5 bedroom detached house for sale

An elegant and spacious grade II listed Georgian house, nestled in the heart of Stoke Canon, on the outskirts of Exeter. Filled with traditional and characterful features, the current owners have made some fine alterations to modernise the layout downstairs to vastly improve the suitability for modern day family living. Outside, a large garden and heated swimming pool further add to the wholesome lifestyle on offer.

THE LAYOUT

The property is privately tucked away behind a walled and gated perimeter. Stepping through the pedestrian gate — a unique, eye-catching and circular gate, of Asian origin, that was installed by the explorer Colonel Fawcett, who once lived in the property — the double fronted facade is immediately apparent, with the grand front door at its centre. As you enter, the roomy hallway leads right through to the stairs, with two doors on either side opening into the various reception rooms. To the left, both doors lead into the drawing room / dining room, complete with a gorgeous open fire at the drawing room end and doors to the garden at the dining room end. Across the hallway is the sitting room, with a large woodburner.

The kitchen is filled with natural light and is incredibly spacious, and really feels like it’s the focal point of family life, with a breakfast bar, dining table and space for further seating too. Off the kitchen is another reception room — perfect for a snug, playroom or office — and the vast utility room. Also from the kitchen is the second flight of stairs, leading up to bedroom two and the rest of the first floor. The downstairs WC sits under the graceful main staircase in the hallway.

Upstairs, all five bedrooms are superbly proportioned, all comfortably housing double beds, and the vast main bedroom benefits from a beautiful, recently fitted en suite. A very handy additional room is currently utilised as a dressing room but provides flexibility for an extra single bedroom / cot room, or even a further office space. A family bathroom and additional WC, halfway up the stairs, complete the first floor layout.

OUTSIDE

The plot in total is just under half an acre and offers a harmonious blend of relaxation and functionality. At the heart of the space is a heated swimming pool, with pool house, creating a private retreat perfect for unwinding or entertaining. Expansive stretches of well-maintained lawn offer plenty of room for outdoor activities. The layout ensures a balance between open, airy areas and more intimate, secluded corners, making it an ideal environment for both relaxation and social gatherings. The outbuildings, currently garages and storage, provide a fantastic opportunity for development (subject to planning) and the gated driveway caters for multiple vehicles.

THE VILLAGE

Stoke Canon is a small village to the north of Exeter, within easy access of the city. Positioned on the A396, the drive to the city is just 10-15 minutes and only 10 minutes to Exeter St David's train station. In the village itself is a village shop and post office, a primary school, a community run pub and a church. There is an abundance of walks from the village, including along or across the river Exe, where you find the next village of Brampford Speke, home to the renowned Agricultural Inn.

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