5-bedroom house · EX4 1LP
For saleListed 294 days
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About
A sizeable five bedroom dormer bungalow with stunning far-reaching views, situated in the popular area of Higher St Thomas.
The property has been much improved by the current owners and provides spacious living accommodation with an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, four bedrooms on the ground floor, a luxurious bathroom, and a further well-proportioned master suite to the top floor, perfectly positioned to admire the beautiful views.
The property also features off-road parking to the front, a store room, and a large garden to the rear.
The excellent location benefits from a range of nearby amenities including primary and secondary schools, gp surgeries, Sylvan Heights Play Area and a variety of shops and cafes along St Thomas' high street.
St Thomas also includes a train station and bus routes in and out of the city.
Ground Floor The front door opens to the grand entrance hallway which offers a convenient space for seating with a skylight above.
Doors open to the open-plan living space, four of the bedrooms, the bathroom and a utility room, and stairs rise to the first floor landing.
The living space enjoys an open-plan layout with windows to the rear aspect featuring beautiful far-reaching views across the city, the Cathedral and surrounding hillside.
The kitchen area contains a range of modern wall and base units with fitted worktops, a tiled splashback and a stainless steel sink and drainer unit.
Integrated appliances include a double eye-level oven with a separate electric hob and extractor hood over, a dishwasher and a fridge freezer.
There are also further windows to the side aspects, and sliding doors opening directly out to the garden from the dining area.
Each of the bedrooms on the ground floor are doubles, three of which benefit from built-in storage, offering ample wardrobe space.
The generous bathroom comprises a corner jacuzzi bath, a separate double width shower cubicle, a close-coupled WC, and a wash basin with a vanity unit below.
There is also a heated towel rail and a frosted window to the side aspect.
Lastly, the utility room provides further worktops with a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, and space below for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A door opens out to the rear garden.
First Floor Stairs rise to the first floor which accommodates the impressive master suite, consisting of a spacious double bedroom with outstanding views to the rear and full-width storage to the eaves, as well as a separate shower room incorporating a shower cubicle, a close-coupled WC, and a wash basin with a vanity unit below.
A window faces the rear aspect, also with far-reaching views.
Garden, Parking and Garden Rooms Sliding doors open from the living space to a raised terrace which is well-positioned to enjoy the lovely views to the rear.
Steps lead down to the main section of garden which is beautifully landscaped offering a paved area for outdoor seating and dining, with a rockery and pond to the side.
To the bottom of the garden is a section of lawn with a gravel border, and an area of decking to the rear.
A door opens to the garden room which could be used for a number of purposes, such as a family room or a home office space, with power and lighting and built-in storage.
There is also a built-in store under the stairwell offering further space for garden storage. To the front of the property is a driveway allowing parking for multiple vehicles.
Double doors provide access to the store room which is serviced by power and lighting. Property Information Tenure: Freehold. Council tax band: D.
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About 12, Sussex Close, Exeter
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