Black Forest Lodge Black Forest Lodge Mamhead, Exeter, EX6 8HR Exeter 11 miles Dawlish 4.5 miles • Idyllic and unspoilt hamlet • Private setting surrounded by woodland • Fine detached lodge • Over 2,800sq ft of accommodation • Charming grounds of open lawns and established trees • Double garage & ample parking Guide price £695,000 SITUATION The beautiful hamlet of Mamhead is an unspoilt corner of Devon with superb rolling countryside and beautiful areas of woodland. Mamhead Estate is mentioned in the Domesday Book and the ownership has passed through several distinguished families. The nearby Haldon Forest offers 3,500 acres of woodland with beautiful walking, cycling and horse riding trails as well as the impressive sensory trail at Mamhead Point designed to stimulate the senses of visitors of all abilities. This breathtaking area of Devon gives the feeling of isolation yet is easily accessible from the A380 A wonderful and unique former lodge to the Mamhead Estate set connecting Exeter/M5 to Torquay and to the east, Starcross with rail connections to London. Day-to-day facilities can be found in the nearby in an ace of delightful grounds coastal town of Dawlish (4.5 miles) and for more comprehensive facilities, the cathedral and university city Exeter lies 11 miles to the north. DESCRIPTION This impressive and substantial former gatehouse is believed to date back to the 1830s. It is a characterful family home in the stunning surroundings of the Black Forest and the unspoilt rural landscape of Mamhead. This 4 bedroom property has undergone a degree of refurbishment by the current owner including a rear extension and is beautifully presented. Black Forest Lodge offers over 2,800sq ft of accommodation with wonderful features including stained glass windows, fireplaces, bay windows and a spacious cellar. The property is set in 0.9 of an acre of sweeping lawns, established trees offering privacy and a wonderful haven for families. Within the grounds are a double garage with store room, a timber artist's studio and garden store/single garage. ACCOMMODATION The entrance hall, with two attractive stained glass lead lined windows, has stairs to the first floor and is finished with impressive flagstone flooring. To the right is a bright and spacious sitting room with a front aspect bay window, parquet flooring and an attractive open fireplace. To the left of the hall is the dining room which has a front aspect bay window, decorative open fireplace place with timber surround and a useful service hatch to the kitchen. To the rear of the entrance hall is an array of useful storage cupboards and access to the cellar. To the right is a charming snug/study with a dual aspect and feature fireplace. Into the rear extension is a utility room with a rear door, sink with storage beneath, space for appliances and is finished with a tiled floor. Wet room off with wc. From the utility we lead into a bright and inviting breakfast room, dual aspect with double patio doors into the garden. The cottage- style kitchen has a side aspect window with garden views, an array of matching units with granite worktops, double Butler sink, double oven and a gas-fed Rayburn. There is space for a dishwasher and range-style cooker. From the inner hall, stairs lead down to an impressive cellar which has an arched ceiling with brick and cobbled flooring (believed to be Medieval), shelving, power and light. On the first floor two velux windows create a bright landing area. The master bedroom has garden views, fitted wardrobes and an airing cupboard. The bedroom has the benefit of a spacious en suite bathroom providing a bath with shower over, wc, basin, bidet and storage. Bedroom 2 has a rear aspect with rural views, built-in cupboards and an en suite shower room. Bedroom 3 has a dual aspect with a built-in cupboard. Bedroom 4 has a front aspect. The 5th bedroom on the first floor could be used as a small single bedroom, nursery, dressing room or study. The family shower room provides a shower cubicle, wc, basin and a charming stained glass lead lined window. THE GROUNDS The Lodge is set in approximately 0.9 of an acre. Surrounding the grounds are attractive woodland and an outlook over pasture. A private setting with tall perimeter trees and established hedging. Via metal gates, a gravel drive leads to a parking area, with a raised area of lawn to the left and cottage gardens in front of the lodge, to a detached double garage (19' x 18'4" / 5.79m x 5.59m). This has two electronic up-and-over doors with an extremely useful storage room above, accessed from steps to the side of the garage. A paved patio area spans the side of the property with steps up to the sweeping lawns. Within the gardens, with featured areas of established trees, is a charming timber studio (19' x 10'1" / 5.79m x 3.07m) (currently used as an artist's studio), a former garage block providing garden storage and a summerhouse. Overall, a wonderful oasis for families and keen gardeners. SERVICES Mains water, mains electricity and mains gas. Private drainage. DIRECTIONS From Exeter and the M5, head south on the A380 to Torquay. After approximately 8.5 miles turn left signposted Mamhead, Starcross and Kenton. Continue on this scenic road through the wonderful woodland for 2.8 miles where the property is located on the right. Black Forest Lodge, Mamhead, Exeter, EX6 8HR These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. 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