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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · EX2 6LA
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Description This characterful three bedroom semi-detached home offers spacious, well-balanced accommodation of over 1,300 sq. Ft .
Full of 1930’s charm, the property presents excellent potential for improvement to create a superb family home in one of the area’s most popular residential locations.
A welcoming entrance hall provides an immediate sense of space and flow, with a staircase rising to the first floor and doors leading to the sitting room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room.
A downstairs WC and understairs storage finish the space. To the front, the sitting room features a wide bay window which floods the space with natural light.
At the rear, the dining room is another generous reception space with views over the garden and double glazed sliding doors provide direct access to the rear garden.
The kitchen has a range of fitted units, a breakfast bar, a utility cupboard with plumbing and space for a washing machine and a wall mounted gas boiler.
There is direct access to the garden and proximity to the dining room. The first floor continues the theme of generous proportions.
The principal bedroom is positioned to the front of the property The second and third bedrooms are of a generous size creating an ideal guest room or home office.
A shower/wet room completes the first-floor accommodation.
The property has off road parking in front of a Garage with access from Exe Vale Road The generous south easterly facing rear garden is a standout feature, offering a level lawn with mature shrubs and trees.
Situation Countess Wear is a sought after location being close to both Exeter city centre and Topsham, lying close to the River Exe, with riverside walks to the Quayside and Double Locks public house, Topsham and Exminster marshes.
Local amenities include a primary school, village hall, two public houses and the King George V playing fields, as well as the nearby Exeter Golf & Country Club.
Exeter city centre is a short drive away and offers a wide range of services including schools, an expanding Russell Group university, the Royal Devon & Exeter hospital, restaurants, bars and Princesshay shopping centre.
Close to the M5 Junction 30. Directions From Exeter city centre proceed along Holloway Street, merging with Topsham Road.
Proceed for approximately 2 miles on the A3015 passing Exeter County Hall on the left and the Crematorium on the right.
School Lane will be found on the right hand side and the property is on the left hand corner of Exe Vale Road.
Services: The vendor has advised the following: Mains gas (serving the central heating boiler and hot water), mains electricity, water and drainage.
Telephone landline not currently in contract, previously with EE. Broadband not currently in contract. Approx. Ultrafast Upload speed 1800 Mbps.
Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property including 02, EE, Three & Vodafone.
Value & comps
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Returns
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