Property description
Directions
From the Topsham town centre, proceed out on the High Street and turn right into Denver Road just before the filling station. Approximately quarter of a mile up Denver Road turn left into Newcourt Road and continue along this road to the very end crossing over the motorway bridge. Masons Retreat is the brick built house at the end.
Situation
Topsham remains an estuary town of nationwide renown, reflected in its character, period cottages and homes. Perfectly blended with a range of modern homes. Its excellent amenities range from a splendid individual style parade of Shops, Churches, Restaurants, Private homes, Primary school, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Bowling green and a Sailing club. There is a frequent bus service and a train line between Exeter and Exmouth. The town was listed at the time of Doomsday as 'Topeshant' and flourished as an estuary port for nigh on five centuries. Topsham also become world renowned for ship-building, reaching its zenith between 1750-1870.
Description
Historically, Masons Retreat was the Butlers lodge to Newcourt House. In private ownership for many years since, the property has been thoughtfully extended whilst many of the interesting and attractive features have been retained. Within the property are stripped doors and floors, an attractive staircase and Rayburn. The south facing garden is a particular feature, there is a good amount of parking and sizeable modern single garage.
Entrance
Attractive covered entrance porch with gravelled areas to either side.
Reception Hall
Stripped pine doors. Stairs to the first floor. Two understair cupboards. Night storage heater.
Sitting Room
19'1 (5.81m) x 11' (3.35m). A sizeable room with dual aspect double glazed windows. Night storage heater. Minster Stone open fireplace with matching hearth. Picture rail. Part stripped pine floor.
Dining Room
13'10 (4.21m) x 12' (3.65m). Delightful room with double glazed french doors leading out on to the paved patio and south facing garden. Oil fired Rayburn set in a mantled fireplace. Picture rail. Stripped pine floor. Door through to :-
Kitchen
11'11 (3.63m) x 7' (2.13m). Most attractive and refitted with wood effect work top surfaces in tiled splash back. White ceramic 1½ bowl sink with drainer and mixer tap. Shaker style cupboards and drawers under with fitted stainless steel fronted Stoves double oven and electric ceramic hob. Matching wall mounted cupboards. Stainless steel cooker hood with under lighting. Double glazed window. Double cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder. Hatch to roof. Stripped pine door to :-
Utility Room
9'6 (2.89m) x 9'5 (2.87m). Matching work top surfaces in tiled splash back with space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Further fitted cupboards. Window and half glazed door to the outside. Space for fridge freezer and further storage. Stripped pine door leading back to the hallway.
Rear Entrance
Covered entrance area with gardeners WC.
Drawing Room
14'9 (4.49m) x 11'5 (3.48m). Double glazed window to the side and front. Electric radiator.
Bathroom
8'2 (2.49m) x 6'11 (2.11m). White suite comprising cast iron panel bath in tiled surround with Mira electric shower over. WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Half tiled walls. Opaque window. Stripped pine floor. Dimplex wall heater.
First Floor Landing
Velux roof window. Access to eaves storage space. Stripped pine doors to :-
Bedroom 1
16'10 (5.13m) x 11'5 (3.48m). Double glazed window and double glazed doors leading out on to a decked balcony 10'11 x 5'11 with views over the fourteenth hole of Exeter Golf and Country Club and fairway beyond. Hatch to roof. Electric radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room
11'5 (3.48m) x 5'5 (1.65m). Fully tiled corner shower cubicle with Mira Sport electric shower unit. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Half tiled walls. Opaque double glazed window. Combination towel rail/radiator. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 2
13'10 (4.21m) x 12' (3.65m). Double glazed window. Feature fireplace. Pedestal wash hand basin in tiled splash back. Hatch to roof. Stripped pine floor. Electric radiator.
Bedroom 3
11'11 (3.63m) x 11' (3.35m). Dual aspect double glazed windows (one secondary glazed). Electric radiator.
Outside
A very well stocked south facing cottage style garden with an abundance of mature shrubs and planting providing interest and colour. Painted summerhouse. Upper grassed terrace with greenhouse, water tap and paved sitting area. To the rear of the property is a mostly gravelled garden area with square vegetable plot. Double timber gates open to driveway and to:-
Garage
20' (6.09m) x 12' (3.65m). A good size single garage with up and over door. Block construction. Pitched and underfelted tiled roof. Electric light and power. Workbench.
Parking
Opposite the front entrance to the property there is parking for three cars and a timber shed.
Agents Note
Masons Retreat is situated close to the M5 motorway. Whilst not in sight, it can be heard.