Exeter Road, Honiton, Devon

A classic example of Regency Gothic architecture. Beautifully proportioned rooms with extensively refurbished accommodation, situated on the outskirts of the town in generous grounds of about half an acre

SITUATION
Burwood is conveniently situated on the western outskirts of the bustling market town of Honiton and stands on the southerly side of Exeter Road. Honiton serves a large rural community and is particularly well-known as an antique and book centre as well as having most of the usual multiples such as Smiths, Boots, Tesco and a variety of shops, restaurants, schools, sports centre/swimming pool, golf club and main line rail link to London Waterloo.
Honiton has excellent communication facilities with a dual carriageway to the Cathedral City of Exeter, some 16.5 miles to the west. Exeter has excellent shopping and sporting facilities, theatres, art centre, main line rail link to London (Paddington) and a small international airport, together with M5 access.

The Regency coastal resort of Sidmouth lies some 9 miles to the south with its pebble beach (sand at low tide), long esplanade and range of independent shops.

The renowned Colyton Grammar School, one of England’s top mixed state schools, is situated about 9 ½
miles away.

THE PROPERTY
Burwood is a substantial, imposing and handsome attached Grade II Listed residence which has origins dating back to the early 19th century and was designed in the gothic style with a particularly attractive double fronted façade with two gables with quatrefoil panels, large bays and hood moulds. The property has been subject to a comprehensive program of improvement over the last three years with a new roof and central heating system whilst retaining a wealth of character features, all of which aid in creating a wonderful and elegant period ambience. These include ornate cornicing to many of the rooms, marble fireplaces, as well as the stained and acid etched glass to the front lobby which opens into the wide entrance hallway with original staircase.

Worthy of particular mention is the superb drawing room which has wide double doors opening into the dining
room and the superb sitting room with shuttered sash bay window and marble open fireplace. The wonderful kicthen/breakfast room has been fitted to a high standard by System Six, this includes a superb central island, AGA and lovely white worktops.

To the first floor there is a huge principal bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and a beautiful Jack and Jill bathroom with a free-standing claw foot bath and shower. There are four further double bedrooms and a brand new family bathroom. With a separate bath and shower.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached from Exeter Road over a new concrete driveway to a good-sized parking area which gives access to the attached garage with an electric door and EV charger. The wonderful south facing gardens lie predominantly to the rear where there is a range of outbuildings including a former coach house and various stores and workshops. The walled gardens are mainly laid to lawn and are interspersed with a huge variety of colourful plants, shrubs and trees, including an orchard to the south. There is also a gazebo offering delightful views back towards the house and cobbled courtyard to the side.