Description
A handsome, superbly presented and spacious detached family home with stunning countryside views, set in approx. half an acre plot, versatile living accommodation, driveway and sizable double garage.
The Oaks is an attractive and substantial family home set in approx half an acre plot which has been well looked after and improved under the current ownership. The property boasts versatile accommodation, all of which is presented to a very high standard.
The property is located in a tucked away position, in a somewhat secluded position within the sort after location of Raymonds Hill. The property looks over stunning countryside to give a rural feel and is only a short drive to the coastal town of Lyme Regis. This stunning outlook has been taken full advantage of at every opportunity with large windows and glass doors to the rear aspect, which also ensure that every room is filled with natural light, high quality fixtures and fittings have been used at every opportunity to create a comfortable, convenient and stylish home which reflects a wonderful modern lifestyle, with many appealing features including a wood burner in the sitting room and an impressive oak staircase.
The accommodation is spacious and family-orientated throughout with a great degree of flexibility, allowing it to be easily adapted to suit a broad variety of purchasers. On the ground floor, the sociable spaces comprise an elegant and expansive sitting room, where the woodburner can be found, and a galley kitchen which is fitted with very well appointed units including integrated appliances and features a former fireplace recess with feature wood beam across. The office or fifth bedroom is an excellent space for a hobby room. A dining room enjoys patio doors leading directly to the conservatory, facilitating a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living. The utility which leads from the kitchen is furnished with fitted units and spaces for laundry facilities and a cloakroom with door which opens to the drive.
A spacious entrance porch from the front leads to the main staircase and into a galleried landing from which four bedrooms can be found. A family bathroom can be found along with an ensuite shower room for the master bedroom. Most of the upstairs accommodation appreciates the stunning views to the rear.
Outside - The grounds at The Oaks extend around the property, with mature shrubs and trees bordering the property with most found in the secluded rear garden. At the front, the handsome brick elevations of the house are framed by well stocked flower and shrub borders around a gravel parking area with parking for ample vehicles, and this theme is continued to the rear where an exciting array of established flora can be found. The driveway with extensive parking for a caravan or boat to the front and also gives access to the large double garage with plenty of covered parking or storage space.
Location
The desirable area of Raymonds Hill is a semi-rural area on the Devon/Dorset border and on edge of the lovely Axe Valley. It is conveniently situated some three miles from the historic coastal resort of Lyme Regis with a broad range of shops and business facilities , together with an attractive harbour and beaches and two miles from the market town of Axminster (the latter offering a mainline railway connection to Waterloo in approximately two-and-three-quarter hours and Exeter in approximately 40 minutes). It is also within easy driving distance of the larger city of Exeter to the west and the town of Taunton to the north. The Hunter’s Lodge is an attractive local inn with a restaurant and good local comprehensive schools including The Woodroffe School and the highly sought after Colyton grammar school.
Council Tax
We are advised that this property is in Council Tax Band G. East Devon Council.
Services
We understand the following to be correct but applicants should verify this with their own enquiries.
Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Drainage: Mains
Heating: Calor Gas
EPC Rating: D
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