6 bedroom terraced house for sale

Description

A wonderful opportunity to purchase this most elegant, Grade II listed period property situated on the edge of the city centre.

The spacious, well appointed and adaptable accommodation is presented in exceptional order throughout and offers the perfect blend of period charm and character, combined with the ease and convenience of modern living.

The property retains many period features, including elegant fireplaces, moulded coving, picture rails and ceiling cornices, together with high ceilings and tall windows, flooding the house with natural light. All of the living space is finished with high quality oak flooring.

The ground floor is approached by a solid wood panelled door, opening to the entrance lobby, with a wood floor and attractive stained glass door opening to the welcoming reception hallway, with a lovely decorative arch feature.

The ground floor cloakroom comprises a corner wash hand basin with a tiled surround, a low level WC and access to the under stair storage cupboard.

The sitting room is a fabulous bright and spacious reception room with a tall sash bay window to the front aspect and an elegant fireplace with marble surround, hearth and mantle piece.

The dining room, or perhaps playroom, music room or home office, is a further spacious reception room with recessed fitted storage units, including a glazed cabinet. A sash window looks out to the rear garden.

From the dining room a part glazed door opens to a handy utility room, comprising a one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer with mixer tap, set into work surfaces with a range of fitted storage units and drawers, along with matching wall units with under lighting and a wine rack. There is a tall storage cupboard, plumbing and space for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer and an integrated fridge/freezer. A folding door opens to the water tank and storage. A window looks out to the rear garden.

The open plan kitchen and family room is a real feature of this house. Completely re-modelled and upgraded by the current owner to create a perfect space for family living and entertaining. The kitchen area is fitted with a high quality range of stylish soft closing wall and base cupboards, with deep drawer units and attractive work tops. There is a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with a mixer tap and integrated appliances including an induction hob, double oven, dishwasher and a fridge/freezer. Glazed double doors open to the rear garden. The kitchen flows into the family room featuring a log burner with marble fireplace, hearth, surround and mantle piece and a tall sash bay window to the front.

The first floor is approached by an elegant turning staircase with exposed balustrades with a glazed door and window looking out to the rear garden. A fitted shelved cupboard and panelled wood doors opening to all rooms.

The principal bedroom is a fantastic double room with two tall sash windows to the front, enjoying a fine outlook over the nearby Bury Meadow park. The room has a cast iron period fireplace with decorative surround and mantle piece.

The second bedroom, a further large double room also enjoys a view towards the nearby park and features a fabulous fitted sliding book shelving unit along one wall. The room features a cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom three has a tall sash window overlooking the rear garden and has two fitted wardrobes with additional cupboards above. The room has a cast iron fireplace.

The first floor has a superb, large, stylish family bathroom, comprising a wash hand basin, high level WC, fantastic period style claw foot bath with shower attachment and there is a large shower enclosure with a mains shower unit and glazed screens. A ladder style heated towel rail and a sash window to the rear.

From the landing the turning staircase continues to the second floor landing and has a hatch to the loft space. Panelled wood doors open to the rooms.

The fourth double bedroom enjoys an outlook over the park and countryside views in the distance. The room has a cast iron fireplace. A door then opens to a connecting room, which could be a dressing room, cot room, additional bedroom or perhaps a home office and may have potential to adapt into an en suite facility. The room enjoys a view to the front towards the park and countryside beyond and features a cast iron fireplace.

The fifth double bedroom has a view over the rear garden and has a cast iron fireplace.

The second floor has a modern shower room, fitted with a wash hand basin, low level WC, a large shower enclosure with a mains shower unit and a glazed screen. A ladder style heated towel rail, cast iron fireplace and a sash window to the rear.

The property is approached by a pillared wrought iron gate and a brick paved path to the entrance door. The front garden is laid to lawn with planted borders.

The rear garden is a very attractive feature, a nice size with an attractive walled boundary. A well tended lawn, pretty planted flower and shrub beds and attractive slate chipped area. A pleasant brick paved patio, outside power point, water tap and tool shed. There is a rear gate and a residents permit parking scheme on Elm Grove Road and neighbouring roads and there is the option to acquire a permit for a nearby car park.

Situation

Situated within easy reach of the City centre, Elm Grove Road is opposite Bury Meadow Park and is ideally positioned for Exeter University and St David's railway station, with direct links to London Paddington and Waterloo. Exeter has a wide range of retail and leisure facilities, the Cathedral and plenty of restaurants, cinemas and theatres. There is an excellent choice of private and state schools, as well as the nearby sixth form college.

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