3-bedroom detached house · EX2 7TJ
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Description This charming detached Grade II listed home presents a wonderful opportunity for those looking to downsize without sacrificing space, privacy or character.
Set within the highly desirable Clyst Heath area, it offers a peaceful, community-minded lifestyle in a beautifully historic setting.
The property forms part of an attractive collection of former farm buildings, giving it a unique sense of heritage and individuality. The home is ideally suited to relaxed, low-maintenance living.
Light-filled and welcoming, the open-plan living space is perfect for everyday comfort as well as hosting visiting family and friends.
The kitchen-dining area opens directly onto a private, enclosed garden.
To the front of the property are neatly maintained communal gardens, offering shared outdoor space with no maintenance responsibility.
Upstairs, the accommodation is flexible and thoughtfully arranged, with a principal bedroom complete with en-suite, a second comfortable double bedroom for guests, and a third room ideal as a study, hobby room or occasional bedroom.
Practicality hasn’t been overlooked, with two allocated parking spaces, a secure external store, ample storage throughout, and well-kept communal gardens to the front, all contributing to an easy, lock-up-and-leave lifestyle.
This is a home designed for those who want to slow the pace, simplify, and enjoy their surroundings, while still having space for family visits, interests and entertaining.
A rare blend of character, comfort and convenience.
Situation Van Buren Place is situated in a lovely location, on the edge of the Clyst Heath development adjacent to a wonderful open green and with excellent access to a host of major amenities.
Nearby there is a choice of both primary and secondary schooling, a retail park with Tesco supermarket and a number of other outlets, the Digby rail link is within walking distance and runs into the city centre and St.
Davids Station with its Paddington and Waterloo lines.
The road links are excellent with the M5 and ‘A’ road intersection and coastal routes within minutes and Exeter’s International Airport lies just 4.7 miles away.
Directions From the city centre proceed out along the A3015 Topsham Road and at the Countess Wear roundabout turn left onto the A379 Rydon Lane.
At the second set of traffic lights turn right onto Russell Way. Go straight across the next two roundabouts and turn left onto Russell Way.
Van Buren Place will be found at the end of the road on the left hand side.
SERVICES: The vendor has advised the following: Mains gas (serving the central heating boiler and hot water), mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas fire (not usable).
Telephone landline installed but not currently under Contract. Broadband (Fibre optic) Download speed 151 Mbps and Upload Speed 29-32 Mbps currently under Contract with Sky.
Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property including 02, EE, Vodafone and Three.
AGENTS NOTE: The vendors advise that the current Service Charge for 2005/2006 is £798 pa Invoiced quarterly @ £199.50 and covers garden and estate maintenance within the development.
Paid to the current Management Company Wilkinson Grant Block & Estate Management Ltd The Old City Library, 1 Castle Street, Exeter, EX4 3PT
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