2 bed cottage for sale

Ide Lane, Exeter EX2

The Property

The Coach House is an elegant and characterful Grade II Listed cottage, thoughtfully restored to provide a harmonious blend of traditional features and contemporary living in a sought-after location.

The ground floor features an open-plan layout, comprising a well-appointed kitchen with integrated appliances including fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, dining area, and sitting area, creating a spacious and versatile living environment ideal for modern lifestyles. Double patio doors open directly onto the private rear garden, providing a delightful setting for outdoor dining and relaxation. The property benefits from underfloor heating throughout both floors, ensuring a comfortable ambient temperature year-round. A cloakroom is conveniently situated on the ground floor. On the first floor, there are two generous double bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom, all finished to a high standard.

Externally, The Coach House enjoys a private garden and off-road parking, an excellent feature for a property of this type and location.

The Location

Alphington is one of Exeter’s most desirable suburbs, perfectly balancing the convenience of city living with the relaxed feel of a traditional village. Just a few minutes from the city centre, it offers an appealing mix of quiet residential streets, leafy surroundings, and characterful architecture. For single professionals, it’s ideally placed for easy access to Exeter’s vibrant shops, cafés, and nightlife, while still offering a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. Mature buyers and downsizers appreciate Alphington’s community spirit, slower pace, and the wealth of local amenities on the doorstep.

The area enjoys superb connectivity, with regular bus services, quick access to the M5 and A30, and the nearby Marsh Barton railway station providing convenient rail links across the region. Everyday needs are well catered for with local shops, a pharmacy, a doctor’s surgery, and supermarkets close by, while scenic walks along the River Exe and surrounding countryside provide a refreshing escape.

Blending old-world charm with modern convenience, Alphington offers a variety of property styles — from quaint period cottages and well-kept apartments to stylish new-build homes. It’s an ideal setting for those seeking a sociable yet relaxed lifestyle in a location that connects effortlessly to both Exeter’s energy and Devon’s natural beauty.

Services

Tenure - Freehold

Local Authority – Exeter City Council

Council Tax - Band C

Services - Mains gas, water electricity and drainage

Heating - Gas central heating

Parking – Off Street

Flooding- This is deemed to be Very Low for Rivers and Seas, Very Low for Surface water

Internet- We understand that standard, super and ultrafast broadband can be found in this locality providing a download speed up to 1800Mbps

Mobile Phone Signal- All major networks are currently displayed as available at the property.

Agents Note

To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers once any sale is agreed, and check proof of funding. We use the services of a third party, Hipla, a Law Society Licensed company. We will require the full name, mobile phone number and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £20 including VAT for this, (per person), payable direct to Robert Williams Estate Agents. Details will be provided upon request. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until all the required mandatory checks are complete.

It is a mandatory requirement for a Sales or Lettings Agent to be part of a redress scheme, we have membership with The Property Ombudsman (a government approved redress scheme). It is a mandatory requirement for a Lettings Agent to be part of a Client Money Protection scheme, we have membership with Propertymark (a government approved client money protection provider).