Property description
This delightful four bedroom family home is situated in the highly popular area of Heavitree, within close proximity of the local shops, doctors' surgery, supermarkets and the RD&E Hospital. This popular position also benefits from good access to Exeter City Centre, the M5 Motorway, the Met Office and Pynes Hill Business Park.
Internally, the accommodation is well proportioned throughout. Polished timber floorboards extend through the entrance vestibule, hallway and an attractive open-plan lounge and dining room. There is also an elegant kitchen breakfast room and a shower room on the ground floor. The first floor benefits from two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Two additional bedrooms are situated on the second floor. At the rear of the property, there is a charming rear garden boasting a fully insulated and electrically powered studio, creating the potential for a number of uses.
Lovingly maintained by the current vendor, a program of numerous refurbishments has been completed. This includes many unique and characterful features which have been added to the property, such as a trompe - l'oeil window created by a local artist at the front of the house, locally made shelving and mantel, and an Argon-filled double glazed roof in the kitchen breakfast room which has been made with Exeter glass.
Entrance Vestibule & Hallway
The front door leads to an entrance vestibule, where an internal door opens to the hallway and polished timber floorboards extend throughout. Designed to maximise space and light, the hallway is open to the kitchen breakfast room and there is a borrowed light window to the lounge. There is also a radiator and a door to the dining room and stairs, with storage underneath, to the first floor landing.
Open-Plan Lounge & Dining Room - 23' 1'' x 11' 9'' (7.03m x 3.59m) max
This stunning open-plan room boasts polished timber floorboards throughout, with fitted shelves and mantel made with locally sourced wood. The lounge also houses a radiator and ceiling rose, along with a remote controlled coal-effect gas fire set in an exposed brick fireplace with slate hearth. The lighting is controlled by a brass dimmer switch, with matching brass sockets. A uPVC double glazed window faces the front aspect.
Providing ample space for a table and chairs, the dining room accommodates a feature exposed brickwork chimney breast and fireplace, with a tiled hearth. There are dado rails, two radiators, a ceiling rose and a double wall light fitting. A door leads to the kitchen breakfast room.
Kitchen Breakfast Room - 14' 9'' x 8' 1'' (4.49m x 2.47m)
Another beautiful room incorporating a range of matching wall, base and display units with roll edge worktops, a breakfast bar and a large ceramic sink with a mixer tap over and a mosaic tiled splashback. Included in the sale is a double oven with an inset 5-ring gas hob and extractor hood. Allowing a flow of natural light, a double glazed roof space has been installed, filled with Argon to reflect heat and trap light. Ceramic tile flooring extends through the room and there is also a radiator. Doors open to the shower room and garden.
Shower & Utility Room
Equipped with a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower with Mira shower over and a feature obscured glass screen. There is tiled flooring, a radiator, shelving and two windows to the side aspect. Space is also available for appliances.
Stairs & Landing
Stairs rise to the first floor, where doors open to two bedrooms and the bathroom.
Bedroom 1 - 15' 3'' x 11' 9'' (4.64m x 3.59m) max
Spanning across the width of the property, this spacious double bedroom contains a radiator, fitted shelving and a feature wallpapered chimney breast. A uPVC double glazed window faces the front aspect.
Bedroom 2 - 11' 2'' x 9' 5'' (3.41m x 2.86m)
A second double bedroom complemented by an original cast iron fireplace with a tiled surround, radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect.
Bathroom
Comprising a close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and a bath with a shower area, double rain effect shower unit and a tiled surround. There is also a radiator, shaver socket and an extractor. Obscure uPVC double glazed windows face the side and rear aspects, in addition to a borrowed light window to the landing.
Stairs to the Second Floor
Stairs rise to the second floor landing, where doors open to the final two bedrooms and there is an exposed beam.
Bedroom 3 - 13' 11'' x 10' 5'' (4.23m x 3.18m) plus storage
Another generously-sized double bedroom benefiting from a comprehensive range of built-in storage, including a triple wardrobe and eaves storage. This room also features original beams, a radiator, two single wall light fittings, a central spotlight, dimmer switches and a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect allowing far-reaching views over the city.
Bedroom 4 - 9' 5'' x 7' 6'' (2.86m x 2.28m) plus storage
A single bedroom with the advantage of fitted shelving into an alcove, as well as storage into the eaves, radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect.
Garden & Studio
A well-designed and charming rear garden, comprising a paved secluded seating area with a brick-built barbecue, an outside light and areas of gravel, decking and slate chippings. This thoughtfully planned garden also boasts a wildlife pond and a range of colourful plants and shrubs, as well as an established herb bed. There is a fully insulated timber-built studio with decked veranda, which has power and lighting and beyond which is access to the rear service lane via a gate.
Tenure: Freehold
Property Features :
- 4 Bedrooms
- Character Features
- Accommodation Over 3 Floors
- No Onward Chain
- Thoughtfully Designed Rear Garden