Ottery St. Mary, Devon

Description

Mayfield is an immaculately presented, country residence set in over two acres of landscaped gardens. The owners have undertaken a comprehensive schedule of improvement, and enlargement finished to an incredibly high standard, with quality fixtures and fittings including solid wooden flooring, and interior glass and oak doors, allowing light to bounce around this substantial home of over 5700 sq. Ft.

Boasting six double bedrooms, four with ensuite facilities, and versatile reception rooms all laid out to offer flexibility and ease of living. There is a large sitting room with a log burner, a separate dining room, and a large kitchen adjoined by a glass-panelled breakfast room with two sets of French doors and a bespoke wooden ceiling. There is a useful playroom, perfect for little visitors with direct access to the garden. The designer Shaker-Style cooks kitchen boasts four wall ovens, a five-ring gas hob with extractor over, and a large American Fridge Freezer, perfect for the budding chef! There is ample storage, consisting of base and wall units and plenty of pan draws, with solid oak work surfaces and modern stone flooring, A particular feature is the large central island also fitted with pan draws and finished with a granite worktop.

The impressive hallway, has stairs rising to the first floor where you will find a cinema/games room with arched ceilings and the all-important bar area. There are two double bedrooms, one with a Juliet balcony and fitted wardrobes, and separate bathroom facilities.
A particular feature of Mayfield is the opportunity for multi-generational living, with a larger than average separate garden room of over 1200sq.ft set nicely apart from the main house, with vehicular access if needed. There is a long central bar area with plenty of storage and a triple bar fridge and dual bi-fold doors that open out onto a level, paved patio, making for easy entertaining.

The manicured gardens are mostly laid to lawn interspersed with many mature trees and attractive shrubs. A substantial terrace adjoins the house enjoying lovely aspects across the grounds. There are two block-built outbuildings, which could be converted to additional garaging or holiday accommodation. (subject to planning).

Situation

Perfectly positioned near to the historic market town of Ottery St. Mary, ancestral home of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Exeter Road provides exceptionally convenient access into Exeter, the M5 motorway and A30, both providing excellent links to London and the home counties. Mainline rail links are also nearby with access via multiple stations to London Waterloo and Paddington.
Exeter Airport is approximately 5 miles, and a bus service operates into Exeter from nearby. There are a host of excellent amenities in Ottery St. Mary, including a Sainsburys supermarket, local butcher and excellent schooling including The Kings School and West Hill Primary, often assessed as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Exeter, which lies 6 miles to the east, provides numerous schooling and leisure facilities and is often rated as one of the best locations to live in the Southwest. The beaches at Sidmouth and Exmouth are within easy reach with their range of superb waterside activities.

Directions

From Exeter, proceed East on the A30. After approximately 4 miles, take the turning signposted Ottery St. Mary. Proceed over the two roundabouts, following the signs on to Exeter Road. The property can be found after approximately 1 mile on the left-hand side.