SITUATION Colaton Raleigh stands on the River Otter surrounded by unspoilt countryside with parish church, village hall, pub, village stores and tea room. There are various footpaths in the locality to take advantage of the attractive countryside and the Jurassic coastline, along with Commons for walking, cycling and riding. The cathedral and university city of Exeter has an extensive range of facilities including excellent sporting and leisure facilities as well as a selection of shopping and private and state schooling.
The M5 motorway (J30) is easily accessible and frequent public transport routes in the area, including rail services from Honiton to London Waterloo and Exeter to London Paddington and Exeter international airport with daily flights to London.
DESCRIPTION Erica occupies a quiet, rural location on the edge of the village of Colaton Raleigh, in an enviable position enjoying beautiful extended panoramic countryside views of the Otter Valley. The house has been enjoyed by the current owners for many years and offers spacious and light accommodation throughout. The ground floor has a spacious hallway, a lovely sized living room with gas fired log effect stove, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, conservatory and larder. There is also a separate dining room on the ground floor, two double bedrooms, a cloakroom and the bathroom. The property has been extended to include a first floor where the views can really be appreciated from a further sitting room, which could also be used as the master suite if desired, as well as a bedroom and well presented bathroom with roll top bath. The property benefits from driveway parking and lovely gardens to the front and rear.
OUTSIDE Approached along Shepherds Lane, the driveway provides parking and a turning area. Adjacent to the road is mature hedging providing privacy. The front garden has planted borders and a variety of shrubs and trees. Steps lead to the front door where there is a patio area to enjoy the views. There is access around both sides of the house to the rear, which is mostly laid to lawn, with a patio for seating and planted borders with a variety of shrubs and trees.
SERVICES All mains services connected.
DIRECTIONS From the A3052, at Newton Poppleford, turn right onto the B3178 towards Budleigh Salterton. After just over a mile upon entering Colaton Raleigh turn left just before Woods Village Shop into Church Road and turn left just before the village hall. The entrance to the property will be found on the left.
