Whitestone, Exeter, Devon, EX4

A beautiful Georgian former rectory, set beside St. Catherine's Church, in the parish of Whitestone, with views across the Teign Valley towards the Exe Estuary, Haldon Hills and Dartmoor.

Description

Glebe House is believed to date from the 15th Century, originally a medieval hall house, which was adapted and modernised during the 16th and 18th centuries, before a major rebuild and extension in 1775, creating the magnificent Georgian building as we see it today, befitting of its grade II* listing status. In addition, there is a substantial range of traditional outbuildings, including a tithe barn and former coach house, part of which has been converted to create a separate cottage.

Set in generous gardens and grounds, of about 2.1 acres, the property has been in the ownership of the present family since 2014, offering characterful accommodation of over 6,600 sq ft, which retains many original features throughout, including shuttered sash windows, fireplaces, beams and walled gardens. The house and buildings offer further scope for sensitive refurbishment and enhancement, subject to the usual consents.

The accommodation in the main house, comprises a traditional reception hall with cloakroom. A sitting room, dining room and drawing room all face almost due south, at the front of the building, enjoying the splendid views across the gardens and beyond. At the side of the house there is a kitchen/breakfast room with glazed porch and access to the court yard, tithe barn and outbuildings. Domestic offices include a large larder/pantry, a utility/laundry room and ground floor shower room.

There is a study which leads to a rear hallway, with independent access to the gardens, a wc, workshop, storage areas and wine store. A rear staircase rises to 2 bedrooms on the first floor, lending the area to become a self-contained annexe if required, subject to the necessary consents.

From the first floor landing, there are 3 double bedrooms at the front of the building, 2 en suite, and two further bedrooms which share a family bathroom. The 6th and 7th bedroom at the back of the house, can also be accessed from the main landing, and there is a second staircase to the ground floor.

Outside, a range of traditional outbuildings offer a variety of uses, or further conversion potential, subject to the necessary consents. There is also a separate annexe, The Pound Cottage, providing ancillary accommodation, with an open plan kitchen/living area and bedroom with WC and shower. In addition, a splendid 16th Century cruck built tithe barn lies adjacent to the main house, perfect for entertaining and occasionally used for intimate concerts by the previous owners.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property, home to herbaceous borders, a variety of mature trees and shrubs, as well as large areas of lawn, a greenhouse and private path to the neighbouring church yard. In all, the gardens and grounds extend to about 2.1 acres.

Location

Glebe House is set in a peaceful elevated position, across a wooded valley from the village of Whitestone. With the centre of Exeter, about 4.5 miles to the East, and Crediton, about 5.5 miles to the North, the property enjoys a truly unique and picturesque rural position, enjoying breath-taking panoramic views including the fringes of the Dartmoor National Park and mouth of the Exe Estuary.

There are numerous state and private schools in the area including Queen Elizabeth Community College at Crediton, Exeter School and The Maynard School in Exeter, and Blundell’s School in Tiverton. The Cathedral City of Exeter has a flourishing university, superb private and public schools, and offers a wide selection of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities including, the Princesshay shopping precinct, John Lewis and Waitrose, as well as theatres and an award winning museum.

There is a David Lloyd Sports Club at Sandy Park which is home to the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club, as well as gyms, sports facilities & recreation grounds throughout the City. The Exeter Golf & Country Club has a fine 18 hole golf course and there are many good golf courses in the locality, including Fingle Glen Golf Club and Downes Crediton Golf Club, with Woodbury Park, and the Warren Golf Club in Dawlish further afield. For the outdoor enthusiasts, The Teign Valley and Dartmoor National Park have infinite walking opportunities and cosy pubs serving the best of local produce.

Readily accessible to the University of Exeter, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, as well as Exeter St David’s mainline railway station (which provides regular services to London Paddington in just over two hours). Road links are good too, with the A30 and A38 linking with the M5 motorway network, providing links to London and The Midlands, as well as to the east of the city Exeter’s International Airport for those travelling from further afield.

Square Footage: 6,629 sq ft


Acreage: 2.1 Acres

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SERVICES: Mains Water and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage (sewage treatment plant).