Property description
An individual property situated in a secluded setting with stunning views and beautifully maintained gardens. This superb home is presented to an extremely high standard throughout and enjoys a level of peace hard to achieve in a relatively accessible location. EPC - E.
SITUATION & DESCRIPTION: : Shine House enjoys a rare situation, surrounded by farmland and with views that really must be experienced to be fully appreciated. These extend far into the distance and include the sea, the Exe Estuary with Exmouth beyond and Mamhead Forrest. Tucked away off a little used lane, well away from major roads it enjoys a level of peace and seclusion hard to achieve in a relatively accessible location.
The property offers wonderful open plan living space, which is presented to an extremely high standard, and has been carefullydesigned to capture the extaordinary views on offer. The plot is approximately a quarter of an acre and the gardens have been creatively landscaped incorporating a large pond. There is a garage, generous parking area, workshop and wonderful summerhouse.
Ashcombe and Mamhead village halls are both within close proximity and the amenities of Dawlish including Sainsbury's supermarket are a short trip away. The property is also conveniently situiated for access to the A380, A38 and M5 Motorway.
Front door to...
ENTRANCE AREA: : Downlighter. Door to bath/shower room and wide opening to:
LIVING ROOM: : 8.2m reducing to 4.3m x 7.9m (26'11" reducing to 14'1" x 25'11") L-SHAPED ROOM , Patio doors to front, side and rear aspects, those to the side and rear opening onto the deck and enjoying breathtaking panoramic views over farmland to the sea and beyond the Exe Estuary to Exmouth and Lympstone. Stove in fireplace recess with hearth. Cupboard housing the oil fired boiler supplying central heating and hot water. 3 radiators. Downlighters with dimmer switch controls. Smoke alarm. Wiring for satellite television and telephone point. Staircase to the first floor, door to ground floor bedroom and open plan to:
KITCHEN: : 4.1m x 3.7m (13'5" x 12'2") , Patio doors to side and rear aspects opening onto the deck and with stunning views. Fine range of units by Intoto in gloss white with granite worktops comprising inset 1 ¼ bowl under-hung sink with mixer tap and cupboard beneath with waste disposal unit and waste bin; adjoining worktops to either side with drawers, tray space with towel rack and integrated Siemens dishwasher beneath; further L-shaped worktop with drawers and cupboards beneath incorporating carousel unit and inset Whirlpool induction ceramic hob with ducted AEG extractor hood above; integrated AEG double oven and microwave cooker in satin finish stainless steel with drawer beneath and cupboard above; tall integrated fridge/freezer; range of matching eye level cupboards with lighting beneath. Radiator and 3 pendant downlighters with dimmer switch control. Door to:
UTILITY ROOM: : 4.1m x 1.7m (13'5" x 5'7") maximum measurements , Door with cat-flap and exterior light opening into the garden. Fitted units in gloss white with curved edge worktop comprising inset single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap, cupboard beneath and adjoining worktop with space/plumbing for washing machine beneath and adjacent storage space with towel rack; tall shelved larder/crockery cupboard; range of matching eye level cupboards. Radiator and circuit breaker fuse boxes. Coat hooks, telephone point and 2 downlighters. Sliding door to:
CLOAKROOM: : Window to the side aspect, white suite comprising corner wash basin and close coupled W.C.
BEDROOM 2 : : 3.9m x 3.8m (12'10" x 12'6") including built in wardrobes , Patio door to side aspect, opening onto the deck and with a fine view to the sea. Spacious triple wardrobe with sliding doors, one mirrored. Radiator and 2 downlighters with dimmer switch control.
BATH/SHOWER ROOM: : Window overlooking the garden with a view beyond over farmland to Mamhead Forest. White suite comprising panelled bath with granite surround; pedestal wash basin with mixer tap and pop-up waste; close coupled WC; shower cubicle with internally folding door and Grohe thermostatically controlled shower unit. Mirrored toiletries cupboard. Tall towel radiator. Extractor fan. 2 downlighters.
FIRST FLOOR:
BEDROOM 3 / LANDING:: : 5.0m x 3.2m reducing to 2.2 (16'5" x 10'6" reducing to 7'2") , Measuements excluding built-in wardrobes and with partly sloping ceilings.At present this opens directly into bedroom 3 which is currently used as a study/occasional bedroom. Window to side aspect and Velux skylight with blind enjoying wonderful views over farmland to the sea and the Exe Estuary. Quadruple built-in wardrobe with sliding doors, two mirrored and shelving. Shelved linen cupboard housing large modern hot water cylinder with immersion heater. 2 spacious eaves storage cupboards. Radiator and telephone point. 3 downlighters with dimmer switch controls. Smoke alarm. Door to:
MASTER BEDROOM: : 6.4m x 3.2m reducing to 2.1m in the dressing area(20'12" x 10'6" red to 6'11") , Part sloping ceilings. Patio door opening onto the balcony and enjoying glorious views over farmland to the sea, Estuary and Mamhead Forest. 2 radiators. 2 downlighters with dimmer switch control. Doors to cloakroom and:
SHOWER ROOM: : Velux window to front aspect with rural views. Tiled quadrant shower cubicle in white with sliding door and Grohe thermostatically controlled shower unit. Towel radiator. Double and single built-in wardrobes. Shelved storage recess. Extractor fan and downlighter.
CLOAKROOM: : Window with a view to Mamhead Forest. White suite comprising pedestal wash basin with mixer tap and pop-up waste; close coupled WC. Radiator. Mirrored toiletries cupboard and additional small storage cupboard. Radiator and downlighter.
BALCONY: : 4.4m x 3.4m (14'5" x 11'2") , Amazing views. Wrought iron balustrade. Tiled floor. Exterior light.
OUTSIDE: : From the lane a tarmacadam driveway leads between mature trees to a spacious gravelled forecourt with floodlight. This is flanked on either side by mature shrubbery and also enclosed by hedging and a raised bed with shrubs enclosed by timber shuttering. A gravel driveway continues to the front of the house and on to the GARAGE. A lawn with silver birch and adjacent flower beds adjoins the front of the house with a floodlight, water tap and exterior power point. A paved pathway leads to the front door and through a side gate to a paved courtyard. This also has a floodlight and paved steps to the workshop.
GARAGE: : 5.9m x 2.7m (19'4" x 8'10") , Up-and-over door.
WORKSHOP: : 7.0m x 3.7m (22'12" x 12'2") , Window and glazed double doors. It has a workbench, shelving, 2 double power points and 3 striplights.
The principal area of garden lies to the side and rear of the house and enjoys wonderful views which may also be gained from the summerhouse.
SUMMERHOUSE: : 5.5m x 3.8m (18'1" x 12'6") , Vaulted glazed roof and 2 pairs of glazed double doors. It has its own power supply with double power point and adjoining paved dining patio.
This is fringed by lawns with topiary and leads to a broad expanse of lawn interspersed with walled beds, shrubs and a fine mature apple tree. A large fishpond with water lilies and surrounding aquatic plants is a significant feature and beyond is a further lawn with fruit trees. A deck adjoins the rear of the house with exterior lighting and double power point. The deck continues down either side of house where there is additional lighting, exterior power point and water tap. The views from the deck are exceptional. A pergola with climbing plants leads to the kitchen garden.
GREENHOUSE: : 2.9m x 2.4m (9'6" x 7'10") , With 2 windows, 2 rooflights, staging and partially paved floor.
An adjoining patio is bordered by a sleeper wall providing stepped access to 2 fenced vegetable beds, bordered by a bay hedge and willow hurdles. A central pathway leads to a raised deck with amazing views, from which a lawned pathway with 3 compost bins passes the summer-house to the screened oil tank and a compost/storage area. The garden is enclosed by mature hedgerow and enjoys, for all practical purposes, complete seclusion and sunshine throughout the day