West Hill Road, West Hill, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11

An attractive and beautifully presented detached home, set within stunning and private landscaped gardens, in the heart of West Hill.

Description

Occupying a discreet yet highly accessible position within the sought-after village of West Hill, Wisteria Lodge is a distinctive detached single storey residence of historic origin, constructed in part from traditional cob. The property combines character and privacy with generous, versatile accommodation, ideally suited to modern family living, multigenerational requirements and home working arrangements.

The accommodation is arranged around a welcoming rear entrance porch and utility area with tiled flooring, leading through a split barn door into the well-appointed kitchen. The kitchen features a range of fitted units, wooden work surfaces, integrated appliances and a Rangemaster cooker, complemented by tiled flooring. Adjoining the kitchen is a dedicated dining area with double patio doors that opens onto the rear terrace overlooking the garden.

Two separate sitting rooms extend from the kitchen a charming snug with wood burning stove and tiled floor, and an impressive triple aspect principal reception room with vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and wooden flooring. A large picture window with patio doors open to the front garden and front terrace, with a further porch providing convenient access to the driveway.

Beyond the kitchen lies a striking inner hallway with picture windows to both sides and wooden flooring, creating a light filled space easily connecting to the bedrooms. The dual aspect principal bedroom benefits from a contemporary en suite bathroom. This is complemented by five additional bedrooms, some of which are currently used as home offices, offer excellent flexibility and share a family shower room.

Outside and Garden:

The property is approached via elegant wrought-iron gates which open onto a circular turnaround driveway, centred around a raised lawn and providing generous parking, including a contemporary oak framed carport complete with EV charging.

Wisteria Lodge boasts beautifully designed and landscaped gardens of just over half an acre and thoughtfully arranged to offer year round enjoyment while remaining easy to maintain. The gardens allow for a high degree of privacy, comprising of level lawns to the front and rear of the property, interspersed with a fine selection of mature trees, shrubs and well stocked borders. There are several well placed seating areas including paved terraces that are excellent suntraps and perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining.

A pathway from the rear garden leads to a secluded summerhouse, with light and power that is currently used as a gym. Nearby is a charming bed vegetable garden with raised sleeper beds, lined by fruit trees and a gardener’s shed. Completing the outdoor facilities is a substantial double height outbuilding, originally built as a garage and now utilised for storage that also benefits from light and power.

Location

The village of West Hill is set in a convenient yet rural area of East Devon, within easy reach of Ottery St. Mary, Honiton, Exeter and communication links including the A30, M5 Motorway and Exeter International Airport. West Hill has an active community, with a village store with post office, church, village hall, garage, hairdressers and dental surgery. There is also a highly regarded primary school.

Ottery St. Mary is about 2 miles away. The town has an excellent range of amenities, including a Sainsbury’s supermarket, selection of independent shops, medical centre and popular secondary school, The King’s School. Colyton Grammar is also nearby. Exeter at about 10 miles away has a further selection of excellent state and private schooling facilities, substantial shopping facilities including the Princesshay Shopping Centre, Guildhall Food Halls, a John Lewis department store and an internationally renowned university.

To the south are the coastal towns of Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton, with the famous East Devon coastline being close at hand. For walking and cycling enthusiasts, nearby Woodbury Common offers many different foot and bridle paths to explore.

Square Footage: 1,833 sq ft


Acreage: 0.54 Acres

Directions

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Additional Info

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas. EV charging.

Ottery St Mary approx. 2 miles - Honiton approx. 8.5 miles Exeter approx.10 miles

Viewings to be booked strictly through Savills