Property description

Summary

A quality semi-detached family home believed to have been built in the 1930’s by Wakeham & Tucker enjoying a stunning setting overlooking Heavitree Park to the front. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac there is on street parking available. The walled frontage, with wrought iron gate, opens to a well-stocked front garden with a variety of mature bushes and shrubs and a path leading to the front door. Alongside the house is a drive that leads to the garage and side/rear entrances to the property. This elegant property retains many character features and has been sympathetically extended by the present owner who has undertaken a loft conversion to create the further bedroom and extended to the rear to provide a spacious Kitchen/Dining Room.

Off of the spacious, light and airy Entrance Hall the Sitting Room features an original fireplace and solid wood surround. To the rear is the rear open-plan Kitchen and Dining Room with Velux windows providing a pleasant environment with the Utility Room and Cloakroom off. Additionally on the Ground Floor is a further flexible room, currently used as a Study, which could be used as a play room or additional Bedroom. On the First Floor is a family Bathroom and three Bedrooms with those to the front, including the Master Bedroom, having superb open views across Heavitree Park. Stairs from the landing lead up to the Second Floor landing, with a useful storage area, and a light airy fourth Bedroom with Velux windows to the front and back.

To the rear of the house there is a delightful garden with paved patio and a pathway through mature borders leading to a good sized lawn and second patio with garden shed. There are well stocked borders and an arbour to enjoy the sunshine. The property benefits from full gas central heating is uPVC double glazed throughout with stained glass quarter lights to the front retaining the original character of the property.

Location

Situated on the eastern outskirts of the Cathedral City of Exeter, Heavitree is a popular residential area with a wide range of local amenities including shops, Tesco Express, restaurants, banks, a doctor's surgery, primary school, churches with a regular bus service into the City Centre with its award winning Princesshay shopping centre. There is easy access to the major road network of M5, A30 and the A38, Sowton Industrial Estate and Exeter International Airport.

Directions

From our office in Longbrook Street, continue down the road and turn right into York Road. At the first set of traffic lights continue ahead and at the T junction turn right onto Western Way  taking the first exit onto Heavitree Road. Continue straight ahead, through the Heavitree shopping centre and take the next left turn into Whipton Lane. Continue ahead, keeping Heavitree Park on your left, and take the next left into Chard Road. Take the first left into Nicholas Road and follow the road around to your right into Lymeborne Avenue. The property will be found a short distance along on your right.

THE ACCOMMODATION, WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS, COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING

uPVC double glazed front door with stained glass panels and side windows opens into the light and airy Entrance Hall with original picture rails, Kardean wood effect flooring, radiator and under stairs cupboard housing the consumer unit, gas and electricity meters.  Stripped wood doors open to:

Sitting Room

13’ 2” (4.01m) into Bay x 12’ 7” (3.83m) into alcove

uPVC double glazed bay window with stained glass quarter lights with superb views over the front garden to Heavitree Park beyond. Original picture rails and elegant 1930s feature, tiled fireplace with solid wood surround and inlaid mirror above the mantle. Television point and radiator.

Study

9’ 2” (2.79m) max x 7’ 7” (2.18m)

A flexible room with potentially many uses, currently used as a study, with uPVC double glazed window to the side. Wall mounted gas boiler and shelving.

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room

Dining Room

11’ 10” (3.60m) x 9’ 5” (2.87m)

Original picture rails. Stylish original built-in cupboards with stripped woodwork – one with glazed doors and the other a dresser. Feature 1930s fireplace with inset gas fire and original matching pine surround with integrated mirror above the mantle. Radiator.

Kitchen

9’ 10” (2.99m) x 9’ 3” (2.81m)

A well-built extension with uPVC double glazed window to the rear and two Velux units providing a light airy environment. Fitted kitchen comprising a range of wall cupboards, corner display shelves, base units, drawers and breakfast bar with integrated dishwasher. Wood effect worktops with inset, stainless steel, 1¼ bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over and tiled splash backs. Space and connections for a cooker with extractor above. Door opening to:

Utility Room

8’ 6” (2.59m) max x 8’ 1” (2.46m) max

uPVC double glazed door to rear garden plus Velux skylight. A very useful space with base unit and inset stainless steel sink/drainer with mixer tap and tiled splash back. Space and plumbing beneath worktop for washing machine and space for fridge/freezer. Tiled flooring, wall mounted shelves, coat rail and radiator. Door to Cloakroom with wood panelled walls, WC.

Stairs from the Entrance Hall, with stripped wood hand rail on the bannister, rise to the First Floor landing with uPVC double glazed window to the side creating a light and airy space with stripped wood doors opening to:

Bathroom

7’ 5” (2.26m) x 7’ 0” (2.13m)

uPVC double glazed opaque window to the rear. A part tiled family bathroom with contemporary white suite comprising a panelled bath with Mira electric shower over and folding shower screen. Low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Useful storage/airing cupboards with lagged hot water tank and slatted shelving. Vinyl flooring and radiator. 

Bedroom 2

12’ 3” (3.73m) x 10’ 10” (3.30m)

uPVC double glazed window overlooking the delightful rear garden. Original picture rails and tiled fireplace and hearth with mantle over and original built-in cupboards in recess. Radiator.

Master Bedroom

13’ 11” (4.24m) into bay x 9’ 7” (2.92m)                   

uPVC double glazed bay window with stained glass quarter lights providing a stunning open view over Heavitree Park. A well-proportioned room with delightful original features including picture rails and a tiled fireplace with hearth and mantle. There are also two double built-in wardrobes and a radiator.

Bedroom 3

7’ 6” (2.28m) x 7’ 5” (2.26m)

uPVC double glazed window, with stained glass quarter lights, with fantastic views over Heavitree Park. Original picture rails and radiator.

Stairs to Second Floor landing with uPVC double glazed window to the side and useful recessed storage space with shelving. Door to:

Bedroom 4

13’ 2” (4.01m) x 12’ 9” max (3.88m)

A great room for a teenager or use as work room with vaulted ceiling with 3 Velux windows, fitted with blinds, (2 to the front and 1 to rear) providing spacious accommodation.  Wash hand basin with tiled splash back and light with shaver point over. Shelved alcove with hanging rail and further storage available in the eaves. This loft conversion has been tastefully completed with exposed beams adding to the overall character. 

Outside

To the Front: A well-stocked front garden with boundary wall and wrought iron gate, with foot path to front door bordered by a variety of mature plants and shrubs. Driveway entrance to the side provides access to the brick built garage with wooden doors. A side gate provides access to the rear garden.

To the Rear: A delightful and well maintained garden, accessed from the Utility Room and driveway. A paved patio area with planted borders leads to steps up and a pathway to the main garden. A brick footpath leads to the rear of the enclosed garden through mature, well planted borders, on both sides, leading to a well-kept lawn with second paved patio, pagoda and garden shed.

Council Tax                  Exeter City Council             Band D

For further information regarding this property please contact

COLIN JARRETT or IVOR BULL

who have personally inspected the property

VIEWING ONLY BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE WITH CARDENS RESIDENTIAL SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS NOTICE

Property Features :

• Spacious, extended, 4 bedroom semi-detached house
• Many character features retained
• Stunning, cul-de-sac location fronting onto Heavitree Park
• Well presented accommodation over 3 floors
• Entrance Hall