5 bed detached house for sale

Avery Close, Matford, Exeter EX2

An exceptional five-bedroom detached residence in an exclusive gated development, offering beautifully appointed living accommodation, outstanding entertaining spaces and a remarkable degree of privacy.

Situation

Situated within an exclusive gated development of just five detached homes, on the outskirts of Exeter, the property enjoys a private and peaceful setting whilst remaining conveniently placed for the city's wide range of amenities. Exeter offers an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, cafés and cultural attractions, together with mainline railway stations and convenient road links to the M5, A30 and surrounding Devon countryside. The property also benefits from nearby open spaces and an abundance of dog-walking opportunities along the surrounding lanes and fields.

Description

Occupying an enviable corner plot, this impressive detached residence provides substantial and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. The property has been thoughtfully enhanced and recently decorated, combining generous proportions with contemporary finishes and a range of modern features. Highlights include the extended kitchen and dining room, a separate sitting room and home office, and an exceptional principal suite occupying the entire second floor. Outside, the landscaped gardens provide attractive spaces for relaxation and entertaining, whilst the detached double garage, with its additional games and playroom accommodation, offers further flexibility for family life.

Accommodation

The property opens into a spacious panelled entrance hall, leading to a separate sitting room with generous proportions and a dedicated home office, ideal for those working from home. The recently extended kitchen and dining room forms the heart of the house, providing a light-filled space with quartz worktops, quality fittings and ample room for family dining and entertaining. A utility room and separate boiler room provide useful additional storage and practicality.

The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, one with en-suite shower rooms, as well as with a family bathroom. The second floor is dedicated to an impressive principal bedroom suite, incorporating a spacious bedroom, large dressing room and en-suite bathroom, creating a private retreat away from the main family accommodation.

Further features include underfloor heating throughout, powered by an air source heat pump, solar photovoltaic panels with a Feed-in Tariff arrangement and an electric vehicle charging point.

Outside

The property occupies a generous corner plot, with a landscaped front garden and an enclosed rear totally private garden designed for outdoor living and entertaining. Porcelain-tiled terraces provide attractive spaces for dining and seating, complemented by established planting and a separate side courtyard leading to a dedicated sauna area. A garden shed provides useful storage.

The detached larger than usual double garage offers exceptional versatility, with the insulated ground floor being repurposed as a spacious family playroom, with sufficient room for activities such as snooker or table tennis. Above, a substantial load-bearing first floor provides a further room, currently used as a games room. This highly adaptable additional accommodation offers considerable potential for a variety of recreational and family uses.

The driveway provides generous off-road parking for at least four additional vehicles.

Services

Utilities: Mains electric, water, and drainage.
Heating: Air Heat Source Pump with underfloor heating
Photovoltaic solar panels with a Feed-in Tariff arrangement, and an electric vehicle charging point.
Tenure: Freehold
EPC: B(90)
Council tax band: G
Ultrafast and superfast broadband available. EE, O2, Three and Vodafone mobile networks likely to be available (Ofcom).

Agents Note

The vendor has advised that the communal areas, including the access road, are maintained by the management company, Winfields. The associated management charge is £85 per month.

The property also benefits from a 10-year NHBC warranty from the date of construction, with approximately seven years remaining.