3 bed flat for sale

Strete Ralegh House, London Road, Exeter EX5

Description

We are delighted to present this remarkable three-bedroom ground floor apartment, set within the elegant and historic Strete Ralegh House-an impressive Grade II listed Georgian country home surrounded by eight acres of beautifully maintained communal gardens, parkland and woodland. This rare opportunity offers not only a stylish and characterful home, but also a tranquil lifestyle within a private estate, ideally located just moments from the A30 and within easy reach of Exeter and Honiton.

This handsome apartment is accessed through its own private courtyard, providing a charming entrance that immediately sets the tone for what lies beyond. Inside, a wide and welcoming hallway with stone flooring and underfloor heating leads into the heart of the home. The principal living space is a light-filled sitting room featuring high ceilings, wooden shutters, a bay window overlooking the courtyard, and a second sash window framing views of the parkland. A striking brick fireplace with stone surround and a wood-burning stove provides a warm and atmospheric focal point.

The kitchen/dining room is equally generous in scale and style, complete with bespoke cabinetry, a double oven, five-ring gas hob with extractor, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. With two sash windows and space for a six-seater dining table, it's a perfect room for entertaining or relaxed family meals. A useful utility cupboard is located in the family bathroom, which also houses the washing machine.

The accommodation comprises three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The spacious principal bedroom enjoys lovely views over the grounds and benefits from a luxurious en-suite shower room with underfloor heating. Two further bedrooms overlook the courtyard and share a well-appointed family bathroom with bath and shower over, WC, basin, and ample storage.

Outside, the property offers a delightful private courtyard, perfect for outdoor dining or additional parking, plus a garage with power and lighting and an allocated parking space. Residents of Strete Ralegh House enjoy access to eight acres of grounds, including formal tiered gardens, a large fishpond, orchard, parkland, and mature woodland. The grounds are lovingly maintained by the residents' association, and there is even a community allotment with a waiting list.

Steeped in history, Strete Ralegh House dates back to circa 1780 and was extended in the 1820s for the Buller family. It later became home to Sir Henry Imbert-Terry before being used as a hotel in the 1950s and subsequently converted into luxury apartments in 1984. The property is part of the Strete Ralegh Management Company, with a share of freehold and 999-year lease from March 1984. The monthly service charge of approximately £260 covers grounds maintenance, building insurance, and the shared private sewage treatment plant. The property is connected to mains electricity and water, with lpg gas heating supplied via a shared tank.

The apartment is located just outside the picturesque village of Whimple, a community known for its friendly atmosphere, historic charm and surprising array of amenities. The village offers a shop and post office, two popular pubs, a primary school, church, gp surgery, and railway station with direct links to Exeter and London Waterloo. A lively community calendar features everything from open mic nights and village markets to the traditional annual Wassailing in January.

This elegant ground floor apartment offers a rare blend of heritage, space and serenity, making it the ideal home for anyone seeking a distinctive residence in one of East Devon's most desirable rural settings.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Leasehold (959 years)
Service Charge: £260.09 per month
The maintenance charge is £2609 per year (over 10 months), this covers a gardener to maintain the grounds, insurance and maintenance of the sewage treatment plant.

Strete Ralegh House was built circa 1780 before being extended in the 1820s for the Bullers, a renowned Devon family. It was purchased in the late Victorian period by Sir Henry Imbert-Terry. In the 1950s, it became a hotel and was Grade II Listed before being divided into apartments in 1984. Strete Ralegh House is part of Strete Ralegh House Estate comprising 14 residences of which 8 are in the main house, The freehold is owned by the Strete Ralegh Management Company, where the leaseholders collectively own and manage the property through a management company (including the owner of No. 7). This structure allows the leaseholders to have direct control over the decisions relating to the property, rather than having a larger external management company make choices on their behalf. The lease has a term of 999 years from 23rd March 1984.

Entrance Hall

Wooden single glazed front door into hallway, stone flooring, radiator, doors leading to all rooms, two storage cupboards

Kitchen

The kitchen has wall and base fitted units, space for fridge freezer, double oven, gas hob, glass splashback, two single glazed windows to front, stainless steel sink with drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine, single radiator and boiler

Bedroom 2

Single glazed windows to front, large double radiator

Lounge

Spacious lounge with curved bay window, two radiators, stone surround fireplace with tiled floor and exposed brick housing a large wood burner

Bedroom 1

Single glazed window to side and radiator

En-Suite

Double shower cubicle, low-level toilet, pedestal hand wash basin, extractor fan, heated towel rail

Bathroom

Tiled surround bath with shower over, pedestal hand wash basin, low-level WC, heated towel rail, plumbing for washing machine

Bedroom 3

Single glass window to rear and radiator

Inner Hallway

Large storage cupboard

Communal Area

To the front of the property is a private gravel courtyard with a gate to the communal gardens

Garage

In block, up and over door