5 bedroom detached house for sale

The exclusive development of Ingsdon Manor was constructed in the mid 1980's on the site of a former convent and comprises four substantial family dwellings.Champernowne sits amid an extensive plot of approximately 1.75 Acres and enjoys far-reaching views over the surrounding Devon countryside.Inside this wonderful home is beautifully presented throughout with light and neutral decor, feels warm and welcoming despite its generous proportions with double-glazing, oil-fired central heating, electric under-floor heating to many of the rooms, and a multi-fuel stove. Also benefitting from two arrays of solar photovoltaic panels on the roof that generate electricity, which is either consumed within the house, diverted to the hot water system, the car charging point or the storage battery, the remaining being fed into the grid, greatly reducing the running costs of the property.The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, living room, dining room, breakfast room, orangery, kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, and a study on the ground floor. On the first floor is the spacious landing with built in storage cupboards, the master suite, four further double bedrooms, one being ensuite, and a family bathroom. A viewing is essential to fully appreciate all that this fabulous family residence has to offer. An impressive entrance hallway has a dark stained staircase rising to the first-floor galleried landing, a spacious living room has dual-aspect windows including a bay with a window seat, and an elegant fireplace, the multi-fuel stove makes a wonderful feature and focal point for the room. A separate dining room has plenty of space for a table and seating for at least eight placings, ideal for a dinner party or a family celebration. The breakfast room is perfect for casual dining with plenty of space for a large table and seating and has two pairs of French doors leading into the superb orangery that has a wonderful view over the garden and beyond. A beautifully refurbished L-shaped kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of oak fitted units providing ample storage space with quartz worktops over, an eye-level double-oven and an integrated dishwasher. There is a space for a large American-style fridge/freezer, and the separate utility room has a matching worktop and storage units, a stable-style door to the garden, and space with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier. There is a convenient ground-floor cloak room with integrated storage for coats, a basin, and a hidden-cistern WC. Completing the accommodation on this floor is a dual aspect study and built-in oak desks and bookshelves, ideal for those working from home. Upstairs, the superb galleried landing has built-in storage, plenty of room for seating, an airing cupboard containing an insulated hot water cylinder, and has doors to five double bedrooms. The master suite comprising a large double bedroom, a dressing room with integrated wardrobes and storage, and a refurbished ensuite shower room with a rainfall shower, his and her basins and a Japanese hidden-cistern WC. The second bedroom with fitted wardrobes and bedroom furniture also benefits from a refurbished ensuite shower room. There are three further light and airy double bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes, and a wonderful family bathroom that contains an elegant modern suite comprising a stand-alone bath, a separate shower, a basin, and a hidden-cistern WC. Impressive pillars mark the entrance to the development and a shared gravel driveway leads beside a large tree-lined grassed lawn to a communal parking area. Powered gates allow secure access into the private block-paved driveway which provides parking for at least five cars. A detached double-garage has lights, power, a remote-controlled up and over door, storage above in the rafters, a courtesy door at the rear and an electric vehicle charging point, and contains a recent, condensing oil-fired boiler, and the battery storage for the solar panels. At the front of the property is a manicured lawn edged with flower beds and a crazy-paved path leading to the sheltered front door. At the rear, a huge terrace of paving makes a lovely venue for a barbecue, alfresco dining or sharing drinks with friends and family, being south facing it enjoys long hours of summer sunshine.The inviting gardens continue to the rear with beautifully maintained lawns split over several levels and interspersed with impressive specimen trees, a fruit cage, green house, log-store, and a large garage/shed. The grounds offer many places to spend time enjoying the outstanding countryside views, and the idyllic, tranquil surroundings. A gate at the side of the property provides vehicular access to the garden from the driveway.