Property description
Description
A charming very well appointed Grade II Listed period home having Tardis like qualities - the simple façade belies its spaciousness and depth, located in a premier location on the famous Strand and enjoying fine views to the River Exe and beyond. Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Second Sitting Room/Former Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Conservatory/Dining Room, Downstairs W.C./Wet Room, Four Bedrooms, Wet Room/W.C., Family Bathroom. Delightful Walled Garden.
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.
Entrance
Traditional style front door to:-
Entrance Vestibule
Mat flooring. Part glazed inner door to:-
Reception Hall
A stylish entrance with double glazed semi-pitched glass roof. Radiator. Quality oak flooring. Built in cupboards and shelving.
Sitting Room
A well proportioned room with twin double glazed windows, shutters and window seats. Gas woodburner on a slate hearth. Recessed cupboards and shelving. Radiator. Recessed lighting to ceiling.
Inner Sitting Room
A lovely room with gas woodburner recessed into fireplace with decorative surround and slate hearth. Radiator. Tall square opening to:-
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
A most impressive and stylish kitchen/breakfast room having double vaulted
ceiling incorporating double glazed panes and Velux windows. A most comprehensive and well appointed Alno kitchen having pale facings with complimentary worktops with numerous cupboards and drawers. Recessed stainless steel sink unit. Fitted Siemens gas hob and matching double oven. Range of contemporary style wall cabinets. Miele dishwasher. Tall tubular
radiator. Feature lighting to under units, ceiling and walls. Underfloor heated tiled floor. Opening to:-
Conservatory/Dining Room
made by David Salisbury Ltd. A delightful and traditional style conservatory with pitched double glazed glass roof and matching French doors opening to and enjoying outlook over the rear garden. Under floor heating. Four wall light points. Radiator.
Large Utility Cupboard
Stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for washing machine. Shelving. Space for dryer/microwave/further storage. Deep shelving.
Inner Hall
Stairs rising.
Downstairs W.C./Wet Room
Contemporary style suite in white comprising square wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Shower/shower control. Feature lighting. Extractor fan.
First Floor Landing
Approached by turning staircase with overlit display recess. Attractive landing with shelving in recess. Radiator. Feature lighting. Beam. Stairs rising to second floor.
Bedroom 1
A well proportioned room with twin double glazed windows enjoying outlook over neighbouring gardens to the River Exe and hills beyond. Stripped floorboards. Radiator. Lighting to ceiling. Shelving in recess. Built in cupboard.
Bedroom 2
A well proportioned room with charming, three sided bay window enjoying outlook to rear. Stripped floorboards. Cast iron fireplace with mantle over. Radiator. Good range of floor to ceiling wardrobes/cupboards.
Wet Room
A spacious wet room with Travertine tiled walls and floor in a contemporary style in white comprising large shower area with hinged glass panel. Wide shallow wash basin with drawers under and large heated mirror and shaver point over. Low level W.C. With concealed cistern. Combination towel rail/radiator. Recessed lighting to ceiling. Dual aspect windows - one with river glimpses. Under floor heating.
Second Floor Landing
Approached by turning stairs.
Bedroom 3
A fine double room with double glazed dormer window incorporating window seat having glazed cheeks providing a 180 degree outlook over the Strand and the beautiful River Exe. Stripped floorboards. Part sloping ceiling with exposed timbers. Recessed lighting. Radiator. Steps to:-
Bedroom 4
A room of character with largely sloping ceiling incorporating twin roof lights and gable end window which enjoys a pleasant outlook to the rear. Stripped floorboards. Radiator. Eaves storage space. Recessed lighting.
Bathroom
Contemporary style suite with high quality fittings in white comprising panelled bath with Grohe shower/tap control and glazed shower panel. Ceramic sink with circular bowl and pillar tap. Low level W.C. With concealed cistern. Combination towel rail/radiator. Tiled floor with under heating. Part sloping ceiling incorporating Velux window. Extractor fan. Recessed lighting.
Outside Rear
A delightful walled garden which measures approximately 37' (11.27m) x 14' (4.26m) maximum with flagged stoned patio and sitting area having
shaped borders and beds having a variety of flowering flowers and feature planting. Pavioured section with shed having power and lighting. Outside tap. Side pedestrian entrance gate. Outside lighting.
Directions
From Topsham Quay and the Lighter Inn, walk in a southerly direction along the Strand. Number 30 will be found on the left hand side just past the Topsham Museum.
Council Tax Band
F
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