3 bed semi-detached house for sale

The Chapel, Lower Coombe Street, Exeter EX1

Description

A beautifully converted former chapel, this unique home combines high-specification, low-energy efficiency with low-maintenance convenience and a low-allergen environment. Located in a little-known position with uninterrupted south-facing views over Exeter Quay, the river valley, and beyond, the setting offers a rare sense of openness in central Exeter.

Spacious, light-filled, and full of character, this romantic home is presented in superb decorative order and offers flexible accommodation. The interior includes three generous bedrooms, an elegant reception hall, and a stylish open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area. A ground floor utility/cloakroom and the adaptability of the 3rd bedroom-potentially living, office, or family room with potential for an en-suite add to its appeal. The main bedroom benefits from an ensuite, while a contemporary family bathroom serves the other rooms.

Outdoor living is equally impressive, with a south-facing, part-covered roof terrace providing elevated views, and a charming paved courtyard garden offering a private and peaceful retreat.

Located in historic central Exeter, the property offers easy access to essential amenities, vibrant riverside life, and transport links. An exceptional opportunity to own a truly individual home in one of Exeter's most desirable settings.

Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold

Courtyard Entrance

Tall entrance gate into courtyard through 2.4m high Heavitree stone boundary wall into shared access area. Owned by 1 The Chapel. Pedestrian right of way for 2 The Chapel.

Entrance Foyer

Spacious, light and airy. Triple glazed front entrance door screen. Open plan stairs lead to first floor. Smoke alarm. Cupboard housing electric consumer unit and meter. Door to:

Utility

(irregular shaped room). Circular bowl sink with modern style mixer tap. Granite effect roll edge work surface with tiled splashback and base cupboards under. Bosch washing machine. Wall hung WC with concealed cistern. Part tiled walls. Thermostat control panel. Storage cupboard housing gas meter and water stop valve. Frosted triple glazed window to front aspect. From reception hall, door to:

Kitchen/Diner/Family Room

A fabulous, spacious room with high ceilings. Quality modern fitted kitchen comprising an extensive range of matching base units, drawers and eye level cupboards with concealed lighting. Quartz work surfaces incorporating two drainers and splashback. 11⁄2 bowl sink and modern style mixer tap. Bosch induction hob with Bosch filter/recycling hood. Bosch integrated oven/grill. Bosch integrated dishwasher. Bosch integrated fridge/freezer. Tall storage cupboard. Virgin Media broadband. Thermostat control panel. Mvhr supply and extract vents. Heat alarm. Three beautiful leaded glass wall panels (rescued window from original chapel). Triple glazed window to front aspect. Triple glazed French doors to front terrace and courtyard. Two steps lead up to glazed double doors to:

Bedroom 3 / 2nd Reception

A fabulous versatile room. Additional door from reception hall. Built-in cupboard with plumbing and drainage connections for potential ensuite. Thermostat control panel. Mvhr supply vent. A retractable wooden ladder to attic storage and mvhr plant. Potential to convert to mezzanine or attic studio. Triple glazed window to side aspect and small paved terrace, east-facing.

Stairwell And First Floor Half Landing

Light, bright and airy stairwell with high pitched ceiling and wall lights. Smoke alarm. Carbon monoxide alarm. Frosted triple glazed window to side aspect. Cupboard housing gas boiler serving central heating and hot water supply. Door to:

Family Bathroom

Modern matching white suite comprising tiled panelled bath with modern style mixer tap including shower attachment and glass shower screen. Part tiled walls. Wall hung WC with concealed cistern. Wash hand basin with modern style mixer tap and tiled splashback. Substantial airing cupboard with radiator. Thermostat control panel. Mvhr extract vent. Frosted triple glazed window to front aspect.

First Floor Landing

Thermostat control panel. Door to:

Bedroom 1

Light, bright and airy. Thermostat control panel. Mvhr supply vent. Virgin Media broadband. Two triple glazed windows to front aspect. South-facing with extensive views to neighbouring Cricklepit, Exeter and beyond.

Inner Lobby Wardrobe/Dressing Area

Door leading to:

Ensuite Shower Room

Modern matching white suite comprising quadrant tiled shower enclosure with fitted mains shower unit. Wall hung WC with concealed cistern. Semi recessed wash hand basin with modern style mixer tap. Part tiled walls. Mvhr extract vent. Frosted triple glazed window to rear aspect. From first floor full landing, door to:

Bedroom

Thermostat control panel. Mvhr supply vent. Virgin Media broadband. Triple glazed window to rear aspect.

Second Floor Landing

Light, bright and airy with substantial integral shelving, ideal for indoor plants. Triple glazed Velfac roof window, south-facing with views over neighbouring quayside area, Exeter and beyond. Two triple glazed windows to side aspect, east-facing with views over Exeter quayside and the river valley beyond. Smoke alarm. Double width cupboard. Substantial walk-in store room with radiator. Triple glazed door to:

Roof Terrace

Part covered and laid to well-drained paving. Power, water and light. Extensive south-facing views over quayside, central Exeter and countryside beyond.

Outside

To the front of the property is a pretty enclosed garden with attractive paving and gravelled stone chippings for ease of maintenance. Established planting. Power, water and lighting. Google ‘Nest’ audio/video front ‘doorbell’. Additional designated doorbell and ‘Secured by Design’ mailbox at the entrance. To the side of the property, off the ground floor bedroom/office/familyroom, is a small secluded terrace.
Parking


On-street residents’ parking permit available. Option for season ticket for nearby Cathedral and Quay car park which also includes use of all other Exeter City Council owned central car parks.

Agency Notes

Construction Type: Original 1902 masonry structure upgraded, including external insulation and render (under clay pantile roof). Extension timber framed with external insulation and render (under zinc roof). Aluminium/timber composite windows and external doors all certified as ‘Secured by Design’, and generally reversible for easy cleaning. Velfac roof windows, triple glazed with remote controls and rain sensors. Zinc eaves, verges, facias, guttering and downpipes.

Agency Notes

Broadband: Virgin Media broadband. Mobile: Indoors – EE and Three voice and data likely, O2 voice likely and data limited, Vodafone voice and data limited. Mobile: Outdoors – EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone voice and data likely
Council Tax: Band F (Exeter)

Agency Notes

Heating: Vaillant gas boiler serving underfloor heating, and domestic hot water.
Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery (mvhr): Zehnder Q350 with carbon monoxide filters (for engine exhaust fumes), G4 filters (for coarser airborne dirt and sand, to minimise clogging of the finer filter) and F7 filters (for finer pollen, bacteria and fungi).
Floors: Cork flooring and oak stairs with Saicos hardwax oil finishes.
Clean air and easy to clean surfaces. Low maintenance. Low allergen. EPC: 'B' as existing (i.e. No renewables) - planning permission granted for pv panels that would raise the EPC rating to 'A'.