Elmside, Exeter

Situated just a short distance from the centre of Exeter, and offered with no onward chain, is this impressive four bedroom semi-detached home. The property has the advantage of an enclosed South-Easterly garden to the rear, as well as a garage and off-road parking. The internal accommodation briefly consists of an entrance hallway, a bay-fronted living room, a downstairs shower room, and an open-plan kitchen diner to the rear. Upstairs, across two floors, are the four double bedrooms, the first floor bathroom and a further shower room on the second floor.

The property is ideally placed to benefit from many nearby amenities, including GP surgeries, five primary schools in the locality, convenience stores, coffee shops and pubs, and a number of parks and green spaces. Exeter’s city centre is also just a short distance away, with many high street shops and entertainment facilities. In addition, the property is well-located for the hospital and university, and there are good public transport services, with St James Park Railway Station approximately 0.2 miles away, and various bus routes in and out of the city.

Ground Floor
A covered storm porch leads to the entrance, where the front door opens to the hallway. Doors lead to both the living room and kitchen diner, and a staircase rises to the first floor. There is also a useful built-in cupboard, and storage under the stairs. The living room is an attractive reception room benefitting from a bay window to the front aspect and a feature fireplace.
A recent extension has created a generous open-plan living space combining a lounge, kitchen and dining area connecting to the garden with bi-fold doors. The kitchen area contains a range of matching wall and base units with granite worktops, a matching upstand and a stainless steel sink with a mixer tap over and drainer grooves to the side. Appliances include a double oven with a separate induction hob and extractor hood over, and space is available for a dishwasher, a washing machine and a tall fridge freezer to the side. The sitting area enjoys an outlook over the gardens, offering a pleasant space for relaxation. A door opens into a convenient downstairs shower room which incorporates a shower cubicle, a close-coupled WC and a wash basin set on a wood countertop with a mixer tap over and storage below. There is also a lovely circular stained glass window to the rear, and a skylight.

First Floor
Stairs rise to the first floor which accommodates three of the bedrooms and the main family bathroom. The landing also provides access to the second floor, along with an airing cupboard and a stained glass window to the side.
The master bedroom enjoys a bay window to the front aspect, as well as ample storage space, consisting of a double wardrobe and a walk-in wardrobe with a light. Bedrooms two and three are also doubles, with bedroom two complemented by a corner window to the front aspect and a built-in cupboard. The main bathroom includes underfloor heating and consists of a bath with a mixer tap over, a wash basin set on a granite countertop and a hidden cistern WC. A frosted window faces the rear aspect.

Second Floor
The fourth double bedroom is located on the second floor and has the advantage of a window to the rear aspect with beautiful far-reaching views across the surrounding area. There are also two skylights to the front aspect one of which is a fire escape, and various built-in cupboards.
There is also a shower room on this floor, including a shower cubicle, a close-coupled WC and a pedestal wash basin. Additionally, there is storage to the eaves and a skylight to the front aspect.

Garden, Garage & Parking
The property offers a delightful enclosed garden to the rear which features a patio area allowing space for outdoor seating and dining. The remainder of the garden is mostly laid to lawn, incorporating a number of mature plants and shrubs to the border, including a lovely wisteria. To the rear are vegetable plots which are well-stocked with a variety of plants.
To the front of the property is a garage which is serviced by power and lighting with double doors opening to the driveway allowing parking for one vehicle, with the potential to create further parking to the side.

Solar Panels and Tesla Powerbank System
The property is equipped with a Tesla Powerwall battery system, that is fed by the 12 roof-mounted solar panels facing the rear aspect.  This enables storage and use of the generated electricity, as well as the benefits of the feed-in tariff, substantially reducing energy bills.

Property Information
Tenure: Freehold. Council tax band: C.
EPC Rating B