4 bed bungalow for sale

Linslade, Exeter EX6

Description

Welcome to Linslade - a truly outstanding four-bedroom detached bungalow, set on a beautiful plot of approximately three quarters of an acre. Originally built in the 1930s, the property has been completely renovated and redecorated since 2018, blending character and charm with a stylish modern twist.

On entering the home, you are greeted by exposed wooden floors and a bright, welcoming hallway. To one side, a door opens into a spacious living room with a feature wood burner and stunning countryside views. From here, another door leads to a versatile bedroom, currently used as a home office.

An inner hallway provides access to the generous master bedroom with en-suite, along with a second double bedroom - both enjoying picturesque outlooks.

On the opposite side of the hallway, the home flows seamlessly into a dining room/second reception room, also benefiting from glorious views, and through an archway into a wonderful sunroom. This light-filled space boasts panoramic views over the rear garden.

The farmhouse-style kitchen is a real highlight, complete with quartz worktops, a feature Aga cooker, and an additional integrated electric oven. To the rear of the property, you'll find a further double bedroom and a stylish four-piece family bathroom with a freestanding bath, shower cubicle, pedestal basin, and WC.

Outside, the property sits within delightful wraparound gardens, thoughtfully designed with a variety of mature trees, plants, wild meadow, and a productive vegetable plot. Different areas of the garden offer both sun and shade, perfect for relaxation.

To the front, a private sweeping driveway provides ample parking, along with a double garage. The property enjoys breath taking countryside views in every direction, making this a truly special home.

Clapham is a peaceful hamlet on the edge of Exeter, perfectly placed for enjoying a rural lifestyle while remaining just minutes from the city. Surrounded by rolling Devon countryside, it offers easy access to the M5, A30, and Exeter Airport, as well as the city's excellent schools, shops, and amenities. Dartmoor, the Exe Estuary, and the South Devon coast are all within easy reach, making it a superb spot for both commuting and leisure. Haldon Forest is within close proximity and provides and ideal spot for walkers, runners and cyclists.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold

Gardens & Driveway

Accessed via a charming wooden five-bar gate, the property is approached by a sweeping gravel driveway, offering plentiful off-road parking. The gardens wrap around the property, with manicured lawns, mature trees, and a mix of wild plants and flowers. Features include a wild meadow, vegetable plot, two greenhouses, and two timber-framed sheds, one being a particularly large storage pent shed at the end of the garden. There is also a private above ground temporary outdoor heated pool and a terraced patio, ideal for al-fresco dining, overlooking the pond.
The double garage benefits from electric roller doors, side access, lighting, and electric sockets, with a brand new loggia attached to a secondary patio and seating area beyond.

Entrance Hall

Entered via a UPVC double-glazed front door, the entrance hall features beautiful exposed floorboards and a modern electric storage heater. A loft hatch with a pull-down ladder provides access to the generous, partially-boarded loft space.

Living Room

The living room offers exposed floorboards, a feature chimney breast with a wood-burning stove, and two large double-glazed windows to the front, framing stunning countryside views. A wall-mounted radiator completes the room.

Dining Room

Featuring exposed floorboards, a radiator, and a large double-glazed window to the front. An archway leads through to the sunroom.

Kitchen

This farmhouse-style kitchen includes quality oak wall and base units with square-edged quartz worktops, a 1.5 sink with mixer tap, integrated electric oven and hob with extractor fan, integrated dishwasher, space for a tall fridge/freezer, working Aga and fitted pantry. A double-glazed window to the side and Karndean luxury vinyl flooring complete the space.

Inner Hallway

Provides access to the master bedroom and other accommodation.

Sun Room

With Karndean luxury vinyl flooring, a radiator, vaulted ceiling with two large Velux roof windows, and double patio doors opening onto the loggia seating area. Large windows provide panoramic views of the wraparound gardens.

Master Bedroom

A generously proportioned bedroom featuring a fitted wardrobe, radiator, and a large double-glazed window to the side, offering picturesque views over the gardens and nearby fields.

Ensuite Shower Room

Comprising a shower cubicle, modern low-level WC, washbasin, and heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2

A large bedroom with a fitted double wardrobe, radiator, and dual-aspect double-glazed windows, offering stunning countryside views.

Bedroom 3

A double bedroom with radiator and a double-glazed window overlooking the garden.

Bedroom 4

Double-glazed window with views over the rear garden and nearby fields. Radiator.

Garden

The garden is a true delight, offering a rich mixture of beautiful plants, mature shrubs, and established trees. Its layout is wonderfully versatile, featuring a tranquil pond, a productive vegetable plot, and a charming meadow. The variety of trees that ensures year-round interest, with seasonal colour, texture, and fragrance creating a vibrant outdoor space to enjoy in every season.