Property description
An absolutely stunning and superbly presented three double bedroom, three bathroom, penthouse coastal apartment, occupying a spectacular setting with outstanding far reaching panoramic sea and coastal views to one side with marina views to the other.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This is a truly wonderful property which offers extremely spacious apartment living in a very unique coastal location. The current owners have enhanced the property and have thoroughly enjoyed it as a holiday home whilst also enjoying a lucrative income by letting it on a holiday basis for approximately £25,000 - £26,000 per annum. In peak season the apartment is let for £1400 per week. Situated on the second floor the apartment commands the most superb views across the sea and estuary to one side and Exmouth Marina on the other. This home offers much more than the accommodation as it also affords an amazing coastal lifestyle. An early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size and nature of all this beautiful property offers.
LOCATION
Situated on the Exmouth Marina, 25 Pilot Wharf occupies a truly enviable position just a stone's throw from the beautiful golden beach and sand dunes Exmouth's coastline has to offer, whilst being within easy walking distance of the town centre and its amenities. The property affords commanding views onto the Marina basin thus giving a delightful and interesting insight into this unique marine environment and also out towards the alluring sea vistas on the other side. Exmouth train station provides easy commutable access to the nearby Cathedral City of Exeter and national rail links throughout the country. There is also a regular bus service to Exeter and nearby towns alike. Exmouth itself is also within 20 minutes of the M5 motorway junction and offers an ideal base for those seeking an enhanced coastal lifestyle and enjoyment of all the area has to offer. There are opportunities to enjoy a variety of water sports in addition to equestrian and golfing pursuits. Beside the property Marina walkway benefits from a selection of amenities on the doorstep, including restaurants, cafes, a newsagent, beauty salon and a chandlery to name but a few. For keen walkers there is access nearby to many miles of coastal path starting at ' The Needle' at Orcombe Point, which denotes the start of the World Heritage coastline. The Exe Estuary has been designated an 'Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty' and offers further exceptional walks and a cycle path leading to Lympstone.
ENTRANCE
The property is approached via a brick pillared entrance across a block paviour driveway to a canopied communal entrance door with security intercom. Door opens into:
COMMUNAL HALLWAY
There are automatic light sensors and wall lights and a staircase leading to the second floor where there is a private door leading to this penthouse.
RECEPTION HALLWAY
An oak door leads into this lovely welcoming hallway where the eye is drawn to the wonderful view across the sea to Haldon Hills via a double glazed window. A beautiful wide staircase with exposed wooden hand rail leads up to a galleried landing where there is cloak hanging space and character provided by exposed wooden ceiling beams. Four-arm spotlight. Ceiling-mounted smoke alarm. An oak door opens into:
HALLWAY - 18' 8'' x 7' 4'' (5.69m x 2.23m) (narrowing to 3'10 (1.17m))
A lovely light and airy space fitted with Karndean flooring. Two ceiling-mounted four-arm spotlights. Ceiling-mounted smoke alarm. Hatch providing access to a large insulated and partially boarded loft. Radiator. Wall-mounted secure intercom system. High level wall-mounted electric consumer unit. Wall-mounted central heating controls. Coved ceiling. A door opens into a deep cupboard which has slatted shelving for linen storage and also houses a 'Megaflow' tank which provides pressurised water for power showers. Oak doors open into:
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM - 26' 11'' x 13' 7'' (8.20m x 4.14m)
An absolutely stunning and very well proportioned room with superb views across Exmouth Marina via two sets of double glazed French doors with matching side panel windows. Further charm and character is added by the vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden timber trusses. Two radiators. TV, satellite and telephone points. Five wall light points controlled by dimmer switches. Karndean flooring. French doors open onto:
BALCONY - 26' 6'' x 5' 9'' (8.07m x 1.75m)
This is a superb area in which to enjoy informal 'al fresco' dining with a glass of wine whilst enjoying the views across the colourful array of yachts and boats harboured in the Marina. Whilst enjoying the afternoon and evening sun you can soak up the atmosphere and the wonderful sun sets. The balcony has wooden decking and glazed panelling with outside courtesy lighting.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 13' 3'' x 12' 5'' (4.04m x 3.78m)
Another superb room which is open plan to the lounge/dining room with views across the sea and estuary via a double glazed French door with a matching side panel window. The kitchen is fitted with a high specification range of base and wall cupboards with beech door fronts and stainless steel handles with a complementary white stone worktop inset with a stainless steel one and a quarter sink unit with drainer and shower style mixer tap over. Complementary modern granite bluey-grey tiling to splashback area and concealed worktop lighting. There is an attractive central island with an area for seating with an integrated 'Whirlpool' stainless steel extractor and 'Whirlpool' electric four-ring hob with a 'Whirlpool' electric oven beneath. There are also two cupboards and four soft-close drawers incorporated in the island unit. Other integrated appliances include a 'Miele' coffee machine, fridge, 'Whirlpool' washer dryer and 'Hotpoint' slimline dishwasher. Separate 'Neff' dryer. Eye-level 'Miele' mircrowave. Further built-in fridge and a separate freezer. Six downlighters. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Karndean flooring.
BALCONY - 19' 8'' x 4' 8'' (5.99m x 1.42m)
This balcony enjoys amazing views across the Exe Estuary and across the sea. It enjoys the morning and early afternoon sun so is the ideal spot to enjoy breakfast and lunch whilst sun bathing and soaking up the coastal lifestyle. It has timber decked flooring and glazed panel surrounds with outside courtesy lighting. The balcony runs along the side of the apartment where there is a further double glazed French door providing access to the third bedroom.
MASTER BEDROOM - 14' 5'' x 13' 6'' (4.39m x 4.11m)
This is another impressive space enjoying lovely sea and estuary views via the double glazed French door with matching side panel window. The French door opens onto its own adjoining balcony. It has excellent storage space having a recessed triple wardrobe with hanging space and shelved storage with oak doors. Radiator. Two sets of four-arm, ceiling-mounted spotlights. Coved ceiling. Door leads to:
ENSUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM/WC - 9' 1'' x 6' 1'' (2.77m x 1.85m)
Fitted with a white suite having close-coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath, having complementary tiling to the walls. Ladder style towel rail. Extractor fan. Wall-mounted mirror and shaver point. Separate shower cubicle with concertina glass screen door and integral mains shower. Karndean flooring.
BEDROOM 2 - 14' 8'' (narrowing to 12' 5'' (3.78m)) x 13'1\" (4.47m x 3.98m)
This room enjoys the stunning marina views and light provided by floor to ceiling double glazed windows. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Four-arm, ceiling-mounted spotlight. Door leading to:
ENSUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM/WC
Double glazed window overlooking the marina. Ftted with a white ceramic suite comprising; close-coupled wc with hidden cistern, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with integral mains shower over and glass shower screen. Ladder style towel rail. Extractor fan. Two downlighters. Coved ceiling. The walls are part-tiled with complementary light blue tiles. Shaver point. Karndean flooring.
BEDROOM 3 - 14' 6'' x 13' 9'' (4.42m x 4.19m)
Another gorgeous room where you can wake up to wonderful views via the double glazed French door which leads out onto the balcony and also provides access to the kitchen/breakfast room. There is a full range of wardrobes providing excellent spacious shelved storage and hanging space with four sliding screen doors. Coved ceiling. Four-arm, ceiling-mounted spotlight. Radiator.
BATH/SHOWER ROOM/WC
Double glazed window overlooking the marina. This is fitted with a white suite comprising; close-coupled WC with hidden cistern, pedestal wash hand basin, P-shaped bath with integral mains shower over and glass shower screen. Ladder style heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Two ceiling downlighters. Shaver point. Karndean flooring.
TENURE & RATES
The apartment is held on a 125 year lease (dated from December 2003). The ground rent is currently £225 per annum (and is paid in two equal instalments). Service charges: currently £1,816 per annum (paid in 10 equal instalments). Pets are allowed with permission. The apartment can be let on an assured short hold tenancy or holiday letting basis.
DIRECTIONS
Travelling into Exmouth on the A376 you will see (just before the roundabout the railway station on your right hand side. Take the 2nd exit at the roundabout and after a short distance at the next roundabout take the first exit into Imperial Road. Then take the first turning on the right into Victoria Road. Follow this road all the way to the end and then turn right into Exmouth Quay where Pilot Wharf (a blue building opposite the shops) is found immediately on the right hand side.
OUTSIDE
There is an allocated under cover parking space which has built-in storage cupboards to one side.
Property Features :
- RECEPTION HALLWAY
- HALLWAY
- STUNNING LOUNGE/DINING ROOM WITH MARINA VIEWS AND FRENCH DOORS LEADING TO BALCONY
- KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM WITH ADJOINING BALCONY WITH SEA VIEWS
- MASTER BEDROOM WITH RECESSED WARDROBES AND BALCONY WITH SEA VIEWS