7 Bedroom Detached For Sale

Property description

One of Exmouth's finest and most versatile family homes. Cherwell Lodge has seen significant extension, refurbishment and remodeling, all to a very high standard creating a highly desirable family home. Furthermore there is great potential for additional income from the self-contained flat and creation of a fine boutique bed and breakfast property (subject to consent).Cherwell Lodge sits on a generous, thoughtfully landscaped plot with southwesterly facing rear gardens. The principal accommodation within the main house is arranged over three floors with a superb family size kitchen/ breakfast room and large dining/ family room overlooking the rear gardens. The dining/ family room features tall, vaulted ceilings with glass roof lights and patio doors onto the rear terrace and separate shower room with WC.A bay fronted sitting room lies to the front with handsome timber fire surround and gas stove. There are seven double bedrooms, four of which have en-suite facilities. The second floor master bedroom suite even has a velux balcony overlooking the gardens and surrounding area. EER= D

Entrance Porch
Very spacious with part leaded windows and a quarry tiled floor with handsome timber and stained glass door to:

Entrance hall
Very much in keeping for a house of this period with solid Oak floors and sturdy, sculptured newel posts. Original panelled doors lead off to:

Guest bedroom - 11' 3'' x 11' 1'' (3.43m x 3.38m)
Dual outlook to front and side. Lovely deep skirting boards. Large built-in double wardrobe. Radiator. Door to:

En-suite Shower/WC
Obscure glazed window to side. Part tiled walls. Glass shower enclosure. Pedestal wash basin. Close coupled WC.

Study - 13' 7'' x 9' 5'' (4.14m x 2.87m)
Two windows to side. Radiator. Door to:

Ground floor shower/WC
Obscure glazed window to rear. Part tiled walls. Glass shower enclosure. Pedestal washbasin. Close-coupled WC. Second door to utility room.

Sitting Room - 18' 1'' x 13' 9'' (5.51m x 4.19m)
Deep bay window to front. A handsome, tall fire surround provides the focal point to this room with a feature cast iron gas stove sitting on a slate hearth. Retaining period elements such as deep skirting boards and pictures rails. Radiator. TV Aerial point.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 20' 11'' x 13' 9'' (6.38m x 4.19m)
An exceptional space with tall, vaulted ceiling with glass gable end above full height french doors flanked by full height glazed side panels all overlooking the rear terrace and garden. Fitted with a range of stylish base and wall units with a combination of sold granite and oak worksurfaces. A peninsular work surface divides the kitchen from the dining area while the kitchen itself includes; Large Baumatic double range oven with five ring gas hob and stainless steel chimney hood above, inset stainless steel twin sink, tall bespoke housing including fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Internal glazed french doors then lead to:

Dining/ Family Room - 20' 9'' x 17' 2'' (6.32m x 5.23m)
An exceptional room which has quite cleverly been created to proved either a traditional dining/ family room or alternatively a further self-contained space (granny annexe) with private access. Door to inner pantry and garage no.1. With tall vaulted ceilings and velux roof lights above. A feature glass gable end sitting above french doors with a second pair of french doors both leading to the rear terrace and garden beneath and extended glass portico. Subtle design features include exposed brickwork with Ash and Cedar timber detailing. Two beautiful stained glass windows. Door to:

Shower Room/ WC
Fitted with a glass shower enclosure, WC and pedestal wash basin. Exposed brick and Ash detailing. Stained glass windows. Door to garage no.2.

First Floor:
With a half landing to family bathroom. Stairs continue to second floor. Doors leading off to:

Family Bath/ Shower Room - 11' x 9' 5'' (3.35m x 2.87m)
A spacious family bathroom with dual outlook through obscure glazed windows to rear and side. Fitted with a white suite comprising; panelled bath, large walk-in part glass screened shower enclosure, pedestal wash basin, close-coupled WC. Part tiled walls and tall heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two - 18' x 13' 9'' (5.49m x 4.19m)
Deep bay window to front. Stripped wood fire surround with original cast iron fireplace, pair of twin built-in wardrobes, radiator.

Bedroom Three - 14' 8'' x 13' 9'' (4.47m x 4.19m)
Large window to rear garden. Bank of built-in double wardrobes, radiator, TV Aerial lead, telephone point.

Bedroom Four - 15' (maximum) x 9' 9'' (4.57m x 2.97m)
Large window to front garden. Built-in double wardrobe, radiator, stained glass window to hallway, door to:

WC
Obscure glazed window to side. Pedestal wash basin, close-coupled WC, part tiled walls. Second door leading back to hallway.

Second Floor
Accessed from a half landing with window to rear garden. The second floor landing is quite spacious and part galleried with tall built-in bookcase. Doors lead off to:

Master bedroom - 27' x 13' 9'' (maximum with part sloping ceilings) (8.23m x 4.19m)
A truly exceptional master bedroom with features such as large velux windows in additional to the original windows overlooking the garden and surrounding area flooding the room with light. The second velux converts into a secure balcony. Three fine, built-in double wardrobes, fitted timber headboard with built-in reading lights, four further wall lights, two radiators, TV Aerial point.

Bedroom 5 - 15' 9'' x 9' 5'' (4.8m x 2.87m) (part sloping ceiling)
Dual outlook to front and side. Loft hatch, radiator.

Bath/ Shower Room and WC - 10' 11'' x 9' 3'' (3.33m x 2.82m) (part sloping ceiling)
Stylish and airy with a dual outlook. Fitted with a handsome, free standing bath, glass shower enclosure, pedestal wash basin and close-couple WC, heated towel shelf, two wall light points.

OUTSIDE:
The house is approached across both a private driveway and sweeping path divided by an area of lawn and various flower beds with mature trees including a fine Magnolia and Firs. A wide gate leads along the side of the house to the rear garden.

Rear Garden
Facing a Southwesterly direction with large, level lawns, flower beds and mature fruit trees including Pear and Mulberry and a beautiful mature Magnolia. Running the width of the house is a paved terrace created with great attention to detail using a fine selection of sustainably sourced materials including, limestone, concrete and sandstone paving, reclaimed oak sleepers and bricks for boarders and edging. A 'New England' style garden shed sits discretely to one corner with power and lighting and a rather fun first floor den above ideal for children of all ages (adults included).Ample space exists for a kitchen garden area if required and a compost area is well hidden to one corner behind a mature fir tree.In summary and superb family garden ideal for enjoying sunny days right through into the evening, dining al fresco, barbecues and garden parties.

Garden Studio with ride-in bike store
Built of reclaimed brickwork with timber cladding beneath a modern, flat, rubber roof with glazed french doors and windows overlooking the garden. This garden building provides a versatile space for a wide range of uses including a summerhouse, art studio, general hobbies room and many more. To the end of the studio is an open fronted 'ride-in' bike store with upright storage for several bikes. Ideal after a muddy trek to Woodbury Common or a stomp along the seafront or Exe Estuary Trail.

SELF CONTAINED FLAT:
Situated above the double garage with private front door. Council tax band A.

Accommodation
Stairs rising to first floor. Hallway at first floor with doors leading off to:

Sitting Room - 18' x 10' 9'' (5.49m x 3.28m)
Windows to front and rear.

Bedroom - 15' 6'' x 7' 10'' (4.72m x 2.39m)
Window to front.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 13' 5'' x 8' 2'' (4.09m x 2.49m)
Window to rear. Fitted with a range of base and wall units. Electric oven, hob and hood, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge-freezer.

Bathroom
Window to side. Panelled bath with electric shower over, wash basin, WC.

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