House Details

Bedrooms: 7  Bathrooms: 6  Reception rooms: 4
Outside space: Yes

Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Garden Lounge, Dining Room, Study, Winter Kitchen, Summer Kitchen, Utility Room
Cloakroom/WC, 7 Bedrooms (5 with Ensuites), Family Bathroom
Self-contained Cottage with 2 Ensuite Bedrooms, Sitting Room & Kitchen
Garaging facilities
3 acres of fine landscaped gardens

DIRECTIONS:

Proceed through Woodbury on the B3179 and on leaving the village after about half a mile, turn right at the signpost to Budleigh Salterton. Proceed up the hill and turn right at the T-junction and proceed along the road for approximately a mile. Just after the Lympstone/Exmouth turning, turn right into Higher Marley Road. Continue down the road and just before the traffic calming section the entrance to Marley House will be located on the right hand side of the road.

SITUATION:

Ideally situated at the mouth of the River Exe, Exmouth is surrounded by the beautiful Devon countryside, yet is only twelve miles by road or rail from the Cathedral City of Exeter, with its Intercity railway station, airport, connection to the M5 motorway and all major shops and facilities. The town of Exmouth boasts over three miles of golden sands and a huge estuary and east Devon coastline, including excellent facilities of Woodbury Park Golf and Country Club. A range of other amenities, including boating, sailing, water skiing, walking, a modern sports centre, swimming pool and marina are all available. Exmouth has its own thriving shopping centre and a variety of restaurants and other leisure opportunities.

DESCRIPTION:

A magnificent Modern Detached Family Home built in the grounds of Marley House, a magnificent mid-Victorian mansion that once stood on the site and was considered to be the finest and most costly house ever to be built in Devon. Many of the garden features and stone terracing from the original house remain intact, including a wonderful ornate french-styled arch through which carriages and horses would once have passed to reach the house and grounds. The beautifully maintained and mature landscaped gardens stretch to three acres and there are lovely sea views towards the south west. The main house comprises superbly planned spacious accommodation in first class order throughout and recently a separate cottage-styled annexe has been created in the grounds with a sitting room, kitchen and two bedrooms ensuite.

RECEPTION HALL

Attractively designed with reception lobby and double glazed windows with lantern over and radiator leading into ... 

MAIN HALL

Two radiators. Ornate plaster coving. Downlighting. Cupboard understairs. Thermostat control for heating. Dimmer switches. Double doors to ... 

INNER RECEPTION AREA: 13'2" x 10'4" (4.01m x 3.15m)

Ornate coved ceiling. Downlighting. Television aerial point. Telephone point. Views towards the sea. Open colonade pillared arch to .. 

SITTING ROOM: 21' x 19'6" (6.4m x 5.94m into recess)

Oak flooring. Fine ornate fireplace with marble surround and hearth with inset coal effect gas fire. Ornate coved ceiling. Downlighting. Two radiators. Television aerial point. Dimmer switches. Telephone point. Double doors and glazed window panels to .. 

GARDEN LOUNGE: 31' x 15'8" (9.45m x 4.78m narrowing to 3.66m)

Comprehensive range of downlighting. Oak flooring. Two double glazed double doors and a pair of large double glazed folding doors to Decked Sun Terrace and the gardens. Splendid views over the gardens to the sea. 

STUDY: 12'6" x 9'10" (3.8m x 3m)

Large double glazed windows and doors to outside with lovely side views over the gardens. Telephone point. Range of fitted file drawers and cupboard. 

DINING ROOM: 21'8" x 15'2" (6.6m x 4.62m)

A splendid bright room with a fine triple aspect providing sea and river views. Double glazed windows and double doors to outside. Oak flooring. Downlighting with dimmer switches. Two large scalloped display niches. Two double glazed ceiling lanterns for additional natural light. 

WINTER KITCHEN & ANTE ROOM: 23'4" x 14'3" (7.11m x 4.34m at most)  

ANTE ROOM

Radiator. Ornate pillared and scalloped fireplace with marble hearth and surround and inset coal effect gas fired. Ornate coved ceiling. Downlighting with dimmer switches. Open walk through to ... 

PREPARATION KITCHEN

Comprehensive range of beechwood floor standing units comprising cupboards and drawers with work surfaces and a central island with granite wood block work surface. Four oven Aga with two hot plates and twin ceramic hobs to one side. Sea and river views. Part tiled walls. Recessed double combined refrigerator and deep/freezer. Integrated dishwasher. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and single drainer. Tiled flooring. Part tiled walls. Downlighting. Sea and river views. Telephone point. Corner wooden shelf. Open walk through to ... 

SUMMER KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 19'7" x 15'2" (5.97m x 4.62m at most)

Large double glazed window and double doors to rear garden. Sea and river views. Tiled flooring. Ceiling lantern for additional natural light. Radiator. Comprehensive range of floorstanding cubpoards and drawers with work surfaces and central island with granite work surface over and cupboards and drawers. Integrated dishwasher. Fitted Bosch oven. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap. Exposed brick walls to two sides. Wine cooling fridge. 

LAUNDRY ROOM: 12'2" x 7'7" (3.7m x 2.31m at most)

Radiator. Door to outside. Inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Range of fitted cupboards and drawers. Recess with plumbing for washing machine. Ornate coved ceiling. 

CLOAKROOM

With cream suite comprising low flush wc and wash hand basin with cupboards and panelled surround with display surfaces over. Radiator. 

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM SUITE: 26' x 16'7" (7.92m x 5.05m at most)

A splendid bedroom with a lobby entrance and double aspect having attractive views over the gardens to the front and side. Ornate coved ceiling. Three radiators. Double recessed wardrobe. Television aerial piont. Downlighting. 

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM

With white suite comprising large shower cubicle with Grohe multijet shower unit and low flush wc, inset wash hand basin in vanity-styled surround with display areas, lights and shelving. Heated ladder towell rail. Extractor fan.

Fine turned staircase with shaped wood balustrade to First Floor. 

LANDING

Ornate coved ceiling. Two radiators. Double glazed windows to the front. Airing cupboard. 

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE: 18'4" x 17'6" (5.59m at most x 5.33m)

A bright double aspect room with double glazed windows to the rear and double glazed double doors to the side onto large Balcony Terrace commanding spectacular views over the grounds and surrounding areas with fine sea and river views. Ornate coved ceiling. Two radiators. Television aerial point. Telephone point. 

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM

With cream suite comprising large shower cubicle with Pharo shower unit and side jets. Comprehensive range of fitted cupboards, drawers and display areas with inset wash hand basin with mixer tap. Low flush wc. Double glazed side window. Heated ladder towel rail. Large floor to ceiling storage cupboard. Downlighting. 

BEDROOM THREE: 17'10" x 16'8" (5.44m x 5.08m at most)

Double glazed windows to the front. Radiator. Downlighting. 

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM

Top of the range shower cubicle with side jets and top spray with foot scrub and deep well with speakers and side mirror, vanity unit with inset white wash hand basin and double cupboard under. Low flush wc system. Downlighting. 

BEDROOM FOUR: 13'9" x 11'6" (4.2m x 3.5m)

A lovely rear facing bedroom with uPVC double glazed windows and excellent sea, coastal and river views. Ornate coved ceiling. Radiator. Downlighting. Television aerial point. Telephone point. Door to ... 

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM

Comprising corner shower cubicle with Pharo shower unit and side jets. Low flush wc. Large wash hand basin in vanity surround with cupboard and display areas. Mirror and light over. Shaver point. Adjustable lit wall mirror. Side double glazed window. Heated ladder towel rail. 

BEDROOM FIVE: 13'9" x 10'2" (4.2m x 3.1m)

uPVC double glazed windows to the rear and lovely sea and river views. Radiator. Ornate coved ceiling. Television aerial point. Telephone point. Dimmer switches to downlighting. Recessed double wardrobe. 

BEDROOM SIX: 13'9" x 9'7" (4.2m x 2.92m)

uPVC double glazed window to the rear with lovely sea and coastal views. Double recessed wardrobe. Downlighting. 

FAMILY BATHROOM

White suite comprising large corner elliptical bath with tiled surround. Vanity unit with wash hand basin and mixer tap with cupboards and drawers beneath. Low flush wc. Double glazed window to the front. Heated ladder towel rail. Ornate coved ceiling. Downlighting.

With rear lobby at first floor having rear window, radiator and staircase. 

BEDROOM SEVEN: 24'4" x 18'2" (7.42m x 5.54m at most, narrowing to 2.97m)

A splendid guest and children's suite with two defined sleeping areas of limited head height commanding excellent sea views towards Berry Head and across the river. Radiator. Double aspect to front and rear. Walk-in store room. 

ENSUITE BATHROOM

New white suite comprising raised bath and side taps, low flush wc, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin with mixer tap. Heated ladder towel rail. Marble tiled floor. Downlighting. Storage cupboard. 

OUTSIDE

Marley House is approached over a long driveway and bypasses the front lawns and side lawns leading back to the GARAGE/ANNEXE block. There are a fine array of flowers and shrubs including hydrangea, acers, weeping cherry, palm, lavender, pittesporum and fine specimen trees. There is a circular part of the driveway that leads to the house through the original ornate arch from the old house. 

ANNEXE & GARAGING CAR PORT: 21'9" x 18'10" (6.63m x 5.74m)

Garden store runs to one site. 

SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM: 26'3" x 19'6" (8m x 5.94m at most)

Three radiators. Exposed timbers. Television aerial point. Double glazed doors and side panels. Storage cupboard. 

CLOAKROOM

With white low flush wc and wash hand basin with tiled splash back and mixer tap. Heated towel rail. Inner lobby approach with plumbing for washing machine. 

KITCHEN: 10' x 7'7" (3.05m x 2.31m)

One and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drawers and cupboards under. Range of fitted cupboards and drawers. Wood block work surfaces. Electric cooker panel. Plumbed for dishwasher. Door to outside. 

FIRST FLOOR

Via two staircases. 

BEDROOM: 16'7" x 12'6" (5.05m x 3.8m at most)

Limited head height. Radiator. Under eaves storage. Velux double glazed window. 

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM

With low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle. 

BEDROOM: 12'3" x 11'9" (3.73m x 3.58m)

A double aspect room. Radiator. Under eaves storage. 

ENSUITE BATHROOM

With pedestal wash hand basin, low flush wc, panelled bath in tiled surround with shower mixer tap. 

GARDENS

There are splendid side garden areas to both sides of the property and the main gardens lie on the south and west side comprising sweeping lawns, interplanted and surrounded by a wealth of beds and borders interlaced with an exuberance of shrubs and trees including wisteria, weeping willow, oak, roses and evergreens and specimen trees including a wonderful lime tree. The house is haloed from the grounds over three sides by the original balustrading which in turn leads to the fine decking area commanding lovely views towards the sea and river.