This superb two-bedroom apartment is located on the ground floor of the Grade II Listed Cowley Place, set in beautiful rural surrounds, just two miles from Exeter city centre. The house itself dates from the late 18th century featuring highly attractive cream rendered elevations outside and a double-fronted façade. Originally built as a private residence, it became the regional headquarters for a national bank and the building was extended. The entire property was divided into 14 apartments in the 1990’s, 6 being in the original house. Numerous character features remain, including high ceilings, large sash windows and elegant ceiling roses and cornicing.

Entered via a communal hallway, the apartment has a well-proportioned living room with a large bay window overlooking the rolling grounds, gardens and river to the front of the house. The kitchen offers plenty of storage in fitted units to base and wall level as well as space for all of the necessary appliances. The generous principal double bedroom features two large sash windows allowing for a wealth of natural light and benefits from fitted storage and an en suite bathroom. The apartment also has a separate shower room and one further double bedroom.

Local Authority: East Devon District Council. Services: Mains electricity, water and gas. Private drainage which we understand is compliant with current regulations. Gas central heating. Council Tax: Band F Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Tenure: Leasehold with 999 year lease (valid until 2995). Annual service charge of £3,200 for maintenance of grounds, swimming pool, tennis court, building exterior and roof and communal areas. Guide Price: £325,000

Outside

5 Cowley Place benefits from its own garden extending for nearly 40 foot along the length of the apartment with lovely views as well as a double garage with a large adjoining room suitable as a workshop, hobbies room or gym. The beautiful and well maintained private communal gardens and grounds are mainly made up of well-maintained rolling parkland and wooded areas, with the River Creedy flowing along the boundary and merging with the Exe before it continues beyond Cowley Place to Exeter. Lawned gardens run down to the river and paths meander through the land creating some wonderful walks. There is a large and rich variety of mature trees within the gardens, which extend to over 11 acres and also include approximately 400 yards of fishing rights on both the Exe and the Creedy. There is an indoor heated swimming pool, a tennis court and a communal basement area with a games room, a wine cellar and a large room used for the residents communal meetings.

Situation

The property is situated in the village of Cowley, just north of Exeter and on the edge of the beautiful Devon countryside. The village has a local pub and a large garden centre, while further amenities can be found in the nearby village of Newton St. Cyres, including a primary school. The property is well positioned with the national parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor within easy reach as well as the dramatic north and south Devon coastlines. Exeter is also easily accessible, with the city centre just two miles away providing an excellent choice of shops, leisure and cultural facilities. The city is boosted by the presence of the university and the medical school, while there are a number of excellent schools in the city, including Exeter Cathedral School, Exeter School and The Maynard School. Exeter also has an excellent private hospital, two theatres, a John Lewis and a Waitrose. Exeter St. David’s mainline station is just a mile and a half away, providing regular services to London, while the M5 is five and a half miles away. Exeter airport is just 7 miles away providing an ever increasing number of flights to domestic and international destinations.

Directions

The postcode EX5 5DG will take you to the property using a satellite navigation system.