Description
An impressive Victorian former lodge house with gated drive and stream, in approximately 2 acres of parkland gardens. 5 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, potential 1 bed annex, 3 reception rooms. Ample parking and stables. EPC Band G
Situation - Netherton Lodge enjoys a simply idyllic, yet remarkably convenient setting within the historic and enchanting Farway valley. Surrounded by gently undulating countryside synonymous with rural East Devon, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a unique country residence in the East Devon National Landscape. The village community is spread along the valley, the Norman Church of St Michael providing a beautiful focal point.
The nearby historic market town of Honiton is just 3 miles distant with a wide range of shops and facilities, a main line rail service direct to London Waterloo and good road links to Exeter in the West, Dorchester to the East, the stunning Jurassic Coast to the South and London via the A303 to the North East.
The Regency resort of Sidmouth is 7 miles to the South with an out of town Waitrose whilst the Cathedral City of Exeter is 21 miles distant with access to the M5 motorway via junction 29 and the International airport just 16 miles.
Description - As its name suggests, Netherton Lodge is the former stone lodge and gatehouse to the impressive Netherton Hall, a Jacobean mansion conceived by the Prideaux family, the last generation of which rebuilt the house and lodge in the mid part of the 19th Century.
Now separate to the main house and a substantial private dwelling in its own right, Netherton Lodge retains the original grand entrance drive with Grade II Listed pillars and two span ballustraded river bridge within its idyllic parkland gardens and grounds. Having been significantly enlarged by a sympathetic later extension with a titled roof, the accommodation spans three floors with a 'wing' to one side providing self contained annexe/holiday letting potential.
Accommodation - The principal living space is traditionally arranged with sitting and dining rooms to either side of the central entrance lobby, both sporting leaded bay windows with the former housing a Minsterstone fireplace. The kitchen lies to the rear with granite worksurfaces, Aga and quarry tiled floor and has delightful views overlooking the rear gardens. The impressive garden room provides another exceptional reception room enjoying panoramic views across the gardens. A utility and cloakroom provides a link into the 'annexe wing' which comprises a third reception room and guest bedroom suite. With separate external access, this area could be completely independent of the main body of the house.
A staircase from the entrance lobby rises to the first floor where there are three double bedrooms served by a family bathroom and en-suite to the master bedroom. A further staircase leads to a second floor double bedroom and en suite bathroom.
Parkland Style Gardens - The property is approached via the wrought iron gated Grade II Listed pillared entrance onto a wide gravelled forecourt. The Beerstone blockwork is echoed by the ornate 2 span bridge which elegantly crosses the River Coly, its gently cascading watercourse dividing the grounds along its axis.
The immaculate parkland gardens include an area preservation order due to the large number of wonderful high quality trees, with seperate access to the road there is the potential to divide off an area of paddock serviced by a detached timber stable block. In all the property extends to 1.96 acres (0.79 ha)
Material Information - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage via package treatment plant. Oil fired central heating. Standard broadband available, mobile variable outside on Three (Ofcom) Starlink suggested.
Flood risk is high in parts of the garden close to the River, there is a low to no flood risk for the house, see Environment Agency maps.
What3words Location - ///detect.website.lyrics
