4 bed bungalow for sale

Alphington, Exeter EX2

Description

A welcoming entrance porch with an obscure double-glazed door leads into the reception hallway, which offers access to loft storage, a cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and shelving, and an airing cupboard with a water cylinder and slatted shelving.

The spacious L-shaped lounge and dining room features double-glazed sliding doors to the front, two side windows, an attractive marble fireplace with hearth and mantle, and three radiators. A multi-paned door connects to the kitchen/breakfast room.

The kitchen is fitted with two stainless steel sink units, storage cupboards and drawers, matching wall units, and part-tiled walls. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, an upright fridge/freezer, and a breakfast table. Appliances include an electric double oven, a four-ring gas hob, and an extractor hood. Ceiling spotlights illuminate the space, and a part-glass door opens onto the rear garden.

From the hallway, doors lead to the bedrooms and home office. The first double bedroom has a radiator and opens into a conservatory, which has tiled flooring, a radiator, double-glass windows overlooking the gardens and countryside beyond, and double doors to the gardens. The home office or additional bedroom features a double-glazed window, radiator, and fitted book shelving. Another double bedroom overlooks the gardens and includes a fitted double wardrobe.

The principal bedroom is a generous space with a garden view, a range of mirror-fronted wardrobes with hanging and shelving, a corner shelf unit, and a radiator. The en suite bathroom has a vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirrored wall cabinet with light, storage cupboards and drawers, a low-level WC, a fully tiled separate shower with electric shower unit, chrome heated towel rail, and an obscure double-glazed window. A further family bathroom includes a pedestal wash basin with wall mirror and light, low-level WC, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, part-tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail, and an obscure window.

Outside, the property is accessed via a shared driveway leading to a pillared entrance and private driveway with parking for at least five cars. A double garage features twin remote-controlled doors, power, light, and a patterned-glass courtesy door to the side. The gardens are a mix of lawns, sun patios, beautifully planted borders, paved pathways, sheds, and further planted and gravelled areas, all enclosed with a side pedestrian gate and outside courtesy lighting.

Situation

Shillingford Road is located in the popular residential area of Alphington on the south western edge of Exeter. Alphington combines a quiet suburban feel with easy access to everyday conveniences and good transport links.

Residents have a range of local amenities nearby, including convenience stores, cafés, pubs and supermarkets such as Lidl and Spar. Additional shops and services are available along Alphington Road and surrounding streets, providing practical daily facilities without needing to travel into the city.

Education is well catered for with Alphington Primary School within walking distance and secondary options such as West Exe School close by, making this location ideal for families.

Transport and commuting are convenient. Frequent local bus services run along Shillingford Road offering links into Exeter city centre. The new Marsh Barton railway station provides regular services towards Exeter, Exmouth and Paignton. Exeter’s main rail hubs, including Exeter St Thomas, Exeter Central and Exeter St Davids, are also easily accessible for regional and national services.

Alphington offers straightforward road access to key routes including the A30 and M5, connecting to the wider South West and national motorway network.

Directions

From Exeter city centre, head south along Alphington Road (A379). Continue straight through Alphington village and turn right onto Shillingford Road. The property is on the right, clearly numbered 38A. Ample parking is available on the private driveway.

Services:

The vendors have advised the following: Mains gas serving the central heating boiler and hot water, mains electricity, mains water and drainage. Telephone landline is connected and currently under Contract with BT.. Broadband: Not currently under Contract. Estimated Standard speed 1 Mbps, Superfast speed 80 Mbps and Ultrafast speed 1000 Mbps. Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property including EE, 02, Three and Vodafone.

Agents Note:

The vendor advises that they share a drive with 38 Shillingford Road.