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About
This stunning detached home is finished to an exceptional standard and has been further enhanced by the current owner.
The property was built in 2025 so still has a long guarantee, it is perfectly tucked away down a private drive in a quiet location on the edge of Cranbrook.
The property opens into a welcoming entrance hall with a boot/coat cupboard, the living room is a large, double aspect room with a window to the front and double doors to the south-east facing rear garden.
The kitchen/dining room is beautifully finished with fitted wall and base units with integrated appliances including oven, hob, extractor and fridge/freezer.
There is a window to the rear overlooking the garden. The dining area has a breakfast bar and space for a large table, there is a window to the front.
There is a door through to a utility room, downstairs W.C and a further door to the garden.
On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, bedroom one has fitted wardrobes, a window to front and a door to the en-suite shower room.
Bedroom two is another spacious room with a window to the front and bedroom three is a smaller double room with a window to the rear and a large storage cupboard.
Most of the windows on the first floor give lovely views of the surrounding countryside.
Externally, the front of the property has a driveway for several vehicles, including a recently installed EV charging point.
There is a lovely approach with a central pathway, flanked by white stone chippings. There is a gate to the side giving access to the rear.
The rear garden is a large, level and private space with a large lawn and a beautiful, recently laid patio that stretches the width of the property. There is also a storage shed to the side.
This gorgeous home offers both quality and quantity in equal measure, the flooring is a mix of lush carpet and lvt in the kitchen and bathrooms.
The garden has been landscaped at the front and back to include a large patio seating area. There are pv panels on the roof as well as the EV charger to the front.
This beautiful home must be seen in order to appreciate the opportunity on offer.
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: D Local Authority: East Devon Entrance Hall Stairs to first floor, shoe/coat cupboard, doors to living room and kitchen/dining room Living Room (5.65m x 3.14m, 18'6" x 10'3") Double aspect room with window to front and double doors to rear garden Kitchen/Dining Room (5.65m x 2.80m, 18'6" x 9'2") Fitted wall and base units with quartz work surfaces and splash backs.
Integrated appliances including oven, hob, extractor and fridge freezer.
Space for additional appliances, breakfast bar with space for stools, windows to front and rear, door to utility room Utility Room (2.09m x 1.61m, 6'10" x 5'3") Wall and base units with quartz work surface and splash back.
Space for washing machine.
Doors to W.C and rear garden W.C White W.C and sink unit, half tiled walls, door to under stairs cupboard Landing Doors to all bedrooms and bathroom, window to rear Bedroom One (3.70m x 3.16m, 12'1" x 10'4") Double room with window to front, fitted wardrobes, built-in cupboard, door to en-suite En-Suite Walk-in shower, white W.C and sink unit.
Half tiled walls, heated towel rail, window to front Bedroom Two (3.96m x 2.94m, 12'11" x 9'7") Double room with window to front, loft hatch Bedroom Three (2.92m x 2.61m, 9'6" x 8'6") Small double room with window to rear and a large built-in cupboard Bathroom (2.09m x 1.86m, 6'10" x 6'1") White panelled bath with shower over and tiled surround.
W.C and sink unit with tiled splash back. Window to rear, heated towel rail
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About 8, Elmwood Drive, Exeter
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