5 bed detached house for sale

Minchin Lane, Exeter EX5

Property summary


A spacious, contemporary, high specification home in the village of Aylesbeare on the outskirts of Exeter, featuring extensive living and entertaining spaces, including an open-plan sitting/dining room with orangery, kitchen/living/breakfast/dining, games room, study and snug. The property offers 5/6 bedrooms, including a luxurious principal suite with walk in dressing room and bathroom, plus additional en-suite facilities. Further features include a utility room, garage, secure electric gate opening to driveway, beautifully landscaped gardens backing onto farmland with countryside views and an impressive outdoor heated swimming pool with pool house and jacuzzi.
Loaction


Aylesbeare is a small village situated in the East Devon countryside a few miles from the university and cathedral city of Exeter. In the village there is a pub and church, whilst Exeter itself is a busy university city with a host of culture and beautiful architecture to discover, with museums and galleries. The High Street has all the big name stores including John Lewis and the Princesshay quarter offers an excellent selection of modern shops and restaurants. In the west quarter are more independent shops situated in the beautiful, cobbled Gandy Street. There are riverside walks and pubs along the historic quay, and the city offers a good selection of theatres and cinemas. In addition, there is a golf club, Exeter City football club and Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club. Also within reach is the vibrant port of Topsham, as well as the seaside towns of Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth. Along the beautiful East Devon coast there are beaches and spectacular coastal walks and the surrounding countryside is renowned of its green rolling hills, picture postcode scenery, dramatic coastlines, historic towns, rivers and rugged moorlan, including the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor. Also nearby is the popular Woodbury Park Golf Course and many lovely walks to eb had around Woodbury Common and there is a selection of private schools in Exeter.
Communications


Within easy reach of Aylesbeare is Exeter Airport, as well as access onto M5 motorway at Junctions 28 and 29. In Exeter there are railway stations with mainline connections to London.

Distances (approx)

*Exeter 8 miles

*Ottery St Mary 5 miles

*Exmouth 8 miles

* Sidmouth 6 miles
The property


An exceptionally spacious and individually designed contemporary country house, originally built in 1996 and substantially extended to create an impressive home combining architectural flair, generous proportions and an outstanding quality of finish throughout.

Occupying an enviable position at the end of a private lane on the edge of the village, the property enjoys a wonderful sense of privacy, adjoining open farmland and benefiting from far-reaching rural views extending towards Dartmoor. Despite its peaceful setting, the house is conveniently located for Exeter, the M5 motorway, Exeter Airport and the beautiful East Devon coastline.

The accommodation is thoughtfully designed around a series of impressive open-plan living spaces, making excellent use of natural light and providing an ideal environment for both everyday family life and entertaining. High-quality materials and bespoke finishes feature throughout, including oak and slate or limestone flooring, solid oak internal doors, elegant contemporary bathroom fittings, an integrated sound system and an extensive, carefully designed lighting scheme.

The ground floor is centred around a magnificent reception hall, featuring a striking double-height ceiling, gallery landing and tall apex window, with a broad central staircase creating an impressive focal point.

The principal reception space is a spectacular open-plan sitting room, dining room and orangery. The sitting area features a fireplace with wood-burning stove, while the dining area benefits from a glazed roof and limestone flooring. Folding doors and French doors open directly onto the south-facing terraces and landscaped gardens, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living, with lovely views across the surrounding farmland towards Dartmoor.

A further spacious open-plan kitchen, living and breakfast room provides an inviting and sociable heart to the home. The bespoke kitchen, designed and fitted by Moorland Kitchens, incorporates attractive Kirkstone slate worktops, extensive cabinetry, a central island and a four-oven electric Aga with four-ring hob. A further fireplace with wood-burning stove enhances the comfortable living area, while slate flooring complements the contemporary country-house style. The adjoining utility room provides additional practical workspace and storage.

Further ground-floor accommodation includes a separate study with French doors opening onto the gardens, a substantial family room and games room with access to the driveway and gardens, a cosy snug and two cloakrooms.

On the first floor, a gallery landing overlooks the reception hall and leads to five bedrooms, including an exceptional principal suite. This impressive, full-height bedroom features exposed oak roof trusses and tall apex windows framing views across the gardens and surrounding countryside. A generously appointed dressing room provides extensive fitted wardrobes, shelving and a dressing area, while the spacious en-suite bathroom offers a luxurious wet-room shower area, freestanding bath, twin washbasins and two separate WCs.

The guest bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and its own bathroom, complete with a spa bath and separate shower. A further bedroom suite incorporates a walk-in dressing area with fitted storage and a contemporary shower room. Two additional bedrooms enjoy attractive rural views through their distinctive arched windows and are served by a further shower room.
Outside


The grounds are a particular feature of the property, with extensive landscaped gardens designed by Dana Assinder and arranged to take full advantage of the southerly aspect and surrounding countryside.

Accessed through impressive double timber gates from the private lane, a generous gravel driveway provides extensive parking and turning space, complemented by established planting, shrub borders and espalier beech trees.

A covered walkway connects the house to the double garage, which features an electric up-and-over door and houses the oil-fired boiler and hot-water cylinder. A separate timber store provides additional storage.

Along the south-facing elevation, a substantial slate-paved terrace extends from the main reception rooms, providing an excellent setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. A separate enclosed limestone-paved terrace adjoins the study. These areas lead onto a level lawn bordered by established planting, while slate-paved steps descend to a further lawn with colourful flowerbeds, mature shrubs and ornamental and fruit trees.

A particularly attractive feature is the enclosed swimming pool complex, screened by fencing, hedging and walling to create a private leisure and relaxation area. The heated swimming pool is surrounded by slate paving and complemented by a raised decked terrace with seating areas, a jacuzzi and a timber pool house incorporating a changing room and outdoor shower. Further lawned areas and planted borders complete this impressive outdoor space.

Specification & features

The property benefits from an extensive range of high-quality features, including:

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  Bespoke fitted kitchen by Moorland Kitchens, with Kirkstone slate worktops and a four-oven electric Aga.
  
  
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  Oak and slate or limestone flooring.
  
  
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  Solid oak internal doors.
  
  
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  Underfloor heating to the orangery, games room, principal suites and bathrooms.
  
  
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  Integrated sound system serving the ground floor.
  
  
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  Extensive lighting scheme designed by David Amos.
  
  
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  Contemporary bathroom fittings and high-quality door furniture.
  
  
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  Wiring for television and it systems.
  
  
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  Landscaped gardens designed by Dana Assinder.
  
  
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  Private gated entrance and extensive gravel driveway.
  
  
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  Double garage, covered walkway and additional storage.
  
  
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  Heated outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and pool house
  
  
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  2 EV charging points
  
  
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  15 kw battery in double garage
  
  
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  Solar Panels
  
  

Combining striking contemporary architecture, beautifully proportioned accommodation, an exceptional leisure and entertaining environment and far-reaching countryside views, this is a distinctive and impressive country home offering a superb balance of privacy, space and accessibility.
Utilities


Council Tax Band - G

Oil Central Heating

Pool Heating Oil

Spa Electric

Mains Water

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