4 bed house for sale Stockland, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9EF

SITUATION. Briars Thatch is situated in the heart of the conservation village of Stockland, a much sought-after village located in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape. Stockland has a thriving community with a well respected pre school and primary school, popular King Arms public house, village hall with playing fields and tennis courts, and the ancient Church of St Michael and All Angels. About 3 miles to the south of Stockland is the village of Dalwood which has a community run shop and another popular public house. Approximately 6 miles to the southwest is the busy market town of Honiton which has an excellent variety of shops, sports centre/swimming pool and a mainline rail link to Waterloo which can also be boarded at Axminster. Although the village falls within some of the county’s most picturesque countryside, it is readily accessible being within 5 miles of both the A30/303 and the A35. It is also within 15 miles of Taunton, the County Town of Somerset, which has both M5 access and an express rail link to London Paddington. The Cathedral City of Exeter lies some 22 miles to the west with an excellent shopping centre, sport and leisure facilities and international airport. The picturesque World Heritage Jurassic Coast at Lyme Bay is about 9 miles to the south and is a popular destination with its dramatic cliffs and stunning coastal walks. Colyton Grammer School, one of the country’s top mixed state schools, is located about 9 miles away.