5 bedroom detached house

Gogland Manor is a charming detached, period property, believed to originate from the 15th century farm which was sold from the Cruwys Estate in the late 17th century. Notably for a property of this age, the house remains unlisted, but it has retained its charming character features.

On the ground floor are three spacious reception rooms, each with period features, comprising a sitting room/study, dining room and a large drawing room. The sitting room/study has a high ceiling, exposed beams and an open fireplace with a woodburner and an ornately carved fire-surround; whilst the triple aspect drawing room has stained glass decorative windows, a large open Jetmaster fireplace and French doors leading out to the gardens.

The dining room is at the heart of the ground floor, with a flagstone floor, an open fireplace, an ancient wooden door leading to the gardens and ornately carved wood panelling. The light, spacious kitchen/breakfast room is accessed via the study, and is well-equipped with an electric four door, three oven Aga, electric oven and cooker and an integrated dishwasher. There is also a useful pantry/utility room on the ground floor, accessed from the kitchen, plus a boot room and a cloakroom.

Upstairs, there are five well-proportioned bedrooms, each south-facing with lovely views of the gardens and the countryside beyond. The double aspect master bedroom suite has a dressing room area, an oriel window and an en suite bathroom with a solid cast iron bath. Two of the other bedrooms have en suite facilities and there is also a family bathroom on the first floor.

Services: Oil fired central heating. Shared septic tank drainage. Mains electricity and water.

Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council.

Rights of Way: Gogland Manor has a Right of Access over the driveway approaching the house which is owned by a neighbouring property.

Council Tax: Band G.

Gogland Manor is set in the heart of the beautiful mid Devon countryside, occupying a peaceful rural position. The property is ideally located for those who wish to enjoy a rural location, yet is situated just 7 miles from Tiverton and 22 miles from Exeter. There are many local opportunities for walking, cycling and riding, and the National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor are found to the north and south respectively.

Tiverton, approximately 7 miles away, has a comprehensive range of shopping facilities including a number of supermarkets, banks, a hospital, leisure centre and 18-hole golf course. There are schools for all ages including the well-regarded Blundell’s School and Preparatory School, for which the property falls within the reduced-fee catchment area. Tiverton Parkway station provides regular services to London Paddington in a little over two hours.

Exeter, approximately 22 miles away is the most thriving city in the South West and offers a wide choice of cultural activities with the theatre, the museum, arts centre and a wealth of good restaurants and shopping including John Lewis. Many good primary and secondary schools can be found in Exeter including Exeter School, Exeter College (Ofsted 'Outstanding') and The Maynard, whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the best universities in the country.

Communication links are excellent; the M5 motorway provides links to the A38 to Plymouth, or the A30 to Cornwall to the South and Bristol and London to the north and east. Exeter International Airport provides a good range of flights to domestic and European destinations.

Gogland Manor has a driveway adjacent to the property, with parking space for a number of vehicles. The attractive gardens include a large, level lawn bordered by mature hedging and established flowerbeds with a variety of planting. There is a south-facing terrace adjacent to the house, which is ideally placed for enjoying the views, entertaining and for alfresco dining. A vegetable garden lies within the grounds, as well as a wildlife pond. There is also a well-maintained tennis court. Within the grounds of Gogland Manor are four level, well-fenced paddocks. One of these paddocks is now designated as rare Culm Grassland meaning that it is an unimproved grass meadow with many species of flowers and grass, never having had weed killer or fertiliser applied to it.

There are a number of outbuildings at Gogland Manor, including a large agricultural barn, stabling and pens with a yard. There is also a garage with an attached wood store, accessed via the driveway adjacent to the property.