Property description
Description
5 Exe View Cottages is one of 8 individual properties of differing characteristics, standing in a quiet backwater, uniquely situated with no road or passing traffic on any side. The cottage was built over a hundred years ago of brick construction under a slate roof and the windows have double glazed sealed units and there is a full gas fired central heating system installed. The charming accommodation has the benefit of beamed ceilings in the sitting room, dining room and in the kitchen. The kitchen has been custom-built with individually designed wall mounted and floor standing cupboards constructed from seasoned oak with thick, round edged work-surfaces. There is a half-vaulted ceiling and inset electrically controlled velux skylights with water sensors, which close the windows when it rains. The present vendors have considered extending into the roof void, which has a high pitch and would offer attractive views, given the required building regulations having been obtained.
Situation
Exwick Village remains a sought-after suburb of Exeter, lying close to local shops and within minutes walk of the railway station at St David's. The city centre is within 15-20 minutes walk away and there are beautiful walks and cycle paths by the side of the flood relief channel, leading to Exe Bridges and several large nationwide stores and onwards down to Trew's Weir. The city centre and all its amenities are adjacent and there is easy access to the A30 and in turn to the M5.
Directions
Leave the city centre via Queen Street and at the mini roundabout take the exit onto New North Road, towards Exeter College. After a couple of hundred yards, turn left onto Hele Road and take the second exit on the right at the next mini-roundabout onto St David's Hill. Continue down the hill and at the next roundabout carry on over, with the Great Western Hotel on the left, onto Cowley Bridge Road. After a few hundred yards, turn left and proceed over the railway crossing onto Station Road. Proceed over the river and the flood relief channel and at the T junction, turn right onto Exwick Road. Immediately after the three double fronted terrace houses on the right hand side, turn right into the driveway to Exe View Cottages. The parking for number 5 is the last hard-standing area on the left hand side.
Entrance
Opaque leaded solid oak entrance door with a leaded fan light above leading to:-
Lobby
Diamond leaded stripped pine door to the:-
Sitting Room
19'1 (5.81m) x 13'7 (4.14m). Double glazed bay window to the front. Feature brickwork fireplace with a gas fire and hearth. Built in pine fronted cupboards. Recessed shelving. Further leaded glass storage cupboards. Exposed beams. Radiator.
Opening through to:-
Kitchen/Dinig Room
13'5 (4.09m) x 9'5 (2.87m). Dining Area:-
Double glazed double doors leading out to the rear. Exposed beams. Radiator. Tiled floor. Leaded stripped pine door leading out to the hallway.
10'3 (3.12m) x 7'10 (2.39m). Solid oak worktop. Handmade kitchen with Belfast sink and twin grooved drainer with a brass mixer tap. Oak cupboards under with a fitted Rangemaster cooker. Space for fridge. Further storage space. Exposed beams. Double glazed velux windows to the side with remote control openers. Double glazed window to the rear. Further double glazed window to the rear. Stable door leading to the outside. Tiled floor continuing from the dining area. Radiator.
First Floor Landing
Double glazed window to the rear. Built in storage cupboard. Hatch to roof. Doors to:-
Bedroom 1
13'7 (4.14m) x 11'4 (3.45m). Double glazed window to the front and side. Fitted storage cupboards. Radiator.
Bedroom 2
13'7 (4.14m) x 7'9 (2.36m). Double glazed window to the front. Radiator.
Bedroom 3
9'5 (2.87m) x 7'1 (2.16m). Double glazed window to the rear. Radiator.
Bathroom
White suite comprising panelled bath in full tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin in tiled splashback. Low level W.C. Walls in half tiled surround. Opaque double glazed window. Radiator. Heated towel rail.
Garden
The gardens lie on three sides of the cottage, with the main garden to the front. There are well-stocked flower beds and borders and a raised sun deck and pergola to one side and an small fish pool on the opposite side. There is a winding pathway leading back to a:-
Outhouse
Large, well-constructed block outhouse, with panelling, power and light connected. This would make an ideal office/workshop or would also be ideal as a hobbies room/art room.
Side Garden
To the side of the house there is a wide paved terrace ideal for barbecuing and sunbathing and there is total privacy in this area. Access is then given to a:-
Outhouse
Wooden built outhouse with power, light and plumbing for washing machine.
Rear Garden
The rear garden is laid to lawn and is surrounded by high evergreen trees that have formed into a thick hedgerow, that also offers great privacy.
Parking
At the approach to the cottages there is a delineated parking area that is owned by number 5, capable of parking 2-3 cars.
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