Property description
Location
Exton remains one of the most highly desirable East Devon estuary villages sitting on the East bank of the River Exe within six miles of Exeter City Centre and two miles from Topsham. Exton not only enjoys excellent access by road but also has the benefit of a railway station which operates frequently between Exeter and Exmouth. The village has a splendid public house:- The Puffing Billy, which boasts an excellent kitchen and splendid dining room facility. Exton is within easy reach of St Peters Preparatory school and is also within the catchment area for Clyst Valley Community College and the award winning primary schools at Woodbury Salterton and Clyst St George.
Description
Situated on the edge of this sought after village, Brookside is an impressive, substantial family home of over 4,000 sq ft and gets its name from the stream which runs through the grounds. The property enjoys a southerly aspect looking out onto farmland and is set on a generous plot with a particular feature being the delightful landscaped gardens. The versatile accommodation comprises Ground Floor:- Reception Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility, Cloakroom, Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room, Family Room. First Floor:- Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom, Four Further Bedrooms - Two with En-Suite Shower Rooms, Further Shower Room, Games Room. Heated Indoor Swimming Pool. Outside there is an Attached Double Garage and Ample Parking. Landscaped Gardens.
Entrance
Glazed entrance porch leading through to:-
Reception Hallway
A generous hallway with stairs rising to the first floor. Good size storage cupboard. Doors leading off to:-
Sitting Room
16'9 (5.1m) x 16'8 (5.08m). A bright dual aspect room with rural views over the neighbouring fields. Feature brick fireplace with Living Flame gas fire. Side aspect sliding doors leading out onto a decked patio.
Dining Room
14'4 (4.37m) x 11'2 (3.4m). Dual aspect room with pleasant views looking out over the garden. Sliding doors leading out onto the decked patio.
Cloakroom
Wash hand basin. Low level W.C.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
13' (3.96m) x 12'10 (3.91m). Farmhouse style kitchen with a good range of matching base and wall units with expanse of worktop surfaces with tiled splashbacks. Glass fronted dispay cabinets and dresser units. Double oven. Gas hob. Built in fridge and dishwasher. Sink with drainer and mixer tap. Window with lovely outlook to the rear garden. Quarry tiled floor. Recessed lighting to ceiling.
Utility Room
Space and plumbing for washing machine and appliances. Door leading out onto the patio area.
Bedroom 5
A good size room with a lovely outlook over the rear garden. Door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
Corner shower cubicle with shower control and complimentary tiling. Low level W.C. Wash hand basin.
Family Room
23'3 (7.08m) x 15'7 (4.75m). A particularly large room enjoying views over the neighbouring fields. Glass sliding doors to:-
Swimming Pool Room
Heated indoor swimming pool with three large feature arched windows to the front aspect with views over fields. Two display alcoves. Underwater lighting. Inset ceiling lighting. Sliding doors leading out onto the rear patio and garden. Spiral Staircase leading to a versatile and useful area of the property:-
Games Room
19'3 (5.86m) x 12' (3.65m).
Bedroom 6
9'6 (2.89m) x 8'9 (2.66m). Two Velux roof lights.
Shower Room
Corner shower cubicle with shower head over. Low level W.C. Veluxe window.
First Floor Landing
Two Velux windows. Doors leading off to:-
Master Bedroom 1
23'3 (7.08m) x 15'7 (4.75m). Window to the front aspect enjoying views over the adjoining fields. Triple built in wardrobes. Door to:-
En-Suite Bathroom
Suite comprising inset bath, shower cubicle and low level W.C. Twin wash hand basins set in a vanity unit. Tiled walls. Two Velux windows.
Bedroom 2
13'8 (4.16m) x 9'3 (2.82m). Window to the front aspect with rural views. Good size built in cupboard. Door leading to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
Corner shower cubicle. Low level W.C. Wash hand basin.
20'5 (6.22m) x 11'7 (3.53m). Dual aspect with views over the surrounding fields. Range of fitted bedroom furniture. Door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
Corner shower cubicle. Low leve W.C. Wash hand basin. Velux window.
Bedroom 4
Window overlooking the rear aspect with views over the garden. Two large built in cupboards one housing hot water cylinder.
Garage/Parking
16'9 (5.1m) x 12'9 (3.88m). An electric gate opens to a generous parking forecourt to the front of the house providing ample parking for several vehicles and access to the attached Double Garage 18' (5.48m) x 17' 5 (5.30m) Remote controlled up and over door. Power and light. Connecting door through to useful rear workshop 16' 9 (5.10m) x 12' 9 (3.88m) Electric and power supply. Door leading to the rear. Door through to a workshop at the rear.
Front Garden
There are small areas of lawn opening out on the left of the property to a further lawned garden and decked patio.
Rear Garden
The rear garden is divided by a brook connected by a delightful wooden bridge. Adjacent to the property is a generous paved patio, lawn and well stocked borders. Over the bridge is a larger area of garden with further lawn and a large decked terrace. Overall the property amounts to 0.38 of an acre.
Services
Mains electricity. Mains water. Private drainage. Gas-fired central heating.
Directions
From Exeter or the M5 motorway follow signs for Exmouth (A376). Proceed through the village of Ebford and upon reaching Exton, pass the petrol station. After approximately quarter of a mile turn left into Mill Lane. Go around a sharp right hand bend and after a third of a mile turn left up a lane. Brookside can be found on the left just over a small bridge.