Property description
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 individual Shops, Churches, Restaurants, Library, Museum, 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 'Toppesham' and flourished as an estuary port for nigh on five centuries. Topsham also became world renowned for ship-building, reaching its zenith between 1750 and 1870.
Directions
Great Paradise Cottage is located opposite Grove House near the meeting of Fore Street and Station Road.
Description
Great Paradise Cottage is a Grade II Listed central part of an old house once known as Great Paradise. This spacious residence is ideally located in Topsham's main street, therefore being very well placed for shops, public transport, school and a variety of further services this sought after town has to offer. Arranged over three floors, this historic home has some fine period features including a magnificent 16th century Inglenook fireplace with woodburner and historic 17th century staircase running up through the property. Also, a particular interest, is the large garden to the rear which enjoys a sunny aspect and has a lawned area, vegetable garden, substantial shed with power and a summerhouse.
Entrance
Part glazed front door to:-
Entrance Vestibule
Multi-paned door to:-
Sitting Room
14'7 (4.44m) x 11'6 (3.5m). A room of character with substantial 16th century inglenook fireplace housing woodburner. Secondary glazed window to Fore Street. Radiator. Wide square opening to:-
Inner Hall/Study
12'6 (3.81m) x 12' (3.65m) Less understair cupboard and staircase rising. Radiator. Deep coats cupboard. Understair cupboard. Door to:-
Inner Hall/Study Area
Inner Hall/Study Area
Kitchen/Dining Room
An 'L' shaped room 16' (4.87m) x 10'3 (3.12m) plus 10'2 (3.1m) x 7'2 (2.18m) . Most attractive L shaped room with window and French doors opening to and enjoying pleasant outlook over the rear garden. Radiator. Deep store cupboard. Range of units having natural wood facings with complimentary worktops, tiling and exposed brickwork. 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit set in worktop surface having cupboards and plumbing for washing machine under. Further worktop with cupboards and drawers under. Gas boiler. Gas cooker. Shelved pantry cupboard. Space for fridge freezer. Range of wall cabinets.
Dining Area
Dining Area
First Floor Landing
Approached by substantial 17th century staircase. Floor to ceiling wardrobe/cupboards.
Bedroom 1
14'10 (4.52m) x 9'5 (2.87m). Multi-pane sash window with outlook to Fore Street. Radiator. T.V. Point. Telephone point.
Bedroom 2
10'9 (3.27m) x 9'10 (2.99m). A bright room with French doors to Juliet balcony enjoying outlook over the rear garden and to the distant Haldon Hills on the skyline. Sealed floorboards. Coved ceiling. Gas point. TV point.
Bathroom
7'8 (2.34m) x 3'7 (1.09m). A small bathroom with white \"stand in bath\" with mixer tap and shower attachment. Pedestal wash basin. Radiator. Velux window.
Separate WC
White suite comprising WC. Corner wash hand basin. Extractor fan.
Second Floor Accommodation
12'5 (3.78m) x 5'7 (1.7m) less door entrance.. In the past this floor has been utilised as a semi self-contained \"flat\" which has been rented out to produce an income.
Spacious landing approached by a turning staircase with window over.
Stainless steel sink unit in tiled surround with cupboards above and below. Deep work surface with appliance/storage space under.
Bedroom 3
14'3 (4.34m) x 9'3 (2.82m). A bright room with Upvc double glazed window to Fore street and wide Velux roof window to rear elevation enjoying outlook to distant Haldon Hills. Radiator. Two deep recessed wardrobe/cupboards. Generous double eaves cupboard. Telephone point. TV point.
Bedroom 4
9'7 (2.92m) x 9' (2.74m). Upvc double glazed window with outlook to Fore Street. Radiator. Deep recessed wardrobe/cupboard. TV point.
Outside/Garden
The gardens of Great Paradise Cottage are a particular feature which face approximately south west and therefore enjoy a good deal of the available sunshine. Approached via French doors immediately to the rear of the house is a delightful cobbled courtyard of good proportions bounded by brick and stone walling draped with climbers and creepers including variegated ivy, jasmine, rose and clematis. Outside WC. Historic water pump and trough. Picket gate and trellis archway to:-
Bathroom
6'8 (2.03m) x 5'5 (1.65m) maximum - reducing to 4'4 (1.32m). White suite comprising panelled bath having mixer tap/shower attachment. Pedestal wash basin. Low level WC. Velux roof window. Radiator. Strip light/shaver point.
Main Garden
55' (16.75m) x 30' (9.14m). South facing lawn with corner summerhouse. Deep well stocked beds and borders. Variety of shrubs, bushes and trees. Vegetable patch. Lean to greenhouse 15' (4.57m) x 7'6 (2.28m) - in need of a little attention. Large shed 11' (3.35m) x 9' (2.24m) of block, stone and timber construction. Electric light and power. Double gates to Follett Road with a 6' (1.83m) wide access. Please note that the next door properties have access across the bottom part of the garden to this passageway and gates.
Garden
Garden
Rear of the Property
Rear of the Property
Rear Garden
Rear
Shed
Conservatory