Cullompton, Devon

Full Property Details

Located on the edge of the popular Saxon Fields development, this property offers light and airy accommodation with a pleasant outlook.

The living accommodation comprises a modern fitted kitchen, open plan sitting/dining room, and a cloakroom. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, with an en suite shower room to the principal bedroom and a family bathroom, with white suite.
The loft is partially boarded, providing additional storage, with light and loft ladder.

Outside, there is off-street parking for two cars and to the rear, an enclosed garden, with lawn and recently laid decked area of approximately 5m x 5m with side access gate.

Services: Mains water, electricity, drainage & gas.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band B
Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council

There will be a management fee to maintain the communal areas and this is common with new developments. The current fee is £260.63 per annum payable to First Port.

Please note, this property is Intermediate Affordable Housing (sold as Discounted Sale Dwelling) with Section 106 restrictions, covering those who have a local connection to Mid Devon. The £188,000 figure is based on 80% of the Open Market Value.

Eligibility criteria:-

In terms of local connection, there is a process we will need to follow. Within the legal agreement “local connection” means a local connection as defined in Part VII of the Housing Act and
• Have resided in the area for six out of the last twelve months or three out of the last five years where residence has been out of choice and/or
• Serviced personnel based in Mid Devon and/or
• Have family connections (parents, siblings, non-dependent children) who have themselves have lived in the area for five years
And who by reason of their limited income and/or resources or of some other circumstances cannot otherwise afford to buy homes appropriate to their needs available on the open market within the district.

These restrictions will also apply at any subsequent resale/let of the property to ensure the affordability of the home in perpetuity.

The house lies less than a mile from the centre of Cullompton, which has a range of shops including 'Veyseys', an award-winning butcher's, Tesco, Aldi and Home Bargains supermarkets, take-aways and popular cafes including, 'The Bakehouse', 'The Lime Tree' and 'Nosh'. Other amenities include two primary schools, Cullompton Community College for secondary education, a contemporary health centre, a library and community centre, a doctor's surgery, a veterinary practice, churches, sports clubs, pubs, and recreation facilities.

From the town, there are popular walks through the river meadows, adjoining the River Culm, and other routes along the town’s leat, as well as country lanes closer to the property.

Cullompton is ideally placed for commuting, with quick access to Exeter via J28 of the M5 or the B3181 main road through Broadclyst and Pinhoe. There are regular bus services through the town and rail links at Tiverton Parkway and Honiton stations, to London Paddington (in 2 hours) and London Waterloo, respectively. The 'Falcon' coach service also stops in the town, providing economic travel between Plymouth and Bristol, with stops in between, including Bristol Airport.

Exeter c.14 miles
Taunton c.23 miles
Tiverton c.7 miles
Tiverton Parkway Station c.6 miles
Honiton c.10 miles

Please see the floor plan for the dimensions. The internal photos have been taken with a wide-angle lens to show more of the rooms.