3 bed cottage for sale

Dunchideock, Exeter EX6

Description

This delightful semi-detached former forestry cottage is peacefully situated, enjoying outstanding, far-reaching views towards Exeter and beautifully maintained lawned gardens adjoining Haldon Forest.

The accommodation includes a dining room with an exposed ceiling beam, a solid-fuel wood burner, and a back boiler providing central heating and hot water. The 17ft sitting room is dual aspect, with exposed beams and double doors opening onto the gardens. The kitchen/breakfast room is also dual aspect – light, spacious, and benefitting from superb views. There is also a utility room and a separate WC.

On the first floor are three bedrooms and a shower room. All three bedrooms enjoy fantastic views.

Outside, there is a single garage in a block (the second garage from the right), with parking in front of the property. The front garden is stocked with a variety of shrubs and features steps leading up to the front door.

A real highlight of the property is the south-facing rear garden, mainly laid to lawn and backing directly onto Haldon Forest. The gardens are well kept and stocked with a variety of flowers and shrubs, winding paths, and a private paved patio – perfect for dining outdoors or relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. There is also a greenhouse, a wood store, and a gate providing direct access to Haldon Forest.

Directions

From Exeter city centre proceed onto the A377 Alphington Road following the road into Church Road, Alphington. Proceed through Alphington, turning right into Shillingford Road and continue through Shillingford Abbot, Shillingford St George, and into Clapham. On entering Clapham bear left and carry along this road, up the hill turning right at the Underdown junction into Dunchideock Lane. The entrance to Underdown can be found after a short distance on the left.

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Services:

The Vendors have advised the following: Mains electricity (serving the central heating boiler and hot water) and mains water. Multi fuel stove and wood burning stove. Private septic tank situated 50 yards from the house and for the use of three properties, emptied annually. Last emptied 28th May 2024 by County Cleansing at a cost of £210.00 split between the three properties it serves. The vendors advise they are unsure if the system complies with the General Binding Rules 2015. Telephone landline installed and currently in contract with BT. Broadband not currently in contract. Estimated Standard speed 5 Mbps and Ultrafast speed 1800 Mbps. Several mobile networks available at the property including 02, EE, Three and Vodafone.