5 bed detached house for sale

Courtlands Lane, Exmouth, Devon EX8

South Lodge is a fabulous contemporary home, which has been considerably improved and extended in recent years, creating a magnificent family home in a beautiful edge of village location overlooking the Exe Estuary. The property is well located, being within easy reach of Exeter, communication links, the Exe Estuary and surrounding coastline.

The main house sits in approximately 1.79 acres of generous gardens and grounds with plenty of space and great views. It is now a wonderful five/six bedroom home. This includes a fabulous principal suite with a balcony and views over the estuary. All the reception space is accessed off a generous entrance hall. There is a fantastic open plan kitchen, living and dining room, with bi-fold doors opening onto a south-facing terrace which overlooks the estuary. There is also a separate sitting room and snug with an open fire for cosy evenings in. The separate office is also ideal for working from home and there is good Wifi throughout.

There are also a number of outbuildings ideal for storage and garden equipment. The south-facing gardens have been well kept and include large areas of level lawns and paddocks with mature trees and shrubs.

South Lodge is located down a discreet private lane with beautiful far-reaching views over the fields towards the Estuary and beyond. Originally a small fishing village, Lympstone retains much of its character and charm. It has excellent facilities for day to day requirements including a primary school, shop, four pubs, a post office, sailing club and a café. There is also the acclaimed Lympstone Manor, a luxury five star country house hotel with Michelin star fine dining. The location is ideal for enjoying a waterfront lifestyle with the perfect combination of privacy and accessibility.

The railway station at Lympstone, which is close by has a direct train service to Exeter from where there is a regular train service to London Paddington.

Exeter city centre is about nine miles from Lympstone and offers a wide range of facilities, including a large shopping centre, John Lewis store, a Waitrose and a host of boutiques, cafés and restaurants. There is also a theatre and the famous medieval cathedral, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture anywhere. There are many well-regarded private and state schools in the area including Exeter School, Blundells, Taunton School, King's College, Wellington, Colyton Grammar and slightly further afield is Millfield.