4-bedroom house · EX5 2QJ
For saleListed 105 days
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About
Description Welcome to The Limes, an exceptional four double bedroom detached family residence, occupying a generous plot within the highly sought-after village of Whimple.
Built in the late 1990s by a respected local builder for his family's occupation, this is a truly unique home that has been thoughtfully designed with both family living and entertaining in mind.
Approached via a private driveway with parking for up to five vehicles, the property immediately impresses with its attractive façade, double garage and beautifully maintained wrap-around gardens.
The welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the spacious accommodation throughout.
At the front of the home is a separate study, providing an ideal space for home working, reading or use as a playroom, offering valuable flexibility to suit modern family life.
At the heart of the home is a stylish kitchen/breakfast room featuring a quality fitted kitchen with granite worktops, integrated appliances and ample space for informal dining.
A separate utility room provides additional practicality and offers direct access to the side garden.
The living accommodation is particularly impressive, comprising a spacious sitting room with a feature lpg gas fireplace and attractive stone surround, opening seamlessly into a formal dining room, creating a wonderful space for entertaining family and friends.
Beyond the dining room is a stunning orangery, flooded with natural light and enjoying delightful views across the gardens, making it the perfect place to relax throughout the seasons.
A cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs, a generous landing leads to four well-proportioned double bedrooms, all benefiting from built-in wardrobes.
The principal bedroom enjoys a luxurious en-suite shower room, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom.
Outside, the wrap-around gardens are a particular highlight, offering a high degree of privacy and featuring three separate patio seating areas, allowing you to enjoy the sun at different times of the day.
The property also benefits from a double garage with an electric door, together with extensive driveway parking to both the front and side of the home.
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and individual family home in one of East Devon's most desirable villages. Early viewing is highly recommended.
Whimple is a thriving Devon village offering the perfect balance of rural charm and excellent connectivity.
The village benefits from its own railway station with regular services to Exeter and direct connections to London Waterloo, making it ideal for commuters.
Amenities include a well-regarded primary school, a village shop, and two traditional pubs at the heart of the community.
Conveniently located close to the M5, Whimple also provides easy access to Exeter, the surrounding countryside, and the wider South West.
Council Tax Band: F Tenure: Freehold Entrance Hall Front door to front aspect with double glazed window, stairs leading to first floor with understairs storage cupboard, radiator.
Study Radiator, front double glazed window.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room Stylish fitted kitchen with a range of modern fitted wall and base units with Granite worktops, one and a half sink drainer with mixer hot over, integrated Bosch induction hob with extractor fan over, decorative tiled surrounding, integrated double electric oven with grill, integrated dishwasher, integrated dual bins, radiator, rear double glazed window and sliding double glazed doors leading out onto rear garden.
Door leading through to Dining Room Radiator, rear double glazed window, double doors leading into orangery and square archway leading into Living Room Light and spacious living room with radiator, large double glazed window and feature lpg remote controlled modern fireplace with stone mantle place surrounding.
Orangery Offering lovely views of the front, side and rear gardens, double glazed window surrounding with orangery ceiling, radiator and double doors leading out onto the secure front patio.
Cloakroom Modern low level wc, modern wash basin with vanity unit, heated towel rail, opaque double glazed window. Landing Spacious landing with access to the loft via loft hatch, airing cupboard.
Master Bedroom Generous double bedroom, built in double wardrobe, radiator, large front double glazed window, door to luxury fitted ensuite.
En-Suite Shower cubicle, modern wash hand basin with vanity unit, mixer tap over, radiator, low level wc, obscure front double glazed window.
Bedroom 2 Generous double bedroom, radiator, built in double wardrobe, rear double glazed window. Bedroom 3 Generous double bedroom, radiator, built in single wardrobe, front double glazed window.
Bedroom 4 Radiator, built in single wardrobe, rear double glazed window.
Bathroom Matching modern three piece suite with low level wc, wash hand basin with mixer tap, vanity unit surrounding, panelled bath, mixer shower over, glass shower screen, heated chrome towel rail, opaque rear double glazed window.
Front Garden To the front of the property there is a tarmac private driveway in addition to further off road parking for up to 5 vehicles, a mixture of mature shrubs and plants, access to double garage with electric garage door, power, lighting, door leading to the rear garden.
Rear Garden Beautiful wrap around rear and side gardens with a mixture of manicured lawns, gravelled area, mature shrubs, plants, three patio seating areas, dual aspect to either side.
Utility A range of modern fitted wall and base units and roll top work surfaces, one and a half stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, radiator and side double glazed door leading to side garden.
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