Property description

Situation
Whinfield Lodge is conveniently situated on the edge of the favoured Exe Estuary village of Exton, which lies in the beautiful Exe Valley between the Cathedral city of Exeter and the coastal town of Exmouth. The property faces south west and enjoys some splendid views across the Exe Valley and Exe estuary towards the Haldon Hills and over open fields to Woodbury Common.


Directions
From Exeter take the A376 towards Exmouth passing through the village of Ebford. Continue along this road to Exton and Mill Lane will be found on the left after passing the petrol station and Exton Lane on the right. Proceed up Mill lane, around the sharp bend and Whinfield Lodge will be found on the right.


Description
Whinfield Lodge is understood to have been built around 1994 by a local builder utilising a 'Potton Homes' structure in a traditional Heritage design with some lovely exposed beams and timber work. A particular feature is the magnificent Inglenook fireplace in the drawing room. The property benefits from gas central heating and the timber frame windows are all double glazed.


Entrance Porch
Heavy timber front door with wrought iron furniture and stained glass leaded light feature with adjoining double glazed side panels. Outside light.


Reception Hallway
Exposed beams. Under stairs cupboard. Radiator.


Cloakroom
Spacious cloakroom with a coloured suite. Low level W.C. Wash hand basin set into vanity surface with cupboards and display area beneath. Matching fitted corner wall cabinet and mirror backed display shelves with spotlights. Exposed beam. Extractor fan. Radiator. Tiled floor. Door to utility room.


Drawing Room
22'7 (6.88m) x 13'4 (4.06m). A spacious triple aspect room. Wide inglenook fireplace with twin display areas and wood burning fire with canopy and heavy beam. Beamed ceiling. Two double radiators. Part double glazed double doors leading onto the garden. Part glazed double doors to:-


Dining Room
15'3 (4.64m) max x 15'2 (4.62m) max. L shaped room overlooking the garden. Exposed brick feature wall with display niche. Beamed ceiling. Double radiator. Part glazed double doors opening to:-


Study
9'6 (2.89m) x 7'4 (2.23m). Double glazed window overlooking the garden. Exposed timbers. Radiator.


Sitting Room
15'2 (4.62m) x 10'8 (3.25m). Two double glazed windows with views over the open fields. Radiator. Part beamed ceiling.


Kitchen/Breakfast Room
27'1 (8.25m) x 9'4 (2.84m). South west facing kitchen overlooking the garden. Extensively fitted with quality units with matching timber facings. 1½ bowl sink with mixer tap and waste disposal. Worktop surface with extensive range of cupboards and drawers under. Integrated Neff dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Glass fronted display cabinets and matching wall units. Four ring halogen hob set in work top surface with canopy and extractor unit over. Integrated electric oven set in exposed brick feature with shelf over. Exposed ceiling beams with spotlights. Double glazed double doors lead from the breakfast area to the rear garden.


Utility Room
14'8 (4.47m) x 9'4 (2.84m). Worktop surface with stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Cupboards under with space for appliances and plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted combination boiler. Storage cupboards. Radiator. Stable door with double glazed panel opening onto the sun terrace. Door to the cloakroom.


Landing
Turning staircase with timber display shelf on the half landing. Exposed ceiling beams. Radiator. Double glazed window with views over fields. Airing cupboard with slatted shelving housing radiator and electric tube heater.


Bedroom 1
16' (4.87m) x 13'9 (4.19m). Views over open fields to Woodbury Common in the distance. Partly beamed ceiling. Inset spotlights. Triple cupboard with central mirror fronted doors. Matching dressing table with fitted drawers and matching bedside tables. Radiator. Door to:-


En-Suite Bathroom
Twin antique style Heritage basins with antique taps inset into vanity unit with cupboards and shelves under. Matching fitted mirrored wall unit. Exposed ceiling beams. Spotlights. Radiator. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail. Close coupled W.C. Bidet. Corner bath with antique mixer tap and handheld shower. Corner shower cubicle in fully tiled surround. Double glazed window.


Bedroom 2
15'6 (4.72m) x 11'3 (3.43m). South west facing enjoying views across the Exe Estuary to Haldon Hills beyond. Exposed ceiling beams. Radiator. Deep wardrobe with light. Door to eaves storage.


Bedroom 3
12' (3.65m) plus recess x 9'3 (2.82m). Double aspect room enjoying views towards the Exe Estuary, Haldon Hills and Woodbury Common. Exposed ceiling beams. Radiator.


Bedroom 4
10'7 (3.22m) x 9'2 (2.79m). Double aspect room enjoying views towards Woodbury Common. Exposed beams. Radiator. Built in wardrobe with light. Door to eaves storage.


Family Bathroom
White suite with antique brass fittings comprising panelled bath with twin handgrips in tiled surround with mixer tap and hand held shower. Low level W.C. Fitted antique vanity unit with basin and cupboard under. Matching wall cabinet with lights. Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Radiator. Extractor fan.


Front Garden
Five bar gate gives access to the front of the property. Large gravelled parking and turning area.


Rear Garden
The gardens are a particular feature of the property being of a south westerly direction, hence enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. They are designed with ease of maintenance in mind, being attractively laid out mainly to lawn with a good varierty of flower borders and shrubs. A wide paved sun terrace extends across the full width of the property with a feature timber arbour. Two outside lights. Paved pathways on either side of the property providing access to the front.


Rear Garden


View
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Double Garage/Workshop
19'7 (5.96m) x 18'6 (5.63m). Constructed of brick under a tiled roof. Outside lights. Two up and over doors. Personal door and adjoining window. Electric points and lights. Burglar alarm sensor. Timber stairway leading to a large workshop area with double glazed velux window.