Property description
A SPACIOUS AND ELEGANT DETACHED PERIOD RESIDENCE WITH DELIGHTFUL MAINLY WALLED GROUNDS OF APPROXIMATELY ONE THIRD OF AN ACRE OCCUPYING AN ENVIABLE HARBOUR SIDE POSITION WITH SUBLIME VIEWS YET ONLY 9 MILES FROM THE CATHEDRAL CITY OF EXETER.
Ilex House is a gracious Grade II listed property with attractive external elevations and very adaptable accommodation of great character. Living at Ilex House brings with it the opportunity to enjoy an enviable lifestyle particularly if one has an interest in marine and outdoor life.
Just a few yards from the property is the harbour slipway providing access to the wonderful world of the Exe Estuary teeming with wildlife, shellfish, beaches and so on. The principal rooms all command superb views over Cockwood Harbour and beyond. From the upper floors the views are stunning as they extend not only over the Harbour and the Exe Estuary but beyond to Warren Point and out to sea. The Exe Estuary cycle path runs in front of the house and provides a wonderful cycle ride round the Estuary from Dawlish Warren into Exeter and round to Exmouth on the Estuary mouth.
Significant character features abound throughout this property and the vendors who have owned the property for a number of years have taken considerable care whilst updating the property to preserve and enhance the character of the building. Gas central heating has also been installed.
Of particular note is the outstanding first floor main sitting room with glorious views from the room itself and from the balcony off it but also having steps that lead directly to the garden at the rear. Other features include the large kitchen/breakfast (a splendid family room with traditional slate flooring) a further small room off currently used as a study, but could be a snug, play room or further utility area, a bespoke utility room and a delightful ground floor sitting room and a separate dining room both with feature fireplaces. A ground floor room accessed through a separate external door is currently used as a home gym.
A light and airy staircase from the main hall leads to the first floor. There are two double bedrooms on the first floor both with an en suite. At the top of the stairs is a cloakroom - a feature in itself with its unique curved entrance door. There are two further double bedrooms on the second floor (one with some restricted headroom). A large area of landing is ideal for a variety of purposes, including use an office, studio or play area. There is also a shower room off the landing.
Outside the lovely grounds add the finishing touch as it were to the property. A secure electric gated entrance leads to the parking area for several cars and double car port. In the north east corner of the ground stands a Boat House most conveniently situated for the side gate and nearby launch slipway. The mainly walled gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and are attractively stocked and very private. As can be seen from the attached photos the grounds are a really lovely feature and unusually extensive.
The village of Cockwood adjacent to the Harbour is one of the most highly sought after villages on the beautiful Exe Estuary. There are two renowned inns. 'The Anchor' and 'The Ship', a church, village hall and Cockwood Primary School rated highly by OFSTED as well as an indoor pool and gym within half a mile of the village centre. The village is made up of many character cottages and quality homes mainly positioned to make the most of the panoramic views on offer. There is a regular bus service connecting the village to Exeter, the nearby towns of Dawlish and Newton Abbot.. Less than a mile away is the larger estuary village of Starcross with the mainline train station, ferry, pubs, mini supermarket, chemists, church, garage, health centre, Fishing and Cruising Club etc. Sainsbury's new style eco-friendly superstore with filling station is less than five minutes drive (1.8 mile).
PORCH WITH FRONT DOOR TO...ENTRANCE HALL : Tiled flooring, under stairs cupboard, radiator, stable door leading to the rear garden.
SITTING ROOM : 5.00m x 4.20m (16'5" x 13'9") , Double glazed window with working shutters , cast iron fireplace with living flame fire with tiled inset, two radiators, tiled flooring, television point, wood beam, shelved recess, further arch display recess, window overlooking the rear garden.
DINING ROOM : 4.00m x 3.60m (13'1" x 11'10") , Double glazed window with working shutters, wood flooring, cast iron open fireplace (not tested) in tiled surround, recessed display shelving, radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM : 5.20m x 3.80m (17'1" x 12'6") , Double glazed window with working shutters, a range of pine eye level and base units with roll edge work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer, space for appliance, feature brick arch way housing a Farm house range comprising five ring gas hob, warming plate, two ovens and a grill, flag stone flooring, radiator, wood beam, television point.
STUDY : 3.20m x 2.30m (10'6" x 7'7") , Double glazewd window with front aspect, radiator, flag stone flooring.
UTILITY : 3.40m x 2.10m (11'2" x 6'11") , Built in airing cupboard housing hot water tank, gas boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating, work surface incorporating a Belfast sink, plumbing for automatic washing machine and dish washer, door to driveway and garden.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING : Two windows overlooking the rear garden, radiator.
MAIN SITTING ROOM : 5.70m x 4.40m (18'8" x 14'5") , French doors onto BALCONY enjoying spectacular views over Cockwood Harbour, marble fireplace with cast iron and tiled inset with living flame fire, radiator, television point, telephone point, ornate coving, glazed door to the rear with steps leading down to the garden.
CLOAKROOM : Unique curved entrance door, double glazed window, corner wash hand basin, low level w.c.,
BEDROOM 1 : 4.20m x 3.30m (13'9" x 10'10") , Double glazed window with working shutters enjoying spectacular views over Cockwood Harbour, radiator, telephone point, television point.
DRESSING ROOM - with shelving and hanging rail.
FULLY TILED EN SUITE BATHROOM : Double glazed window to the rear, panelled bath with mixer taps, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under, low level w.c., radiator.
BEDROOM 2 : 3.60m x 2.60m (11'10" x 8'6") , Double glazed window with working shutters to the front with lovely estuary views over the harbour, radiator, television point.
DRESSING ROOM - hanging space and shelving.
EN SUITE BATHROOM : Panelled bath in tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, extractor fan.
STAIRS TO SECOND FLOOR LANDING/SPACIOUS OFFICE AREA : Double glazed window overlooking estuary, telephone point, radiator.
BEDROOM 3 : 4.70m x 4.30m (15'5" x 14'1") , Double glazed window to the front, radiator, television point, double glazed window to the side.
BEDROOM 4 : 4.60m x 4.10m (15'1" x 13'5") , Double glazed window to the front sloping ceiling, radiator, television point, wood flooring, further window with side aspect.
SHOWER ROOM : Walk in shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin in tiled surround, low level w.c., radiator, extractor fan.
OUTSIDE STORE/GYM : 10'0" x 7'3" (3.05m x 2.21m) , Two windows, radiator, wood effect flooring.
OUTSIDE : To the front of the property is an entrance gate with an attractive pebbled courtyard. Two remote controlled electric gates provide access to parking and the rear garden. The rear garden, approximately a third of an acre is walled giving a good degree of privacy. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with an array of shrubs and flowers including Camellia , Rosemary, Ornamental trees, Ilex Oak Trees, Fig trees and a vegetable bed. There is also a Pergola covered in Passion Flowers and Clematis with lovely views out to the Estuary. There is a gravelled parking with a turning area adjoining a Car Port. There is a pedestrian gated entrance to a brick paved area ideal for barbecues with access to the utility area.
BOATHOUSE : 4.60m x 2.80m (15'1" x 9'2") , Window, light and power, pitched roof and double doors.
CEDAR GREENHOUSE : Automatic opening windows.
CAR PORT : 5.30m x 5.20m (17'5" x 17'1")
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