Property description
This fantastic three bedroom barn conversion offers flexible accommodation and copious potential. With its own private rear garden, along with an outlook to the front over a beautiful communal courtyard, there is also an additional communal lawn and trampoline area ideal for families. Set back from the road in a secluded development, this wonderful home is part of a community of fifteen properties which enjoy a real community spirit including a communal barbecue and a communal Christmas tree for the central courtyard. Ideally positioned, the development offers easy access to major road links including the A38 and M5 motorway. The property is also approximately two miles from Exeter City Centre and very close to the village of Alphington with its shops, supermarkets, primary school and doctors surgery. Within walking distance of the property is the very popular Devon Hotel and Carriages.
Internally, the accommodation is situated over three floors and currently comprises two bedrooms on the ground floor, along with one en-suite and the family bathroom. The first floor hosts the third bedroom, kitchen and two reception rooms. The second floor is a large and impressive open-plan room, offering the potential for a multitude of uses. The property also benefits from a garage with additional mezzanine storage and access to ample parking.
Thought to have originally been part of the Lord Halden Estate, the property dates back to the 1840\‘s. In order to fully appreciate the potential, position, character and proximity to local amenities, internal viewing of this home is highly recommended.
Entrance Hallway
The obscure glazed front door opens to the entrance hall where there is tiled flooring, a radiator, and a staircase to the first floor. Doors open to two bedrooms, the bathroom and a spacious storage cupboard under the stairwell.
Bedroom 1 - 12\‘ 1\‘\‘ x 10\‘ 7\‘\‘ (3.68m x 3.23m) max plus wardrobe
A good-sized double bedroom containing a radiator, window to the front aspect, a built-in double wardrobe and a door to the en-suite.
En-Suite - 9\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 7\‘ 5\‘\‘ (2.85m x 2.27m) max
Containing a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, a large heated towel rail, tiled shower cubicle with Mira shower and an extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 - 12\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 8\‘ 5\‘\‘ (3.66m x 2.56m) max plus wardrobe
A second double bedroom with the advantage of a built-in double wardrobe, radiator and a window to the front aspect looking into the communal courtyard.
Bathroom - 10\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 8\‘ 5\‘\‘ (3.17m x 2.57m) max
Comprising a low level WC, pedestal wash basin, a bath with shower attachment, built-in storage, a radiator, wall light with integrated shaver socket, extractor fan and part-tiled walls.
Stairs & Landing
Stairs rise to the first floor, where doors lead to the kitchen, dining room and bedroom 3, and a further staircase rises to the second floor.
Bedroom 3 - 10\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 7\‘ 5\‘\‘ (3.16m x 2.27m) max
A single bedroom/study including a fitted wardrobe, radiator and a window to the rear aspect enjoying an outlook into the garden.
Kitchen - 12\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 11\‘ 0\‘\‘ (3.66m x 3.35m) max
A well-proportioned room incorporating a range of matching wall and base units, roll edge worktops, part-tiled walls and a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with a mixer tap over and drainer. Spaces are available for various appliances and there is a breakfast bar. This room also accommodates the gas combination boiler, a radiator and a window to the front aspect providing an outlook to the communal courtyard.
Lounge - 12\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 2\‘\‘ (3.67m x 3.70m)
A good-sized reception room benefiting from a radiator, four single wall light fittings and a window to the front courtyard. Double doors open to a further reception room.
Dining Room - 10\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 8\‘ 5\‘\‘ (3.16m x 2.57m)
Providing an additional space for a number of uses, with a radiator and double doors to the garden.
Second Floor - 24\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 23\‘ 9\‘\‘ (7.45m x 7.24m) max
An impressive room with a high and heavy beamed ceiling, three radiators and two large windows to the rear aspect. This large room offers the potential for a master suite, living space and many other uses.
Rear Garden
A generously-sized garden opening onto a good-sized patio area ideal for garden furniture, raised beds and a path leading to the rear border. Gated access is to a pedestrian path behind leading to the parking area.
Garage - 15\‘ 8\‘\‘ x 10\‘ 0\‘\‘ (4.78m x 3.04m)
The garage is positioned opposite the communal courtyard. With a high ceiling, this excellent space benefits from a mezzanine level providing an additional floor for storage, along with power and lighting.
Parking & Communal Grounds
The development benefits from a car park providing ample parking space to the rear of the properties. Beyond this is an ideal family area including an open lawn and trampoline. The vendor informs us that this area has been used for communal barbecues and bonfires on bonfire night. Matford Mews itself wraps around a beautiful communal courtyard with maintained lawns, a communal outside tap for washing cars etc. and a central path leading to number eight, which is situated in the right hand corner of the U-shaped development. There is also a communal bin store located at the entrance to the grounds.
Tenure: Freehold
Although the property itself is freehold, a management fee of £42 per month is paid to Whitton & Laing who manage the development, including upkeep of shared communal grounds, lighting, gardeners and liability insurance.
Property Features :
- 3 / 4 Bedrooms
- Flexible Accommodation & Huge Potential
- No Onward Chain
- Garage and Off-Road Parking
- Private Garden & Further Communal Grounds
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