7 bedroom property for sale

A Distinguished Georgian Residence of Exceptional Scale and Heritage Believed to date from circa 1715, Countess Wear House is an exceptional Grade II listed country residence that embodies more than three centuries of architectural refinement and English country living. Originally conceived as an elegant Georgian retreat for a prominent local family, the house was later enhanced during the Victorian era with sympathetic additions and landscaped grounds, creating the impressive yet harmonious home seen today. Having benefited from careful restoration in recent years, the property now offers a rare combination of historic authenticity, generous proportions, and modern lifestyle amenities. Extending to approximately 6,258 sq ft, the accommodation is arranged over three principal floors and is ideally suited to both formal entertaining and relaxed family living. The ground floor is centred around a welcoming entrance hall and inner hallway, leading to a series of beautifully proportioned reception spaces. These include a substantial drawing room, an additional reception room, and a large lounge, all reflecting the gracious scale typical of the period. The heart of the home is formed by an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining area, complemented by a secondary kitchen, providing flexibility for catering, entertaining, or multi generational living. Practical spaces include a utility area, cloakroom facilities, and internal access to the garage complex. Leisure amenities are particularly noteworthy, with a dedicated pool room and adjoining sauna creating a private wellness suite rarely found in homes of this heritage. The first floor continues the sense of grandeur with an elegant landing leading to a magnificent principal reception room and a generous study, alongside a well-proportioned bedroom suite with ensuite facilities and additional shower room. The second floor provides extensive family and guest accommodation, comprising seven bedrooms in total, including a spacious principal suite with ensuite, further bedrooms with ensuite facilities, and a family bathroom, all arranged around a central landing that enhances the natural flow of the upper level. Externally, the property is complemented by established grounds that provide both privacy and a fitting setting for a residence of such stature, together with garage facilities and ample parking. Countess Wear House represents a truly rare opportunity to acquire a historic estate of architectural importance, offering timeless elegance, exceptional space, and a rich provenance, all within easy reach of Exeter and the surrounding Devon countryside.