Accommodation Summary

Impressive 7 bedroom detached mansion house plus 2 bed annexe
Indoor heated swimming pool, gym and full sized fully fitted bar
Set in 1.6 acres on the Western edge of Exeter
Main house a massive 7,400 sqft and 937sqft annexe
Amazing master bedroom suite with huge mirrored dressing room plus en-suite
Garage block with 6 garages and 2 open-fronted garages
Refurbished and extended three times in last 3 years
Gated plot, masses of parking, turning circle with fountain centre island
Central heating and new UPVC double glazed doors & windows throughout
Being sold with no onward chain

Directions

From Exeter city centre take the A377 Western Way and cross the Exe Bridges following the signs for Moretonhampstead and St Thomas. Proceed along Cowick Street through the traffic lights at crossroads into Dunsford Road. At the brow of the hill this descends to become Pocombe Hill. Just before the turning for Tedburn St Mary turn right (between two stone pillars) and ‘Wheatley Grange’ will be found at the far end of this drive.

Please note that the postcode used for this listing is for the agent’s offices and NOT the subject property

Situation

‘Wheatley Grange’ enjoys a private countryside setting on the western fringes of Exeter, just three miles from the city centre, with good access to major traffic routes, Dartmoor National Park and the coast. The nearby village of Ide has two good pubs, primary school, church good range of community amenities including a community shop.

Description

Extensively improved modern detached mansion house with coach house annexe set in 1.6 acres of gardens and grounds, enjoying a countryside setting on the western fringes of Exeter. Offering great living space, with fabulous 38’ custom-built kitchen/breakfast room; superb indoor pool and gymnasium, fully-equipped bar and dance room;
huge master bedroom suite, six further bedrooms, plus 2 bedroom annexe and garaging for eight cars.

MAIN HOUSE	Stunning marble tiled reception hall with dual oak staircase to first floor. Twin aspect sitting room with wood burning fireplace and marble hearth, very impressive 30 ft kitchen/breakfast room designed and fitted by ‘Deville’ with extensive range of quality units with quartz worktops and central island. Integrated AEG appliances including twin ovens electric hob with built in extractor. Fridge/freezer plus wine cooler, coffee maker and microwave oven. Adjacent to the kitchen is a handy utility and boot room. Double doors from the main entrance hall and from the private garden give access to the huge professionally fitted bar and dance room, with space for a pool table and seating booths, and including the bar itself, fridges, LED lighting and its own WC. Completing the ground floor is a home work office and inner hall to the magnificent indoor pool and gymnasium. First floor On this floor there are seven generous bedrooms which include a fabulous master bedroom suite with an impressive 30 ft custom-fitted dressing room and separate luxury en suite bathroom. Two further luxury en suites and family bathroom. There is oil-fired central heating and an audio system throughout and all 47 windows/doors have also been replaced in recent years too.
THE POOL AND GYM	The indoor heated swimming pool has again been finished to a high standard and is linked to the main home via the pool reception room, which also accesses the changing area and shower/toilet facilities. The pool itself measures 9.5m x 4.5m. moving though the double sliding doors which in turn lead to the large gymnasium extension which measures nearly 9m x 7m, giving it ample space for gym equipment.
THE ANNEXE	The detached coach-house style annexe (937sqft) is self-contained with its own entrance via an external staircase. There are two bedrooms, an en suite shower room, a large living room and a kitchen/breakfast room. It has its own central heating boiler and is fully double glazed. Ideal extended family/staff or additional income.
OUTSIDE	The property is approached via an attractive leafy drive with electric double gates opening onto a large circular courtyard drive with magnificent central island water feature and enough space to park 20-30 cars. Under the coach house there are 6 garages. The main garage block (15m x 6m) has five garage doors (two with remote up and over doors), light and power and is open-plan. To the end is the 6th garage with an internal door and external up and over door. A further two open-fronted double garages are found around to the left of the house. The main gardens are level and enjoy a good degree of privacy. Access from the rear of the property to the gardens are paved and lawned, with a central fire pit/pizza oven – again, ideal for entertaining The property itself is set in c.1.6 acres in total and is surrounded by trees with part of the plot including a woodland area, perfect for free firewood and adventures for children. There are terraced lawns further up and a larger level plateau amongst the wooded area.
AGENT NOTE	Please not the postcode being used is not for the property but for our offices in Exeter.
SERVICES	Mains drainage, water, electricity and oil heating.