Exeter, Devon

Description

Milton Lodge is a superb contemporary family home extending to over 4,800 sqft, offering beautifully presented, light-filled, and highly flexible accommodation arranged over three floors.

From the moment you enter, the sense of space and quality is evident. The accommodation flows seamlessly from an impressive reception hall with full-height glazing into a generous sitting room, a comfortable family room/snug, and an extensive open-plan kitchen, dining and breakfast area. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of wall and base units, a large central island, and complementary Quartz work surfaces, all enhanced by a full suite of modern integrated appliances including Samsung induction hob with downdraft extractor, eye level oven and microwave with plate warming drawer, full height fridge and freezer and 12 bottle wine cooler. A special unique touch is the hidden full size pantry room. The adjoining breakfast and dining space easily accommodates a large table and a sociable seating area, while three sets of patio doors open onto the rear terrace and another to the side veranda, flooding the entire area with natural light and connecting the interior beautifully with the gardens beyond.

The ground floor also includes a fitted utility room housing all the homes plant equipment, cleverly hidden for a seamless look and feel. An interconnecting boot room provides external access to the side of the property and the personal door to the garage, a well-appointed cloakroom, offering practical yet stylish living.

On the lower ground floor, two further spacious reception rooms open directly onto the garden through patio doors. This level offers exceptional flexibility and can serve as a self-contained annexe with its own shower room or alternatively as a games room, gym, or home office.

Upstairs, a part-galleried landing leads to a magnificent principal bedroom suite, complete with a fully fitted dressing room and a contemporary en suite bathroom featuring both freestanding bath and separate shower. A further double bedroom also benefits from a dressing room and en suite, while three additional double bedrooms, one with its own en suite shower room are served by a stylish modern family bathroom.

Milton Lodge is an exemplary eco home, achieving a perfect EPC rating of 100 (Band A). Designed for sustainability, comfort, and low-carbon living, it combines advanced engineering with contemporary style. Key features include high-performance insulation, triple-glazed windows, a natural ventilation system, solar panels with battery storage, underfloor heating throughout, and an air source heat pump. The property is also fully hardwired for high-speed internet connectivity, ensuring efficient and reliable digital performance across the home.

Milton Lodge is an exemplary eco home, achieving a perfect EPC rating of 100 (Band A). Designed for sustainability, comfort, and low-carbon living, it combines advanced engineering with contemporary style. Key features include high-performance insulation, triple-glazed windows, a natural ventilation system, solar panels with battery storage, underfloor heating throughout, and an air source heat pump. The property is also fully hardwired for high-speed internet connectivity, ensuring efficient and reliable digital performance across the home.

The beautifully landscaped gardens extend to approximately 1.3 acres, featuring gently sloping lawns, rendered steps with built-in flowerbeds, and mature planting that ensures privacy. To the rear, a heated swimming pool, served by an air source heat pump sits within a paved terrace alongside a contemporary weatherboarded pool house. The stylish outbuilding, with wraparound full-height glazing, a kitchenette and a shower room, creates a stunning leisure and entertaining space.

A raised veranda and expansive terrace complete the outdoor living area, providing the perfect setting to relax or entertain while enjoying the spectacular views across the Exe Valley.

Situation

Brampford Speke is a highly sought-after village on the banks of the River Exe, surrounded by unspoilt countryside yet conveniently close to Exeter. The village offers a welcoming community, local amenities including a well-regarded country pub, village hall, parish church, and primary school.

Nearby villages such as Thorverton and Newton St Cyres provide additional amenities including restaurants, farm shops, and sports clubs, while the larger towns of Crediton and Tiverton offer a wider range of facilities.

Exeter city centre is within easy reach, offering a comprehensive selection of shopping, dining, and leisure options including John Lewis, Waitrose, theatres, museums, and private health clubs. The city also benefits from excellent communications links with the M5, A30 and A38 providing swift access to Plymouth, Bristol, London and beyond, while Exeter Airport offers an increasing range of domestic and international flights.

The stunning scenery of Dartmoor National Park and the East Devon coastline are both within easy reach, making this a perfect location for both family life and recreation.

Directions

From Exeter head out on the Crediton road (A377), over the River Exe Bridge at Cowley. Turn right signposted Upton Pyne and Brampford Speke. After a left hand bend, turn right signposted Brampford Speke. In the village turn right just after the school. Follow Chapel Road around to the right, continuing on until you meet the driveway for Milton Lodge.