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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · EX2 4NX
Sold STCListed 58 days
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Description The property is approached through a gated entrance with an attractive walled front garden and pathway. Inside, a nice sized reception hall with ground floor cloakroom/WC.
A door from the hall opens to the open-plan kitchen and breakfast room with a modern, free-flowing layout.
This practical and sociable space works well for everyday family life or home working, with a built-in breakfast bar and room for dining.
The kitchen opens into a pleasant garden room with French doors opening to the garden, providing a useful additional living area.
On the first floor, the sitting room enjoys elevated views to the front and offers a comfortable, well-proportioned space for relaxing. An electric fireplace provides a focal point.
There are three spacious double bedrooms, one on the the first floor and two on the second, including a principal bedroom with views over the rear garden and surrounding greenery.
This room benefits from a modern en-suite shower room.
A further stylish shower room on the second floor serves the remaining bedrooms and features a contemporary white suite with a double walk-in shower.
The gardens have a Mediterranean feel and offer a good degree of privacy.
They are well planted with a variety of small trees and shrubs and include several seating areas, making them easy to enjoy and maintain. A pedestrian gate at the rear leads directly to the garage.
The property also benefits from two on street parking permits.
Overall, this is a well-balanced home offering flexible living space suited to professionals working from home or families seeking a practical layout with outdoor space.
Situation The property is situated in the heart of the highly regarded suburb of St Leonards, known for its strong sense of community and excellent local amenities.
The popular Magdalen Road “village”, with a good selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and a public house, is within comfortable walking distance.
Exeter city centre is easily accessible, with the frequent ‘H’ bus service running along St Leonards Road. Additional bus services to the city centre and the university operate from Magdalen Road.
The area offers a wide choice of both state and private schooling - Exeter School is very nearby and The Maynard within walking distance along with St.
Leonards Primary School, along with convenient access to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
Exeter benefits from well-regarded higher education facilities, including its renowned university and expanding College.
Exeter St David’s station provides direct rail services to London Paddington, while Exeter Airport, approximately five miles away, offers regular domestic and international flights.
Directions From the city centre proceed along Heavitree Road and turn right at the livery dole junction and right again onto Magdalen Road.
After a short distance turn left onto Victoria Park Road and right onto Lyndhurst Road. Marlborough court will be found on the right hand side.
SERVICES: The vendor has advised the following: Mains gas (serving the central heating boiler and hot water), mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric fire in the living room.
Telephone landline connected and currently under Contract with Plusnet. Broadband: (Fibre Optic) Currently under Contract with Plusnet.
Estimated Standard speed 12 Mbps, Superfast speed 32 Mbps and Ultrafast speed 1800 Mbps.
Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property including O2, EE, Three and Vodafone. AGENTS NOTE: The property sits within the St Leonards Conservation Area.
The vendor advises that the car park area is managed by Crown Property Management, he does not pay a fee to them.
The vendor also advises that he has a pedestrian and vehicular right of way over the car park for access to his garage.
Value & comps
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Returns
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