Rectory Drive, Alphington, Exeter, Devon, EX2

Marchmont is a fine Grade II Listed former rectory, which is semi-detached offering beautifully appointed accommodation extending to more than 3,200 sq ft. The property which dates originally from 1609 with further updates in the 18th and 19th centuries, offers a wealth of elegant period features throughout including high ceilings, large sash windows, original fireplaces and intricate, ornate mouldings and corning, together with stylish contemporary fittings.

A spacious entrance hall with attractive parquet flooring leads through to the main ground floor reception rooms. The well-proportioned sitting room has wooden flooring, two large sash windows allowing for a wealth of natural light and a fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove. Double doors connect the sitting room with the dining room currently set up as a study, which has French doors that open out onto the garden. Both the sitting room and dining room feature elegant ceiling roses, cornicing and chandelier light fittings. Across the hallway is a stylish, contemporary kitchen with white fitted units, a central island and a stainless steel range cooker, as well as space for a large dining table. Adjoining the kitchen is a generous utility room with an adjoining laundry room with a side door exit. The cellar also provides further space for storage and appliances as well as providing a substantial wine cellar and could be converted into further accommodation if required. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a useful shower room.

Upstairs there are five double bedrooms including the generous principal bedroom which benefits from an en suite shower room. The first floor also has a luxury family bathroom and a study, which could be used as a further bedroom if required.

Local Authority: Exeter City Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.
Council Tax: Band F
Wayleaves and Easements: A neighbouring property has access via a pedestrain gate at the rear of the garage to access their garden.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £895,000

The property is in the southern Exeter suburb of Alphington, just moments from the beautiful Devon countryside and less than two miles from the city centre. Alphington has a local shop, village hall, public house and a church with further amenities found in the nearby suburbs. 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 and supermarkets, including Waitrose. Alphington has a primary school, while further schools can be found in Exeter including Exeter School and The Maynard whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the best in the country. The area is well connected by road, with the A30 less than a mile away and the M5 less than three miles away, while mainline rail services are available from Exeter St David's (just over 2 hours to London Paddington).

At the front of the house gates open onto a spacious driveway providing parking space for several vehicles, while there is further parking and access to a detached double garage at the side. The front garden is mostly laid to lawn with perimeter hedging and also has a storage shed. To the left of the property there is a large enclosed garden which has paved terracing providing an ideal space for al fresco dining as well as borders of hedgerow, shrubs and mature trees.