Description
A charming and beautifully decorated period house with a detached garage, gardens and land extending to approximately 4.9 acres. EPC: E, freehold, planning consent for two storey extension.
Situation - This wonderful family home enjoys a truly idyllic setting in the heart of the unspoilt Exe Valley, a peaceful corner of mid-Devon yet just 4 miles from the vibrant university and cathedral city of Exeter. Nestled within the parish of Thorverton, and bordering Brampford Speke, the property is perfectly placed for enjoying the best of village and city life.
The nearest village, Brampford Speke (1 mile), is highly regarded for its welcoming community and boasts a renowned pub, a charming church, and a popular primary school. A little further north lies the larger village of Thorverton (1.5 miles), home to a thriving community with its own primary school, two pubs, a church, a village shop, and a nearby farm shop.
Exeter itself offers an exceptional range of cultural, educational, and leisure facilities, as befits a city of its stature, along with mainline rail links to London Paddington and Waterloo, and an international airport providing daily flights to London and beyond.
Description - Willowpark Lodge is a charming Victorian brick-and-tile residence, brimming with period character and distinguished by its attractive architectural style. A striking approach through impressive stone pillars with wrought iron gates sets the tone, leading to the house, a timber-framed garage with a useful first-floor room, and gardens and land extending to approximately 4.86 acres.
Beautifully presented and comfortable as it stands, Willowpark Lodge also offers exciting scope for a sympathetic enhancement with planning permission for a two-storey extension to create an impressive 5 bedroom house.
Accommodation - A welcoming entrance hall opens into the south-facing sitting room/snug, where an open fireplace creates a cosy focal point. A bay window draws in natural light, while an under-stairs cupboard provides useful storage. Stairs rise from here to the first floor.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern wall and floor mounted units with an electric cooker. Adjoining is a rear porch and a pantry, incorporating a sink unit, further storage cupboards, and space for a dishwasher. An archway from the kitchen leads into a dual-aspect dining room and is a bright and welcoming space, with a bay window and side window capturing attractive rural views. A utility room offers space for a washing machine, freezers and other appliances, and has a door to the outside.
On the first floor, the landing leads to three bedrooms. Bedroom 1, with its south-facing aspect, enjoys far-reaching views and features an attractive Victorian cast iron fireplace along with a built-in cupboard. Bedroom 2 benefits from sweeping easterly views over the Exe Valley and also includes a built-in cupboard. The bathroom is fitted with a bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin. Bedroom 3 enjoys a westerly outlook across open countryside.
Planning Permission - Planning permission has been granted for the erection of a two-storey extension of the main house to create large open plan ground floor living areas and 5 bedrooms on the first floor. Full details of the planning permission can be found on the Mid Devon Planning Portal ref no. 19/00748/HOUSE
Gardens And Garage - A wrought iron gate opens onto a gravel driveway, providing ample parking and leading to a timber-framed garage. The garage offers generous ground floor storage, with a useful first-floor room accessed via an external staircase.
The house is set centrally within its plot, with gardens to both sides and a large lawn to the rear. Directly accessed from the property is a substantial paddock of approximately 4.55 acres, which also benefits from separate access to the lane. In all, the property extends to about 4.86 acres.
Services - Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (Sewage treatment plant installed December 2022)
Heating: Oil fired central heating - installed 2018
Copper phone line, fibre under the driveway, ready to connect
EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three network available (Ofcom)
Standard broadband available (Ofcom)
Directions - From Cowley Bridge roundabout proceed on the A377 towards Crediton. Within half a mile turn right signposted Upton Pyne and Brampford Speke and after a further half a mile turn right signposted Brampford Speke. Continue into and through the village. A short distance thereafter, at Fortescue Cross, head straight on towards Thorverton and the entrance to the property is soon after on the left.
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