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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · EX11 1UD
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About
The bungalow is primarily of non-standard 'Woolaway' construction.
The front porch opens to a hallway and a door to the sitting room with windows on three sides giving a pleasant wooded outlook, and there is an open fireplace with a low-level shelf to the side.
The kitchen is fitted with a light oak-fronted unit and includes a built-in oven and grill, and an electric hob with a filter hood over.
From the kitchen there is a utility room and also an inner hall which accesses the master bedroom and the conservatory.
The master bedroom has an ensuite shower room with a walk-in shower cubicle and an electric shower, a wash basin and a WC.
The bedroom has a triple aspect including sliding doors into the conservatory, which is UPVC double-glazed and opens directly onto the rear garden.
There are two further bedrooms (one with built-in wardrobes) and a bathroom with an electric shower over the bath.
Outside There is an area of garden to the front and a drive with space for two cars in front of the double garage, which has an automatic up and over door and an inspection pit.
An arched wrought iron gate leads to a side garden with established hedging and shrubs, and the oil storage tank.
To the rear is a good-sized level and mainly enclosed garden which affords good privacy. Various mature trees and shrubs include fruit trees, a patio and decking area beneath a pergola.
To the rear of the garage are 2 useful potting sheds. Directions From our office in the Square in Ottery St Mary, proceed along Mill Street.
At the t-Junction, turn left and, immediately after crossing the River Bridge, turn left onto Strawberry Lane and follow the road into West Hill.
At the West Hill Village sign, turn immediately left onto lower Broad Oak Road. Follow the lane and go past the turning into Elsdon Lane on the right.
The private drive which accesses Heatherbrae is on the left-hand side with the property itself immediately on the left.
Location The East Devon village of West Hill is well known for its mixture of individual properties in its lovely wooded landscape.
The beautiful Cathedral City of Exeter is situated approximately 11 miles to the West.
West Hill offers a number of amenities, these include a church, hairdresser, dentist, garage, shop, a village hall and an excellent primary school.
There is also a regular bus service to Ottery St Mary and Exeter. More extensive facilities can be found in the nearby town of Ottery St.
Mary whilst the highly regarded Kings School is within easy reach.
To the North is the A30 which allows access to the City of Exeter and its International Airport to the West and Honiton to the East which is on the London Waterloo line.
Value & comps
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