Withycombe House, Hillcrest Gardens, Exmouth, Devon

Introduction

The Grade II listed property, and its grounds, were purchased by the highly regarded Dorset developer, C J Fry and Son, and the house was painstakingly restored to its former glory. The high ceilings and many beautifully designed windows, including Gothic arches, reflect the much loved architecture of the time. Following a complete refurbishment, Withycombe House now nestles inside a private, sensitively designed, housing development, Hillcrest Gardens, with a village-like environment, and mix of property styles and open spaces.

Entrance Hall

Double front doors with leaded arched window above, built-in cupboard with shelving, further cupboard housing gas central heating boiler, impressive staircase to first floor with a cupboard below, ornate ceiling rose and decorative cornicing, radiator.

Cloakroom

Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled walls, radiator.

Living /Dining Room

6.6m x 5.4m (21' 8" x 17' 9")

Three double glazed windows to front, one double glazed window to side and one to rear, five radiators, ornate ceiling rose and decorative cornicing, Victorian style fireplace with wood burner, TV point, two wall light points.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

5.8m x 5m (19' 0" x 16' 5")

Two double glazed windows to front, original fire surround with wood burner and marble hearth. Fitted with a superb bespoke range of base and wall mounted units with marble worktops, central island unit with matching cupboards and drawers, inset sink unit, integrated five ring gas hob and two ovens, two integrated fridges and freezers, integrated dishwasher, tiled floor, two radiators, window seat.

First Floor Landing

Master Bedroom

5.5m x 4.1m (18' 1" x 13' 5")

Two double glazed windows to front, two radiators.

En-Suite bathroom

Double glazed window, deep panelled bath with shower attachment, low level WC, tiled shower cubicle, radiator, tiled floor, part tiled walls, inset ceiling spotlights.

Dressing Room

Full width built in wardrobes.

Bedroom Two

3.5m x 2.9m (11' 6" x 9' 6")

Double glazed window with window seat.

Bedroom Three

2.8m x 2.5m (9' 2" x 8' 2")

Double glazed window, radiator, loft access.

Bathroom

Original Gothic style paned window, deep panelled bath with shower attachment, low level WC, double shower cubicle, tiled floor, inset ceiling spotlights, loft access, radiator, shaver point/strip light.

Garage

Up and over door. There is further parking alongside the property with one allocated and use of two visitor spaces.

Outside

There is an attractive paved area with stone chippings and mature trees and shrubs, approaching the entrance. To the front is an enclosed lawned area with hedging and ornamental trees. The property also benefits from a good size area of lawn and woodland opposite, which is partly enclosed by attractive rail fencing. The outlook from No. 2 is across the extensive garden surrounded by trees and shrubs on three sides This offers a large, private and tranquil oasis.

Required Information

Grade II Listed There is a £108 per annum maintenance payment made to Blenheim Estates for the maintenance of the common parts of Hillcrest Gardens including lawns and flower beds within the Estate. Re the driveway this is conveyed to number two from the gated entrance to the start of the bulding and numbers one, two and three have joint reponsibility for this area.The remainder is then conveyed to number one. There isnt a maintenance fund for the driveway vendors of one and two have joint responsibilty and access rights, at the crown of the bend number one then has full responsibility and ownership. There is a Garage in a nearby block - but there are 1 parking spaces for this property in the parking bay, next to the wall nearest the driveway. There are 6 parking spaces in total, 1 belonging to number 2, 1 belonging to number 1 and 1 belonging to number 3. There are three visitor spaces available. Some Tree Preservation Orders The property is accessed via a private road (truncated)