3 Bed Detached House For Sale

Forest Lodge is a light-filled and immaculately presented detached home that offers flexible accommodation arranged over two floors.

The ground floor provides three well-appointed reception rooms including the 24ft sitting room that features a fireplace and a dual-aspect allowing for a wealth of natural light. Double doors connect this room to the conservatory which is south-facing with French doors that open onto the garden, affording far-reaching countryside views. There is also a formal dining room with a large window overlooking the garden and an adjoining kitchen, which has fitted wooden units to base and wall level, plenty of worktop space and an Aga. The adjoining utility room provides further space
for storage and appliances. There is one double bedroom on the ground floor with fitted storage as well as a shower room providing versatile accommodation options.

On the first floor there are two further double bedrooms and a study which could be used as an additional bedroom if required. Also on this floor is a family bathroom.

Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage which we understand may not be compliant with current regulations. Further information is being sought.
Council Tax: Band E
Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £550,000

The property enjoys a large, enclosed wraparound garden which makes the most of the picturesque views. It includes paved terracing for al fresco dining, an area of well-maintained lawn, various colourful border shrubs and flowerbeds and established trees and hedgerow providing privacy. To the front a gated gravel driveway provides plenty of parking space and access to the detached garage block, which also has two stores that could be used for workshop space and garden storage. The garaging block also provides the option to be converted in annexe accommodation if required subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

The property is located in the peaceful village of Dunchideock, surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside and five miles southwest of the popular city of Exeter. Exeter is the most thriving city in the south west and offers a wide choice of cultural activities with the theatre, the museum, arts centre and a wealth of good shopping and restaurants including John Lewis and supermarkets, including Waitrose. Local amenities are easily accessible to the property in the southern Exeter suburbs plus the village of Ide, which provide a range of shops and other facilities. There are primary schools in the surrounding villages, including an outstandingrated primary school in Ide, while further schools can be found in Exeter including Exeter School and The Maynard whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the best in the country. The area is well connected by road, with the M5 just seven miles away. Mainline rail services are available from Exeter St David’s.