Wayside

An attractive 6 bedroom village house, including inter-connecting annexe and mature grounds of 1.9 acres, on the outskirts of a sought-after village. Easy reach of village amenities. Beautiful views over the gardens and countryside across the Exe Valley. The well-proportioned and flexible accommodation extends overall to 3,500 sq. ft. with 4 bedroom house and 2 bedroom annexe. There is opportunity for a new owner to continue to improve and modernise. Former coach house and stables along with separate garage and workshop. Mature gardens with orchard and copse. In total 1.9 acres. EPC: F. Council Tax: G. Freehold.

Situation - Silverton is a highly favoured Exe Valley village, equidistant from Exeter and Tiverton, with an active community and an excellent range of amenities, including primary school, shop and Post Office, two pubs, churches, village hall, doctor’s surgery, and bus service. Surrounding the village is beautiful unspoilt countryside, making a fantastic position for rural pursuits with a network of local footpaths, whilst the National Trust owned Killerton and Ashclyst Forest are just over two miles away. Exeter, to the south, has all the amenities associated with a major regional centre, including an airport with national and international flights, whilst to the north, the market town of Tiverton has a range of facilities, including Blundell's School. Although rural, this part of Devon is very accessible with the nearest access to the M5 motorway being junction 28 at Cullompton. There are mainline railway stations at Exeter and Tiverton Parkway.

Introduction - Wayside is an attractive detached residence in an unspoilt position, just a short distance from the village square, enjoying beautiful views over the gardens and countryside across the Exe Valley. It originates from the Victorian era though was remodelled c.1903 with further additions and alterations in the 1930’s and 1960’s. The unlisted property has been in the same family ownership for 59 years with many improvements made during this time, however, there is now scope for a new owner to continue to improve and modernise. The flexible accommodation is arranged over two floors with two/three bedrooms in an inter-connecting wing which has in the past been used as a self-contained annexe for multi-generational living. This is accessed from the main home on both floors and has a separate entrance from the parking area. Approached along a sweeping drive, in total the property extends to 1.9 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, along with workshop and garaging.

The House - Inside the main house, the entrance lobby opens through to the impressive reception hall with parquet floor and striking Edwardian oak staircase to the first floor galleried landing and doors to the principal living accommodation. Double doors lead to the kitchen which is fitted with a range of wall and base units. There are fine reception rooms, including the dining room with attractive fireplace and French windows to the garden, a sitting room with stone fireplace plus French windows to garden, and an impressive drawing room with stone fireplace. The inner hall provides access to the service rooms, comprising a cloakroom and a butler’s pantry providing further storage and room for laundry appliances, along with a door through to the annexe.

On the first floor, there is a large galleried landing with four sizeable bedrooms, plus family bathroom with bath, low level WC and wash hand basin. The delightful principal bedroom has a bay window, enjoying a beautiful outlook over the garden, and has a dressing room, which is also approached from the landing. There are three further bedrooms with the fourth bedroom having an interconnecting door through to the annexe.

The Annexe - The annexe was created in the 1960’s as self-contained accommodation. There is a separate door through to its own entrance hall with two reception rooms, one of which has been more recently used as a ground floor bedroom. The kitchen has fitted units and a door opening through to a utility room. On the first floor is a landing with two bedrooms and a small lobby leading to the bathroom.

Gardens And Grounds - The grounds of 1.9 acres are a particular feature having been beautifully maintained and divided into various areas. There is a sweeping drive, flanked with areas of lawn, which leads to a large parking and a turning area with access to the garage beyond. Adjacent to the road is a stone wall with timber fencing over providing excellent privacy. The gardens adjoin the south aspect of the house and extend in a westerly direction with a mature copse at the far end. Predominately laid to lawn, there is a central shrubbery where there is a former pond plus a number of mature shrubs, including rhododendrons and camellias. A feature in the garden is the mature orchard with a variety of fruit trees plus herbaceous borders along the wall. Near the bottom of the garden is a perfectly positioned summerhouse with a patio and there is also a productive kitchen garden. Due to the size of the grassed area there is scope to create a small paddock. There are several outbuildings, including a garage/workshop with an adjoining garden room, a former coach house/stable with a wooden ladder to the loft.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Directions - From Exeter proceeding north, and Tiverton proceeding south, continue along the A396 taking the turning to Silverton. Follow the road into the village and take the first turning left into Tiverton Road. Continue for a short distance and the property will be found on the left identified by a Stags for sale board.



Marketed by: Stags, Exeter