Property description
A tastefully decorated and well maintained three bedroom detached bungalow, with fine views over the Sid Valley to the surrounding hills.
Hillside Lodge is an attractive detached bungalow constructed in 1999 by the well-known local builder, Parson Brothers.
This beautifully presented property has the benefit of gas fired central heating, pvc soffits, barge boards and gutters and uPVC windows, including patio doors from the sitting room onto a large balcony/sun terrace which takes advantage of the views. There are also patio doors from the dining room into a uPVC double glazed conservatory. The kitchen is attractively equipped with 'Shaker Style' kitchen units and Miele integrated appliances that include a split level oven/grill, ceramic hob with cooker hood over, dishwasher, fridge and separate freezer. Adjoining the kitchen there is a utility room, which has a washing machine and tumble dryer. The spacious accommodation provides on the lower ground floor an entrance vestibule with stairs rising to the spacious entrance hall, the sitting room with an adjoining sun terrace, a kitchen, a utility room with an adjoining WC, a dining room, master bedroom with fitted wardobes and an en-suite shower room, a second bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a third double bedroom or study.
To the outside there is a drive leading to an integral double garage and the gardens have been landscaped, with an eye for ease of maintenance, as they have been planted with numerous mature shrubs that have gravelled areas and to the rear there is an extensive paved patio.
Balfours is a popular residential area a little over a mile from the town centre and seafront. Nearby, from Woolbrook Road, there are a good range of amenities that include a Post Office, Lidl Supermarket, Garage, Bakers, Chemist, Hairdresser, Launderette, Newsagents and Butchers. There are also a good range of bus services to the surrounding area. The Cathedral City of Exeter is seventeen miles, Honiton (with its mainline Railway Station) ten miles and the nearest link with the M5 motorway, approximately twelve miles.
DIRECTIONS
From our Sidmouth office continue up the High Street and straight over the mini-roundabout. Continue, passing the shops at Temple Street and at Exeter Cross fork left, towards Exeter and Woolbrook. Continue, passing over the two mini-roundabouts and then on the right hand side will be seen the Balfour Arms. Turn left directly opposite into Balfours, continue up the hill and as the road continues around to the right, keep left and into the cul-de-sac, passing the entrance to Balfour Gardens on the right hand side. The property will then be seen immediately also on your right hand side.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
uPVC double glazed front door to the:
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE LOBBY
Radiator. Space for coats. Understairs storage space. Stairs rise to the:
ENTRANCE HALL
Window. Coved ceiling. Inset spotlights. Radiator. Door chime. BT point. Hall cupboard with hanging rail, electric light and shelf. Adjoining linen cupboard with electric light, slatted shelves, insulated cylinder and immersion heater. Access to the roof space via a sliding ladder.
SITTING ROOM
5.4m x 3.9m (17'9\" x 12'9\") This is a double aspect room, with a side window and a patio door opening onto a DEEP BALCONY/SUN TERRACE, with a sun blind, electric light and glazed balustrade. Fine views to the surrounding hills. Coved ceiling with inset spotlights. TV point. Two radiators.
DINING ROOM
3.8m x 3.9m (12'6\" x 12'9\") Side window. TV point. Coved ceiling with inset spotlights. Two radiators. Pair of small paned glazed doors to the kitchen and a patio door to:
ADJOINING CONSERVATORY
3.6m x 2.15m (11'9\" x 7') Glazed roof. Two wall lights. Power points. Radiator. Outlook over the rear garden. Pair of French doors to an extensive paved patio.
KITCHEN
3.8m x 4.5m (12'6\" x 14'9\") Attractive range of 'Shaker Style' Miele wall and floor units with colour co-ordinated worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Inset one and a half bowl sink top with mixer tap. Worktop illumination. Coved ceiling with inset spotlights. Integrated appliances to include a split level oven/grill with cupboards above and below, ceramic hob with cooker hood over, dishwasher and fridge and freezer. Kickspace heater. TV point. BT point. Window with views to the distant hills. Pair of small paned French doors to the dining room and there is also a door to the:
ADJOINING UTILITY ROOM
2.8m x 1.7m (9'3\" x 5'6\") Range of fitted cupboards with separate Miele washing machine and tumble dryer. Stainless steel sink top with mixer tap. Coved ceiling. Striplight. Radiator. Central heating control. uPVC half glazed door to the garden and door to:
ADJOINING WC
Low level suite. Coved ceiling. Extractor fan.
MASTER BEDROOM
4.1m plus door recess x 4.4m (13'6\" x 14'6\") Outlook over the rear garden. Coved ceiling. Radiator. TV point. Range of fitted wardrobes and display shelves along one wall. Door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
With a white suite comprising a shower cubicle with shower control and rose. Inset hand basin and adjoining WC low level suite with concealed cistern. Part tiled walls. Window. Coved ceiling. Extractor fan. Mirror and light over the hand basin.
BEDROOM TWO
3.5m to face of fitted wardrobes x 3.4m (11'6\" x 11'9\") Coved ceiling. Radiator. Outlook over the rear garden. Range of fitted wardrobes along one wall.
BEDROOM THREE
(At present used as an additional reception room) 4.8m x 3.1m (15'9\" x 10'3\") Window with fine views to the surrounding hills. Coved ceiling with inset spotlights. Radiator. TV point.
MAIN BATHROOM
With a white suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap and hand grips, unit with inset hand basin and cupboards under and adjoining WC low level suite. Part tiled walls with decorative frieze. Light/shaver socket over the hand basin. Mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Extractor fan.
OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
Wall to the road frontage and a drive to an:
INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE
5.4m x 6.4m (17'9\" x 21') Remote control up and over door. Striplights. Power points. Water tap. Personal door to the bungalow.
To the front of the property there is a PARKING AREA and paths with side gates to both sides of the property that lead up to the rear garden. The front garden has gravelled areas interspersed with many attractive shrubs. Outside lights. To the rear of the property there is an extensive paved patio adjoining the conservatory and low stone walls. Again there are gravelled areas interspersed with numerous attractive shrubs.
OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band G.
POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.
REF: DHS00721