Property description
Location
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
A charming grade II Listed period house with courtyard style garden and off-road parking located in this highly sought after street, handy for the riverside and all the shops and services that Topsham has to offer. Reception Hall, Downstairs W.C., Large Sitting Room/Dining Room, Light and Bright Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Three Bedrooms, Bathroom. Courtyard Style Garden, Store/Shed, Off-Road Parking Space/Car Port. Gas Central Heating.
Entrance
Traditional style front door with period bell pull.
Reception Hall
Matwell. Radiator. Understair cupboard. Coat hooks.
Sitting Room/Dining Room
18'5 (5.61m) x 15' (4.57m) reducing to 12'8 (3.86m). A well proportioned room with dual aspect windows. Fireplace having timber surround with marble inset and hearth housing gas woodburner. Radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
20' (6.09m) x 12'1 (3.68m) Reducing to 6'10 (2.08m). A spacious L shaped room with part double glazed glass roof. Good range of units having pine facings with complimentary worktops and tiling. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for both dishwasher and washing machine. Gas hob. Double oven/grill. Range of wall cabinets incorporating cooker hood. Radiator. Double glazed door and side windows to courtyard garden. Arch and door to:-
W.C.
White suite comprising low level W.C. Wash hand basin. Double glazed glass roof and window.
First Floor Landing
Approached by a turning staircase. Deep linen cupboard. Stairs rising to second floor.
Bedroom 1
12'10 (3.91m) maximum x 11'4 (3.45m) 10'10 (3.30m) to wardrobe cupboards. Sash window to front. Radiator. Range of floor to ceiling wardrobe cupboards.
Bedroom 2
8'3 (2.51m) x 6' (1.83m). Sash window to front. Radiator.
Bathroom
8'10 (2.69m) x 6'8 (2.03m). White suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower and screen over. Pedestal wash basin. Low level W.C. Part tiled walls. Radiator. Window.
Second Floor
Bedroom 3
19'9 (6.02m) x 12'6 (3.81m). Approached by Tight Turning Staircase
A very well proportioned room with twin double glazed dormer windows to front. Two radiators. Exposed timbers to ceiling. Two built in wardrobe cupboards.
outside
A most attractive courtyard style garden measuring approximately 22' (6.70m) x 12'10 (3.91m), mostly paved with raised rose border. Outside tap. Block built store/shed 12' (3.65m) x 9' (2.74m) overall. Pedestrian gate providing access across neighbouring property's drive to:-
Car Port
17' (5.18m) x 8' (2.44m).
Directions
Walk down through Fore Street. At The Lighter go straight across and up Monmouth Hill. At the top turn left into Monmouth Street. No. 2 is the first property on the left.
Details
Council Tax Band E