4 bedroom house

Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3HS

Guide Price

£725,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Sep 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 0.53 acres
  • 4 beds

Residential Tags: Grade II, Thatched Roof

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  • First Marketed: Sep 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: Grade II, Thatched Roof
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A detached Grade II Listed family home with adjoining annexe on the edge of sought-after village, within walking distance of amenities. Flexible accommodation perfect for multi-generational living. Open plan kitchen/family room with adjoining garden room. Large level gardens with off-road parking. In total 0.53 acres. EPC: D. Council Tax: F. Leasehold.

Situation - Broadclyst is a conveniently situated village, within an easy commute of Exeter, with an active community and an excellent range of amenities range of day to day facilities, including churches, pubs, post offices and stores, well-regarded primary school as well as Clyst Vale Community College secondary school. Both Killerton House and Ashclyst Forest which are owned by the National Trust are located nearby and offer wonderful recreational areas for riding, cycling and walking.

The cathedral city of Exeter offers many cultural attractions as well as comprehensive educational facilities, including private schools, sixth form college and university (a member of the Russell Group). The nearby B3181 offers swift access to Junction 29 (Exeter) of the M5 and the A30 (Exeter), providing easy access to the rest of the country, including London and Bristol to the north and east and Cornwall to the south. There are regular rail services to London Paddington from Exeter St David's and to London Waterloo from Whimple. Exeter Airport provides a number of domestic and international flights.

Description - Symes Cottage is a charming detached Grade II Listed thatched house believed to date from the 18th century. Beautifully presented throughout, the house offers comfortable accommodation perfect for family living, whilst retaining many original features, including exposed beams and original fireplaces. There is an adjoining annexe, accessed separately from the courtyard, perfect for multi-generational living or potential income as a letting unit. The property in total extends to 0.53 acres with private level gardens mainly to the east.

Accommodation - Approached through a stable door to the reception hall with slate floor. The open plan kitchen/family room is a superb versatile space with vaulted ceilings and adjoining garden room with double doors opening to the garden. The kitchen has an extensive range of units with central island and breakfast bar, including integrated appliances and plenty of space for a dining table. The garden room is currently used as a play room. The impressive reception room extends to over 34, combining sitting and dining, there is an attractive large exposed stone fireplace to one end with woodburner, along with a further fireplace to the opposite end, again, with woodburner, along with stairs to the first floor with storage cupboard below. Beyond the reception room is the study. Completing the ground floor is a utility with a further range of units and space and plumbing for laundry appliances, as well as a bathroom.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms, including the principal suite with cast iron fireplace, window to front, a range of fitted wardrobes and shower room.

Annexe - Adjoining the house, the annexe comprises entrance hall with stairs to the first floor. To the left, the sitting room has an under stairs cupboard, whilst to the right, the recently refitted kitchen comprises units and space for appliances. The first floor accommodation includes a bedroom with window to the front and shower room.

Outside - Accessed from the village road, double gates open through to the drive providing off-road parking area with paved courtyard beyond. Predominantly laid to lawn, the level gardens extend to the east, enclosed with mature hedging, providing privacy and screening. There are various outbuildings, including a log store and summer house. To the far end, is a further area of garden. There are a number of trees throughout.

Services - All mains services connected.

Tenure - Leasehold property. The cottage is held on a National Trust Lease with 99 years from 2012.

Directions - From Exeter head north through Pinhoe on the B3181. Continue along this road until the village of Broadclyst. Take the first right after the Post Office/Store into Town Lane. Proceed down the hill and take the second right. The property will be found immediately on the left and identified by a Stags for sale board.



Marketed by: Stags, Exeter

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