A beautiful country residence, set in an elevated position, with extraordinary gardens. Enjoying attractive rural views, the accommodation is superbly presented throughout, including kitchen with Everhot and 4 bedrooms (2 en suite). There are beautifully landscaped gardens with garaging and carport. In total 2.36 acres. Freehold. Council tax band F. EPC D.

Situation - Dunchideock is a delightful village on the slopes of the Haldon Hills with its picturesque old church, with easy access to numerous woodland walks in the popular Haldon Forest. If someone is looking for that "Escape to the Country" Webberton Cottage fits the bill. 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.

A haven of peace and tranquillity where birds sing, streams flow and nature thrives all within 5 miles of Exeter. The university and cathedral city 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 - Webberton Cottage is an unlisted picturesque detached period residence and a fine example of a sympathetically renovated country house, set in secluded mature gardens, with views over adjoining countryside. It has a predominantly thatched roof which was newly done in 2021 at the time of the renovation. It is double glazed throughout. The land comprises garden, orchard and woodland which can be tended or left to nature or used for a kitchen garden and small holding purposes. In total 2.36 acres.

Accommodation - The ground floor accommodation is accessed from the reception hall with attractive black and white tiled flooring, leading to the triple aspect living room combining sitting and dining areas. A wonderful place to relax, eat and entertain with period window shutters and 2 large fireplaces. Off the hall, is a second reception room/fifth bedroom/snug, which is currently used as a study with large period fireplace and woodburner. There is also a downstairs cloakroom and boot room with door to rear and space for laundry appliances. Completing the ground floor is the superb kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of beautiful fitted units, granite worksurfaces and Everhot range cooker, along with double doors to the outside entertaining area.

To the first floor, there is a generous landing with storage cupboards leading to the four bedrooms and family bathroom. The principal suite includes fitted wardrobes and bathroom with separate bath and shower. There is also a guest bedroom enjoying a double aspect and an en suite shower room.

The Grounds - The grounds are fantastic feature of the property, having been developed by successive owners over the centuries. Approached over a private gravel driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles and giving access to the garaging beyond. There is a large terrace adjoining the house, providing a perfect spot for outside entertaining, with an immaculate lawned area for games and summerhouse. On the opposite side of the driveway is an enchanting garden with its many pathways, wooden bridges, feature streams, ponds, and long-established shrubs and trees including rhododendrons, azaleas and acers. There is an orchard and former vegetable gardens surrounded by box hedging and pathways leading to an area of mature woodland. Throughout the 2.36 acres grounds are mature specimen trees including ginkgo, magnolia and handkerchief trees.

Outbuildings - The charming old outbuildings are currently used for log storage and garaging with an adjoining garden storeroom. A separate double garage was built in 2020.

Planning Permission - Teignbridge District Council granted Approval of Planning Permission for a single storey extension to form family room to existing cottage on the 26th October 2020, under Ref No. 20/01953/HOU. Copies of the planning permission and all the relevant documents are available from the Teignbridge District Council planning portal ().

Services - Mains electricity. Private drainage. Mains water for the House. Spring water used for outside taps. 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. Proceed for approximately 500 yards and you will find the property on the right-hand side.