3 bed bungalow for sale

Higher Shapter Close, Exeter EX3

Description

Guide price £850,000-£900,000

Set within one of Topsham's most desirable cul-de-sacs, Higher Shapter Close is a beautifully remodelled home that has been lovingly owned and comprehensively renovated over the past ten years, creating a residence that feels both refined and effortlessly liveable.

Occupying a generous wrap-around plot, the property is surrounded by mature shrubs and established trees, offering an exceptional level of privacy. The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped to include a small orchard area for home grown apples and plums, productive allotment beds and multiple seating areas, making this an idyllic setting for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment.

The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hallway, complete with a useful storage cupboard, doors to all principal ground-floor rooms and stairs rising to the first floor. The living room is a standout space, featuring a south-facing square bay window overlooking the garden and a wood-burning stove that creates a warm and inviting focal point. Double doors lead through to the dining room, also enjoying a square bay window and offering flexibility to be used as a third bedroom if required.

At the heart of the home sits the impressive kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a high-quality System 6 kitchen. There is an abundance of storage and extensive worktop space, along with integrated appliances and room for a breakfast table. Dual-aspect windows flood the room with natural light, while a door provides direct access out to the garden, seamlessly linking indoor and outdoor living.

The bathroom has been stylishly upgraded to provide a modern four-piece suite, including a large walk-in shower, bath, wash basin and WC. A double cupboard discreetly houses a practical utility space.

Completing the ground floor is a highly versatile additional room, filled with light from its triple-aspect windows and featuring French doors opening directly onto the garden. This space could be ideal as a garden room, home office, bedroom or snug.

Upstairs, the property is crowned by a luxurious principal suite, incorporating a dressing area, a sleek en-suite shower room and dual-aspect windows with leafy outlooks, creating a calm and private retreat.

Externally, the home benefits from a private driveway with parking for three vehicles, along with a freehold garage located opposite in a block, fitted with an electric roller door and power. Positioned in the corner of the garden is a garden room with electric, an ideal space for hobbies/home working.

Positioned in a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac within a premium part of Topsham, this is a truly rare opportunity to acquire a prestigious home in a setting that combines privacy, charm and convenience.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold

Entrance Hall

Double-glzed door to the side aspect.

Entrance Foyer

Engineered Oak flooring. Radiator. 'L-shaped' hallway with stairs leading to the first floor. Large under-stairs storage cupboard. Door to Kitchen/dining room.

Kitchen/Diner

Recently fitted 'System 6' kitchen, comprising: A range of matching wall and base units with square-edged work surfaces. Additional storage and pull-out pantry. Integrated neff electric oven. Neff electric hob. Integrated neff microwave. Corner cabinet has a useful 'pull-out' carousel storage system for easy access to corner storage cupboard. Stainless-steel 1.5 bowl stainless-steel sink/drainer with mixer tap over. Integrated dishwasher. Integrated dual bins. Double aspect double-glazed windows to the rear and side aspects.
The Dining area has space for family-sized dining suite. Modern column-style radiator. Double-glazed window to the rear aspect. Side double-glazed window. UPVC double-glazed door leading out to the rear garden.

Living Room

Engineered oak floor. Open chimney breast with working wood-burner. Modern-style radiator. Gorgeous double-glazed square bay window overlooking the southerly facing front aspect which lets ample natural light into the room. Oak double doors lead through to the Dining Room.

Dining Room

A versatile space with engineered oak floor. Radiator. Gorgeous square double-glazed bay window with Southerly views to the front garden. Door leading back into the Hallway.

Bathroom

A luxury 4-piece bathroom suite, comprising: Double shower cubicle. Panel-enclosed bath with mixer tap. Modern low-level WC. Modern Vanity wash-basin with mixer tap with storage under. Heated chrome towel radiator.
Utility cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Ample storage. Obscured double-glazed window to the side aspect.

Bedroom 3 / 2nd Reception

Column-style radiator. Two double-glazed windows to the side aspect. Two large double-glazed windows to the rear aspect. Floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows and French double-glazed doors leading out to the patio/garden.

First Floor

Via stairs from the Entrance Hall.

Landing

Double-glazed window to the side aspect.

Master Bedroom

A generous double bedroom, full of warmth and character. Exposed beams. Storage to the eaves. Two bespoke built-in double wardrobes. Dressing area with Velux window to the rear aspect. Large double-glazed window to the front aspect. Sliding door leads into the en-suite shower room.

En-Suite

Double shower cubicle. Modern low-level WC. Modern wash basin with mixer tap. Velux double-glazed window to the rear aspect.

Outside

The property sits on an impressive plot. The front of the property is southerly-facing.

Private front garden has a mixture of mature shrubs, plants and decorative slate tiles. A private footpath leads from the rear garden to the front of the property.

To the front of the garden is a gravel area with off-road parking for up to 3 vehicles. Directly opposite the property is a single garage with electric teal coloured roller door.

Rear Garden

The extremely private garden with is a beautiful 'stand-out' feature of the property. With superbly landscaped rear garden having two patio seating areas - perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining; manicured lawns; raised flower beds with a mixture of shrubs, plants and trees. There is a vegetable plot. The garden also has a timber-framed storage shed.

Garden Room

Built around 2021, the garden office is fully insulated. Fitted with double-glazed windows and double doors. With Power, lighting and internet, making this a perfect 'home office'.