5 bedroom detached house for sale

A detached, family house built in the 1920's, enjoying some superb views down towards the Exe Estuary and a quiet and convenient location on the south side of this highly sought after address.

This attractive house is built of traditional brick construction with rendered and part timbered elevations under a pitched slate roof. The property has been maintained and updated to excellent standard by the current owners and offers the room proportions, complemented by high ceilings and natural light, expected of a property of this period. Notably the whole roof was replaced within the last two years.

Of particular note is the elegant central reception hall with attractive staircase and the impressive sitting room with bay window and period style fireplace. The separate formal dining room is equally elegant with its own bay window and fireplace, but has a range of other uses depending on living arrangements. The kitchen offers a good range of worktops units and storage, integrated with a fan assisted double oven & grill and separate gas hob with extractor canopy above, stainless steel sink unit with space and plumbing for dishwasher. The breakfast area offers pleasant views over the rear gardens with two separate cupboards providing useful larder storage. A useful utility lies to the rear of the property, accessed from rear where there is also a ground floor WC. The conservatory is a relaxing and quiet area to enjoy sun most of the day and fine views over the gardens.

The first floor accommodation is equally impressive with a galleried landing with doors leading to all of the bedrooms and bathroom and separate W.C . The two principal rooms are situated to the front of the house and offer superb views towards the Exe Estuary, benefiting from bay windows and fitted wardrobes. At the rear of the house there are two further double bedrooms, with separate WC and airing cupboard. Stairs lead to the second floor which has a bedroom and bathroom with simple access to the large loft space.

The house is equipped with gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazing throughout. The property is spacious enough as it is, but for those seeking to extend at the rear or pursue a further loft conversion, many planning precedents have be set with the local area.

Outside:

Outside, the gardens are a lovely feature of the house, the front being approached via a driveway from Halsdon Avenue. The front garden is bounded by a brick perimeter wall with a mature shrubs providing an excellent level of colour and privacy. The driveway provides parking for several cars and in turn leads to a detached single garage. The rear garden offers a lovely expanse of south facing lawned gardens complete with a pond and greenhouse. It is bounded by perimeter fencing, herbaceous border and mature trees. Directly abutting the rear elevation is a paved sun terrace which is accessed via the patio doors from the conservatory.

Location:

Halsdon Avenue is situated in a peaceful residential area of Exmouth and comprises a varying style of similar period of property to number 18. The locality is favoured due to the proximity of Exmouth town centre & train station which is within easy walking distance. Exmouth is a popular coastal town situated at the western end of the Jurassic coast which boasts two miles of sandy beach and a thriving town centre. The town offers an excellent range of supermarkets and convenience stores, primary and secondary education and a branch line train station connecting to Exeter city centre. The cathedral and university city of Exeter is easily reached by car and offers the majority of leading department stores, private education and sixth form college. From Exeter there are rail connections on the Paddington & Waterloo lines, access to the M5 motorway and A30 dual carriageway, together with an international airport to the east of the city.

Directions:

From Exeter and junction 30 of the M5 follow signposting to Exmouth (A376) passing through the villages of Ebford, Exton and Lympstone.Proceed towards the town centre and continue past the Esso filling station on the right and take the next right hand turning into Belle Vue Road. Continue a short distance and at the first junction turn left into Halsdon Avenue and number 18 can be found on the left hand side.