Halsfordwood Lane, Nadderwater, Exeter, Devon, EX4

Dating from the mid-17th century with later additions, Deerslake is a highly attractive thatched family home offering over 3,200 sq. ft. of light-filled flexible accommodation. The property has been sensitively modernised to combine the amenities of modern living with retained character features including casement windows, exposed beams and fireplaces. The living space is highly flexible; there is a separate exterior entrance into the current principal bedroom which also has plumbing connected for the possible installation of a kitchenette. This room, combined with the mezzanine and adjacent bathroom, provides excellent potential for an integral annexe.

The ground floor accommodation is accessed from a welcoming double-height reception hall with quarry tiled flooring and a galleried landing above. There is a large drawing room with a fireplace with a wood burning stove, plus an interconnecting sitting room featuring an inglenook fireplace with an original bread oven and a wood burner. There is also a well-proportioned study and a generous-sized dining room. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a spacious kitchen with quarry-tiled flooring, a range of fitted units with wooden worktops and an AGA.

On the first floor, a spacious galleried landing leads to a large triple aspect principal bedroom with built-in storage and a staircase rising to a mezzanine room above, suitable for a variety of uses such as a dressing area. There are five additional well-proportioned double bedrooms and two family bathrooms.

Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council.
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Band G.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: Offers in excess of £1,250,000
Rights of Way: There is a public footpath which runs near to the top of the driveway and across part of the land. A neighbouring property has a Right of Way over Lakes Lane which passes through the boundary. Further information is available from the vendor's agent.

Deerslake is situated in an idyllic, peaceful rural location just three miles from the vibrant city of Exeter. The hamlet of Nadderwater is approximately a mile away, where there is a popular country pub. There is excellent walking, riding and cycling to be enjoyed direct from the property as well as in the local area which has miles of unspoilt countryside to explore.

The Cathedral City of Exeter has a number of well-regarded schools for children of all ages, one of the best universities in the country, and a variety of supermarkets including Waitrose. Exeter also boasts excellent cultural and recreational facilities with many restaurants, the Princesshay shopping development, John Lewis, a David Lloyd Private Health Club, Exeter City Football Club and the prominent Rugby Stadium of the Exeter Chiefs.

Communication links are excellent, with easy access to the A30, the M5, A38 and A380. Exeter St. David's is approximately 2.7 miles away, with intercity high speed trains to London Paddington, London Waterloo, the Midlands, the north of England and Scotland. There is also a good number of flights from Exeter International Airport to a range of domestic and European destinations.

Deerslake is approached over a private driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles and giving access to the double garage with an attached log store and to a stable block with five loose boxes and an additional log store. The wonderful mature gardens surround the property and are laid mainly to lawn with a wide variety of specimen shrubs, and colourful all-seasons planting. There is also a paved undercover BBQ area with water and electricity providing further excellent entertaining space. The remaining land comprises well-fenced paddocks, fields of pasture and a block of mature woodland with a stream running through it, providing a peaceful and private oasis, perfect for dog walking and family campfires. All of the grounds enjoy farreaching views over the surrounding beautiful countryside. In total, the land measures approximately 19.3 acres.