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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · EX6 8PL
Sold STCListed 187 days
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About
Set on a generous plot and offered to the market for the first time 40 years, this impressive three-bedroom detached bungalow presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and much-loved home.
Extended over the years, the property offers spacious and versatile accommodation, perfectly suited to modern family living.
At its heart lies a superb open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, creating a bright and sociable space ideal for both everyday life and entertaining.
The bungalow boasts three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a standout master suite complete with direct access to its own private courtyard patio.
The layout provides flexibility for growing families, home working, or multi-generational living. Externally, the property continues to impress.
A large driveway provides ample parking for multiple vehicles, while the beautifully maintained rear garden offers a private, Mediterranean-inspired feel.
Thoughtfully designed and generously sized, it provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining, relaxation, and family enjoyment. The property also benefits from solar panels.
Situated in the pretty estuary village of Starcross approximately 8 miles from Exeter, and with excellent access to the city and beyond via the A379 with regular bus and main line train services.
The property is within level walking distance to nearby amenities such as the primary school, parish church, various inns, local convenience store, medical centre, a sports pavilion providing numerous community activities, a bowling club and the Exe estuary, where many outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed, such as fishing, sailing and walking etc.
Also, nearby is the delightful Cockwood harbour with its popular Anchor and Ship Inns.
The coastal resort of Dawlish Warren is just a few minutes' drive away and has a long sandy beach, estuary walks, and an excellent Links Golf Course.
Front: uPVC glazed front door leads to: Hallway : Large hallway with storage cupboards and laminate flooring.
Open plan Living Room : A bright open plan space with uPVC double glazed picture window to the front, built in storage cupboard, laminate flooring.
Kitchen : Enjoying views over the garden from the uPVC double glazed window.
A modern kitchen with integrated electric oven, integrated, fridge/freezer, square edge worktop, gas hob, stainless steel single bowl sink with mixer tap, tiled splash back and tiled flooring.
Dining Room : Space for a 6 seater, uPVC French doors lead to the rear garden, laid to laminate flooring.
Primary suite : This bright and spacious bedroom enjoys its own private courtyard patio and access to the main rear garden via French doors.
There is space for a king size bed and additional furniture, with radiator and laid to laminate flooring.
Primary Ensuite : The master bedroom also benefits from a large walk in wet room with a modern white suite comprising of bidet toilet, walk in shower, ceramic sink. uPVC double glazed window to rear.
Primary courtyard garden : French doors lead to a private patio with ample space to sit and relax, a gate offers access to the front of the property.
Bedroom Two : Space for double bed, built in wardrobes, uPVC double glazed window, radiator, laid to laminate flooring.
Bedroom Three : Space for single bed, uPVC double glazed window, single radiator, laminate flooring Family bathroom: Modern white suite with shower over bath, close coupled WC, vanity basin storage, heated towel rail and tiled floor.
Attic: pull down loft ladder, part boarded, the gas boiler is housed here Front Drive : Large concrete drive with part covered carport, parking for 3 large cars or 4 small cars.
Access to the garage which has light and power. Solar pannel battery. Front garden: laid to patio and surrounded by mature shrubs and bushes.
Rear and Side Garden : Enclosed with wooden fencing, laid to lawn and paving. A beautiful space offers a Mediterranean feel with large palm trees, water feature and ornamental pond.
Rear porch: there is access from the driveway into a rear porch offering a great space for muddy boats and coats, from here you can access the garden and kitchen.
Outbuilding/utility : currently being used a utility there are a range of base storage units with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: tbc Council Tax: Band D
Value & comps
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