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An exceptional detached home, with a lovely south westerly aspect overlooking stunning gardens, in one of the city's best locations.

*ENTRANCE HALLWAY*CLOAKROOM*LOUNGE*DINING ROOM*KITCHEN*4 BEDROOMS*BATHROOM*WC*INTEGRAL GARAGE*WONDERFUL REAR GARDENS*

DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

Streatham drive is a superb location that sits on the fringe of the older, more traditional and parkland like, side of Exeter University campus, with the Northcott Theatre and bus stop into the city centre being within easy walking distance. The location is slightly elevated over the city and the house enjoys some wonderful far reaching country views through a mostly wooded foreground that offers a surprising degree of privacy.

The property itself is believed to have been constructed in 1932 under the supervision of local Chartered Architect F.W.Beech and comes to the market after forty years in the same ownership, having been loved and enjoyed by a single family. Whilst the house is dated in its interior, it is in extremely good order, beautifully presented and has been very well maintained over the years. Although it is expected that the new owner will likely modernise, areas such as the bathroom, with its immaculate mint green and black colour scheme are a true snapshot in time.

As one would expect from a house from the 1930s, the room sizes and general proportions are generous and augmented by good sized reception areas, such as the entrance hallway and landing. There are also plenty of windows, which make the house very bright and airy.

Original character features also abound no. 26 and include some lovely period four panel doors, moulded skirtings, some discreet exposed ceiling beams and lovely leaded windows, which make the house so visually appealing.

Some of the main features of the property are its truly superb gardens, which were a passion of the owners for many years. They are both beautifully landscaped and planted, but also wonderfully mature, with some excellent examples of plants and trees as diverse as palms, a superb scarlet coloured acer and a gorgeous wisteria that has been meticulously trained over the rear elevation of the house. These individual elements all add a real elegance to the property as a whole. The large rear garden is roughly south west facing and has several distinct areas, including a lawned sun terrace, main formal lawn, plus a productive area at the bottom with small vegetable patch, greenhouse and a large shed/workshop.

It is also worthy of note that the house was constructed as such that all of the reception rooms and bedrooms enjoy a sunny, south westerly outlook over the rear gardens.

ACCOMMODATION, with approximate measurements only, comprises :

Period oak front door with glazed inserts, opens into :

RECEPTION HALL A 'T' shaped room with ample space for side furniture. High level display shelving, radiator and stairs to the first floor. Doors to :

CLOAKROOM Timber panelled, with opaque window to front aspect and comprising a WC and hand basin.

KITCHEN 17'3 x 13'4 (5.26m x 4.06m) Please note that these are maximum dimensions, as the room is an unusual shape. A bright. double aspect room, with a lovely outlook over the garden to the rear. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units under Formica work surfaces. Wide stainless steel sink with tiled splash backs, space for wide, range style cooker and fridge freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Built in larder cupboard and door to front driveway.

DINING ROOM 13'9 x 11'10 (4.19m x 3.61m) Another bright, south west facing room with views over the garden. High skirtings, high level display shelving, radiator.

LOUNGE 16'10 x 12'11 (5.13m x 3.94m) A good sized, triple aspect room with windows to front and rear, plus a glazed French door offering access to the rear gardens. In addition to having yet more lovely views, it benefits from a handsome 'minster' stone fireplace with inset living flame gas fire, ceiling coving and 2 radiators.

LANDING

A spacious landing area with attractive views towards the wooded edge of the university campus. Airing cupboard with slatted shelving, doors to :

BEDROOM ONE 16'10 x 12'10 (5.13m x 3.91m) A double aspect room with lovely outlook and some far reaching country views. Fitted hand basin, radiator and coving.

BEDROOM TWO 13'9 x 11'10 (4.19m x 3.61m)Window overlooking rear gardens, built in wardrobes and vanity unit with hand basin, radiator and coving.

BEDROOM THREE 13'2 x 12' (4.01m x 3.66m) Maximum dimensions, due to the unusual shape of the room. Window overlooking rear gardens with similar views to above. Built in hand basin with cupboard under, radiator and coving.

BEDROOM FOUR 16'11 x 9'9 (5.16m x 2.97m) Another very good sized, double aspect room with similar views. Wash hand basin, radiators and coving.

BATHROOM Panelled bath with tiled splash back and shower attachment, hand basin, heated towel rail and opaque window.

SEPARATE WC Low level WC and opaque window.

OUTSIDE

From Streatham Drive, a short private drive leads down to the house and offers parking for several cars and access to the INTEGRAL GARAGE, which is equipped with power and lighting.

The front gardens of no. 26 consist mainly of a sloping lawn with some beautifully planted flowering borders and a paved path that leads to the main front door. A further path then leads around the side of the property, to the rear gardens.

The rear garden is one of the most beautiful features of the property, being both extremely generous in size and exquisitely well kept. The gardens, which were the owner's passion over the last forty years, are planted with a vast array flowers, trees and shrubs, the majority of which are well established, mature, specimens that really do add to the character and feel of the house.

The gardens have several distinct areas, ranging from an elevated lawned sun terrace that is adjacent to the property itself, down to a more formal lawn with central flower bed. At the very end of the garden is a tucked away area that is not easily seen from the house. It benefits from a large, modern and substantially constructed shed/workshop (approximately 20'x12' (6.1mx3.66m) in size) with power, light and adjoining wood store. There is also a small vegetable patch and greenhouse (approximately 10' x 8' (3.05m x 2.44m) in size) in this area.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991

The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.