Period property for sale near Exeter
Date : 09 March 2010
Dunmore House dates back to 1840 with later extensions added in 1895. The property for sale near Exeter was previously occupied as a family home until the 1950’s and in recent years has been converted into two separate houses.
Dunmore House West forms a substantial section of this attractive Grade II Listed village house. The property for sale faces almost due south and occupies an elevated position with views over Bradninch and the surrounding countryside.
The town of Bradninch is situated amidst beautiful Devon countryside just 11 miles from Exeter. The village has a good selection of local amenities including a stores and a post office, two pubs and an excellent local school. More extensive facilities can be found in Cullompton just 3 miles to the north.
There are a wealth of excellent schools in the area including Blundell’s at Tiverton and Exeter School, Maynard’s, The Cathedral School and St Margaret’s in Exeter. The nearby Killerton Estate which has 4000 acres of woodland, owned by the National Trust, is a haven for walking and riding enthusiasts.
The main part of the house for sale has wonderful proportions and contains a wealth of original features whilst incorporating modern kitchen and bathroom facilities.
There is potential to create a two bedroomed self-contained apartment on the second floor of the main house, subject to the necessary consents. There is separate access to this floor from an external staircase.
To the rear of the main building there is a substantial three bedroomed coach house which is currently used as ancillary accommodation.
Exeter estate agents
This single storey building would benefit from refurbishment and extension, subject to the necessary consents. The gardens extend to approximately 1 acre and there is a further 4 acre paddock available as a separate lot.
Chris Clifford of Knight Frank’s Exeter estate agents said: “Dunmore House West is perfectly situated for those needing quick access to communication links or for those looking to be within the catchment area of Blundell’s School in Tiverton or the variety of excellent public and private schools that Exeter has to offer.
"There is also potential to generate an income from the coach house or by converting the second floor attic space to a self contained apartment”.
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Property for sale: Dunmore House, Exeter
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Exeter property for sale: Dunmore House
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Property for sale: Dunmore House, hallway
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