20 Rectory Close, Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2UF

This much-loved family home is being offered for sale for the first time in over 40 years.

It has been very well maintained and offers light, bright accommodation which has the benefit of uPVC double glazing and oil-fired central heating.

The spacious hallway includes a downstairs wc and leads into an attractive dual-aspect living room with a view of the garden and a cosy open fireplace.

The extension has provided for a separate dining room (also with a dual aspect including a large picture window overlooking the garden) with an archway opening to the well-fitted kitchen with light modern units with roll-edged worktops, tiled splashbacks and incorporating an inset sink unit.

Integrated appliances include a double oven, an electric hob with an extractor over, a fridge and a freezer. Upstairs, a spacious landing with an airing cupboard leads to 4 good-sized bedrooms.

The main bedroom features extensive matching fitted bedroom units and the guest bedroom also has a built-in wardrobe.

The attractively appointed modern shower room offers tiled flooring, a double-width walk-in shower with a Mira shower, a vanity unit with useful counter-top and cupboards, wc, and a heated towel rail.

Outside To the front is a neat lawn edged with shrubs, and a drive to the garage with an up and over door which includes the central heating boiler and has plumbing for a washing machine.

To the rear is a beautifully maintained and landscaped garden – ideal for children and pets – and which is enclosed, faces south and west, and extends for over 120’ (36m).

A sheltered patio with lighting and a tap. Extensive lawns edged with a path and mature borders including magnolia, hydrangeas, and broom.

There is also a useful timber shed and access alongside the house to the front. Directions Proceed along Church Road into the village.

Go past the shop and the church and turn right before the railway bridge into Grove Road. Rectory Close is the first turning on the right and the house will be found on the right.

Location The village of Whimple boasts its own railway station on the Exeter to Waterloo train line, a church, a primary school, shop, hairdressers and two friendly village pubs.

The village also has its own tennis, football and cricket clubs and a village hall which hosts many other clubs and societies.

The larger town of Ottery St Mary lies about 3 miles to the south-east and has a wide range of shopping facilities as well as the well-respected King's School.

Exeter is close by to the west with its excellent shopping, sporting facilities and theatres, main line rail link to London and International Airport.

Road links are good with the A30 and M5 being within easy reach.