5-bedroom house · EX1 3WJ
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Description The Balshaw is an impressive and luxuriously appointed five-bedroom detached residence, offering beautifully arranged accommodation across three spacious floors.
Designed with modern family living in mind, this stylish home combines elegant interiors with generous proportions throughout.
Situated within a quiet and exclusive enclave of just four individual detached homes in the highly desirable Hillside Gardens development, the property enjoys a peaceful residential setting while remaining conveniently positioned for everyday amenities.
The ground floor welcomes you via a spacious entrance hall, leading through to a stunning open-plan kitchen with breakfast and family areas, the true heart of the home, complete with French doors opening onto the rear garden.
In addition, there is a comfortable lounge, a formal dining room and a separate study, offering excellent flexibility for both entertaining and working from home.
Zoned underfloor heating throughout the ground floor enhances the sense of comfort and luxury.
The first floor hosts an impressive principal suite featuring a private dressing area with fitted wardrobes, a stylish en-suite bathroom with double sinks and direct access to a rear balcony overlooking the garden.
Two further generous double bedrooms with a contemporary "Jack & Jill" bathroom complete this level.
The top floor offers two additional double bedrooms, one benefitting from its own en-suite facilities and the other a "Jack & Gill" bathroom, ideal for guests, older children or multi-generational living.
Externally, the property truly excels.
The beautifully landscaped and generous rear garden has been thoughtfully designed for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring an extended porcelain tiled seating area, perfect for summer evenings.
A dedicated hot tub area further enhances the outdoor lifestyle offering.
In addition, there is a substantial outbuilding currently utilised as a bar, which could equally serve as a stylish home office, gym or studio with WiFi and power.
To the front, the property benefits from parking for up to four vehicles in addition to a large double garage.
Perfectly positioned close to sought-after schools and major transport links, The Balshaw presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial and beautifully designed family home within an exclusive setting.
Council Tax Band: F Tenure: Freehold Entrance Via covered vestibule with attractive pillars. Front door to front aspect leading into a spacious Entrance Hall.
Entrance Hall Porcelain tiled flooring with under-floor heading. Radiator. Panelled walls. Stairs leading to the first floor.
Study The Reception Room/Study area has two double-glazed windows to the front aspect. Cloakroom Porcelain tiled floor with under-floor heating. Modern low-level WC.
Pedestal wash-basin with mixer tap. Large built-in storage cupboard. Living Room A light and spacious Living room with 3 radiators. Chimney breast with fitted remote-controlled modern gas fire.
Two double-glazed windows with views to the front of the property. Door leading through to the Dining Room.
Kitchen/Diner/Family Room The Kitchen area comprises a range of modern fitted wall and base units with quartz work surfaces over. Integrated AEG microwave.
Integrated AEG double electric oven and grill/oven. Integrated AEG 6-burner gas hob with extractor over and decorative tiled surround. Inset twin stainless-steel sink with mixer tap over.
Matching quartz breakfast bar. Integrated instant hot/chilled-water tap. Two integrated fridge/freezers. Integrated dishwasher. Two large double-glazed floor-to-ceiling windows to the rear aspect.
The family area has two floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows and French doors which lead out to the rear garden. Two radiators. Large under-stairs storage cupboard.
Porcelain tiled floor with under-floor heating. Utility Separate Utility area. Porcelain tiled flooring with under-floor heating. Stylish fitted wall and base units with quartz work-surfaces.
Inset stainless-steel sink/drainer with mixer tap over. Integrated washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Radiator. Access to the gas combi-boiler.
Double-glazed half window door leading to the side garden. Dining Room Via double-doors from the Kitchen/diner/family room. Door leading to the Living Room.
Porcelain tiled floor with under floor heating. Radiator. French double-glazed doors leading to the rear garden. Large floor-to-ceiling double-glazed French windows.
First Floor Landing A spacious landing with seating area. Radiator.
Double-doors lead out to a composite decked private balcony with cast iron railings with stunning views over the rear garden (also accessed directly from the Master Bedroom).
Master Bedroom A generously proportioned Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes. Two radiators.
Double-glazed windows and rear double-glazed doors leading out to the to a balcony with views over the garden. Two further double-glazed windows to the side aspect.
Dressing area with fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Two double-glazed windows to the front aspect, Door leading to en-suite.
En-Suite The Master en-suite bathroom comprises: Panel-enclosed bath with mixer tap. 'His & Hers' pedestal wash basins with mixer taps. Modern low-level WC. Double shower-cubicle.
Heated towel radiator. Obscured window to the Front aspect. Bedroom 3 A generous double bedroom with full length fitted wardrobes. Door leading to 'Jack & Jill' en-suite. Radiator.
Two double-glazed windows to the front aspect. Bedroom 4 A generous double bedroom. Double-glazed window to the side aspect. Two double-glazed Velux windows. Radiator.
Door leading to 'Jack & Jill' en-suite. En-Suite Double shower cubicle. Modern low-level WC. Pedestal wash-basin with mixer tap. Heated towel radiator.
Obscured double-glazed window to the side aspect. Second Floor Via stairs from the first floor landing. Double cupboard housing water tank. Landing A spacious landing - could be used as a home office.
Radiator. Two double-glazed Velux windows. Double-doors to the airing/linen cupboard. Bedroom 2 A generous double bedroom with built-in double wardrobes. 3 x radiators.
4 x double-glazed Velux windows. Additional front double-glazed window. En-Suite Double-shower-cubicle with power shower. Modern low-level WC. Pedestal wash-basin. Heated towel radiator.
Obscured double-glazed window to the front aspect. Bedroom 5 Double bedroom. Double-glazed window to the rear aspect. Radiator. Door to 'Jack & Jill' bathroom.
Bathroom Via door from Bedroom 5 and via door from the landing. The Bathroom comprises a panel-enclosed bath with mixer tap and power-shower over. Modern low-level WC.
Pedestal wash-basin with mixer tap over. Heated towel radiator. Obscured Velux widow to the rear aspect.
Front Garden The property is in and exclusive area of the development, accessed via a private road.
It has a block-paved drive with parking for up to four vehicles and a double garage with a traditional 'up & over' door, power and lighting and with storage overhead.
Rear Garden The East-facing garden has a porcelain tiled patio area with glass balustrade. An additional patio area leading to manicured lawns; hot-tub area.
It is very private with mature shrubs, plants and trees. There is a timber-framed out-building with power and lighting. Currently used as a bar area but this could be used as a home office.
There is a side garden accessed from the rear garden via two stable-style gates with porcelain tiled area and a veg patch. Mature shrubs and plants. Laundry area. Outside tap.
Side gate leading to the front of the property.
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