For Sale4 Bedroom Detached House in Church Road, Alphington, Exeter, Devon, EX2£750,000

A charming Grade II Listed cottage in the sought-after suburb of Alphington Tozer’s Cottage is a delightful Grade II Listed thatched property, set in the highly desirable Exeter suburb of Alphington, yet within easy reach of both the city centre and the beautiful Exeter countryside and coastline. The cottage dates from the 17th century and displays white rendered elevations and that charming thatched roof, while inside there are a wealth of splendid original details, including exposed timber beams and handsome original fireplaces. Ground floor reception rooms include the 23ft drawing room at the front with its stone-built open fireplace, and the comfortable sitting room of similar proportions, with both rooms featuring dual sash windows, which welcome plenty of natural light. Adjoining the sitting room there is an office or kitchenette with fitted units for storage and a sink. The well-equipped kitchen is at the heart of the home, with its wooden units to base and wall level, range cooker, space for all the necessary appliances and breakfast bar, while beyond the kitchen there are a further two reception rooms at the rear. These include the formal dining room and the sun room with its panoramic windows and vaulted wood-panelled ceiling, as well as French doors opening onto the rear gardens. There is one double bedroom on the ground level, as well as a shower room, while upstairs you will find a further three well-presented bedrooms, plus a family bathroom. Garden & Grounds At the front, the cottage opens onto Church Road, with access for vehicles to the garage at the side. The splendid gardens are all to the rear, and include beautifully maintained areas of lawn, dotted and bordered by established hedgerows, shrubs and mature trees. A patio area at the back of the house provides space for al fresco dining and enjoying the views across the gardens. There are also border beds with roses and various other flowering shrubs, while towards the end of the gardens there is a timber-framed storage shed.