Dalwood, Axminster, Devon, EX13

A substantial period residence with flexible accommodation of great character set in beautifully landscaped gardens with views.

Loughwood House is a fascinating Grade II Listed period country residence that dates back to the 17th century and has had a long and intriguing history having been an inn during the 1800s known as the Rising Sun, before being greatly remodelled at the turn of the last century. Due to this it has an immense amount of character with a number of late Victorian/Edwardian features such as the beautiful panelled hallway and a number of fine woodblock and parquet floors.

The property is traditionally built with local stone under a principally thatched roof (which was rethatched in 2015) and has the benefit of double glazed windows. The accommodation is very flexible in its arrangement with two staircases (essentially two 3-bedroom cottages) and would be ideal for multi-generational living, two families or a home with an income, subject of course to any necessary planning consents.

Worthy of particular mention is the sitting room which has a minster stone fireplace with wood burner to one end, and an old inglenook with feature bread oven and multi-fuel burner to the other. The kitchen/breakfast room is also worthy of note as this has recently been replaced. It is extensively fitted and has the benefit of a central island. This opens into the fabulous garden room which takes full advantage of the incredible views.

Loughwood House is conveniently situated between the market towns of Honiton and Axminster and is within a mile or so of the popular villages of Dalwood and Kilmington.
Approached just off the A35, it commands superb views north and eastward over a typical Devon patchwork landscape and the adjoining land that belongs to the National Trust. The property has access to some beautiful country and woodland walks in the near vicinity, as well as the village amenities of Dalwood with its Church, Community Shop and Public House, and Kilmington with its farm shop, two public houses, primary school which is rated outstanding by Ofsted, ancient parish church, village hall and sporting facilities such as tennis courts and a cricket pitch. Axminster lies about 2 miles away which has an extensive range of amenities including many independent retailers and eateries, and a main line rail link to London Waterloo.

The World Heritage Jurassic Coast at Lyme Bay lies approximately 7 miles to the south and the City of Exeter is some 26 miles to the west. Exeter has an excellent shopping centre, main line express rail link to London Paddington, Approached just off the A35, it commands superb views north and eastward over a typical Devon patchwork landscape and the adjoining land that belongs to the National Trust. The property has access to some beautiful country and woodland walks in the near vicinity, as well as the village amenities of Dalwood with its Church, Community Shop and Public House, and Kilmington with its farm shop, two public houses, primary school which is rated outstanding by Ofsted, ancient parish church, village hall and sporting facilities such as tennis courts and a cricket pitch. Axminster lies about 2 miles away which has an extensive range of amenities including many independent retailers and eateries, and a main line rail link to London Waterloo.

The World Heritage Jurassic Coast at Lyme Bay lies approximately 7 miles to the south and the City of Exeter is some 26 miles to the west. Exeter has an excellent shopping centre, main line express rail link to London Paddington, international airport and M5 motorway access.

The property is approached through an electric gate which leads to a tarmac driveway which splits off up to the house where there is an attached double garage with electric door, and down to a large parking area. Adjacent to this is a substantial detached garage block with has two double bays with electric doors and an inspection pit. Beside this is a kennel and a further area to the rear. To the rear of the property is a gravelled courtyard where there is a second access and further parking.

The gardens principally lie to the front and have been very well landscaped. They are set on a variety of levels with stone retaining walls, lawns, gravelled and paved terraces, large pond and profusely stocked shrub beds. It has been designed to take full advantage of the glorious country views.