Woodbury, Devon

Description

This impressive and beautifully maintained period home sits peacefully within a private countryside enclave, enjoying delightful views over adjoining fields owned by the Woodland Trust. Offering spacious, light-filled, and versatile accommodation, this property is perfectly suited to a growing family seeking both comfort and character.

The home is set within large, level, south-west facing gardens that are mainly laid to lawn and bordered by mature trees and hedging, ensuring privacy and tranquillity. An extensive range of outbuildings and garages, totaling approximately 816 sq. ft., provides ample storage and flexible options for hobbies or work-from-home needs. At the far end of the garden, a two-box former stable block offers excellent potential for conversion into a dedicated home office or annexe.

Inside, the accommodation is generous and thoughtfully arranged. The spacious triple-aspect drawing room features a wood-burning stove and double doors opening onto a rear patio with garden views—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A formal 19ft dining room flows through to a charming farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room, complete with a central island, breakfast bar, extensive fitted units, an integral dishwasher, a Leisure range cooker, and a large walk-in larder. Beyond the kitchen, a cosy family sitting room provides yet another inviting space for family life.

A dedicated study at the far end of the house—previously used as a teenager’s bedroom—offers a quiet spot for working from home. There is also a practical utility room, fitted with units and appliances, with a separate downstairs cloakroom and direct access to the rear garden.

Upstairs, there are four generous double bedrooms. The principal suite features striking full-height windows with wonderful countryside views, along with an en suite bathroom and dressing room. Bedrooms two and three are also spacious doubles, each with en suite facilities. The fourth double bedroom is served by a modern shower room. Storage is plentiful, with linen cupboards and built-in wardrobes on the landing.

Outside, the stunning gardens include paved terraces and a raised seating area with an outdoor brick fireplace—ideal for summer evenings and family gatherings. The property comes with a double and a single garage, as well as additional covered parking through an archway leading to the rear garden.

This exceptional family home combines the charm of a period property with the versatility and space modern family life demands, all in a wonderfully private and peaceful countryside setting.

Situation

Situated between the East Devon parishes of Lympstone Village (2.4 miles) - and Woodbury (1.4miles) both offering an array of amenities.

Lympstone is a very popular village which grew from an ancient settlement on the eastern shores of the Exe estuary, building its reputation on maritime trade and agriculture. The village has a well-established local primary school and St Peter’s independent school. There are two churches, four public houses, a café, a hairdresser and a store with a Post Office. Michael Caines restaurant and boutique hotel at Lympstone Manor is on the edge of the village. Lympstone supports a wide variety of clubs and societies, including sailing and tennis clubs, an active gardening club, film society and other societies bringing live music and drama to the village. The half-hourly Avocet line train service, with its beautiful views across the River Exe, links the village with Exeter’s two main stations: Exeter St David’s with its fast train service to London Paddington and Exeter Central with its service to Waterloo.

Woodbury Parish, which includes the Villages of Woodbury, Woodbury Salterton and Exton, is one of the largest Parishes in Devon. It encompasses much of Woodbury Common, an outstanding area of natural beauty and enjoys a thriving community spirit rooted in the church and chapel, in the school and in agriculture. Some of the facilities of the Village include 2 excellent Public Houses, a Village store and Post Office, doctor's surgery, nearby golf club and leisure facilities at Woodbury Park and a bus service operating between Exmouth and Exeter.

Exeter Central station is at the heart of Exeter’s lively shopping centre. The M5 at Junction 30 is just 8 miles away. The Exe Estuary Trail, 26 miles of cycleway along both sides of the Rive Exe.

Directions

From Topsham, proceed past Darts farm. At the Clyst St George roundabout, turn left onto and the third exit on the next roundabout. On reaching Woodbury junction turn right. Head a short distance out of the village and at downs corner turn left onto Tedstone lane after approximately ¾ of a mile turn left into stony lane and then right into exe view road after ¼ of a mile the drive can be found on the left.