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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · EX11 1XY
Sold STCListed 151 days
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About
Hillcrest is conveniently situated on the outskirts of the town, with all the excellent amenities within reach including the outstanding schools.
The A30 dual carriageway provides access to the Cathedral city of Exeter, M5 and the coast.
This light and airy, well-presented comfortable home is decorated in neutral colours throughout with quality fixtures and fittings.
The well-proportioned accommodation includes an entrance lobby, spacious sitting room with feature fireplace, inset wood burning stove and oak effect double doors leading through to the spacious kitchen/dining room.
The kitchen area is well equipped with a range of cream fronted cupboards and drawers both at base and eye level whilst integrating a double oven with gas hob above.
There are attractive timber effect worktops and tiled splashbacks.
This kitchen/dining room is a lovely environment for families to cook, dine and socialise together and is open plan to a conservatory with a pleasant garden outlook.
On the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom which is fitted with a stylish white suite. The house also benefits from double glazing throughout and a modern gas central heating system.
There are two allocated parking spaces a short distance away and the front garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a pathway leading to the front door, an EV charging point and a side gate providing access to the rear garden.
The rear garden is a good size with areas of lawn, shingle and a paved patio providing an ideal space to enjoy outdoor dining/entertaining.
The garden also benefits from a timber shed and an excellent degree of seclusion, privacy and sunlight.
Ottery St Mary is one of the most pleasant and friendly small towns in East Devon with many amenities, shops, including Sainsbury's, pubs, churches, very good schools, post office, medical centre, local hospital, recreational activities, sports centre and bus services.
Although surrounded by beautiful open countryside it is particularly accessible; 6 miles to the coast at Sidmouth, Exeter 10 miles (M5 junction) with the A30 dual carriageway giving swift access.
Honiton is 6 miles with further shops, amenities and mainline station (Waterloo-Exeter).
VIEWING By prior appointment with Redferns TENURE Freehold SERVICES We understand all mains services are connected. OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band C AGENTS NOTE Data protection act of 2017.
We are now required to obtain proof of ID and proof of residence for any prospective purchaser before formally agreeing a sale.
Photographic identification such as passport or driving licence, proof of residence, utility bill, council tax or official Inland Revenue correspondence. IMPORTANT NOTICE 1.
Every care is taken in preparing these particulars but they do not constitute nor constitute any part of an offer or a contract.
They are prepared in good faith but they are for guidance only and intended to give a fair description of the property. 2.
Statements contained in these particulars are not to be relied on as statements or representations of fact and are made without responsibility on the part of the agents or vendor.
An intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each statement.
The vendor does not make or give and neither the agents or their employees have authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property or its use. 3.
Any reference to alterations to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained.
These must be verified by any intending purchaser. 4. All properties are offered subject to contract and being unsold.
No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting any property which has been sold, let or withdrawn.5.
The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only. 6.
Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective but we endeavour to make our particulars accurate.
If there are any points of particular importance please contact us before viewing and we will be pleased to check or clarify information.
Redferns is a trading name of Redferns Ottery St Mary Limited Registered in England and Wales 4817078 Registered Office 1 Broad Street, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1BR
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