Property description

A superb and beautifully presented 5 bedroom, 'edge of village' , home with lots of fantastic features including an impressive kitchen/family room and wonderful views. Outside, there is plenty of secure off road parking and a garage, a large rear garden with heated pool, plus a gently sloping paddock of approximately 2 acres, which benefits from a storage barn and large timber workshop. An absolute must-see property. 


DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION


Situated on the edge of the small village of Rewe in the Exe Valley, Merrymead is an exceptional period property that has been comprehensively refurbished and much extended in recent times. Set in a large plot of approximately three quarters of an acre, there is extensive parking and a spacious garage to the front of the house and a large rear garden with several useful outbuildings and a modern heated swimming pool with retractable roof. Moreover, there is a five-bar gate at the end of the garden that gives access to a further paddock of approximately two acres. Not only is this a truly wonderful extension to the property, it offers huge potential for a family with a horse or use for the land, which has upon it, a large metal-clad bern and modern tractor shed/workshop. In addition to the physical attributes of the house, it enjoys superb views to the front over the Exe Valley and the rear over its own land to the hills beyond and is very convenient for journeys to both Exeter and Tiverton.


Internally, the house is very well laid-out and beautifully presented. The heart of the property is undoubtedly the huge kitchen dining room which boasts a substantial 4 oven aga and lovely hand built kitchen units, under granite work surfaces, that were constructed from reclaimed timber. The living space is equally as noteworthy with a good sized lounge with adjoining conservatory, plus a TV room/2nd sitting room. On the first floor, the master bedroom enjoys a double aspect and has quite spectacular views over the Exe and Culm Valleys and has sliding doors to a balcony at the rear.


Situated just a few miles from Exeter (and on a direct bus route into the city), the village of Rewe, though small is particularly attractive, with a mix of property from many ages and has several Parish amenities. For local shopping, there is a Post Office Stores in Stoke Canon, just a short drive a away and more substantial village amenities are available in the village of Silverton, which is also just a few minutes away by car.


Leave Exeter on the A396 to Tiverton and pass through the village of Stoke Cannon. Continue on the road into Rewe and Merrymead will be found on the right, just as you are about to leave the village.


ACCOMMODATION, with approximate measurements only, comprises:


ENTRANCE PORCH 7'11 x 6'5 (2.41m x 1.96m) Soft stone tiled flooring, double glazed windows.


HALLWAY Stairs leading to the 1st floor with an under stair cupboard, radiator. Continuation of entrance porch tiled flooring, doors leading to:


TV ROOM 11'11 x 11'3 (3.63m x 3.43m) A wonderfully cosy room with a wood burning stove set into a tiled hearth with an oak beam over. Dual aspect, with bay window to the front of the property and secondary window to the side. Recessed wiring for a wall mounted TV. The room is well lit with ceiling down lighters and has coving and a radiator.


SITTING ROOM 19'2 x 13'11 (5.84m x 4.24m) A lovely room with a fine aspect over the rear garden and the countryside beyond. A wood burning stove is set into a tiled hearth with an oak beam over. Continuation of the ground floor tiled flooring, radiator and ceiling down lighters.


OPEN PLAN THROUGH TO:


STUDY AREA 9'5 x 5'11 (2.87m x 1.8m) Continuation of the tiled flooring, further ceiling down lighters and window overlooking the rear garden. Door leading to kitchen.


CONSERVATORY 11'6 x 11'2 (3.51m x 3.4m) Sliding doors from the lounge lead into this room, which has lovely views over the garden and the local countryside. Tiled flooring with ceiling and window blinds. Sliding doors leading out to the rear garden.


KITCHEN DINER/FAMILY ROOM 24'4 (max dimensions) x 18'8 (7.42m (max dimensions) x 5.69m) A truly superb room that really is the heart of the home. Dual aspect with windows to front and rear. The kitchen boasts a wonderful, hand built range of pine kitchen units finished with granite worktop surfaces, a large island unit and antique style, open plate racking. There is ample space for white goods behind matching kitchen doors, plus space for a fridge freezer. Belfast sink with an attractive tiled splashback. The gorgeous deep blue 4 oven Aga also has 2 hot plates and a warmer. Ceiling down lighters, and door to the rear garden.


REAR LOBBY Tiled flooring with coat hanging space and door leading to the front drive. Further door leading to:


WET ROOM Beautifully finished with fully tiled walls and flooring. Mira electrical shower with chrome Rose. Low level WC with wash hand basin and towel rail. Down lighters, extractor fan, under floor heating.


FIRST FLOOR:


LANDING Doors leading to:


MASTER SUITE 18'9 x 13'9 (5.72m x 4.19m) A superb room with a dual aspect and sliding doors leading out onto a railed balcony at the rear that enjoys magnificent country views. Three built in double wardrobes offer plenty of storage space. Down lighters, radiator and door leading to:


EN SUITE Corner shower cubicle with thermostatic mains shower. Low level WC with wash hand basin, radiator and opaque window. Down lighters.


BEDROOM TWO 12' x 11'4 (3.66m x 3.45m) Window to front aspect. Radiator.


BEDROOM THREE 13'10 x 9'01 (4.22m x 2.77m) Window to rear aspect, 3 built in double wardrobes, ceiling down lighters.


BEDROOM FOUR 9'11 x 7'11 (3.02m x 2.41m) Window to rear aspect, radiator.


BEDROOM FIVE/STUDY 7'5 x 6'6 (2.26m x 1.98m) Window to rear aspect, radiator.


BATHROOM The white 3 piece suite comprises a panelled bath with a shower attachment, wash hand basin and WC. Down lighters and opaque window.


To the front of the property, there is a natural bank topped with timber fencing, which offers an excellent level of privacy. Double gates lead into an extensive tarmac driveway with parking space for approximately 10 cars, which in turn leads to :


GARAGE 18'4 x 11'11 (5.59m x 3.63m) Electric roller door, full size inspection pit, pedestrian side door, lighting and ample power points, plus door to : OFFICE 11'9 x 7'4 (3.58m x 2.24m) Window to garden, telephone and ample power points. It is worthy of note that the partition that separates the office and garage could be removed to make a larger garage if required.


A gate to the side of the property leads past the garage into the large rear garden that benefits a generous paved patio area, several flower borders and beds, but is mainly laid to lawn. The gardens enjoy wonderful views eastwards over the local countryside. Also located within the main gardens are :


HEATED POOL 15' x 30' (4.57m x 9.14m) With a retractable hard shell roof enabling use of the pool all year round. We are informed by the owners that a new liner and pump were fitted in early 2009.


TIMBER POOL HOUSE/GYM 12' x 7'5 (3.66m x 2.26m) Fully lined timber building with lights and power. Doors to pump cupboard.


TIMBER OFFICE 9'5 x 7'5 (2.87m x 2.26m) Fully lined with power and light.


TIMBER WOODSHED/WORKSHOP Divided into two areas, totalling approximately 27' x 11' (8.23m x 3.35m)


LARGE GREENHOUSE


From the main rear garden, a 5-bar gate opens into a superb paddock of approximately two acres. The land is gently sloping, enjoys wonderful country views and has a post and wire fenced vegetable plot and separate animal exercise pen in addition to the main open paddock. Within the paddock there are :


TRACTOR SHED 23' x 15' (7.01m x 4.57m) Of modern timber construction.


METAL CLAD BARN 18' x 38' (5.49m x 11.58m)

Property Features :

• Fantastic 5 bedroom detached home
• Impressive kitchen family room with Aga
• Large master bedroom with balcony and superb views
• 2 reception rooms plus conservatory
• Extensive, secure off road parking and garage