OVERVIEW

An excellent opportunity to own a significant Regency country house in need of improvement which is not Listed and which will provide a fine family home. Approaching 7,000 square feet of accommodation set in about three acres of gardens and grounds to include a tennis court and topiary garden. The main façade faces virtually due south overlooking a substantial level lawn and neighbouring farmland beyond. The graciously proportioned accommodation comprises an entrance hall with decorative cornices on the ceiling and carved stairs with oak handrail leading to the first floor. The main drawing room is a light attractive room split into two main areas. The full height sash windows (with window seats) give great views over the front lawn and towards farmland beyond. The morning room also has full height sash windows and window seats with a good range of fitted bookshelves which leads to the sitting room with an impressive inglenook fireplace beneath large oak bressummer beam and exposed stonework to the sides. The dining room which is next to the kitchen overlooks the garden to the side of the house. The kitchen itself has double doors to the garden. There is plenty of storage on the ground floor with the rear boot room and large utility room which incorporates two Belfast sinks and plumbing for washing machine/ dishwasher. In addition there is a large games room ideal for children.

Tenure

Freehold

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE Glazed double doors to entrance porch and panelled door to: ENTRANCE HALL With radiator and under stairs storage cupboard. DRAWING ROOM 39' 10" x 16' 9" (12.14m x 5.11m) Four southerly facing windows with views to front. Dado rail. Chimney recess with marble fire surround. Ornate coving. MORNING ROOM 16' 2" x 14' 11" (4.93m x 4.55m) A double aspect room with three sets of windows, two with window seats and views. Fitted book and display shelving. BILLIARD ROOM 20' 8" x 16' 1" (6.3m x 4.9m) Substantial fireplace with logburner. Two sets of windows with shutters and window seats. Two arched recesses. Coving. Side lobby door to outside. DINING ROOM 17' 2" x 16' 3" (5.23m x 4.95m) A double aspect room with arched recess and coving. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 18' 11" x 13' 9" (5.77m x 4.19m) One and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit. Drawer and cupboard units. Three sets of windows. Glazed double French doors to garden. REAR HALL CLOAKROOM W.C. and wash basin.

GROUND FLOOR CONTINUED

UTILITY ROOM FAMILY/GAMES ROOM 27' 10" x 18' 3" (8.48m x 5.56m) Window and double glazed French doors to garden/ courtyard. HALL BOILER ROOM Housing oil fired central heating boiler also supplying hot water. Walk-in cupboard. CLOAKROOM W.C. Wash basin. Built-in safe.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING Southerly facing windows with country views. MASTER BEDROOM 20' 9" x 17' 1" (6.32m x 5.21m) Two southerly facing windows to front. EN-SUITE BATHROOM Roll top bath. Wash basin. W.C. BEDROOM TWO 18' 8" x 16' 2" (5.69m x 4.93m) Two southerly facing windows to front. BEDROOM THREE 16' 7" x 15' 1" (5.05m x 4.6m) Two southerly facing windows to front. EN-SUITE BATHROOM Panelled bath. Wash basin. W.C. SITTING ROOM 18' 10" x 11' 1" (5.74m x 3.38m) Windows to three sides overlooking the garden. BEDROOM FOUR 16' 7" x 13' 0" (5.05m x 3.96m) Window with garden views. FAMILY BATHROOM Shower. Roll top bath. Wash basin. W.C. Window. BEDROOM FIVE 23' 1" x 15' 2" (7.04m x 4.62m) Two double glazed windows.

FIRST FLOOR CONTINUED

FAMILY ROOM 2 White suite with roll top bath. Wash basin. W.C. Windows. BEDROOM SIX 18' 10" x 13' 9" (5.74m x 4.19m) Four sets of windows providing a double aspect. Adam style fire surround. BEDROOM SEVEN 17' 0" x 14' 11" (5.18m x 4.55m) This room is approached from bedroom six. Two windows providing a double aspect with garden views.

OUTSIDE

Surrounding the house on three sides the gardens are most attractive and provide a variety of different areas giving a wealth of colour throughout the year. To the front of the house is a large lawned area with various species of trees, including a large cedar tree, and good views over neighbouring farmland. A large yew hedge carefully shaped leads in to a further garden area again with views. The garden contains azalea camellias, rhododendrons, a superb and very old wisteria and various topiary bushes. At the far end of the garden is an all-weather tennis court with a well-built gazebo for viewing. Behind the house is a former kitchen garden including a number of fruit trees and lawned areas. The bottom of the garden has a potting and storage shed. There is plenty of parking and there is a DOUBLE GARAGE with plenty of space for further garages subject to any necessary planning permissions.

VIEWINGS

There will be regular viewing sessions in the lead up to the auction. Please telephone joint auctioneers Wilkinson Grant T: 01392 427500 or Auction House Devon & Cornwall T: 01392 455928 to arrange a viewing.

SOLICITORS

Gilbert Stephens LLP Solicitors, 15-17 Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QE T: 01392 424242 Attn: Jenette Wigmore E: jennettewigmore@gilbertstephens.co.uk

FULL DETAILS

Photographs, room dimensions, floor plans and area measurements (when available) are included within our full details online at www.auctionhouse.co.uk. All published information is to aid identification of the property and is not to scale.

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating Band E

Local Authority

Exeter City Council

Additional Fees

Administration Charge - £600 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.