Today we have a look at seven of the most expensive homes that are up for grabs on the market in around Exeter.
Leisure suites, pools and Jacuzzi baths are among features in these sought-after properties in the region.
All the homes are valued at over £1million… but there's no harm in having a look.Flick through the pictures above to see the homes and read the agent's description belowHouse one: Watch Hill, Budleigh, 8 bedrooms – On sale for £1,895,000 by Wilkinson Grant
Watch Hill is the work of the architect William Hatchard-Smith, who designed no fewer than fifty private residences in Budleigh Salterton between the two World Wars and Watch Hill is generally thought to be his finest house. It was commissioned in 1929 by Blake Thompson, an American millionaire, and was later to become the home of William Hatchard-Smith and his wife Margaret. Between the years of 1939 and the late 1970's, some 1500 overseas servicemen from Australia, Canada, South Africa and the USA, who had nowhere to go when on leave, were invited to stay at Watch Hill. After the war, the hospitality continued and was extended, in particular, to Rhode's scholars at British Universities.
The house is beautifully situated in a south facing location with extensive views over the east Devon coastline towards Berry Head. Watch Hill, constructed of hand made brick elevations under a slate tiled roof was designed along classical lines with great attention to the architectural details and interior fittings. Situated in a central plot, the property offers privacy and seclusion. Over recent years, the house and gardens have benefitted from extensive renovation by the present owners and now provides comfortable accommodation over three floors. The property retains a wealth of original features such as marble fireplaces and parquet flooring on the ground floor, whilst incorporating state of the art kitchen and bathroom facilities throughout.
The arrangement and measurements of the accommodation as it has been used recently can be seen on the floor plans contained within the brochure, however the accommodation can be briefly described as follows.House two: Longpark House, Teignmouth, 6 bedrooms – On sale for £2,750,000 by Wilkinson Grant
Longpark House was built for the present owners in recent years to an exacting specification and an imaginative modern contemporary design incorporating many impressive features this truly is a beautifully proportioned "one-off" home which will appeal to discerning buyers looking anywhere along the South West coast.
The versatile "free flowing" accommodation extends over three floors to include superb lower ground floor pool and leisure space - All laid out to provide a high degree of natural light and taking full advantage of the fabulous Southerly aspect and quite stunning outlook.
Designed to an exacting specification, the interior of Longpark House does not disappoint. Tastefully and neutrally decorated throughout, the clean elegant lines of its striking architecture beautifully frame the stunning views with glazed elevations providing a high degree of natural light to all of the principle rooms. The galleried dining area with its glass floor looking down onto the indoor pool is just one of its many unique features.
The arrangement and measurements of the accommodation as it has been used recently can be seen on the floor plans contained within the brochure, however the accommodation can be briefly described as follows.House Three: Cedars House, Exeter, 7 bedrooms – On sale for £1,460,000 by Wilkinson Grant
With over 6000 sq. ft. of accommodation this Grade II Listed Regency villa is a significant family home in the heart of the most desirable St Leonards.
Walkable to private and state schools, the Royal Devon & Exeter hospital, the Nuffield hospital, as well as the numerous facilities in the Cathedral city of Exeter.
The walks and cycle paths of the River Exe and Exeter Canal are also accessible with good access to the outskirts by car and to the major communication routes.
The accommodation, whilst spacious, is perfectly liveable for a city centre house providing adaptability and flexibility to include accommodation for live-in staff or a self-contained annexe for a family member.
Along the front elevation is a charming verandah facing virtually due south intertwined with Wisteria and accessed off the principle living rooms.
The rear garden is a delight with a substantial level lawn with well-stocked flower and shrub borders and a circular pond providing lovely outdoor space which receives plenty of sunshine in a most peaceful setting. Plenty of parking approached via electrically-operated gates and space for a double garage if required, subject to the necessary planning consents.
The Agents are informed that there may be potential for a detached dwelling within the grounds, subject to the necessary consents*.
*Planning permission has been granted for a detached garage to the north-west corner of the front garden. House Four: Mount Houlditch Farm, West Hill, 6 bedrooms – On sale for £1,600,000 by Stags
Mount Houlditch is a wonderful small country estate which has at its heart a stunning, architect designed, contemporary house positioned to take full advantage of the wonderful views over its own land and beyond for many miles. There is potential for further development of the property with planning permission for an indoor swimming pool and lapsed planning to convert a traditional barn. The property would be perfect for equestrian uses due to the quality land but equally suitable for those with smallholding interests.House Five: Great Halls, Exeter, 4 bedroom – On sale for £1,250,000 by Stags
Great Halls is a wonderful farmhouse, beautifully presented, parts of which are thought to date back to the 16th Century. There is a grand Georgian style to the main body of the house. This impressive country residence provides a substantial
and versatile layout of accommodation extending to 3,500 sq ft which incorporates period features of the original wing to the generous rooms of the main house.
Great Halls boasts a grand appearance from the exterior and this style is echoed throughout the property. The main part of the house enjoys tall ceilings, decorative mouldings, a feature fireplace and an array of double glazed sash windows. The original part of the property provides period features such as revealed beams and an inglenook fireplace.
The delightful grounds compliment the property perfectly, set behind perimeter walls with electronic gates, there is a fabulous enclosed courtyard and generous rear lawned gardens. In addition to the main house, Great Halls provides income potential with a 2-bedroom letting unit.House Six: Loxbrook Farm, Broadclyst, five bedroom – On sale for £1,250,000 by Stags
A spacious Grade II Listed Georgian farmhouse with substantial range of barns, set in a popular area near to Exeter. 5 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite). Traditional barns plus further outbuildings. Paddocks, pond & stream. 16 Acres. Loxbrook Farm is a charming Grade II Listed Georgian house with many attractive period features. Approached off a lane onto a gravel drive with gates leading into a spacious rear courtyard of the main house and barns, Loxbrook Farm has been maintained and developed by the current owner and offers a beautifully presented country property.House seven: Holmedale, Exeter, five bedrooms – On sale for £1,495,000 by Wilkinson Grant
Holmedale is a former detached family home in a quiet and peaceful location, which for 75 years was used by the resident family of doctors as the local GP surgery and their home. Originally built in 1879, it has the benefit of a purpose built three storey extension on the west aspect which was added in 1976.
With the original property retaining a great deal of its original Victorian Gothic architectural features and having the benefit of extensive and worthwhile recent modern enhancements, it now provides well-proportioned "family-size" accommodation - which could simply be further added to, if required, by incorporating the ground floor rooms currently forming part of the consulting rooms without impacting on that business. The property also benefits from three level lawns externally.
Whilst attached, the two halves have independent services, entrances and titles creating separate entities. The current owner has created a successful, profitable and growing business in the rooms, for which financial details are available to those with a serious interest.
The business could be run personally by any prospective purchasers or by managers to provide the owners additional income.
