5 bedroom detached house for sale

1 Regal Court is one of just ten contemporary high specification homes in a private cul-de-sac on the Topsham side of Exeter. Spacious and luxurious, it's the perfect spot for a modern family. Overlooking fields and with great access to the city centre, its exclusive community shares an enviable mix of town and country.

Every home in Regal Court is unique. But in common with its neighbours, No. 1 has an extra sense of light and space. Its current owners enjoy the huge open plan living space that lets sunshine flood in. All the main rooms have high and wide windows, with the master bedroom's deep balcony offering lovely views over the Devon countryside.

Visitors can park in one of the three bays next to the front lawn. The main entrance is under a storm porch, flanked by two door-high panels of privacy glass. Step into the hallway and the double doors ahead lead you to the kitchen and family area. Under your feet you'll feel the smart herringbone wood parquet flooring with underfloor heating, which covers all of the ground floor living area.

The open plan kitchen and family room is a massive 26ft x 21ft. So there's loads of room for kids, guests, pets and parties. But however many people you're entertaining, clever zoning means the family chef can stay well-organised. Food prep areas are separated from the dining table and sofas by a smart breakfast bar. And with the patio doors wide open, people can get to the garden and back without getting in the way.

The kitchen itself is beautifully crafted, with a hard-to-beat quality in fixtures and fittings. This is a design from Alno, German-made and renowned for manufacturing precision. The Silestone worktops are quartz, a natural stone that is extremely durable and easy to look after. These give a high-end feel to the whole space. The state-of-the-art Siemens appliances include an oven and microwave, five-zone induction hob (with extractor) and space for an American-style fridge-freezer.

When you can drag yourself away from the kitchen, your eyes will be drawn to the family area and garden beyond. There's acres of versatile space here, so you can configure the living and dining space however you please. The slick ground-floor design means there's no back wall - it's ceiling-high glass and doors onto the patio. It feels as if the outside's been invited indoors.

In the low-maintenance garden you'll see a raised seating area for dining, relaxing and enjoying the sun. On the other side, the patio extends to an outdoor cooking area, with a built-in barbecue and pizza oven. There's even a wine fridge here, in case the cook needs a cheeky glass of Pinot Grigio between courses.

From this spot, you can step back inside the house to the downstairs WC, utility and laundry rooms. You can use them as a 'boot room' to strip off wet gear if you've been out walking the dog. With Topsham and the Exe Estuary trail just ten minutes away, that's handy for runners and cyclists, too.

Beyond the laundry room, you're back to the front of the house. The current owners have set this space up as a snug or cinema room. So it's perfect for finding a bit of peace and quiet - or for movie buffs and video gamers. Perhaps the best place in the house to banish unruly youngsters and their friends' sleepovers?

Heading outside again and retracing our steps, there's even more downstairs space. From the reception hall is a good-sized study that looks over the front of the property. The bay window space has patio doors to let in light and fresh air. So it's a private, calm space for someone who works from home.

Head upstairs and you'll find the five big bedrooms on two further floors. As we climb the stairs, the wooden floor becomes carpeted and continues into all the sleeping areas. Our first stop is the landing, which takes us to three bedrooms. All of these have luxury en-suite bathrooms. The fabulous master bedroom has floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes and a deep, 20ft-long balcony.

On the top floor, you'll see two further bedrooms, front and back. They share a bathroom - and a bath, for anyone who enjoys a relaxing soak at the weekend. This would also be a great space for overnight guests, as the stairs add a bit of privacy.

The bathrooms offer a level of comfort and aesthetics you'd expect to find in a luxury spa. Each comes with high-end fittings (as do the downstairs cloakrooms). The soft-close toilets, basins and vanity units are from Duravit, with Grohe taps and mixer taps. The large digital rain showers come with a handheld shower, too.

Regal Court is located on the eastern edge of Exeter. Newcourt rail halt is just a five-minute walk away, with frequent trains to Exeter Central. The charming quayside town of Topsham is just ten minutes away, by car or bicycle. Locals will also tell you that two of the best farm shops are on your doorstep - Darts Farm and Greendale. Tremendous for breakfast, lunch and top-of-the-range groceries.

For sports and fitness fans, several nearby cycle tracks link the estuary, local beaches and the city centre. You can enjoy year-round swimming at the David Lloyd health club, which boasts an indoor and an outdoor pool. The club's next-door neighbour is Sandy Park, home to the Exeter Chiefs rugby team.

For the youngsters, local schools include those in Topsham and local villages. Two of the best private schools in the area (Maynard's and Exeter School) are in the city, and easy to get to.

VIEWING: By prior appointment with Redferns

SERVICES: We understand all Mains Services are connected

INTERNET: Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband (Download Speeds up to 1800Mbps) is available (Checked on Openreach website)

MOBILE: Coverage is available for all four major networks (Checked on Ofcom website)

FLOOD RISK: Very low risk of flooding from rivers and the sea. Low risk of surface water flooding.

OUTGOINGS: Council Tax Band G

TENURE: Freehold

What3words: ///echo.bottom.join

AGENTS NOTE
Data protection act of 2017. We are now required to obtain proof of ID and proof of residence for any prospective purchaser before formally agreeing a sale. Photographic identification such as passport or driving licence, proof of residence, utility bill, council tax or official Inland Revenue correspondence.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. Every care is taken in preparing these particulars but they do not constitute nor constitute any part of an offer or a contract. They are prepared in good faith but they are for guidance only and intended to give a fair description of the property.
2. Statements contained in these particulars are not to be relied on as statements or representations of fact and are made without responsibility on the part of the agents or vendor. An intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each statement. The vendor does not make or give and neither the agents or their employees have authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property or its use.
3. Any reference to alterations to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. These must be verified by any intending purchaser.
4. All properties are offered subject to contract and being unsold. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting any property which has been sold, let or withdrawn.
5. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only.
6. Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective but we endeavour to make our particulars accurate. If there are any points of particular importance please contact us before viewing and we will be pleased to check or clarify information.