A former Exeter pub turned stunning family home has been put up for sale for the second time. And although the final orders bell has been silent for the past four years, the property still bears many nods to its past.
The Rusty Bike restaurant and free house on Howell Road replaced the derelict Eagle Tavern in 2009. It closed its doors in 2018 and was converted into a four-bedroom family home, before being put on the market for £750,000 in the same year.
And now it's on the market once again with Northwood estate agents. Although this time the asking price is £850,000.
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Located in the heart of the city, if you’ve always wondered how the once popular drinking hole looks now, here's your chance. On entering the property, there's a beautiful reception hall with a tiled floor and wooden doors leading to walk-in coat and shoe cupboards. Perhaps the most striking feature though is the large sign, pointing out the building's history.
Other reminders of the building's heritage are scattered throughout the home, from the internal doors to the oversized glazed windows. There are even some quirky green light fittings that used to hang above a snooker table.
The kitchen features a large central island where you can perch on bar stools and put the world to rights. There's also a walk-in pantry with space to store enough wine to supply a whole pub.
From the kitchen, stylish bi-fold doors lead into a beautiful sitting room, with a wood burning stove, and a play room to the rear. Outside, the beer barrels have gone, replaced by a walled courtyard garden, which has recently been updated to include artificial grass.
The first floor boasts a family bathroom and two double bedrooms, one with a dressing room and en suite shower room. While on the second floor there are two more double bedrooms with sloping ceilings.
In case you still need convincing, this impressive conversion even features a sunny, decked roof terrace - the perfect spot for al fresco dining and entertaining, or relaxing with a glass of house red. Cheers.
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