This handsome three-bedroom cottage occupies an elevated, yet sheltered position in a superb semi-rural location in the Blackdown Hills AONB and in the small village of Combe Raleigh, just one and a half miles from Honiton.
The detached residence, named 1 Combe Cottages, sits on a plot of 0.6 of an acre of well-established grounds and benefits from simply stunning panoramic views over the valley towards Dumpdon Hill.
The property was constructed in the 1930s and was connected to the neighbouring Combe Hill Estate, a magnificent Georgian country house built by the Royal Naval officer and naturalist Thomas Graves Esq. Interestingly, 1 Combe Cottage was created for the estate chauffeur, with the adjacent property being for the butler.
Externally the house has a great character with its dormer windows and impressive high chimney stacks, and this charm is mirrored internally too, where the rooms have several period features such as fireplaces, high ceilings and picture rails. The property has been under the same ownership for more than 30 years and during this time has been the subject to a continual programme of enhancements.
On the ground floor, the spacious sitting room has glorious views, the dining room is particularly light and the kitchen is fitted with bespoke pine cupboards. The sunroom is especially pleasant and is dominated by the view. A family bathroom completes this level.
On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from having an ensuite shower room.
Outside, the majority of the garden lies to the rear where there is a patio with loggia which descends to a large circular paved terrace. Beyond this are lawned grounds interspersed with well-established shrubs, a variety of fruit trees and some magnificent mature trees.
Useful outbuildings include a utility room, a large, insulated chalet/studio, a heated kennel and a greenhouse.
At the front, there is ample parking space on the driveway that leads to a large workshop/garage.
Combe Hill Cottages, Combe Raleigh, Honiton
Guide Price: £595,000
Agent: Humberts
Agent's Tel: 01404 42456
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