Lumley Close, Kenton, Exeter

Extended Georgian style detached family house in exceptional order throughout, occupying a generous plot being a former show home. Approximately 2919 sq ft of accommodation comprising:- Sitting Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Study, Large Kitchen, Utility, Two Cloakrooms, Four Bedrooms With Master En-Suite, Family Bathroom.  Superb Private Landscaped Gardens Of Nearly One Acre
 Including An All Weather Tennis Court.  Double Garage, Ample Parking.  No Chain.                                                                                  
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all room sizes approximate):-
LOCATION
Lumley Close is a development of a small number of quality detached houses of varying styles and sizes, situated in Kenton, one of the most sought after villages in the Exeter area. This thriving village is the location of Powderham Castle, the historic home of The Earl of Devon, and the village boasts a Church, Primary and Pre schools, a Post Office/Stores, village pub, two restaurants, a community hall and playing fields. Just a short walk from the property is the highly regarded Powderham Farm Shop and Bistro, complete with in-house Butchery, Delicatessen, and Post Office is not just a foodie destination, but a hub for shopping, relaxing and dining on locally-sourced and speciality food and drink produce.

The popular Exe Estuary Trail walking and cycling route is readily accessible from Kenton and the neighbouring village of Starcross (2 miles) features the Starcross Yacht Club. It is well situated for access to a variety of countryside walks and there are very many beautiful areas and attractions to explore nearby.

There are frequent bus services between Kenton and Exeter city centre, which is approximately 7 miles away. Starcross also has a rail link with Exeter (taking some 20 minutes), as well as southwards through Dawlish and Teignmouth to Newton Abbot, the Devon Riviera coast, Plymouth and on into Cornwall.

The nearby village of Exminster also has amenities including shops, Post Office, health centre, primary school and 'The New School' a popular independent pre-prep and nursery school for boys and girls aged 3-7 years.

ENTRANCE
Pillared entrance with front door to :-

RECEPTION HALL   17' (5.18m) x 8'10 (2.69m) Opaque double glazed windows to the front. Oak flooring. Balustrade stairs to the first floor. Under stairs cupboard. Coved ceiling. Down lighters. Radiator. All the doors leading off the hallway are solid oak. Doors to :-

CLOAKS CUPBOARD Opaque double glazed sash window to the front. Coved ceiling. Spot lights. Oak flooring.

CLOAKROOM White Laufen suite comprising low level WC. Wall hung wash hand basin with mixer tap. Walls in full Porcelanosa tiled surround with chrome accents. Double glazed sash window to the front. Oak flooring. Fitted mirror. Chrome runged radiator. Spot lights.

SITTING ROOM   21'5 (6.52m) x 13'10 (4.21m) Large double glazed sash window to the front and double glazed bay window to the side. Double glazed French double doors with matching side panels to the rear. Coved ceiling. Down lighters. Two radiators. Feature stone mantled fireplace with living flame gas feature and hearth. Double doors leading through to :-

DINING ROOM   12'7 (3.83m) x 10'7 (3.22m) Double glazed double doors to the rear with matching side panels. Coved ceiling. Central ceiling rose. Radiator. Door back to the hallway.

STUDY   9'11 (3.02m) x 8'4 (2.54m) Large double glazed sash window to the front. Fitted light wood fronted cupboards and drawers with desk area. Further wall mounted storage. Down lighters. Coved ceiling with further down lighters. Radiator.

KITCHEN 16'4 (4.97m) x 12'7 (3.83m) Recently extended by the present owners. Modern fitted kitchen with Cream quartz work top surfaces with matching up stands and splash backs. Cream gloss fronted cupboards and drawers under with pan drawers and stainless steel handles. Built in dishwasher. Larder cupboards. Built in bin unit. Further wall mounted cupboards. Double glazed window to the rear. Down lighters. Kick space. LED lighting. Further storage with gloss fronted Aubergine coloured front with stainless steel handles. Built in Neff stainless steel combination oven and heater drawer. Built in fridge and freezer. Further storage with pull out drawers. Open Plan to:-

FAMILY ROOM   28'7 (8.71m) x 15'1 (4.59m) Matching breakfast bar with further storage under. Double glazed window to the rear. Vaulted ceiling with down lighters. Living flame gas feature fire. Floor to ceiling windows to the rear and side. Double glazed double doors to the rear. The kitchen/breakfast/family room has oak flooring through out. Three radiators. From here double oak doors with beveled glass leads to :-

REAR HALL  Opaque double glazed door to the front. Continue oak flooring. Built in storage cupboard. Built in shelved storage cupboard. Down lighters. Radiator. Door to :-

CLOAKROOM   6'4 (1.93m) x 3'8 (1.12m) White suite comprising enclosed flush low level WC. Wall hung wash hand basin with mixer tap. Walls in Porcelanosa half tiled surround with chrome accents. Chrome runged radiator. Extractor fan.

UTILITY ROOM   13'2 (4.01m) x 6'10 (2.08m) Matching cream quartz worktop surfaces with matching up stands. Inset stainless steel sink and drainer and mixer tap. Matching cream gloss fronted cupboards and drawers under with stainless steel handles. Space for washing machine and built in dryer. Further storage cupboards. Concealed gas fired boiler. Double glazed window to the side. Tiled flooring. Down lighters. Extractor fan. Radiator.  Door to the double garage.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Three double glazed sash windows to the front. Coved ceiling. Feature dome. Down lighters. Radiator. Built in airing cupboard with mains pressure tank and shelving. Matching solid oak doors to :-

BEDROOM 1   14'11 (4.54m) x 12'8 (3.86m) Two double glazed sash windows to the rear. Coved ceiling. Down lighters. Built in double wardrobe. Radiator. Doors to :-

EN-SUITE BATHROOM   10'2 (3.1m) x 9'4 (2.84m) Laufen suite comprising bath with mixer tap and pull out shower in full tiled surround. Over size shower cubicle with rain head style shower. Enclosed flush low level WC. Large wall hung wash hand basin with mixer tap and towel rail. Fully tiled Porcelanosa walls. Opaque double glazed sash window to the rear. Under floor heating. Large fitted medicine cabinet. Down lighters. Extractor fan. Chrome runged radiator. Light and shaver point.

BEDROOM 2   15'1 (4.59m) x 11'5 (3.48m) Two double glazed sash windows to the rear. Coved ceiling. Down lighters. Hatch to roof. Large floor to ceiling fitted wardrobe with twin hanging rails and shelving.

BEDROOM 3   10' (3.05m) x 9'11 (3.02m) Double glazed sash window to the front. Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose. Radiator.

BEDROOM 4   9'11 (3.02m) x 8'3 (2.51m) Double glazed window to the front. Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose. Radiator.

SHOWER ROOM   10'8 (3.25m) x 5'4 (1.62m) Laufen fitted suite. Step up to a large walk in shower cubicle in full tiled surround with display shelf. Built-in shower with glass screen. Enclosed flush low level WC. Wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap. Walls in full Porcelanosa tiled surround with chrome accents. Tiled floor. Under floor heating. Four wall mounted mirrored medicine cabinets. Down lighters. Extractor fan. Chrome runged radiator.

OUTSIDE FRONT
The property sits on a very generous plot being the former show home with the gardens approaching 1 acre.  To the front of the property is a double width private drive leading down to the entrance and to the double garage with parking for several vehicles. The garden to the front is mainly lawned with some mature well stocked shrub and tree beds and some further mature trees.

REAR GARDEN
Access around either side of the house leads to the rear garden.  There are two paved patios :- one leading from the sitting room and one from the family room. The one leading from the family room has a glass railed balcony with steps leading down on to a brick paved area with pond and waterfall. The gardens are well stocked with shrub beds and trees providing a good degree of privacy.

TENNIS COURT  A central path and steps leading down on to an all weather tennis court with a hedge and fence enclosure.

DOUBLE GARAGE   22'9 (6.93m) x 21'8 (6.6m) Twin electric roller doors. Power and light. Attic storage.

DIRECTIONS   From Exeter - Marsh Barton, proceed south on the A379 towards Dawlish.  Go through the village of Kenton heading towards Powderham Castle.  Opposite Powderham Castle Farm Shop by the speed camera, turn right into Warborough Hill and then take the first right into Lumley Close.

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