Property description
A characterful spacious period six bedroom, three reception room extended stone cottage with secluded garden and off road parking ideally positioned to enjoy a coastal lifestyle being only a few minutes walk from the beach.
DESCRIPTION
This wonderful family home offers period style having been built around 1870 and it has a two storey later extension. The spacious accommodation arranged over three floors is very versatile and may suit an extended family or someone wishing to run a business from home. The current vendor has lived here happily for 21 years and states that he and family members have enjoyed its proximity to the sea. The house would now benefit from some updating but offers a superb lifestyle opportunity and a chance to use your own design flair to enhance a period home in a wonderful location. A viewing is highly recommended.
ENTRANCE
The property is approached via a wooden latched gate with paved area, which leads to a double glazed oak style front door with matching side panel windows. The door opens into:
PORCH - 11' 0'' x 6' 6 (3.35m x 1.98m)
This is a lovely space where you instantly get a sense of the warmth and character of the property with the exposed stone walling and tongue and groove panelling to the ceiling. There are glazed terracotta and patterned tiles to the floor leading to a glazed front door with an attractive arched window above. This door opens into:
HALLWAY - 13' 2'' x 5' 10 (4.01m x 1.78m)
A welcoming space with original exposed floor boards inset with a coir mat beside the entrance door. Wall-mounted cupboard housing electric meter and electric consumer unit. Dado rail. Radiator. Door leads to a deep and useful understairs storage cupboard. Characterful stripped wooden doors lead to:
SITTING ROOM - 15' 9'' x 13' 9 (4.80m x 4.19m)
A beautiful and well propotioned room oozing warmth and character with original exposed floor boards and a wonderful focal point created by a marble fire surround inset with a cast iron grate and original tiles with a slate style hearth. A view of a lovely block pavioured courtyard garden is provided via an oak style double glazed window with matching panel above. There are sliding patio doors leading out to gravelled area of garden. Two radiators. Picture rail. Three wall light points.
FAMILY ROOM/LOUNGE - 15' 7'' x 13' 1 (4.75m x 3.98m)
Another spacious room with its own unique character and style with exposed wooden floor boards, picture rail and wooden fire surround inset with Victorian tiles and cast iron grate and slate style hearth. A view of the secluded front garden is provided via a double glazed oak style window with a matching window above, this is recessed with painted wooden panelling to either side. Four light points. There is a recessed floor to ceiling cupboard with shelving having original wooden doors and enamel handles. An open arch leads through to:
DINING ROOM - 13' 11'' x 10' 7 (4.24m x 3.22m)
Once again there is a double glazed oak style window, with matching window above overlooking the front garden. There is one wall light and there is a free-standing woodburning stove. To one side there are original built-in cupboards with wooden doors and brass handles, providing useful shelved storage space. Door leads through to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 15' 8'' x 12' 0 (4.77m x 3.65m)
There are two oak style double glazed windows to the front and further oak style window to the side and a matching oak style double glazed door to the side. The kitchen comprises; comprehensive range of wall and base units with pine door fronts and brass handles. There is a complementary worktop inset with stainless steel sink and drainer having mixer tap over. Complementary tiled splashback areas. Terracotta glazed tiling to the floor. Space for dishwasher. Further space for washing machine and dryer. Space for cooker. There are six recessed ceiling downlighters. Door leads into:
BOILER ROOM
Double glazed obscure window to side aspect. wall-mounted 'Lineahe' combination boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (this was fitted about four years ago). There is a coloured pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback area. Open arch then leads into:
UTILITY/DOWNSTAIRS WC - 10' 6'' x 6' 9 (3.20m x 2.06m)
Double glazed window overlooking the side garden. There is ample space for a washing machine and dryer. This room has been plastered and has a cement floor without a covering and no worktop has been fitted. White close-coupled WC.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
From the hallway a turning staircase leads to the first floor landing which is split with three steps leading to the master and second bedroom. Hatch providing access to some storage space. Radiator. Double glazed oak style window overlooking the rear aspect. Doors lead to:
MASTER BEDROOM - 15' 1'' x 14' 2 (4.59m x 4.31m)
A lovely spacious dual aspect room. Double glazed window with fixed unit above, overlooking the front aspect. Further double glazed window with fixed unit above overlooking the side aspect. Two radiators. Beautiful molded original ceiling light surround. Picture rail. Two recessed wardrobes, providing hanging space with shelved storage above. Further open hanging space in between. Wooden door then leads into:
ENSUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM
Double glazed window with obscure panels leading to the front aspect. Radiator. Fitted with a white suite comprising; panelled bath having a concertina shower screen and a 'Mira Sport' shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low-level WC. Vinyl cushion flooring. Two wall-mounted mirrors.
BEDROOM 2 - 13' 8'' x 12' 10 (4.16m x 3.91m)
This is currently used as a study. Oak style double glazed window with fixed unit above overlooking the front aspect. Radiator. Picture rail.
BEDROOM 3 - 12' 3'' (into door recess) x 11' 11 (3.73m x 3.63m)
Double glazed oak style window with fixed unit above overlooking the front aspect. Small wooden fire surround inset with a cast iron grate. Hatch providing access to some loft/storage space. Corner open display shelf. Radiator.
BEDROOM 4 - 12' 2'' x 10' 7 (3.71m x 3.22m)
Oak style double glazed window with fixed unit above providing a view over the front aspect. Radiator. Small single corner recessed storage cupboard. BT point.
FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM
Obscure double glazed window overlooking side aspect. Fitted with a white suite and comprises; panelled bath with Mira shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, close-coupled WC, tiled splashbacks. Radiator. Wood-effect laminate flooring.
SECOND FLOOR
From the first floor there is a turning staircase which passes a recessed fitted wooden bookshelf to one wall and then leads to the second floor landing. Double glazed window overlooking the front aspect with tongue and groove panelling to the ceiling. Dado rail. Exposed painted roof timbers. Doors lead to:
BEDROOM 5 - 13' 10'' x 10' 1 (4.21m x 3.07m)
Small double glazed window to the side aspect. There is some restricted head height in this room due to sloping ceilings. Radiator.
BEDROOM 6 - 12' 5'' x 11' 1 (3.78m x 3.38m)
Oak style double glazed window to the side aspect. Radiator. Exposed roof timbers. Small fixed panelled cottage style window which overlooks the landing. Recessed open wardrobe with hanging space and storage shelf above.
OUTSIDE
The garden sweeps around the front of the property to the sides and is bordered by a stone wall with fencing above which offers a secluded sunny space in which to enjoy 'al fresco' dining. The garden is divided into different areas with a courtyard to one part and gravelled area to the other. There is a driveway to the side with off-road parking for 2 -3 cars.
LOCATION
Situated on Trinity Road, Point House occupies a truly enviable position just a stone's throw from the prestigious Exmouth Marina and 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. 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 is a restaurant, a newsagent, beauty salon and a chandlery within a few minutes walk at The Marina. 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.
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Property Features :
- CHARACTERFUL SPACIOUS PERIOD SIX BEDROOM EXTENDED STONE COTTAGE
- THREE RECEPTION ROOMS
- KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
- ENSUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM
- FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM
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