5 bed detached house for sale

Cadleigh, Ivybridge, Devon PL21

This is a prime example of an Edwardian country home constructed in the early 1900s. It has been carefully restored and some features have also been replaced to match its original design, all while seamlessly integrating modern comforts. Additionally, it benefits from economic future-proofing through double-glazing, insulation, and solar energy.

Edwardians had less need for servants’ quarters, so second floors and basements were dispensed with, allowing space for larger rooms and bright, airy interiors. The transition from oil and gas lamps to electric lighting also allowed pastel coloured walls and simpler, less cluttered interiors. Cadleigh Lodge is certainly structured in this way, with lovely high ceilings and large prominent windows and a symmetrical building shape.

The current owners have masterfully extended the property, enhancing it with a spacious kitchen, a practical boot room, a utility space, and an additional bedroom, and a well-appointed bathroom. They have also transformed the entertaining area and beautifully recreated the front porch design.

As you step through the porch entrance, you are greeted by the original front door, which opens into a vestibule adorned with exquisite Jean Paul Gaultier silk and cotton wallpaper. The inner door captivates with its stunning stained glass panels, intricately depicting birds, leaves, and fruit.

Flowing from the central hallway is the Drawing Room, conveniently located to the right. This inviting space features a three-sided bay window that offers views of the garden, as well as an additional window facing the driveway. The room's centrepiece is a spectacular original Art Deco open fireplace, with striking red tiles. It provides space for ample seating for large sofas and chairs, creating a snug and welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for cosy autumnal and winter evenings.

Adjacent to the Drawing Room is a generously proportioned Study, which benefits from dual aspect windows, including a charming three-sided bay window, along with a comforting wood-burning stove that adds warmth and character. There’s a decorative painted surround with a mantle above and lots of fitted wooden bookshelves and storage.

At the end of the central hall, you'll discover a newly transformed walk-in storage room, complete with extensive shelving, the fuse box, and the security alarm—perfect for all your organisational needs. Additionally, beneath the stairs, you'll find more storage space for added convenience.

To the left of the Central Hallway, a door opens into two adjoining rooms: A Sitting Room and a Dining Room. This remarkable entertaining space spans approximately 32 feet in length and features a centrally located French door that gracefully leads out to the raised terrace with a beautiful Wisteria-covered pergola for Alfresco dining.

The Sitting Room showcases a stunning three-sided bay window that looks out towards the garden, coupled with a raised wrought iron open fireplace and an impressive white painted surround that adds elegance and warmth.

The Dining Room boasts a modern cylindrical wrought iron raised wood burner and charming original painted Pine wooden corner and wall cabinets, creating a delightful atmosphere. These rooms have the traditional high ceilings and are flooded with natural light and embody spaciousness and airiness.

This sophisticated dining area seamlessly connects to the new extension, which beautifully accommodates the Kitchen, elevating your culinary experiences.

The Kitchen is an exceptionally luxurious space that captivates with its bespoke design, showcasing light-infused 'Dimpse' coloured cabinets complemented by an expansive granite work surface. Imagine the convenience of a portable central Island, an alcove perfectly sized for a large American Fridge Freezer, and a cozy Breakfast Nook. It includes a ceramic white sink, a fitted dishwasher, and a Black Rayburn oven that not only cooks but also heats the entire house.
However, the true highlight of this magnificent kitchen has to be the breathtaking view afforded by the full-width dual-aspect windows. Enhancing the ambiance, the space is topped with a glass roof and thoughtfully positioned lights, ensuring the room is brilliantly illuminated both day and night.

You will find three doors leading into a well-appointed Plant Room and a Utility Room complete with a Butler's sink, additional kitchen units, and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, all supported by a convenient pulley clothes airer above.

The final door reveals a generous Rear Entrance Hallway/Boot Room that provides seamless access from the driveway to off load shopping and household goods.
Here too you find Bathroom 3, a newly fitted high quality modern shower room/wet room fitted with a shower, Wash hand basin and toilet with a heated towel rail and window towards the rear of the property.

Back in the Central Hall, and ascending the grand staircase, adorned with ornate spindles and a beautifully crafted oak handrail. It leads you to Bedroom 5 – once a bathroom, now transformed by the owners into a spacious and inviting single bedroom. Here you will find further original stained glass windows.

As you continue your journey up the stairs, you arrive at an expansive landing, with access above into a fully boarded loft space.

The landing opens into the impressively sized Principal Bedroom, where the breathtaking views of the garden flood in through the triple aspect bay window.

A door from this luxurious bedroom beckons you into the Juliet bathroom, which boasts a modern large walk-in shower, a chic wash hand basin, and a convenient loo. Another door in this pristine bathroom ushers you into Bedroom 2, featuring yet another triple aspect bay window that offers delightful garden views and ample space for a generous double bed, a dressing table, and wardrobes. A second door from here connects back to the landing, where you will discover

Bedroom 3, the largest of the double rooms, currently is furnished as a twin bedroom, it enjoys views of the rear garden and distant countryside scenery.

Finally, a hallway from the landing leads you to Bathroom 2, equipped with contemporary fixtures in keeping with the era with a freestanding bath, including a spacious walk-in shower, ensuring that comfort and style are always at your fingertips.

This hallway gracefully extends in an L shape toward the southwest side of the property, leading you into the stunning Guest Bedroom 4. A few cosy carpeted stairs invite you into this exceptional queen-sized bedroom, featuring windows that capture delightful dual aspects. From this room, you can savour panoramic views of the beautifully landscaped rear garden, expansive farming fields, and the breathtaking Dartmoor National Park on the horizon.

Cadleigh Lodge is a delightfully warm and welcoming home, due to its thoughtful upgrading with the outer walls having layers of insulation, newly double glazed windows and insulation of cast iron style radiators, now made from Aluminium throughout all the rooms and bathrooms.

Surrounding the property, you'll find a beautifully landscaped garden, showcasing a mix of lush lawns and vibrant flowerbeds adorned with exotic plants, well-established flowering shrubs, and colourful Rhododendrons that truly enhance the appeal of this home.

As you approach from the East side of Cadleigh Lodge, the impressive electric entrance gates welcome you, accompanied by a spacious double garage and a gravel parking area that can accommodate four or more additional vehicles.

The rear of the house reveals several large storage sheds and an enchanting summer house, perfect for relaxing on warm afternoons. And an electric car charging point is located near to the garage.

The views are magnificent and far reaching over Dartmoor, Harford and Lee Moor.

A charming path meanders through a small Evergreen Fir Copse, leading you to the orchard, which features a chicken coop, the ground mounted solar panels x 18, and several thriving bee hives. With apple, plum, pear, quince and cherry trees creating a picturesque setting. There is ample space for a vegetable patch for those passionate about horticulture. This property seamlessly combines aesthetics and functionality, making it an ideal choice for any nature lover, it totals 2 acres with stunning age old cooper beech trees and a stunning eucalyptus tree, it is totally dog proof fenced too.

The idilic location of Cadleigh Lodge provides the occupiers with incredible access to the A38, M5 and Cornwall.

Plymouth “the ocean city” with its varied culinary dining, shopping, University and ferry port with daily crossings to France and Spain, is just 10 miles away. Cornwall 12.5 miles away. Exeter 35 Miles away with access to the M5, Bristol and the North.

The train station is most conveniently located in Ivybridge 3 miles away with direct links to Penzance and London Paddington.

Cadleigh sits within the catchment for several of the best Primary and Secondary schools in the area, including Grammar schools for both boys and girls in Plymouth. There too are plenty of choice for Private Prep and Senior Schools with local school bus collections.

The nearest Superstore and Petrol Station is Tesco approx 1 mile away at the junction of Lee Mill on the A38. Nearest Pubs are 0.75 mile away at Cadleigh and 1.5 mile away at Cornwood.

The Ground Mounted Solar Energy Panels located in the orchard, capture and store the energy with a 15KW battery pack, this can be expanded in 5KW implements.
Cadleigh Lodge currently benefits from excellent energy tariffs and reduced electricity bills approx. £50 pcm.