4 bedroom character property for sale

The Orangery is a unique and delightful grade II listed house which was added to the main structure of Oxton House in the 1980’s. This unique and spacious property offers all the period charm and character of the main house, coupled with modern convenience, in a stunning rural setting.

The thoughtfully designed reverse level accommodation takes full advantage of the spectacular views across the communal gardens and idyllic surrounding countryside and provides a peaceful country retreat with good access to nearby amenities.

Inside
Accessed either via a footbridge from the croquet lawn or a staircase to the balcony, the entrance hall has stairs down to the ground floor bedrooms, a cloakroom, storage cupboard and door to the sitting room, which is a fantastic and well-proportioned room with sash windows overlooking the grounds, an open fireplace and French doors to the dining room.

The dining room has a sash window and another set of French doors which open onto a delightful balcony with a footbridge to the croquet lawn and views of the gardens.

The modern kitchen/breakfast room is well fitted with handless units and a range of integral appliances, including double oven, hob and dishwasher.

Heading down the staircase to the ground floor, the master bedroom has built-in wardrobe, sash window looking over the terrace and an en-suite shower room. Bedrooms two and three are both double bedrooms and bedroom 4 has French doors opening onto a large private paved sun terrace. The main bathroom has a fitted bath, W.C. and wash hand basin.

Outside
The Orangery has a private south facing sun terrace with ample seating and a delightful balcony with views over the parkland. There is also a garden store under the balcony area.
The communal gardens and grounds of Oxton create a beautiful parkland setting, with an abundance of mature plants, trees and shrubs within a wooded valley setting. They include the use of a hard surface tennis court and a croquet lawn. There is also a visitors parking area and double garage.

Location
Oxton House is a stunning Grade II Listed manor house, converted into elegant apartments in the 1980's. It stands in a most favoured private wooded valley circa 10 miles west of Exeter in the lee of the Haldon Hills. Oxton is just a short drive from the village of Kenton, the home of Powderham Castle, where there is a farm shop with a post office, garden centre and restaurant. Kenton Park Estate vineyard and restaurant is a short distance away and Kenton also has a primary school, the renowned Rodean restaurant and regular bus route into the nearby catherdral city of Exeter. Starcross railway station is less than 5 miles from the property and offers easy access to London and the South Devon Railway.

Tenure
Leasehold. There is a 999 year Lease from 2005. There is an annual service charge of £2477.

Local Authority
Teignbridge District Council.

Services
Mains electricity and private water. Shared private drainage. Night storage heaters.
Council Tax Band: C

Directions
From the M5 at Exeter continue southbound onto the A38 and then fork left onto the A380 signposted to Torquay. At the top of Telegraph Hill, at Mamhead Cross, turn left signposted to Mamhead and Kenton. Follow this road for about 2 miles passing the entrance to Mamhead House to Ivy Cottage Cross where you turn left signposted to Lyson and Oxton. Proceed down the country lane for just over half a mile before turning left, signposted to Oxton. Continue along this road (no through road) and you will arrive at Oxton House.