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1 Ten Acre Wood, Whitestone, Exeter, Devon

Ten Acre Wood Whitestone, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2HW A detached family home set in an elevated position with superb views and 10.

bedroom with en suite bathroom Bedroom two Library/bedroom three Store room/library Cellar Very large loft with potential for conversion (STP) Raised terrace Wonderful views EPC: D Wonderful gardens

2 Ten Acre Wood Whitestone, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2HW A detached family home set in an elevated position with superb views and acres, just 4 miles outside of Exeter Exeter 4 miles, Crediton 5 miles, Dartmoor National Park 6 miles Boot room/utility room Sitting room Reception hall Office Kitchen/breakfast room Master bedroom with en suite bathroom Bedroom two Library/bedroom three Store room/library Cellar Very large loft with potential for conversion (STP) Raised terrace Wonderful views EPC: D Wonderful gardens Woodland Two ponds Wild flower meadow Paddocks Orchards Private driveway and off-street parking Garage Workshop Wooden sheds/log stores Large shed The property Ten Acre Wood is a well-presented detached family home with flexible living accommodation and superb, far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside. The front entrance leads into a utility/boot room with plumbing for utilities, and from there, a reception hall is accessed. At the heart of the ground floor is the open plan sitting room/drawing room. The sitting room benefits from a wood burner with an attractive wooden mantelpiece, whilst the drawing room, currently used as an office, has large panoramic windows looking out towards the fabulous views. The kitchen/breakfast room, with an Aga and an electric hob/oven, is to the rear of the house and also benefits from the lovely views. There are two good-size double bedrooms on the ground floor, the master with an en suite bathroom, plus a family bathroom. A set of stairs leads down from the drawing room/office to the library, which has a glass door leading out to a raised terrace. The current owners have installed mobile bookcases in this room, but the library could be converted back into a bedroom, and there is an adjacent store room/library which offers the potential to be converted into an en suite bathroom. There is also a cellar, providing a large amount of storage space. Ten Acre Wood benefits from a very large loft which, subject to the purchaser obtaining the relevant planning consents, offers a great opportunity for extending the living space that would benefit from the wonderful views. Outside Ten Acre Wood is approached via a private driveway which leads to a garage and forecourt that provides off-street parking for four vehicles. To the side of the house are three sheds/ wood stores, plus a workshop with electricity connected. Steps lead down to a raised terrace, which wraps around the house and is ideally placed for appreciating the views, and for al fresco dining and entertaining. There are also a number of seating areas in different parts of the gardens and grounds from where to admire the vista. Within the beautiful grounds there are three fields, as well as areas of woodland, a wild flower meadow and landscaped, terraced gardens immediately adjacent to the house. There is an impressive variety of flora, including various types of oak, beech, willow and maple trees; plus rhododendrons, azaleas, fuchsias and camellias, naming just a few. A number of different pathways lead from the house, down the hill, to various areas of the gardens and also to an attractive, large pond which has a pretty leat flowing into it. There are orchards with a variety of fruit trees, including apple, cherry, pear and plum. The gardens and grounds measure approximately acres in total, and provide a very special setting to the house.

Location Ten Acre Wood is situated in an elevated position on the edge of the village of Whitestone.

Whitestone has an active community, served by the busy Parish Hall, which hosts the meetings of many local clubs, groups and societies.

There is an abundance of wonderful walking, cycling and riding opportunities in the surrounding countryside including Dartmoor, the Teign Valley, Haldon Forest and the coast.

5 Location Ten Acre Wood is situated in an elevated position on the edge of the village of Whitestone. The village of Whitestone is a delightful rural environment to live in, close to the amenities of a city, yet retaining the tranquillity of a rural residence. Whitestone has an active community, served by the busy Parish Hall, which hosts the meetings of many local clubs, groups and societies. Local groups and clubs include pilates, gardening, bell ringing and walking, amongst many others. There is an abundance of wonderful walking, cycling and riding opportunities in the surrounding countryside including Dartmoor, the Teign Valley, Haldon Forest and the coast. Dartmoor National Park, approximately 6 miles from Ten Acre Wood, covers an area of 368 square miles and features hills, valleys, granite tors and rivers, providing a dazzling backdrop to a range of outdoor activities. The River Teign and the Kennick Reservoirs provide excellent fishing; there is golf at the Downes Crediton Golf Club, Exeter Golf and Country Club and Teign Valley Golf Club; and opportunities for sailing and kayaking on the East and South Devon coast. The Cathedral City of Exeter is approximately 4 miles away and has a number of well-regarded schools for children of all ages, one of the best universities in the country, and a variety of supermarkets including Waitrose. Exeter also boasts excellent cultural and recreational facilities with many new restaurants, the Princesshay shopping development, John Lewis, David Lloyd Private Health Club, Exeter City Football Club and the prominent Rugby Stadium of the Exeter Chiefs. The historic market town of Crediton, approximately 5 miles away, provides a comprehensive range of everyday facilities, including churches, schools, banks, a Post Office, shops, delicatessens, supermarkets, leisure complex, library and Queen Elizabeth s Community College.

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7 Folley Hill Pond Heath Cross Pound View Guide Post 226.5m 221.3m Ridgeway Ten Acre Wood Issues Pond Alpine Springs Combe Loft Alphincombe Pond Ford Track Cattle Grid FOLLEY LANE Alderbed Copse This plan is published for the convenience of the purchaser only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Drawing No. S Date Ten Acre Wood Scale A ac Based on Ordnance Survey 1:2500 mapping with the permission of the Controller of HMSO Crown Copyright Licence No ES

8 Communication links are excellent, with easy access to the A30, the M5, A38 and A380. Whitestone is a favourable location for commuting into the city centre, and Exeter St. David's is 5 miles away, with intercity high speed trains to London Paddington, the Midlands, the north of England and Scotland, while other train destinations include London Waterloo via Salisbury. There is 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, follow Okehampton Road and continue onto Redhills. Continue for approximately 3 miles, passing through the village of Whitestone. Continue up the hill for approximately a mile, and the entrance to the drive is located on the left hand side. General Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council. Services: Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Oil fired Aga. Mains electricity and water. Rights of Way: A neighbour has a right of access over the driveway. Ten Acre Wood has a Right Of Way to Folley Lane. Floorplans Main House internal area 1,669 sq ft (155 sq m) Garage internal area 155 sq ft (14 sq m) Workshop internal area 127 sq ft (12 sq m) For identification purposes only. Books Books Library/ Bedroom x '5" x 9'8" Workshop 4.17 x '8" x 9'3" Books Books Very Low Head Height Storage Store 4.12 x '6" x 7'11" Garage 5.50 x '1" x 8'7" Utility/ Boot Room 3.84 x '7" x 7'0" Drawing Room/ Office 6.24 x '6" x 9'11" Sky Reception Hall Sky Sitting Room 4.37 x '4" x 10'10" F/P Bedroom x '8" x 10'10" (Maximum) W S Master Bedroom 5.60 x '4" x 10'11" Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 3.91 x '10" x 10'10" N E Exeter 24 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon EX1 1PR exeter@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com Lower Ground Floor Ground Floor The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. /struttandparker 60 offices across England and Scotland, including Prime Central London 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 July Particulars prepared July Strutt & Parker is a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited.

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