A SUBSTANTIAL property offering over 3,000 sq.ft. of accommodation with PURPOSE BUILT GARDEN OFFICE situated in a PRIVATE location set in 2.5 ACRES on WOODBURY COMMON with EXCELLENT ACCESS. COMMITTED SELLER.
DirectionsFrom J30 of the M5 at Exeter, head East on the A3052 (Sidmouth road). After approximately 5 miles, turn right on the B3180 Exmouth Road. After 1.25 miles, turn right into Sanctuary Lane, and the property is the first on the right hand side.
SituationThe house is set in a private, rural location whilst enjoying fantastic connectivity with easy access to road, air and rail links. The M5 is 5 miles and A30 is only 3-4 Miles away and the Cathedral city of Exeter is 8 miles away. Easy access on foot directly onto Woodbury Common with wonderful sea views and great for nature lovers, walkers, runners, riders and mountain bikers alike. It’s also a rare opportunity to find a house in such close proximity to the Pebblebed heaths. Located only one mile from Woodbury Park Golf and Country Club and also with easy access to the beaches at Budleigh and Exmouth and the award-winning Dart’s Farm and Greendale Farmshop. The closest village is Woodbury with its facilities that include primary school, pubs, a village store and post office, and a doctor's surgery.
DescriptionThis detached and attractive property was built in 1987. It sits centrally in a largely level plot that extends to 2.51 acres.
Blankets Brake offers accommodation extending over 3,000 sq ft. The current owners have made many improvements including 3 new bathrooms with underfloor heating and the creation of a substantial purpose built garden office. Each room is generously proportioned.
A spacious reception hallway with wooden floor leads to the principal rooms. The dual aspect sitting room has a feature fireplace with inset wood burner. There is a large formal dining room as well as a second sitting room. The farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of units, together with an electric Aga. Off the kitchen is a utility room. Of further note is a modern shower room.
A wide turning stairway leads to the galleried landing with ceiling light panel. Each of the four bedrooms is a generous double, the principal triple aspect bedroom having a modern 4 piece ensuite. The family bathroom has also been recently replaced.
From the lane, 5 barred wooden gates lead to a large parking and turning area. The recently built garden office is purpose built and has large reception/meeting room, 2 offices and storeroom. A detached double garage adjoins the drive. Large gardens sweep around the house with lawns, attractively planted borders with an array of shrubs providing colour throughout the seasons. These include Azalea and Rhododendron. The rest of the land comprises well established broadleaved woodland with a number of fruit trees, pond and a decked seating area. Overall, the land extends to 2.51 acres.
SERVICES:
The vendor has advised the following: The central heating boiler and hot water are served by LPG and mains electricity.
Mains water supply.
Private drainage system/septic tank for the exclusive use of Blankets Brake, current annual cost for emptying approx. £215.
There is a dry underfloor heating system to three bathrooms/shower room.
Wood burning stove in the sitting room.
Telephone landline connected and the provider is BT.
Current broadband provider Starlink. The broadband download speed is 250mb and the upload speed is 35mb.
Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property.
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