A well-positioned family home extending to over 8 acres with annexe, range of outbuildings and equestrian facilities enjoying beautiful views over the adjoining grounds and countryside beyond. Beautiful rural views. Opportunity for a new owner to modernise. 4/ 5 bedroom family home with 1 bedroom annexe. Gardens, grounds (2 paddocks), range of outbuildings and stabling and school. In total 8.1 acres. EPC F.

Situation - Dunchideock is a delightful village on the slopes of the Haldon Hills with its picturesque old church, whilst within easy access of the numerous woodland walks in the popular Haldon Forest. The nearby villages of Kennford and Ide both provide a comprehensive selection of local amenities including post office/village shop with off licence, primary schools, village inns and restaurants.

The university and cathedral city of Exeter (5 miles) provides a wide range of facilities befitting a centre of its importance including excellent dining, shopping, theatre, recreational and sporting pursuits. Exeter has mainline railway stations to Waterloo and Paddington and Exeter international airport. There is excellent access to the A38 with the A30 and M5 within easy reach as well.

Description - North Lawn is a superb detached family home enjoying an elevated position with far reaching views across the adjoining grounds and surrounding countryside. The property has been in the same family ownership for almost twenty years with many improvements made at that time, however, there is now scope for a new owner to modernise and improve subject to the necessary planning consent. The accommodation is flexible throughout and perfect for multi-generational living, including a separate flat. In total the property extends to 8.1 acres, including gardens, paddocks, school and outbuildings.

Accommodation - Arranged over two floors, the accommodation is accessed through an entrance porch which opens through to the reception hall with stairs to the first floor. There are good-sized reception rooms, including a spacious sitting room with wood burner and arch opening through to the double aspect dining room with sliding doors opening to the balcony. The kitchen / breakfast room enjoys the superb outlook and is fitted with a range of units and range cooker. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor and shower room. The larger bedroom has fitted storage cupboards within the bay window. There is also a study with sliding doors opening through to the conservatory. Completing the ground floor is a utility with a further range of units, space for laundry appliances and door to outside, along with a separate cloakroom.

To the first floor there is a landing with linen cupboard and doors opening to two of the bedrooms. The principal suite has fitted cupboards and an en suite bathroom, including separate bath and shower. The second bedroom has fitted wardrobes and access to eaves storage. There is a separate cloakroom.

Annexe - There is a separate single storey annexe adjoining the outbuilding. The accommodation comprises entrance hall leading to kitchen with units, sitting room, bedroom and a bathroom.

Outbuildings - There are a range of outbuildings. Adjoining the annexe is a double garaging with steps leading down to the stable barn and a separate steel framed barn. Both the workshop and barn can be accessed from a concrete yard.

Outside - There are extensive gardens and grounds. The property is accessed along Haldon Drive, although there is a separate entrance to the land along the westerly boundary. Predominantly laid to lawn, there are a number of mature trees and shrubs, along with a workshop in the far corner and a terrace adjoining the rear of the house to enjoy the views. The pasture is bounded by mature hedgerows and split into two with post and rail fencing. There is a school measuring 20 x 40 with rubber surface.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Mains drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Directions - From Exeter proceed out of the city along Alphington Road and towards the village of Ide. Turn left into Ide and continue through the village towards Dunchideock. After 2.5 miles take the turning on the left shortly after the red telephone box signposted Lord Haldon Hotel. Continue along the lane and take the left immediately after the bridge into Haldon Drive. The property will be found on the left identified by a Stags for sale board.