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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · EX5 1BH
Listing removedReduced £25k (−6.7%) on 21 JunListed 168 days
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About
Description A Truly Charming Double Fronted Period Cottage Dating Back To The Early 1800s, Set In The Heart Of The Ever Popular Village Of Clyst St Mary.
Lovingly owned for nearly 50 years, this beautiful home offers a rare opportunity to acquire a character property with genuine history and warmth.
A standout feature is the car port providing off road parking, a true rarity within the village setting.
The south facing rear garden is simply exceptional, thoughtfully landscaped with a patio seating area, manicured lawns and a stunning array of mature shrubs and seasonal planting, creating a private and tranquil outdoor retreat.
Internally, the home is rich in character and charm.
Upon entering, you are welcomed into a dining room with parquet flooring and an electric fire, complemented by an exposed brick wall that subtly separates the kitchen.
The kitchen enjoys picturesque views over the garden and leads to a separate utility room.
To the front, the living room features an open fire as its focal point, with a wide archway opening into an L shaped additional reception space with doors onto the garden.
A further versatile room offers the perfect home office, snug or hobbies space.
Upstairs, there are three generous double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from an en suite, alongside a well appointed family bathroom.
Externally, the home makes a striking first impression with its classic red brick façade and elegant French shutters.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, the current owner is relocating closer to family, with onward plans already secured for September 2026.
Clyst St Mary is a highly sought after village on the outskirts of Exeter, offering excellent access to Topsham, the city centre and the coastline, making this an ideal lifestyle move.
Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold Dining Room Front door to front aspect, parquet flooring, radiator, gorgeous exposed brick wall with archway looking into kitchen. Large front sash window.
From the dining room there is also stairs to the first floor.
Living Room Light and spacious living room wrapping around into a useful versatile L-shaped second reception room, two large front sash windows, two radiators.
The second reception room could also be used as a home office, internal side single glazed window, double doors leading out to the rear garden in addition to rear double glazed window.
Archway through to the kitchen.
Kitchen Leads through into the main dining room, radiator, understairs storage cupboard, a range of modern fitted wall and base units with roll top work surfaces, one and a half stainless steel sink drainer with mixer tap over, integrated Neff dishwasher, space for free standing cooker, extractor fan over, space for free standing fridge freezer, rear door leading out to the utility room.
Utility Tiled flooring, base units with Belfast sink, space and plumbing for washing machine, double glazed window surrounding with side double glazed patio door leading out onto the rear garden.
Study Useful space, sliding door into kitchen, double glazed window to rear. 2nd Reception Room Wide archway leading from living room, rear double glazed doors to garden, internal window.
Landing Rear double glazed window, access to the loft via loft hatch.
Master Bedroom Generous double bedroom, radiator, built in full width wardrobes, two large front sash windows, door to En-Suite Matching three piece suite with bath, mixer taps, glass shower screen, modern low level wc, modern wash hand basin with vanity unit, Victorian style column radiator with towel rail, side and front windows.
Bedroom 2 Double bedroom, radiator, two rear double glazed windows, opaque side window. Bedroom 3 Double bedroom, built in storage cupboard, front sash window.
Bathroom Matching three piece suite, panel bath, shower over, glass shower screen, modern low level wc, wash hand basin with vanity unit, rear double glazed window, radiator, airing cupboard.
Rear Garden Beautifully presented rear garden, South facing, extended patio seating area, manicured lawns with mature shrubs, plants and flowers across the borders, timber framed shed, green house.
Car port that could also be used as a seating area. Outdoor seating area with stable doors to the front. Two large outbuildings storage sheds, partially boarded rear garden.
Coal shed with access to gas boiler, outside tap.
Value & comps
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