This detached contemporary residence occupies a tranquil rural position in the Corry Valley, less than half a mile from the popular village of Stockland in the Blackdown Hills, and six miles from Axminster.

The three-bedroom dwelling sits on a plot of 3.82 acres of grounds that include gardens, orchards and pretty paddocks.

The property, named Kimberley, was once a traditional 1970s bungalow and has been transformed into a stylish dwelling thanks to the current owners who have overseen an exacting scheme of redesign and improvement both inside and out.

Inside, the house is beautifully presented with original design features and fine finishing touches. The entrance hallway makes quite an impression with its parquet wood flooring and a curved feature wall of glass blocks inspired by the Art Deco era. The wooden floors are echoed in the main reception room which has a wood-burning stove and a wall of glass sliding doors that open to the garden and fill the space with an abundance of natural light.

The open-plan kitchen/dining room has a modern contemporary look with a range of sleek, pale grey units, contrasting white work surfaces and several integrated appliances. The dining area opens into the spacious sitting room.

There are three well-proportioned double bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom. The principal bedroom suite has an ensuite shower room and French windows that open to a private terrace. A handy home office/study completes the accommodation.

Outside, grounds measuring almost four acres surround the house. The informal gardens are largely laid to lawn and lead down to the pretty Corry Brook which is bordered by an area of coppice, providing a haven for wildlife. There is also an enclosed kitchen garden with raised beds, a greenhouse and a timber goose house. Beyond this is the newly planted orchard and a timber hen house with a run. The gently sloping pastureland is currently divided into two recently fenced paddocks.

At the front, the driveway provides ample parking space and leads to a new timber double garage with attached stores.

Kimberley, Stockland, Axminster

Guide Price: £725,000

Agent: Symonds & Sampson

Agent's Tel: 01297 33122