£800,000
REF: EXE220160
An elegant and charming home with beautiful gardens, a detached carport and studio set in a prime position on the edge of Brampford Speke with sweeping views over the Exe Valley.
DISTANCES
Exeter St Davids Mainline Train Station – 3.9 miles
Crediton – 7.3 miles
M5 Motorway – 8.6 miles
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Sitting room
- Dining room
- Study
- Garden room
- Utility
- Cloakroom
FIRST FLOOR
- Principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite
- Four further bedrooms
- Family bathroom
- Access to loft space
SECOND FLOOR
- Loft room accessed by drop down ladder
OUTSIDE
- Driveway with ample parking
- Mature gardens to three sides
- Terraces
- Uninterrupted countryside views
- Detached studio
- Detached newly built garage, carport and workshop
LOCATION
Situated on the fringes of the charming and highly sought-after village of Brampford Speke, Rosewood enjoys a picturesque outlook over the scenic River Exe. The Cathedral City of Exeter is only 4 miles away, it has a distinct and rural charm while offering easy access to city amenities.
Brampford Speke boasts a vibrant community spirit, enriched by an array of amenities and activities. Families will appreciate the well-regarded primary school which is part of a larger federation, and everyone will love the historic St Peter’s church and the beloved 18th-century pub, The Agricultural Inn with its well-known “secret garden”. The village hall is a hub of activity with regular pilates, yoga, line dancing, quizzes, school plays, and other local events. For those who enjoy walking, there is a superb network of footpaths including one that crosses the river, providing easy access to Stoke Canon and other enchanting valley walks.
The village is readily accessible to the University of Exeter and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. Exeter St David’s mainline railway station (which provides regular services to London Paddington in just over two hours) and to London Waterloo.
There are numerous state and private schools in the area including Queen Elizabeth Community College at Crediton, Exeter School and The Maynard School in Exeter, and Blundell’s School in Tiverton. The Cathedral City of Exeter is only 4 miles away, it has a flourishing university and offers a wide selection of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities including John Lewis and Waitrose, as well as theatres and an award winning museum.
THE PROPERTY
Rosewood is a beautifully positioned family home enjoying far reaching and uninterrupted views over the Exe Valley, nestled on the edge of the sought-after village of Brampford Speke.
Offering over 2,900 sq ft of versatile and well-appointed accommodation, the property is ideal for both family living and entertaining.
The ground floor features four elegant reception rooms, each with its own character and outlook, providing flexible spaces for formal dining, relaxation, and home working if desired. The kitchen/breakfast room is clearly the heart of the home, centred around the Everhot cooker there is a wide range of base, drawer and wall units alongside ample space for a breakfast table. French doors from the kitchen area lead out onto a sun terrace and garden beyond. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a cloakroom and utility.
Rosewood boasts five bedrooms, including a principal suite with a dressing room and en suite bathroom which enjoys wonderful long distant views over the garden and the Exe Valley. There is a further family bathroom and a second staircase allowing for flexible living. A particularly notable feature is the large loft space, currently used as a home office, accessed via a ladder from the landing.
With its blend of charm, space, and exceptional views, Rosewood presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial home in one of the area’s most picturesque settings.
OUTSIDE
Outside is a delight, approached by a sweeping drive into a large parking area and a substantial detached car port/workshop/garage. A pretty path leads down to the front door flanked by mature beds and lawn. To the southern aspect is a further garden, again with mature beds and borders, a seating area and another detached building which is currently been used as a studio. The gardens back onto open countryside giving Rosewood a great sense of privacy and rural feel.
DIRECTIONS (EX5 5DU)
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating. Car charger point.
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: East Devon District Council
Council Tax: Band G
EPC rating: E
Contents, fixtures and fittings: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and statues and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.
Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops Exeter office 01392 214222
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