West Hill, Exeter, EX5

Linstone Lodge is an exceptional modern country house offering elegant interiors, generous proportions, and a layout perfectly suited to family life. Quietly positioned on Rockbeare Hill, it enjoys total privacy while remaining within easy reach of West Hill, Ottery St Mary, Honiton, and Exeter. The accommodation extends to approximately 3,400 square feet and has been finished to a superb standard throughout. At the heart of the house is a stunning open plan kitchen and family room. This impressive space is flooded with natural light, with three sets of French doors opening directly onto the terrace and garden. The kitchen is fitted with high gloss units, granite worktops, and a large central island. Siemens appliances are fully integrated, including twin ovens, a microwave, induction hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine. There is ample space for dining and relaxed seating, with oak flooring running throughout. Two steps lead down to a comfortable sitting room with a contemporary gas fire, large corner window, and French doors to the garden. A further reception room is ideal as a playroom or home office and connects to the main living room, a spacious and refined room with a second gas fire and direct access to the garden. On the first floor are five well proportioned bedrooms and three high quality bathrooms. The principal bedroom includes fitted wardrobes, a private balcony overlooking the garden, and a luxurious en suite with a separate shower and bath. The second bedroom also has an en suite, while the remaining rooms are served by a stylish family shower room. The fifth bedroom is currently used as a dressing room. The house stands in about 1.47 acres of mature and beautifully maintained gardens. A gated entrance opens to a sweeping driveway with ample parking and a detached double garage with power, lighting, and a useful rear storeroom. The gardens wrap around the house and are mainly laid to lawn, with mature trees, well stocked borders, and a wide sun terrace for outdoor dining. The grounds back onto open countryside and include a greenhouse and garden shed. Services: Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Shared private drainage (new system installed June 2024). Fibre broadband to property. Council Tax Band G. EPC rating E. Schooling: West Hill Primary School approx 1.25 miles The King’s School Ottery St Mary 3.2 miles Key Locations: Honiton 8.5 miles Exeter 10.5 miles Exeter Airport 7 miles Tenure: Freehold Council Tax band: G Local Authority: East Devon What3words: makeup.writers.dinner