7 bedroom detached house for sale

Woodground Cottage is an impressive family home offering over 4,000 sq ft of accommodation with generously proportioned reception rooms and up to six bedrooms. The property benefits from a substantial annexe comprising two further bedrooms with opportunities for multi-generational living or income potential subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The property lies in a peaceful and secluded position within its grounds of approximately 3 acres with far reaching views over the surrounding East Devon countryside.

A spacious and light-filled reception hall provides an impressive entrance to the home with a central staircase that leads to a galleried landing. The property has three flexible reception rooms on the ground floor including the 32ft drawing room, featuring a fireplace which is fitted with a woodburning stove and a quadruple aspect allowing for a wealth of natural light. There is also a well-proportioned dining room displaying characterful features including exposed timber beams and an inglenook fireplace while at the rear of the property there is a south-facing conservatory providing panoramic views over the south-facing garden. The spacious kitchen and breakfast room has fitted units to base and wall level, granite worktops, an Aga, modern integrated appliances, a split Butler sink and space for a large family dining table. The adjoining storeroom and utility offer further generous space for household storage and appliances with the ground floor accommodation completed by a cloakroom. You will also find a gym and office room downstairs, both of which could be made into additional bedrooms, or a shared family space.

Upstairs there are five double bedrooms of similar proportions. Each of the bedrooms is en suite, including the principal bedroom which has a spacious en suite bathroom, which has dual washbasins, a freestanding bathtub and a separate shower unit. The second floor of the house provides a private home study and an attic dressing room with plenty of storage space that could be used as an additional bedroom if required.

The annexe has its own entrance and offers well-presented accommodation arranged across a single accessible level. As well as the 2 double bedrooms, there is also a well-appointed sitting room with sliding glass doors that open onto the annexe’s garden. The annexe is completed by a fully equipped kitchen and family shower room.

At the front of the house there is a gravel driveway which provides plenty of parking space for the house and annexe, while the detached garaging block offers further parking as well as storage and workshop space. The property lies in grounds of approximately 3 acres which comprise an extensive, southfacing rear garden that is mainly laid to lawn interspersed with various mature trees and established shrubs providing a high degree of privacy as well as including a patio area for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is also a swimming pool with its own sun terrace and a tennis court while beyond the garden there are grassy paddocks enclosed by post and rail fencing providing ideal space for grazing livestock or for exercising horses. The property’s grounds back onto open countryside providing exceptional views

Woodground Cottage is set in a desirable rural position, three miles from the popular village of Broadclyst, surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside and seven miles from the centre of Exeter. Broadclyst has a range of everyday amenities, including a village store, a local pub, a medical centre, a restaurant, an outstanding-rated primary school and a secondary school. The village is within easy reach of all the facilities the city has to offer. Exeter is a thriving city, with a superb range of shops, leisure facilities, cafés, restaurants, pubs and supermarkets. Many good primary and secondary schools can be found in Exeter, whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the best in the country. It also has excellent rail connections, with four mainline stations in the city centre, including direct services towards London from Exeter St. David’s. The area is well connected by road, with the A30 and the M5 both less than five miles away. The repuatable Blundell's school is located just 13 miles from Broadclyst, making it in the school discount zone.

Local Authority: East Devon District Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which we understand may not be compliant with current regulations. Further information is being sought. Oil-fired central heating.
Council Tax: Band G
Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £1,500,000