5 bed detached house for sale

Talaton, Exeter EX5

An opportunity to purchase this bespoke architect-designed detached executive property. Having been occupied by the present owners from new and during their time, having been extended to provide an Airbnb or Annexe connected to the property, making the accommodation extremely adaptable to suit a variety of needs.

Situated in the heart of this sought-after East Devon village of Talaton and providing all the expected facilities – public house, shop, church and catchment for an excellent secondary school. The property enjoys a stunning outlook over a protected village green known as 'The Moor'. The accommodation comprises to the main house – a spacious entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, study, luxurious modern kitchen with Quartz work surfaces and a lovely bay window overlooking 'The Moor', utility room and a cloakroom to the ground floor. A staircase rises to a beautiful galleried landing, providing access to four bedrooms. The main bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom, while bedrooms two and four share a Jack and Jill shower room, complemented by a separate family bathroom. The top floor features an impressive attic room (8m x 3.8m), currently home to a miniature railway and offering a fantastic space for artists, crafts or hobbies, complete with light, power and water.

Connected via the first floor is an Airbnb or Annexe providing a sitting room, bedroom, kitchen and wet room. The Annexe also has its own private entrance.

The property also benefits from owning solar panels, a Tesla storage battery and a Zappi electric vehicle charger. A viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the exceptional quality of this home, with properties of this calibre rarely coming to the market.

Outside
The garden surrounds the property on all sides. To the front is a large hammerhead-shaped driveway with room for a caravan/boat. A double-width car port (5.4 x 3.5). A stable workshop (4.1 x 3.5) with a stable door and light/power. Oil tank storage and secret garden. Thoughtfully landscaped gardens to the side and rear with a full-width patio to the rear, steps up to a pergola and further lawns. To the side garden is an attractive raised patio.

Directions
On entering Talaton from the Ottery St Mary side, the village green, known as The Moor, is on the right-hand side, turn immediately right after and the property is on the left.

Location
Talaton is a much-favoured village with a thriving community and has facilities including a community-run village shop/post office, pub, active village hall and an ancient parish church with unreserved parking. The town of Ottery St Mary is 3 miles away and has a good range of amenities, which includes many independent shops, doctors' surgery, primary school, the much reputed King's School, post office, cafés, sports centre and various supermarkets. The popular historic market town of Honiton is approx 5 miles away, providing plenty of shops and restaurants, a sports centre, swimming pool, local school, train station and local supermarkets. The A30 dual carriageway which bypasses Honiton provides good access to the Cathedral City of Exeter and the M5 motorway.