4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Shutes Mead is located on the outskirts of this popular town, yet within easy walking distance of the shops, amenities, and excellent schools. The A30 dual carriageway is also close by, providing swift access to the cathedral city of Exeter, the M5, and the coast.

A private path leads through the front garden to this light and airy three-bedroom family home with excellent future potential. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, sitting room (which has previously been used as a bedroom), a spacious open-plan kitchen/diner, downstairs bathroom, generous upstairs landing, and three bedrooms, along with a large country-style rear garden.

The impressive, extended open-plan kitchen/breakfast room provides a wonderful space for families to dine and socialise, with ample room for a dining table, chairs, and sofa. Large tri-fold patio doors flood the room with natural light and offer lovely views across the garden. The kitchen boasts extensive storage cupboards and drawers, a gas oven and hob, and space for additional appliances. Exposed wooden beams and work surfaces complement the modern design of the extension.

The sitting room features a cosy brick fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space, with natural light pouring in through the large front-facing bay window. This room has previously been used as a bedroom, offering flexible accommodation if required.

On the first floor, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, many of which enjoy attractive views over the rear garden.

Importantly, the property benefits from active planning permission for a loft conversion, which was included within the approval for the extension under reference 18/1158/FUL. As the extension has been built, this constitutes a material start, meaning the loft conversion permission remains valid. The house also has a 1930s purlin roof with no trusses, making the loft conversion a financially viable and straightforward option to create additional bedrooms or living space.

There is also scope to create a driveway, subject to the necessary consents.

The generous rear garden offers a patio area, wooden decking, expansive lawn, wooded sections, and mature shrubbery, creating a private and tranquil outdoor space. There is also a small front garden with planted borders and convenient on-street parking nearby.

The property is uPVC double glazed throughout and benefits from a modern gas-fired central heating system, providing an energy-efficient home.

The house does require some modernisation but must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Ottery St Mary is one of the most pleasant and friendly small towns in East Devon, offering a wide range of amenities including shops (such as Sainsbury’s), pubs, churches, excellent schools, a post office, medical centre, local hospital, leisure facilities, sports centre, and regular bus services. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, it is also highly accessible — approximately 6 miles to Sidmouth, 10 miles to Exeter (M5 junction) via the A30 dual carriageway, and 6 miles to Honiton, which offers a mainline railway station (Waterloo–Exeter).

DIRECTIONS

VIEWING By prior appointment with Redferns[use Contact Agent Button]

NOTE The property is subject to Section 157 of the Housing Act which means the purchaser must have lived or worked in Devon for the last three years. There are exceptions for key workers outside of the area, please contact East Devon District Council on[use Contact Agent Button] for further information

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OUTGOINGS Council Tax Band B (as per Gov.UK Website at the date of first listing)

TENURE Freehold

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Registered Office 8 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1AD.