Straightway Head House, Whimple, Exeter, Devon

Straightway Head House, Whimple, Exeter, Devon

Straightway Head House Whimple, Exeter, Devon EX5 2QS A superb six bedroom detached property, with extensive accommodation, outbuildings and approximately 12.91 acres in total. Available as a whole or in three lots. Whimple 1.5 miles, Honiton 8 miles, Sidmouth 9, Exeter city centre 11 miles. Lot 1 The Property: Reception hall Drawing room Dining room Family room Library Office Two Conservatories Kitchen Breakfast room Utility room Two Cloakrooms Master bedroom with dressing room & en suite bathroom Five further bedrooms with en suite shower or bathroom Sitting room EPC rating D Gardens of approximately 1.75 acres in total Lot 2 Paddock measuring approximately 4.79 acres Former chicken sheds Lot 3 Paddock measuring approximately 6.37 acres Stables Orchard Lot 1 - The property Straightway Head House is a substantial detached property, boasting six bedrooms en suite and more than 6,000 square feet of welcoming accommodation, finished and presented to a high standard throughout. The property has been used as a bed and breakfast, and is set in the heart of the beautiful East Devon countryside, in an elevated position boasting stunning views, just a mile from the village of Whimple. The 26ft, triple aspect drawing room is a light and comfortable living space, with wooden flooring, a contemporary woodburning stove and French doors opening onto the gardens. There is also a comfortable family room, a library, a formal dining room and two conservatories. The kitchen and breakfast room is a spacious and modern open-plan area, with the kitchen offering plenty of storage space, a breakfast bar and a double-sized range cooker. The kitchen also benefits from a four-oven Aga with electric companion with gas hob. On the first floor, all of the six double bedrooms are well-presented, with each benefitting from an en suite bathroom. The master bedroom features a splendid Juliet balcony, a large en suite bathroom and a dressing room. The loft room provides further accommodation, with its elevated position and full-height window providing the perfect viewpoint for enjoying the magnificent views across the Devon countryside. Outside A driveway leads to the front of the property, where there are ample parking facilities. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens, with rolling lawns, paved seating terraces, a selection of mature trees and established shrubs and border hedgerows. Many of the gardens vantage points benefit from the superb views to the west of the property. Lot 2 A level paddock measuring approximately 4.79 acres. Within the land is a range of former chicken sheds which have recently been used for storage. Lot 3 A level paddock measuring approximately 6.37 acres, including a stables complex and an orchard.

Location Straightway Head House is located in a sought after area in the beautiful East Devon countryside, on the edge of the village of Whimple. The village has a church, primary school, village store and post office, doctor s surgery, garage, two inns and a mainline railway station with links to Exeter and London Waterloo. The coastal town of Sidmouth, approximately 9 miles away has a vibrant centre, with numerous independent shops, churches, schools, a Post Office, health centre, cottage hospital, library, theatre and an Art Deco cinema. Sidmouth has four supermarkets, including a large Waitrose. The town has also won several coveted Britain in Bloom nominations. The Cathedral city of Exeter is approximately 11 miles away and has a number of excellent schools for boys and girls of all ages, a fine university, a broad range of supermarkets and excellent cultural and recreational facilities with many new restaurants, the Princesshay shopping development and a John Lewis and Waitrose. Intercity high speed trains operate from Whimple and Exeter St David s to London (Paddington and Waterloo), the Midlands and the north of England. There are also a growing number of flights to UK and international destinations from Exeter airport, including a route to London City airport with three flights a day taking less than an hour.

Directions From Exeter city centre, take Western Way and turn onto Heavitree Road, continuing straight ahead for three miles, passing under the M5 to join the A30. Follow the A30 for six miles, then turn off onto the B3174, following the sign for Ottery St. Mary and Whimple. Take the first exit at the roundabout onto London Road and then take the first turning on your right, signposted to Larkbeare. After half a mile, turn left onto Woodhayes Lane, and you will find the property on your right-hand side. Floorplans Internal area 6,054 sq ft (562 sq m) For identification purposes only. Utility 3.56 x 2.67 11'8" x 8'9" Conservatory 1 5.00 x 4.98 16'5" x 16'4" Breakfast Room 5.38 x 3.56 17'8" x 11'8" Sitting Room 7.80 x 5.41 25'7" x 17'9" Second Floor Dressing Room 5.43 x 3.39 17'10" x 11'1" General Services: Mains water, drainage and electiricy. Oil-fired central heating. Local authority: East Devon District Council Overage: The vendors are attaching an overage agreement to the property and further information is available from the vendor s agent. Conservatory 2 3.89 x 2.67 12'9" x 8'9" Kitchen 10.01 x 4.88 32'10" x 16'0" Dining Room 6.55 x 5.23 21'6" x 17'2" Master Bedroom 5.69 x 5.08 18'8" x 16'8" Bedroom 5 4.22 x 3.89 13'10" x 12'9" Storage Office 3.91 x 2.57 12'10" x 8'5" Family Room 6.02 x 4.17 19'9" x 13'8" Bedroom 4 4.50 x 4.19 14'9" x 13'9" Drawing Room 7.92 x 4.90 26'0" x 16'1" Hallway Library 5.74 x 4.67 18'10" x 15'4" Bedroom 2 5.74 x 4.88 18'10" x 16'0" Bedroom 6 3.78 x 3.53 12'5" x 11'7" Bedroom 3 5.44 x 3.78 17'10" x 12'5" Exeter 24 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon EX1 1PR 01392 215631 exeter@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com @struttandparker /struttandparker 60 offices across England and Scotland, including Prime Central London Ground Floor First Floor The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8361122/ss IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken September 2018. Particulars prepared September 2018. Strutt & Parker is a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited.