3 Bedroom Semi-Detached House for sale in Exeter
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Directions
From Exeter City Centre, take the B3183/Heavitree Road. At the roundabout, continue straight onto Honiton Road/A3015. At Moor Lane Roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Honiton Rd/A3015. Continue onto A30 before taking the B3174/B3184 towards Exeter Airport. At the 1st roundabout take the 5th exit, and the 1st exit at the 2nd roundabout onto Bishop's Court Lane. After approx. 1 mile the property will be on your right.
Situation
The property is located in a rural position not far from Sowton Village, which has a church and village hall nearby and offers excellent access onto the M5 and A30. The property is ideally placed for easy access to the Science Park. Close by is the village of Clyst St. Mary which has a shop / post office, pub, garage and Primary and Pre-school. There are delightful rural walks nearby with an array of public footpaths to explore. Exeter city centre, which is approximately 5 miles to the west, provides excellent sports and leisure facilities being situated on the river and offering a selection of theatres, cinemas, museum, cathedral, football, rugby and leisure centres. Rail links to London Paddington take around two hours from Exeter St. David’s, or there are connections to London Waterloo from either Pinhoe or Cranbrook stations. Exeter Airport is approximately 2.5 miles away providing regular air services to the UK and International destinations.
Description
Once two separate cottages, 1 Fawns Cottage is now a delightful and characterful Grade II listed home, set in a peaceful rural location with its own private water supply and scope for further development.
Beautifully presented and rich in period charm, the property offers a flexible and versatile layout. The ground floor boasts a thoughtfully designed layout ideal for modern living, featuring two welcoming reception rooms, both centred around a striking double-sided fireplace. A bright and spacious dining room extension enjoys picturesque views over the rear garden, creating an ideal setting for entertaining. The stylish kitchen/breakfast room is complemented by a practical utility room and a convenient downstairs shower room. A separate home office offers a quiet and private space, perfect for remote working or focused study.
Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal suite complete with a fitted en-suite bathroom and a dedicated dressing area. Character features are evident throughout, with charming exposed beams adding warmth and a sense of history to the space.
One of the standout features of this home is the rear enclosed garden, which extends to just under half an acre. Lovingly landscaped over the years, the garden is a vibrant haven of colour throughout the seasons and takes full advantage of the surrounding countryside views. Thoughtfully placed garden seating invites you to enjoy the peaceful setting, while a greenhouse, dedicated fruit and vegetable plots, and a composting area support a self-sufficient lifestyle. A charming summer house and a separate double garage with additional storage rooms complete this unique and picturesque home.
The property benefits from a double garage and a private driveway, offering ample off-street parking. The home enjoys delightful countryside views, providing a tranquil and scenic setting.
SERVICES: The vendor has advised the following: Electric immersion heater serving the central heating boiler and hot water, mains electricity. 7kw Wood burning stove. Water provided via a borehole; the vendors advise that the current costs are £230 p.a. and that they also spend circa £100 p.a. on salt. Private drainage/Septic tank for the exclusive use of 1 Fawns Cottage, current cost for emptying approx. £245 bi-annually. Soakaway located in adjacent field.
Telephone landline currently in contract with BT. Broadband currently in contract with BT approx.
Download speed 10-12 Mbps and Upload speed 3-5 Mbps.
Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property, currently in contract with Vodafone.
Council Tax Band E
50.721930 -3.440717
Important Information
- This is a Freehold property.
Property Ref: sou_SOU240333
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Wilkinson Grant & Co (Exeter)
Castle Street, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3PT
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