Property description

Abounding in beautiful character features, this detached cottage is tucked away behind Wonford Street in Exeter. Whilst ideally located for access to local shops, the RD+E Hospital, the doctors' surgery and many amenities of Heavitree, the property is also within close proximity of the M5 Motorway, Pynes Hill Business Park and the Met Office as well as benefiting from good access to Exeter City Centre.

The internal accommodation is ideally arranged for family use, comprising the entrance hall, a delightful family room, an open-plan lounge and dining room enjoying exposed stonework, a large kitchen breakfast room, utility area and a fifth bedroom with a downstairs WC offering a convenient space for guests or lodgers. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms and a generously-sized bathroom including a 5-piece suite. Outside, the attractive gardens extend over three sides of the property, accompanied by a workshop, a large garage and a drive providing off-road parking for one car.

The property has been lovingly maintained by its current owner, having been fully renovated to enhance its original character along with tasteful and unique additions such as a solid wood staircase and heavy wood front door. This secluded cottage beautifully blends character with the practical needs of family living. Internal viewing is highly recommended in order to fully appreciate all that is offered.


Entrance Hall
The solid wood front door opens to the entrance hall where there is a radiator, a solid wood staircase to the first floor and a door to the kitchen breakfast room. Two sets of glazed doors lead to the family room and the lounge.

Family Room - 13' 1'' x 11' 9'' (4.00m x 3.59m) plus storage
This attractive room provides the opportunity for a number of uses. Boasting an open fire, recessed storage, a radiator and three single wall light fittings, there is also solid wood flooring and a window to the front aspect.

Open-Plan Living & Dining Room - 26' 1'' x 12' 3'' (7.96m x 3.74m) max
This beautiful room enjoys a lounge area featuring an exposed stone wall, a wood burning stove, window with a fitted seat beneath and an additional window to the side aspect. The dining area allows ample space for a table and chairs. There is also a gas fire set in a stonework chimney breast and a back boiler. An obscured window faces the side aspect and a large window looks to the rear garden.

Kitchen Breakfast Room and Lobby Area - 19' 6'' x 10' 11'' (5.95m x 3.34m) max
A lobby area with a stable-style door to the garden and a sliding door to the dining room is an ideal space for storing coats and is open-plan to the kitchen. The fitted kitchen incorporates a comprehensive range of wall, base and display units with roll edge work tops, tiled splash back and a stainless steel sink with mixer tap over and drainer. Space and plumbing is available for a dishwasher and there is space for a free-standing oven and a breakfast table. The room is also complemented by an integrated fridge and freezer, spotlighting and three windows to the rear aspect. A brickwork archway leads into the utility area.

Utility Area - 7' 3'' x 6' 11'' (2.21m x 2.12m) max
This useful space provides space and plumbing for a washing machine and an additional appliance. There is fitted storage, a window to the garden and a door to the fifth bedroom and a WC

Bedroom 5 & WC - 14' 3'' x 7' 8'' (4.34m x 2.34m) max plus WC
A spacious double bedroom including an electric heater, wash hand basin, a double glazed window to the rear aspect and a velux window. There is also access to the cloakroom which houses a low level WC.

Stairs & Landing
Stairs rise to the first floor landing where there is access to the loft, four bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Master Bedroom - 12' 11'' x 12' 1'' (3.94m x 3.69m) plus wardrobes & dressing area
A spacious double bedroom benefiting from built-in wardrobes, an exposed stonework wall, radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. An archway leads into a multi-functional space which could be used as a dressing area. A uPVC double glazed window faces the front aspect.

Bedroom 2 - 12' 10'' x 12' 0'' (3.91m x 3.66m)
A double bedroom containing a wash basin with tiled splash-back and a radiator. Windows face both to the side and the rear aspect which benefits from secondary glazing.

Bathroom
Comprising a 5 piece suite including a low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, bidet, corner bath with shower attachment and a large shower cubicle with a Mira shower over. There is also a heated towel rail, a radiator and obscured window with secondary glazing to the rear aspect.

Bedroom 3 - 13' 1'' x 11' 0'' (4.00m x 3.36m)
A third double bedroom offering a uPVC double glazed window to the front and an additional window to the side aspect.

Bedroom 4 - 13' 0'' x 11' 0'' (3.95m x 3.36m) max
A further double bedroom with a radiator and windows both to the side and to the rear which boasts secondary glazing.

Gardens
Gated access is to the front of the property where there is a delightful and beautifully tended garden. With a stone chipping pathway leading across the front of the cottage, steps lead down to a good-sized area of lawn which is flanked by borders and raised flowerbeds boasting numerous plants, shrubs and trees. There is also a pond and a paving circle which is ideal for seating. A paved section extends over the side and rear of where there is an additional terrace garden hosting flowerbeds and a higher level with a small workshop. Double glazed sliding doors open to the garage.

Garage & Driveway
The large garage is serviced by power, lighting and a pitched roof space offering additional storage space. Double glazed sliding doors lead into the garden and an electric door opens to the drive where there is off-road parking for one car.

Tenure: Freehold

Property Features :

• Beautiful 19th Century Cottage
• Rich in Character
• Generous Accommodation Throughout
• Ideal Family Home
• Garage, Drive & Workshop