Welcome to Laws House Dry Lane, Exeter, a cozy and compact detached type home with 5 bed in the EX6 7PF area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £1,485 and a rental potential of £10 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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"A newly renovated substantial detached house with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and heated swimming pool. Stunning views from all of the principal rooms. Entrance hall & galleried landing, sitting/dining room, newly fitted kitchen, utility, study, cloakroom, ground floor annexe. Ample parking, large garden, cellar storage. Pets/children considered. EPC Band F. Available now on 12 month Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
DESCRIPTION Laws House is a substantial detached house which has recently been the subject of major renovations. The project has included all five of the bathrooms and the cloakroom being replaced, a superb new kitchen which features black gloss units and an American style fridge/freezer and range cooker. The pine flooring on the ground floor has been replaced and the upstairs rooms also have exposed floorboards. The accommodation which has been redecorated throughout also includes an entrance hallway with galleried landing, a sitting/dining room with sliding doors to a rear deck and a utility room. On the first floor are four double bedrooms. The fifth single bedroom forms part of an annexe which can be accessed from within the house or from its own entrance. The property is in an elevated position and offers spectacular views from all the principal rooms over the Teign Valley to Haldon Belvedere Castle in the distance. Outside there is ample parking for several vehicles, a heated swimming pool and a large lawned rear garden. The property is available on a 12 month Assured Shorthold Tenancy. Pets/children considered. SITUATION The property is situated in an elevated position, close to the heart of the Teign Valley village of Christow, just within the eastern boundary of the Dartmoor National Park. Christow has a strong community with doctor's surgery, shop/post office, village store, well-regarded pub, primary school, parish church and community centre. There are regular bus services into Exeter and Newton Abbot.
The university and cathedral city of Exeter (8 miles) lies to the east, and has the wide range of facilities and amenities that one would expect from a centre of its size and importance including excellent shopping, theatre, dining, sporting and recreational pursuits. There are mainline railway stations on the London Paddington and Waterloo lines. Exeter International Airport lies approximately 4 miles to the east of the city.
Due to its position in the Dartmoor National Park, there is abundant opportunity for a range of outdoor pursuits within the vicinity including excellent walking, riding, cycling and fishing. The A38 is only 5 miles distant providing good access to both Plymouth in the south and the M5 to the north. ACCOMMODATION Wood panelled front door with obscure leaded light windows opening to:
ENTRANCE HALL A light and spacious hallway with radiator, window to front, mains smoke alarm, stairs to first floor with cupboard under. Doors to: CLOAKROOM Newly fitted white suite comprising low level WC and wash basin. Extractor. KITCHEN A beautifully appointed newly fitted kitchen comprising wall and base units with soft close black gloss doors and high gloss flecked stone composite work surfaces with inset stainless steel single drainer sink, Neff integral dishwasher, Calor Gas range cooker with 5 rings, hot plate and 4 ovens/warming drawers, Whirlpool American style fridge/freezer. Radiator. Window to rear with superb views of the Teign Valley. Door to: UTILITY Built-in units with painted wood doors and roll edged work surface with inset pale composite sink, space and plumbing for washing machine, oil fired boiler. Wood panelled back door with leaded light window leading to the side pathway. SITTING/DINING ROOM A spacious room with dividing archway and white feature fireplace with gas fire, French Doors opening onto rear decking offering wonderful views. Television point, two radiators, two windows to the rear and hatch to kitchen. Door to: STUDY Window to the front, telephone point, radiator. ANNEXE From the entrance hall a door leads into the: SITTING ROOM/KITCHEN Bay window to the front, radiator, television point, range of built-in units with painted wood doors and roll edged work surface with inset white single drainer sink, electric oven and gas hob, tiled splashbacks. Door to: BEDROOM 5 A single bedroom with door to the outside.
EN SUITE BATHROOM 5 White suite comprising panelled bath with Mira Sport shower and glass screen over, pedestal wash basin with mirror/light over, low level WC, radiator, obscure glazed window to side. STAIRS AND GALLERIED LANDING From the entrance hall pine stairs with wooden banisters lead to the galleried landing. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slatted shelf. Doors to: BEDROOM 1 A very good sized double room with sloping ceilings, window to the rear aspect with wonderful views over the Teign Valley to Haldon Belvedere in the distance. Radiator, walk-in wardrobe, television point. Door to: EN SUITE BATHROOM 1 White suite comprising panelled bath with Mira Sport shower and glass screen over, pedestal wash basin with mirror/light over, low level WC, radiator, roof light window, extractor. BEDROOM 2 A large double with window to the front, sloping ceilings, walk-in wardrobe, television point. EN SUITE BATHROOM 2 White suite comprising panelled bath with Mira Sport shower and glass screen over, pedestal wash basin with mirror/light over, low level WC, radiator, roof light window, extractor. BEDROOM 3 A good sized double room with window to the rear with similar views to Bedroom. Large built-in wardrobe, radiator. Door to: EN SUITE BATHROOM 3 White suite comprising panelled bath with Mira Sport shower and glass screen over, pedestal wash basin with mirror/light over, low level WC, radiator, obscure glazed window to rear. BEDROOM 4 A double room with window to rear, again with lovely views. Built-in wardrobe. Door to: EN SUITE BATHROOM 4 White suite comprising panelled bath with Mira Sport shower and glass screen over, pedestal wash basin with mirror/light over, low level WC, radiator, obscure glazed window to front. OUTSIDE At the front, the property has a five-bar gate leading to a large tarmac forecourt providing parking for several vehicles. Running along the rear elevation is a timber deck which is a lovely place to entertain and enjoy the panoramic rural views. In front of the decking and surrounded by railings is the heated swimming pool. Steps lead down from the decking to a lower patio where a door gives access to a storage area below the deck and into a cellar storage area. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature hedges, shrubs and trees surrounding. AGENTS NOTE The swimming pool can be excluded from the tenancy if it is not required. If tenants do choose to use it, the landlords will remain liable for the costs of maintaining the filtration equipment but not for running or filling costs. SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Calor Gas for cooking. Teignbridge District Council tax band F (Ref: 052584) DIRECTIONAL NOTE From Exeter proceed on the B3212 signposted Moretonhampstead. Proceed through the village of Longdown and after a few miles, at Farrants Cross, turn left onto the B3193 signposted Chudleigh, Bridford and Christow. At the T-junction turn left onto the Teign Valley Road. Continue past the turning for Bridford and take the 2nd right hand turn signposted Christow. Proceed up the hill into the village, passing the pub on the left and the village store on the right. At the next fork bear left into Dry Lane where you will find Laws House on the right in the level section of the lane. LETTING Unfurnished and available now on a twelve month tenancy. RENT: ?1,350 per calendar month exclusive of all charges. DEPOSIT: ?2,700 returnable at end of tenancy subject to any deductions (all deposits for a property let through Stags are held on their Client Account and administered in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Dispute Service). Usual references required, pets children considered. No DSS/smokers. You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website."