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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · EX12 3HB
Sold STCReduced £50k (−7.7%) on 9 OctListed 328 days
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About
This modern detached chalet bungalow has been updated to a high standard by the current owners, enjoying lovely views and offering versatile living with superb landscaped gardens and numerous outbuildings.
Accommodation Attractive sandstone steps gently rise to the front door and a charming sun terrace, setting the tone for this beautifully presented home.
Inside, the property offers spacious and versatile accommodation, beginning with a bright dual-aspect sitting room featuring bespoke shutter blinds, painted floorboards, and a characterful brick fireplace with an inset wood-burning stove.
Open Plan Kitchen, Dining And Living Room To the rear, the stylish kitchen is fitted with sleek white gloss units, granite worktops, integrated appliances, and a stainless steel range-style oven.
An open archway leads into a superb open-plan living and dining area-an ideal space for entertaining-complete with polished floorboards, a contemporary corner wood-burning stove, and stairs ascending to the first floor.
Also on the ground floor is a generously sized utility room, along with a dual-aspect bedroom and a modern shower room, plus a separate cloakroom/WC.
Upstairs Upstairs, there are two further double bedrooms, both with access to useful eaves storage, along with a large store room.
The standout feature is the stunning dual-aspect family bathroom, which enjoys breathtaking valley views and includes a freestanding bath, wall-mounted vanity basin, low-level WC, and stylish vinyl tiled flooring.
Outside The exterior is equally impressive, with beautifully landscaped terraced gardens offering a variety of thoughtfully designed spaces.
Paved terraces and pathways wind through the different levels, one of which features premium artificial lawn and sleek stone edging, with access to a substantial workshop, store room, and home gym - each easily adaptable to additional living space if desired.
Upper Garden Further steps lead to a more private gravelled area, attractively planted with shrubs, trees, and flowering borders.
This level includes a composite decked sun terrace to one side and, to the other, a substantial summer house with double doors and a covered outdoor kitchen - perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining.
Parking To the front, a large gravel driveway provides ample off-road parking.
Garage (5.3m x 3.22m (17' 5" x 10' 7")) A single garage is available by seperate negotiation Electric Power sockets (several) inside. Mains water tap in the garage. Electric up & over garage door.
Tiled Pitch roof (5 years old) Material Information Tenure: Freehold Mains services connected: Gas, Electric, Water and Drainage Council Tax: Band D with East Devon District Broadband: Standard & Superfast are available, with speeds of up to 31mbps.
Network: Providers available include O2, Three, Vodafone and EE
Value & comps
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