Kerswell, Cullompton, Devon, EX15

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A classic period house in the popular East Devon village community of Kerswell. Very comfortable, with original features and a perfect location for commuting, east or west. Quick access to the M5 motorway and Tiverton Parkway Station (London Paddington in 2 hours).

The seller, when asked what he liked best about Castle Comer, said 'it is a happy house, that throws a warm blanket around you when you walk in'. I laughed at first, but on further reflection he is absolutely right!

This semi-detached house is nicely tucked away in the middle of the village and is accessed via a path through the pretty, very established garden, which lies to the front of the property.

In recent years, Castle Comer has been refurbished and has a modern Shaker style kitchen, with built in oven and hob, a fully tiled first floor shower room, an en suite bathroom, fitted in a classic Victorian style with a freestanding, eagle claw-foot bath, a white suite and oak panelling, new, hardwood framed, double glazed windows, contemporary 'Electrorad' electric radiators and a recently installed electric Aga in the dining room, providing a lovely background warmth and used for occasional cooking.

Whilst appointed for very comfortable, modern living the house retains a great deal of character and charm enhanced by some more recent additions which are very much in keeping, for example the stained-glass window on the stairs, oak doors, the library and gallery in the sitting room and the Irish bar cupboard in the dining room! Original features include a stone, inglenook fireplace in the sitting room with an oak beam over and housing a multi fuel/wood burner, doors and a number of exposed ceiling beams and joists. The spacious accommodation is well proportioned with a large sitting room and separate dining room, ideal for entertaining, and three generous bedrooms upstairs, the master with an en suite bathroom and from the landing a shower room. Beyond the kitchen, there is an additional bedroom, which is currently used as an art gallery and study. From the other side, a door leads to the cloak room and then outside to a path leading to the front of the house and passing some useful stores, including one with light and power for a tumble dryer.

The house has a classic appearance and lovely approach through its own mature garden, which all lies to the front, and is landscaped with a number of pretty flower and shrub beds, trees, a small lawn, Devon stone walls, a wildlife pond, vegetable area and 'Gabriel Ash' greenhouse. To one side, there is a decked sitting area, from which the sunshine and peace and quiet can be enjoyed.

Agent's notes:
Castle Comer is believed to date back to the seventeenth century and is principally constructed of cob upon stone, now externally rendered. It has a new clay tile roof on the front elevation and a refurbished roof to the rear with new membrane and battens and the original tiles reused.

From the front garden, Castle Comer has a second, alternative access to the village lane, which is a level path which crosses over the neighbour's garden and is useful for moving large items to the house. The neighbour has no access over Castle Comer's land.

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band D
Local Authority - East Devon District Council

Kerswell lies between the market towns of Cullompton and Honiton, close to the Blackdown Hills, which are designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and popular for walking, riding and mountain biking.

The popular villages of Broadhembury and Kentisbeare are close by, both with primary schools, village shops and local pubs, and Kerswell is located within the Uffculme School catchment, with the school rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED. There is convenient access to the A373 heading east to Honiton and west to Junction 28 of the M5 at Cullompton and the more extensive services of the cathedral city of Exeter.

Cullompton & Junction 28 M5 c.3 miles
Exeter c.10 miles
Tiverton Parkway Station c. 8 miles (London Paddington in 2 hours)
Taunton c. 23 miles
Exeter Airport c.16 miles

Please see the floor plan for the dimensions. The internal photos were taken with a wide-angle lens to show more of the rooms.