Little Cumbre is an impressive, detached family home designed by local architect Nick Gilbert Scott and built in 1984. The property offers unique accommodation with a split level layout, exposed timber and brickwork and large windows welcoming plenty of natural light. The property sits in an elevated position with fantastic views to Haldon forest and the Exe estuary.

The main reception room is the 27ft sitting room with its striking timber-panelled ceiling, brickwork fireplace with a gas stove and three sets of sliding glass doors that open onto the beautiful garden. There is a semi open-plan kitchen and dining room, with the kitchen featuring wooden fitted units as well as an integrated double oven and gas hob with extractor hood. The dining room also features sliding glass doors onto the garden. A utility room provides further space for storage and appliances and there is a cloakroom opposite. There are three double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom which benefits from a dual-aspect allowing for plenty of natural light, an en
suite shower room and built-in storage as well as a door to access the garden. There is also a family bathroom and a smaller fourth bedroom, which could be used as a study, third bathroom or as a dressing room.

Local Authority: Exeter City Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.
Council Tax: Band G
Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £995,000

The house is accessed via a gravel driveway which provides parking for several vehicles and access to the integrated double garage. There are gardens at the front and rear of the house, with the sunny south-facing front garden featuring a paved sun terrace, two well-maintained lawns, established shrubs, hedgerows and trees, colourful border flowerbeds, a storage shed and a timber-framed pergola. The garden at the rear includes a peaceful wildflower meadow and wooded area.

The property is in a desirable position in the north of Exeter, just a mile from the city centre and within easy reach of The Duryard Nature Reserve and Exeter University Campus which is one of the most beautiful universities in the country with lakes, parkland, woodland and gardens. It also offers an outdoor pool, gym and tennis facilities to the local community. All the city centre’s amenities are easily accessible, while large supermarkets are just a short distance away. Exeter is the most thriving city in the Southwest and offers a wide choice of cultural activities with the theatre, the museum, arts centre and a wealth of good shopping and restaurants including John Lewis and Waitrose. Many well-regarded primary and secondary schools can be found in Exeter including Exeter School and The Maynard whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the best in the country. The city centre has four stations, with connections to London Paddington taking just over two hours. The city also provides excellent road connections, including the M5, A30 and A38, all within easy reach.