This Edwardian detached residence occupies a slightly elevated plot in a position on the western edge of the small hamlet of Monkton, just two miles away from Honiton.
The characterful two-bedroom dwelling, named the Old School Masters House, has striking panoramic views towards the River Otter and Dumpdon Hill and it’s also conveniently close to the Otter Valley Dairy Field Kitchen which is renowned for its delicious ice creams and light lunches.
The property, as its name implies, was the former school master’s house to the village school next door, which is now used as a hall/meeting house and holds various events and clubs throughout the year.
The Old School Master House has some unique exterior features such as the stair turret, a bedroom balcony and the tile hung gable on the front facade. In recent years, the property has been the subject of a thorough programme of renovation and improvements with the works being completed to a high standard. A great deal of care and attention has been given to the fittings and overall finish, and its traditional and contemporary features blend sympathetically.
Beyond the grand entrance hall, there is a spacious sitting room with a feature fireplace housing a multi-fuel burner, a modern kitchen and a separate dining room. The accommodation is flexible in its arrangement as the ground floor also has a sunroom which has been used as a third bedroom previously. There is also a second kitchen and wet room on the ground floor, so this wing could be used as a small self-contained annexe.
On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms and a large, elegant bathroom with an Art-Deco feel.
Outside, well-established front and side gardens are mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with flower and shrub borders. The gardens take full advantage of the lovely country views towards Dumpdon Hill. A timber outbuilding comprises a single carport and workshop and there is plenty of space for parking on the driveway.
The property comes with no onward chain.
Monkton, Honiton
Guide Price: £485,000
Agent: Humberts
Agent's Tel: 01404 42456
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