Balfour Gardens, Sidmouth £675,000

On entering the property, a large reception hall gives direct access to the garage and has a cloaks/WC off along with a useful utility room and a large study/occasional bedroom four which has French doors. An attractive, turning staircase rises to the upper floor with a landing having an airing cupboard and access to the loft space via a sliding ladder. A well proportioned, dual aspect sitting room takes full advantage of the views and has a fireplace with gas fire and an adjoining dining room has French doors opening onto a large, paved sun-terrace.

The kitchen/breakfast room offers a good range of storage cupboards, work surfaces incorporating a breakfast bar and integrated appliances comprise a split-level oven, gas/electric hob, cooker hood, larder fridge, dishwasher and microwave. The main bedroom enjoys a similar outlook to the sitting room and has a range of matching furniture comprising wardrobes, drawers and dressing table unit. An adjoining en-suite shower room has a large shower cubicle, wash basin and WC with vanity cupboards.

Two further double bedrooms both have fitted wardrobes and one has French doors to the sun-terrace. There is also a good size family bathroom comprising a bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and wash basin. The property is now in need of general modernisation throughout. Gas central heating is installed and the windows are uPVC double glazed.

The majority of the gardens enjoy a south and westerly aspect providing privacy. The gardens are also now in need of some improvement and are mainly laid to slopes of lawn with adjoining shrub borders and there is a large lily pond. The sun - terrace adjoins the rear of the property, again enjoying the aspect. In all, the garden extends to approximately a third of an acre. The property has a large driveway that offers plenty of parking and gives access to an integral, double garage and the garden is gently sloping and extends to approximately a third of an acre.

This spacious, detached property occupies an elevated position within a popular residential area and takes full advantage of some wonderful views over the Sid valley to the surrounding hills. Within walking distance there are local shopping facilities and bus services in Woolbrook and Sidmouth's town centre and seafront are approximately a mile and a quarter away.

We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band is E.

Vacant possession on completion.

Leaving the top of the High Street passing the Radway cinema on the left, continue for approximately three quarters of a mile turning left at Exeter Cross signposted Exeter. Continue over the next two mini roundabouts taking the first turning on the left into Balfours. Continue taking the first left again, then immediately right into Balfour Gardens.

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