Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 29 Drakes Avenue, Exmouth, a charming and spacious semi-detached type home with 2 bed in the EX8 4AD area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built 1930-1949 and has a reported internal area of 189 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £562,250 and a rental potential of £3,655 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Apr 13, 2011. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"A RARE FIND. THIS TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM, TWO RECEPTION ROOM SEMI DETACHED PROPERTY OCCUPIES A CONVENIENT POSITION WITH LAWNED GARDENS, DRIVEWAY PARKING AND A DETACHED GARAGE. MODERNISATION IS REQUIRED.
RECEPTION HALL, SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, BATHROOM/WC, GAS CENTRAL HEATING, PVCU DOUBLE GLAZING, PARKING, GARAGE, GARDENS.
DESCRIPTION
Number 29 Drakes Avenue is a genuinely rare find. An older property dating back to approximately the 1930's and in need of modernisation, the house offers great potential for keen buyers looking for a unique home finished to their own specification. Occupying this truly sought after and convenient position at the head of Drakes Avenue, just before entering Drakes Gardens, the gardens whilst lying to the front of the house enjoy a southerly aspect and are screened by a modern close-lapped timber fence and mature hedgerow.
The accommodation is well proportioned, as to be expected from a house of this age whilst also offering further scope for improvement/extension subject to any necessary consents.
There is no chain with this property.
DIRECTIONS
Upon leaving Exmouth on the main Salterton Road in the direction of Budleigh Salterton. Pass through Littleham Cross traffic lights and the NHS Dental Surgery on your left hand side. Take the next turning into Drakes Avenue and follow the road around to the right. At the end of the road turn left, where number 29 can be found situated ahead of you, just by the entrance to Drakes Gardens on the right and Freelands Close to the left.
THE ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE DIMENSION IS ARRANGED AS FOLLOWS:
Covered entrance porch with carriage light to one side and part obscure glazed timber door, leading to:
RECEPTION HALL: Handsome staircase rising to first floor. Understairs storage cupboard. Further built-in double height storage cupboard. Two radiators. Telephone point. Obscure glazed window to rear aspect. Doors leading off to:
SITTING ROOM: 17'10 (5.44m) (into bay) reducing to 13'10 x 16' (4.22m x 4.88m). A lovely deep PVCu double glazed square bay window overlooking the front gardens. Panelled ceiling with coving. Three wall light points. Timber mantel with inset electric fire. Radiator.
DINING ROOM: 13'10 x 9'10 (4.22m x 3m) (into alcoves). A dual aspect room with PVCu double glazed windows overlooking the driveway and front gardens. Original plate rack, running at picture rail height. Timber mantel with blocked fire. Two wall light points. Radiator. Low-level cupboard housing the electricity meter and fusebox.
KITCHEN: 11'6 x 10'4 (3.51m x 3.15m) (excluding door recess). A dual aspect room with PVCu double glazed windows to both rear and side aspects with part glazed timber panelled door providing access to the side of the house. Fitted with a varied selection of base cabinets and work surfaces above, with a large double stainless steel sink with twin drainers to one side and tiled splashback. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, in addition to a space for tall fridge/freezer and electric oven. A rather useful high-level larder store situated to one end of the kitchen. Further selection of wall cabinets and shelving.
SECOND FLOOR
A part galleried landing with PVCu double glazed window to rear aspect. Ceiling hatch providing access to a good sized roof space. Built-in double height storage cupboard to one end. Doors leading off to:
BEDROOM 1: 16' (into alcoves) x 13'10 (4.88m x 4.22m). Large PVCu double glazed window to front aspect. Picture rails. Built-in double wardrobe to one alcove incorporating hanging rail and shelving with further storage above. To the other alcove there is a built-in vanity area with inset wash hand basin having storage cupboards beneath. Radiator. Telephone point.
BEDROOM 2: 12'7 x 10' (3.84m x 3.05m) (into alcoves). A dual aspect room with PVCu double glazed windows to the front. Built-in shallow storage cupboard. Radiator.
BATHROOM/WC: PVCu obscure double glazed window. Panelled bath with twin handgrips and part tiled surround with wall-mounted 'Mira Sprint' electric shower above. Pedestal wash hand basin. Close-coupled wc. Built-in double airing cupboard, housing the recently installed 'Baxi' combination boiler, sitting next to the factory lagged hot water cylinder with pine slatted shelving above. Heated towel rail. Shaver point.
OUTSIDE: The property is approached via a gated entrance leading onto the private driveway, which affords parking for several cars and also leads to the detached garage.
GARAGE: 16'6 x 9'10 (5.03m x 3m). With two windows, twin timber doors and a pedestrian door to the rear. The garage also has power and lighting.
GARDENS: Lying to the front of the property and enjoying a southerly elevation, the gardens are predominantly laid to lawn bordering the driveway. Sitting behind the modern close-lapped timber fence with a variety of mature shrubs and a further hedgerow to one side. Externally to one side of the house, adjacent to the kitchen door, is a useful GARDENER'S WC with obscure glazed window.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: D
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."
381 sqm plot
