Lodge Hill, Exeter, Devon

Hillcot is an attractive detached 1940s chalet bungalow offering well-presented accommodation arranged over two floors, with an open-plan ground floor living space. The property lies in a good-sized plot of approximately 0.25 acres and is positioned in a highly sought-after suburb with elevated views over Exeter and the surrounding countryside. The property is within close proximity to amenities and is just 0.5 miles away from Exeter St David's mainline station.

A bright and welcoming entrance hall leads through to the open-plan sitting area, dining area and kitchen, which stretches to 31ft. The sitting and dining area has engineered oak flooring, fitted units providing plenty of storage space, a feature fireplace with a log burner and a triple aspect allowing for a wealth of natural light. The adjoining Howdens kitchen has modern fitted units to base and wall level, a peninsula with a breakfast bar and modern integrated appliances including a double oven. French doors open from the kitchen onto the rear decking providing ideal space for alfresco dining and entertaining. A further seating area has been created in the ground-floor hallway offering a snug and study space with French doors that open onto the garden. There are three well-appointed bedrooms on the ground level, all of which benefit from built-in storage with one bedroom also benefitting from French doors onto the garden. Also on the ground floor is the family bathroom which has underfloor heating. Upstairs there are a further two double bedrooms with the larger bedroom benefitting from a large dormer window taking in the beautiful views. The first floor also includes a WC and an additional storeroom providing opportunities to convert this floor into a principal bedroom suite with en suite facilities and a dressing room.

Hillcot lies in a peaceful and elevated position, set back from the road along a private driveway. There is a parking area for up to six vehicles at the front of the property and a detached garden office providing ideal space for home working. The beautiful rear terraced garden includes timber decking on several levels taking full advantage of the far-reaching views, raised beds for growing vegetables, a spacious greenhouse, a shed and rolling lawns, as well as a wealth of established shrubs, border hedgerows and mature trees. There is also a terraced seating area at the top of the garden under a large pergola with an industrial pizza oven providing a superb space for al fresco dining.

The house is situated in the popular Duryard and St. James area, one of the most soughtafter parts of Exeter. This quiet and convenient location is readily accessible to Exeter city centre with its excellent amenities, yet also within easy reach of the countryside surrounding Exeter including the green and leafy Duryard Valley Park. Exeter is the most thriving city in the South West and offers a wide choice of cultural activities with the theatre, the museum, arts centre and a wealth of good shopping and restaurants including John Lewis. There is also a Waitrose supermarket in the city Many primary and secondary schools can be found in Exeter including Exeter College (Ofsted Outstanding), Exeter School and The Maynard whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the best in the country. Communication links are well provided with easy access to the M5 and A38 Devon Expressway. Regular mainline rail services are available from Exeter St David’s to London Paddington taking just over 2 hours.

Local Authority: Exeter City Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. New boiler combi 2020. Fibre broadband.
Council Tax: Band E
Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £800,000