Detached house for sale in Lower Broad Oak Road, West Hill, Ottery St. Mary, Devon EX11

Babbling Brook is a stunning detached contemporary barn conversion that features attractive timber-clad elevations, while the accommodation is stylish and light-filled throughout, owing to its many skylights.

The main living area is the 52ft, open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area. The vaulted ceiling has exposed timber beams, while there is a polished concrete floor, five large skylights and three sets of French doors opening onto the garden, creating a splendid, light space in which to relax or entertain.

The kitchen has contemporary units and a central island with a breakfast bar. There are also integrated appliances including dual ovens and an induction hob.

The utility room provides further space for household
appliances and storage. Additional reception rooms include the comfortable family room and the art room with its full-height windows. There is also a useful study for home working.

The five bedrooms are all on the ground level, including the generous principal bedroom with its French doors opening onto the garden. It also has its own dressing room and a luxury en suite bathroom with a separate
shower unit.

The three further bedrooms have access to the family bathroom and two shower rooms, all of which have high-quality, modern suites.

Garden and grounds

The property is set in a stunning position on the edge of the village, with views across the surrounding countryside. At the front there is a gravel driveway, providing plenty of parking space and access to the detached garage and studio.

The garden has an area of paved terracing with an
ornamental pond. The patio area is ideal for al fresco dining. There are also rolling lawns on different levels and at the corner of the gardens, a children's play area with a tree house.

The garden is surrounded by mature trees and woodland, with rolling fields beyond.

The village of West Hill lies two miles southwest of the charming Devon town of Ottery St Mary, surrounded by beautiful rolling Devon countryside.

West Hill has a village store, a post office and an outstanding-rated primary school, while most of the necessary everyday amenities can be found in Ottery St Mary, including a variety of shops, restaurants and cafés, a supermarket and a good selection of schools.

The area is ideal for those with a love for the great outdoors, with the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on its doorstep, providing a wealth of outstanding walking, cycling and riding routes. The coast and the renowned Southwest Coastal Path is within easy reach, as are several excellent beaches. Golf is available nearby at Sidmouth and Honiton, as well as Woodbury Park.

The A30 runs nearby, offering easy access to the city of Exeter and the M5, while the stunning Devon coastline and the popular seaside towns of Sidmouth and Exmouth are within easy reach.

For schooling, West Hill itself has a primary school, rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Ottery St. Mary provides further schooling, including the 'outstanding' secondary The King's School, while there are also several excellent schools in the surrounding area, including the independent St. John's School in Sidmouth. Exeter School and the Maynard are also easily accessible.