5 bed detached house for sale

West Hill Road, West Hill EX11

A rare opportunity to acquire this bespoke, individually designed detached home, set in an enviable position in the highly sought-after village of West Hill. Enjoying stunning views over open countryside and your own park-like grounds, this unique property offers both character and versatility.

The beautifully presented accommodation begins with a spacious entrance hall, featuring a striking spiral staircase that connects the upper and lower ground floors. From here, there is a cloakroom and a dedicated study, leading through to a magnificent sitting room. This impressive space boasts a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, an open fireplace, and four sets of French doors opening onto a balcony perfect for relaxing while taking in the far-reaching views.

At the heart of the home is a generous open-plan kitchen/breakfast/ dining and snug area ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units complemented by wooden worktops, a gas-fired Aga and a central island with a granite surface and breakfast bar. Additional features include tiled flooring, a dual aspect, a walk-in larder, and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. The adjoining dining area mirrors this sense of space and character, with its own vaulted ceiling and French doors leading onto the balcony, while a cosy snug sits just beyond.

Also on this level are three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal suite is a triple-aspect room with French doors onto the balcony, a walk-in wardrobe, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring a freestanding bath and separate shower. Two further bedrooms each benefit from their own en-suite facilities, one with a bath and the other with a shower.

A spiral staircase rises from the main hall to a mezzanine level, providing a charming and versatile space ideal for reading or study. A second staircase descends to the lower ground floor, where you will find two additional bedrooms, both with patio doors opening onto the garden, walk-in wardrobes, and en-suite shower rooms. This level also includes a comfortable family room and offers excellent potential for use as a self-contained annexe, perfect for multi-generational living or guest accommodation.

Further benefits include double-glazed windows and underfloor gas central heating throughout.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the unique design, spacious layout, and exceptional setting of this outstanding home.

The outside
The property sits within an exceptional plot of approximately 4 acres in total, including the house, offering a wonderful sense of space and privacy.

It is approached via a private driveway with a five-bar gate, leading onto a long gravel drive that provides ample parking and access to the double garage (6.37m x 4.42m), which benefits from light, power, and a personal door into the utility room.

The front gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and are beautifully stocked with a wide variety of mature plants and shrubs. Additional features include a greenhouse and a substantial ride-on tractor shed/store (6.35m x 4.07m), also equipped with light and power.

From the main drive, a separate gravel track with double gates leads into the adjoining field, which is maintained to an impressive, park-like standard and interspersed with a variety of established trees. Equestrian and outbuilding facilities include two stables (3.69m x 3.58m and 3.61m x 3.60m), both with light and power, as well as a larger stable/workshop (7.74m x 3.66m), also with light, power, and gardeners’ WC.

Immediately to the rear of the house, and accessed from the lower ground floor, is a beautifully designed parterre garden, featuring formal box hedging, paved areas, and an attractive water feature, creating an ideal space for relaxation and entertaining. Beyond this lies a soft fruit garden and a cider apple orchard, further enhancing the property's charm and self-sufficiency.

Please note that the current owners intend to place an overage on the field; further details and terms are to be agreed.

Location
The East Devon village of West Hill is well known for its mixture of individual properties in its lovely wooded landscape. The beautiful Cathedral City of Exeter is situated approximately 11 miles to the West. West Hill offers a number of amenities, these include a church, hairdresser, dentist, garage, shop, a village hall and an excellent primary school. There is also a regular bus service to Ottery St Mary and Exeter.

More extensive facilities can be found in the nearby town of Ottery St Mary, whilst the highly regarded Kings School is within easy reach. To the North is the A30, which allows access to the City of Exeter and its International Airport to the West and Honiton to the East, which is on the London Waterloo line.