4 bed detached house for sale

The Willows, Halsfordwood Lane, Exeter EX4

Description

The current owners have cherished this home for over a decade and are only moving due to relocation, meaning the property is offered to the market with no onward chain. They often say they wish they could take their beloved home with them, having fallen in love with its unique architectural design, peaceful setting, and beautiful surroundings. What they've appreciated most is the exceptional privacy the property offers, a true sense of tranquillity. The home is wonderfully light and airy, with thoughtfully designed gardens that provide a choice of seating areas to follow the sun or retreat to the shade. Enjoying a rural atmosphere, the location offers the best of both worlds, peaceful countryside living, yet only around a 7 minute drive to Exe Bridges, offering quick and easy access into the heart of Exeter and its amenities.

Set in a tranquil semi-rural location, this superb 1970s-built detached home has been tastefully updated throughout by the current owners. Light-filled rooms enjoy wonderful countryside views, and the generous plot offers both privacy and space for modern family living.
Approached via a private gravel driveway, the home welcomes you with a covered entrance into an impressive reception hall with stylish tiled flooring, a cloak cupboard, and stairs to the upper levels. On the ground floor is one of the four double bedrooms, currently used as an art studio, enjoying lovely garden outlooks. A large utility room, ideal for a country lifestyle, features a sink, ample appliance space, and storage, including housing for the oil-fired boiler and pressurised water tank.

On the first floor, a light landing offers countryside views and space for a desk or study area, alongside a modern shower room. The open-plan living and dining areas are a standout feature. The dining room opens into a cosy lounge with an open fireplace and window seat overlooking the garden, which flows into a high-quality UPVC conservatory. Two sets of French doors lead out to private decked terraces that catch the sun all day, perfect for outdoor entertaining.
The kitchen enjoys uninterrupted countryside views and is fitted with a range of units, an integrated dishwasher, stainless steel sink, and range-style cooker with five-ring gas hob. A door opens onto a Mediterranean-style balcony. On the upper floor are three further double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and beautiful views. The principal bedroom includes a luxurious en suite with a slipper bath and walk-in shower. The upper landing also provides access to a generous loft with good head height, offering potential for conversion (subject to planning).

Outside, the property is accessed via a five-bar gate leading to a private gravel drive with parking for several vehicles and a single garage with power. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and dotted with mature trees, including apple, pear, willow, horse chestnut, and eucalyptus. To the side is a log store and oil tank. The rear garden is a true highlight, westerly facing a peaceful retreat backing onto open countryside, with manicured lawns, mature trees including cherry blossom and magnolia, a timber shed, and a paved patio area. This is a unique opportunity to own a stylish and spacious country home in a wonderfully private yet accessible location.

Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold

Entrance Hall

A bright and welcoming space with a stylish tiled floor, floor-to-ceiling double glazed window, and front door to the front aspect. There’s a large cloaks cupboard for storage, a radiator, and stairs rising to the first floor.

Ground Floor Bedroom

A versatile room that can be used as a bedroom, hobbies room, or home office. It benefits from a large double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and a radiator.

Utility

Another flexible space currently used as a utility room but equally suitable as a home office or hobbies room. It has a radiator and a large double glazed window with garden views.

Landing

A useful area with potential for a study or quiet corner. Features a radiator and a large rear-facing double glazed window bringing in natural light and garden views.

Shower Room

Modern and well-appointed with a double power shower, low-level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mixer tap, heated chrome towel rail, and an obscure side-facing double glazed window.

Dining Room

A stylish space with engineered oak flooring and plenty of room for a large dining table and chairs. A large side double glazed window allows natural light to flood in, and steps lead down to the living room.

Living Room

A charming space with an open fire, a lovely window seat, and expansive double glazed windows that blend indoor and outdoor living. A sliding door opens onto the sunroom, and there’s a radiator for comfort.

Kitchen

The kitchen is beautifully fitted with modern wall and base units, solid oak worktops, and a Rangemaster cooker. It also includes a one-and-a-half stainless steel sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, pull-out larder cupboard, and space for a tall fridge/freezer. Double glazed windows to the front and side offer stunning garden views, and there’s a door to the front porch.

Porch

A Mediterranean-style porch with bespoke railings and gates, tiled flooring, and lovely views over the front garden – a delightful first impression.

Conservatory

This sunny space features uPVC double glazed windows and dual aspect double doors opening out to two private decked patio areas. Positioned to catch the sun all day.

Landing

Provides access to a large loft with excellent height, offering potential for further development (subject to planning permission).

Master Bedroom

A generous double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a dresser unit, and bedside tables. The large rear double glazed window provides stunning views, and there’s a radiator for warmth.

En-Suite

A luxurious bathroom featuring a slipper bath, a corner power shower, pedestal basin with mixer tap, low-level WC, heated chrome towel rail, and a rear-facing double glazed window.

Bedroom 2

Another spacious double bedroom with modern fitted wardrobes and bedside units. A large rear double glazed window offers views of the garden, and there’s a radiator.

Bedroom 3

A good-sized double bedroom with built-in single wardrobe, radiator, and a large double glazed window overlooking the front garden.

Outside

The property is set within approximately one-third of an acre. The front garden is easterly facing and accessed via a five-bar gate leading to a private gravel driveway with parking for multiple vehicles and a single garage with power.

Garage

Equipped with a roller door and full power supply – ideal for storage or a workshop.

Front Garden

Beautifully maintained with manicured lawns and a variety of trees including apple, pear, chestnut, willow, and eucalyptus. To the side is a handy log store and the oil tank.

Rear Garden

Westerly facing and designed for enjoying the peace and sunshine. Multiple seating areas are surrounded by countryside views and mature trees including a cherry blossom and magnolia. A timber-framed shed provides useful storage.