditional entrance hall which leads to the elegant sitting room with a lovely inglenook fireplace and woodburner. The generous kitchen/dining room has bespoke quality units, a central island with granite tops and French doors that open out into the delightful gardens Also on the ground-floor is a second large triple aspect reception room with a wood burner and a newly extended utility and a cloakroom.

On the first-floor are three double bedrooms, the principal of which has a double aspect, built-in storage and an en-suite bathroom with a claw foot bath. The family bathroom has recently been updated, also with a claw foot bath and a separate walk-in shower.

On the second-floor are two further double bedrooms and a modern white shower room.

Grounds - The attractive grounds and gardens that extend to 0.39 acres (0.16 ha). There is a large area laid to lawn with established hedge and tree boundaries. Beside the house is a lovely patio area which provides the perfect place to sit and take in the surroundings.

A driveway with right of access leads to the property through metal gates to a shingled parking area to the font which provides plenty of parking.

Stone Outbuilding/Studio - 8.64m x 3.68m (28'4 x 12'1) - To the front is a substantial detached outbuilding which has had a variety of uses in the past and has potential as studio/home office or additional accommodation.

Services - Mains electric. Private water (well located on adjoining land with treatment system), Private drainage system (Klargester Treatment Plant). Oil fired central heating. No mains gas in the area. Mobile signal is variable depending on provider, fibre broadband was recently fitted.