The Strand, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon, EX8

An elegant Grade II listed home superbly located in one of Devon's finest estuary villages.

Description

Located in the heart of the charming estuary village of Lympstone, Queen Anne House is a distinguished Grade II listed residence, believed to date back to 1702. Set within landscaped grounds, this elegant detached property exudes period charm and character and offers a unique opportunity for sympathetic modernisation.

The approach to Queen Anne House is marked by a double-pillared entrance leading to a spacious driveway, providing ample off-road parking and access to both the single garage and a charming annex cottage. The annexe, arranged over two floors, provides flexible, multi-generational living space and features a double bedroom with an ensuite shower room and a characterful open-plan living space and kitchen with sloping ceilings on the first floor.

In the main house, the welcoming entrance hall immediately conveys the home’s period appeal, with a staircase leading to a galleried first-floor landing. To the right of the hallway there is a splendid sitting room with a bay window featuring shutters and a window seat, with an open fireplace. Adjacent is the dining room, complete with another bay window, an ornate fireplace, an ideal for space entertaining. The breakfast room / kitchen, located at the rear of the property, offers a blend of functionality and warmth with a traditional Inglenook fireplace and built-in storage, including a walk-in larder cupboard. French doors open onto the recently refurbished family room, which enjoys plenty of natural light and views over the garden. The ground floor is completed by a newly fitted shower room, located just off from the family room.

The first floor accommodation is accessed via a half-landing that leads to four bedrooms in total, with the principal bedroom and second bedroom enjoying front garden views. The principle bedroom has an ensuite shower room, and a walk-in wardrobe. The additional two bedrooms offer generous proportions and character, while an office/study provides a quiet workspace. There is a vast loft space spanning the full length and width of the property that presents exciting potential for additional accommodation (subject to the necessary planning consents), making it ideal for those seeking further bedroom or reception space.

Outside, the meticulously landscaped, walled, and gated garden offers privacy and tranquillity, featuring mature shrubs, borders, lawned and paved patio areas that are perfect for alfresco dining.

Queen Anne House is a rare home, blending period elegance with an exceptional opportunity to create a truly bespoke home in one of Devon’s most sought-after village locations.

Location

Queen Anne House resides in the centre of the hugely popular estuary village of Lympstone, which has superb views of the Exe Estuary and excellent walking and cycling paths on it's doorstep. For everyday requirements, the village boasts brilliant facilities including a shop, four pubs, a post office, sailing club and a café, as well as a well-regarded primary school. Lympstone Manor, a luxury five star country house hotel, also offers Michelin star fine-dining from acclaimed chef Michael Caines.

The location is highly accessible, with a railway station at Lympstone providing a direct train service to Exeter from where there is a regular service to London Paddington. Exeter Airport is about 7.5 miles away and provides a daily flight to London City Airport and a number of other domestic and international destinations.

The Cathedral City of Exeter is about 9 miles away and offers a wide range of facilities including the Princesshay Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Waitrose and a host of boutiques, cafes and restaurants. There is also a theatre and the famous medieval cathedral, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture anywhere.

There are a number of well-known and highly regarded schools in the area, including Exeter School, The Maynard, Colyton Grammar, Blundell’s in Tiverton, Taunton School, King’s College, Wellington and slightly further afield is Millfield.

Square Footage: 3,050 sq ft



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Additional Info

Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Agents Note: The property is subject to Grant of Probate, which has been received.