Striking for its former chapel with fanlight, cross final and turret, West Hill’s East Grange makes up the larger part of a vicarage designed in 1850 by the Revd George Buchanan Wollaston, a botanist, plantsman, watercolourist and architect who was articled to Auguste-Charles Pugin.
The property is currently on the market via Humberts at a guide price of £1.175 million.
Just south-west of Ottery St Mary, Wollaston also designed the Church of St Michael the Archangel at West Hill.
Now wisteria-clad and secluded, accessed via a meandering drive, four-bedroom East Grange enjoys views over lawns, well-stocked beds, a striking magnolia tree, apple and plum orchard, outdoor pool and separate studio/office.
East Grange is currently on the market via Humberts at a guide price of £1.175 million — see more pictures, or enquire with the agent for further details.
West Hill: What you need to know
Location: 8 miles East of Exeter and 10 miles West of Honiton in Devon. Ottery St Mary is just two miles away
Atmosphere: The quiet, rural village is home to a village store with an in-house butchers and a car garage. Neighbouring Ottery St Mary is home to a number of independent shops and restaurants, including a vintage shop, hardware store, book shop and gift shop, amongst others.
Things to do: Head to the coast to take in the best of the South West coastline. Sidmouth is approximately 6.4 miles away and is a great starting point from which to explore — either by land or sea. The Cathedral city of Exeter is also close by, home to numerous restaurants, pubs, theatre and shops.
Schools: Ottery St Mary Primary School is rated 'good' by Ofsted, whilst West Hill Primary School and The King's School are both rated 'outstanding.'
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