7 bedroom detached house

Stockwell Manor, a Grade II* Listed property, is a former Hall House which is believed to date from the 15th or early 16th century. The property provides almost 4,300 sq. ft. of flexible accommodation arranged in an L-shaped configuration over two floors, with retained original features including hornless sash and casement windows, exposed beams, wood panelling and open fires.

The ground floor accommodation is accessed from a welcoming reception hall with flagstone flooring and includes a large drawing room with an open fireplace and a door to the gardens. There is a spacious morning room with another open fireplace and French doors to the garden, plus a farmhouse kitchen, boot room and a good size utility room. The beautifully presented farmhouse kitchen provides a range of stylish fitted units with a four oven AGA, Belfast sink and ample space for a sizeable dining table. There is also a large part-panelled dining room with a magnificent inglenook open fireplace, as well as a useful secondary kitchen; plus a wellproportioned study with oak-panelled walls, an internal viewing window, another open fireplace and access to it's own patio in the gardens.

Accessible over a staircase from the reception hall or from a concealed staircase adjoining the dining room, the first floor offers a large principal bedroom with a spacious en suite shower room, six further well-proportioned bedrooms and two well-presented family bathrooms.

Stockwell Manor is set in an idyllic rural location just over a mile from the popular village of Silverton. The village has a pre-school, primary school, post office, church, two public houses, including the renowned Lamb Inn, and a village store. The Exe Valley Farm Shop is also nearby. Opportunities for outdoor pursuits are endless: the National Trust Estate of Killerton House is within easy reach, as are the beautiful East, North and South Devon coastlines, and the rugged splendour of the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.

Tiverton, just 9 miles away, has schools for all ages including the well-respected Blundell’s School and Preparatory School, for which the property is within the 10 mile reduced fee catchment area. Tiverton has a good range of shopping facilities with a market twice a week. There are also some excellent local producers and artisan farm shops.

The cathedral city of Exeter, approximately 8 miles away, is the most thriving city in the county and offers a wide choice of cultural activities including theatres, the RAMM museum, an arts centre and a wealth of good restaurants and shopping such as John Lewis and a Waitrose supermarket. There are several primary and secondary schools, both state and independent, whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the leading universities in the country.

The M5 motorway provides links to the A38 to Plymouth and Cornwall, the A30 to the South and Bristol and London to the North and East. There are frequent rail services from Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St. David's to London Paddington from just over two hours, whilst Exeter International Airport offers flights to a range of domestic and international destinations.

The area offers access to a good selection of state schools including Silverton C of E Primary School, The Duchy School Bradninch (Ofsted Outstanding), Exeter College (Ofsted Outstanding), as well as to a number of renowned independent schools including The Maynard, Exeter School and Exeter Cathedral School.

Stockwell Manor is approached over a sweeping private driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles and giving access to the detached double garage. The property is surrounded by a beautiful established landscaped formal garden extending to approximately two acres, laid mainly to level lawn with well-stocked flowerbeds and a variety of mature shrubs and trees. The gardens feature an all-weather floodlit tennis court, numerous seating areas, a picturesque garden well, a pretty stream and a paved terrace with a fixed brick barbeque- ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. The property also benefits from two spring-fed lakes adjoining the garden, currently stocked with carp; together with a separate entrance to excellent equestrian facilities including a stable block with five loose boxes, a stable yard with parking, an all-weather manège and a field of grazing pasture. In total, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 9.15 acres.