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Deerslake

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DeerslakeNadderwater, Exeter, Devon EX4 2LD

• Exeter 3 miles

A beautiful, south facing, Grade II Listed house set in stunninggardens and land of 21 acres

• Beautifully presented 17th century historic house of 3,200sq.ft. with a wealth of period features

• 4 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 further rooms in a flatlet

• Beautiful gardens providing a wealth of colour and interest throughout the seasons

• All round countryside views

• Garaging and stabling

• Stream bordered paddocks and woodland plus large level field, overall 19.46 acres

• Lot 2 - Pasture field of 1.97 acres

The London Office40 St James’s PlaceLondonSW1A 1NSTel: 020 7839 0888

Sole Agents:Stags 21 Southernhay West Exeter Devon EX1 1PR Tel: 01392 255202 Email: [email protected]

Solicitors:Michelmores Woodwater House Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5WR Tel: 01392 688688 Email: [email protected]


Situation Deerslake is situated in a wonderful location surrounded by unspoilt countryside andyet less than two miles from the outskirts of Exeter and three miles from the centreof the wonderful cathedral and university city. Exeter has a wealth of facilities befittinga centre of its importance including excellent shopping, dining, theatres, schooling(state and private) plus sporting and recreational facilities. There are mainline railwaystations on the London Paddington and Waterloo lines as well as an internationalairport. The suburb of St Thomas (just over two miles) provides a range of day-to-day facilities.

IntroductionThe property will appeal to those buyers wishing to enjoy country living yet be withina short drive of city life. The gardens have been professionally laid out in recent yearsproviding a beautiful setting for the house plus colour and interest throughout theseasons. The land provides excellent grazing for those with equine or smallholdingneeds or indeed just somewhere to enjoy walks with the dogs and children!

The HouseThe Listed Buildings notes state that it dates from the mid 17th Century withconsiderable rebuilding and extension in both the 18th and 19th Centuries with furtherlate 20th Century renovations. The notes conclude “the house preserves an attractivecob and thatch exterior, original internal partitions and some original detail”.

Front door to entrance hall with terracotta tiled floor and steps to the drawing roombeing a dual aspect room enjoying a delightful outlook over the gardens. Fireplacewith multi-fuel stove on slate hearth with beam over. The sitting room has a largestone fireplace with bread oven and slate shelf, window seat, exposed beams andbuilt-in bookshelves along with historic oak corner cupboard. Attractive southerlyoutlook to the gardens. Inner hall with cloakroom off plus shower room. The diningroom has a parquet floor. The breakfast room has door to the garden, 2-oven oil-fired Aga and slate floor. This is open plan to the kitchen with a range of cupboardsand drawers, built-in fridge and breakfast bar. Exposed beams. The utility room hasa slate floor, Belfast sink, cupboards, plumbing for washing machine and door torear.

On the first floor there is a most attractive galleried landing with built-in cupboardand high level window. Bedroom 1 faces south and east and has a wonderfuloutlook over the gardens and beyond over the valley. Double wardrobes with storearea behind and sink unit in vanity cupboard. Bathroom 1 with bath, basin and wc.Bedroom 2 has cupboard, shelves plus wash basin. Bedroom 3 faces south withbuilt-in wardrobe and shelving. Bedroom 4 also faces south with Victorian fireplace,window seat and similar lovely views. Bathroom 2 has a bath with shower over,wash basin, wc and cupboards and drawers. Bedroom 5, on the second floor, is ofa large double size.

Within the property is a flatlet which has a living room with built-in cupboards,plumbing for a sink and electricity point for cooker and door to the garden. Stairs upto a bedroom with built-in cupboards.

The Grounds A tarmac drive leads up to an extensive parking area with double garage plusworkshop and a range of (dilapidated) block and timber stables comprising 5 boxes.Compost bins and log store area. Delightful sloping paddock down to a small stream


(the Nadder Brook) on the northern boundary.

To the side of the house are lawns and borders plus weeping pear andtwisted willow. The principal gardens lie on the south side of the house,accessed via a pair of iron gates and past a boiler house with oil-firedboiler (renewed 2014). These stunning gardens have been recentlyremodelled by a professional gardener with lawns, herbaceous bordersand a cobbled path. There are a delightful variety of specimen trees. Wellstocked borders with charming rockery area. There is a magnificentWisteria trained over the front of the house.

The LandThere is a paddock on the west side of the garden and a sloping orchardto the south which runs down to another small stream.

To the north of the house is a paddock and to the west of this is a largepasture field, primarily level. A footpath runs through this field. The landthen slopes to the north including areas of amenity woodland withattractive paths cut through, which runs down to the delightful NadderBrook on the boundary. Overall the principal lot amounts to 19.4 acres.

Additional landAccessed from Lakes Lane is a further pasture field, plus ownership ofpart of the lane, overall 1.97 acres. This is edged blue on the plan. This

separate lot is available by negotiation. If sold separately, mutual rightsof access for maintenance will be included.

ServicesMains electricity. Mains water. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.Broadband enabled.

Basic Payment SchemeThe land is registered for BPS and has 6.14 entitlements. These can betransferred to the buyer.

DirectionsFrom Exe Bridges in Exeter proceed on Okehampton Street on the southside of the river up through Redhills. At the mini-roundabout go straightover and in 1.2 miles enter Whitestone. Within a third of a mile turn rightsignposted Halsfordwood and Trillow. Drop down the hill and theentrance drive to Deerslake is on the left as the lane bears to the right.

ViewingStrictly by appointment through Stags on 01392 255202.

These particulars are a guide and should not be relied on for anypurpose.


Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area

304.3 Sq Metres 3276 Sq Ft (Excludes Restricted Head Height & Excludes Garage /Workshop)

Ground Floor

Second Floor

First Floor

Drawing Room7.69 x 3.73m

25'3 x 12'3

Entrance Hall5.69 x 2.92m

18'8 x 9'7

Breakfast Room3.76 x 4.55m

12'4 x 14'11

Garage /Workshop7.16 x 5.26m

23'6 x 17'3

Bedroom 14.98 x 3.78m

16'4 x 12'5

Store4.27 x 1.52m

14' x 5'


12' x 12'


11'9 x 11'

DownUp

Flatlet Living Room7.87 x 3.68m

25'10 x 12'1


21' x 11'4

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Flatlet Bedroom4.57 x 3.89m

15' x 12'9

Up

Down Down


10'5 x 10'5

Kitchen3.76 x 2.92m

12'4 x 9'7

Utility3.28 x 3.05m

10'9 x 10'

Sitting Room3.76 x 3.66m

12'4 x 12'

Dining Room3.23 x 3.18m

10'7 x 10'5

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