Description
A Grade II listed detached thatched house of impressive proportions and character offering versatile accommodation within beautifully landscaped gardens and quadruple garage.
The Property - Loughwood House is a grade II listed country house of 17th century origins which has been extensively remodelled and much improved in recent years, with the main orientation of the house now facing north west, to take full advantage of the spectacular panoramic country views over the Corry Brook Valley. The property has the potential for many uses apart from a family home including for dual occupancy, auxiliary accommodation for relatives or even holiday lets, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.
Accommodation - Wainscot panelling lines the walls of the entrance hallway with matching solid wood staircase continuing the to the first floor. The main sitting room enjoys a dual aspect with double doors onto a paved terrace and a Minster stone fireplace at one end and inglenook at the other. The kitchen is the main hub of the home and is fitted with a wide array of cream units with contrasting apple green island and range of integrated appliances as well Amtico flooring. The Conservatory offers panoramic views across the gardens to the surrounding countryside being of hardwood double glazed construction built upon a stone dwarf wall with double glazed pitched roof. From the kitchen, a batten plank latch door leads through to the formal dining room with beamed ceiling and inglenook style fireplace with wood burning stove where you find another door leaving out to the front elevation. To the east wing is a second staircase leads to the first floor, along with a utility room and large pantry. The first floor offers considerable versatility with the ability to divide the six bedrooms into two separate sets of three bedrooms in each 'wing' of the house fed by two separate staircases with ample bathroom facilities to each.
Outside - The property is approached from a Loughwood Lane, directly off the A35, with a sliding electric wrought iron gate into its grounds. The drive splits to lead up to the house and down to a separate detached coach house/garage building. At the top of the drive adjoining the house is a garage/workshop with double up and over door, power, light and arched pedestrian door at its rear. The gardens have been comprehensively landscaped and orientated to enjoy the 180' panoramic views over the Corry Brook Valley. There are numerous seating areas, established shrubs and a large, raised pond. At the foot of the gardens is the aforementioned detached stone built quadruple garage building incorporating two double sized bays, one with inspection pit and each with electrically operated up and over doors. In all about 0.61 acres.
Situation - Loughwood House is located besides the A35, between the villages of Dalwood and Kilmington. A short stroll down Loughwood Lane takes you down to the River Corry and some glorious views and walks. Despite being positioned within parish of Dalwood, Kilmington is the nearer of the two. Kilmington provides an excellent selection of local amenities including a primary school, church, village hall, cricket pitch and play park, including tennis courts. There is a petrol station with convenience store, an excellent farm shop and nearby public inn. Axminster (3.5 miles) is a country town on the eastern fringes of Devon, close to the border with Dorset. It offers a selection of independent and national retailers including two supermarkets, schools, churches and a main line railway station on the Exeter to Waterloo line. The beautiful Axe Valley reaches the sea at Seaton (9 miles) and the famed resort of Lyme Regis is a similar distance. Exeter (M5) 24 miles, Taunton 20 miles.
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Services - Mains electric and water. Private drainage
Broadband : Standard broadband available
Mobile Network Coverage : Limited indoors, likely outdoors.
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Local Authority - East Devon District Council, Tel : 01404 515616
Council Tax Band G
Material Information - Please note that the east wing of the property has a separate electric heating system via an electric boiler. The main house has heating provides by an oil fired central system. The property is at a very low risk of flooding from surface water, river and sea.
