5 bedroom detached house for sale

Description

This impressive Edwardian family home offers beautifully balanced and generously proportioned accommodation extending to approximately 3,701 sq ft, combining period elegance with light-filled, versatile living spaces ideally suited to modern family life. Throughout the house, much of the original character and architectural detailing has been carefully preserved, including open fireplaces, high ceilings and classic Edwardian proportions, creating a warm and refined atmosphere.

The ground floor is particularly well laid out, providing three substantial and versatile reception rooms, ideal for both formal entertaining and relaxed day-to-day living. These rooms are complemented by a spacious kitchen/breakfast room, which forms the heart of the home and is fitted with a striking red two-oven Aga, perfect for family meals and entertaining alike. Further enhancing the practicality of the house are a dedicated study, a large utility room, boot room, conservatory and two cloakrooms, ensuring excellent storage and functionality throughout.

On the first floor, the accommodation continues to impress with five well-proportioned bedrooms. Two of these benefit from en-suite facilities, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom. A walk-in airing cupboard provides additional storage and practicality on this level.

Externally, the property enjoys mature, well-established gardens extending to approximately 1.06 acres, offering a high degree of privacy and an attractive setting with areas of lawn, planting and space for outdoor enjoyment. To the rear of the property, and situated across a quiet lane, is a further paddock of approximately 0.9 acres, complete with a field shelter, making it ideal for those with equestrian or smallholding interests.

A particular feature of the property is the detached annexe located to the rear of the main house. This superb, fully renovated two-storey dwelling extends to approximately 863 sq ft and provides excellent independent accommodation, ideal for a relative, guest accommodation or ancillary use. The annexe comprises a generous 19 ft sitting/dining room, a 20 ft kitchen and a ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room. A lift and staircase provide access to the first floor, which offers a further bedroom with en-suite bathroom, making the annexe suitable for a wide range of needs.

The property can be approached either via the front driveway or from the quiet lane to the rear, which leads into a courtyard area with a garage/workshop, providing excellent parking, storage and working space.

Situation

Situated on the outskirts of the village of Bradninch, the property is close to the National Trust Property, Killerton House and the Ashclyst forest with wonderful walks and riding from the house. Located 8.5 miles North of Exeter, which provides a number of excellent private and state schools at all levels with the City University. The City affords excellent sports and leisure facilities. It is situated on the river, is close to the sea and offers a selection of theatres, cinemas, museum, cathedral, football, rugby and leisure centres. London Paddington is about two hours by rail. Exeter International Airport is about 7 miles away providing flights within the UK and internationally.

Directions

From Exeter city centre proceed on the Pinhoe/Broadclyst road. From Pinhoe, continue for just under 6 miles until you come to Hele Cross. Opposite Fagins, turn right signposted to Clyst Hydon and Plymtree. After approximately 300 yards, you will find the entrance to Whitley House on the right hand side just after Whitley Copse and before a lane also on the right.
Approx. 8.5 miles from Exeter city centre.