Exmouth

Description

Dating from the 1930s, this wonderful, detached residence offers everything - spacious and adaptable accommodation of 4623 sq. ft, annexe potential, large gardens, views, ample parking as well as privacy, and all located in one of premier residential addresses in this popular coastal town.

The current owners have completed an impressive and comprehensive schedule of improvement, renovation and reconfiguration and it is well presented throughout. Typical of a property of this era, it has well-proportioned rooms with high ceilings, feature bay windows and a real sense of space.

The gated entrance leads to a generous, block paved driveway and upon entering a porch, the impressive reception hall enjoys wood panelled walls and hard flooring plus a useful storage cupboard and WC. Both reception rooms are located to the rear of the house, overlooking the large terrace and garden with views of the countryside. The drawing room benefits from a Minster fireplace with open fire, large bay window and direct access to the rear terrace. Similarly, the formal dining room also has a bay window.

The focus of the property is the stunning, dual aspect 26ft open plan kitchen/dining/family room. This reconfigured room features a luxury fitted kitchen with Dekton worksurfaces and a wide range of integral appliances, large central island and French doors leading to the terrace. The spacious utility room with door to the outside, is well fitted with plenty of storage. Completing the ground floor is a dual aspect, 27ft family/games room with wood burning stove.

Stairs rise to a galleried landing with 5 double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has modern ensuite bathroom with separate shower cubical, built in wardrobes and fabulous views of the countryside and down to the sea. In addition, three of the further double bedrooms also benefit from built in wardrobes and are served by two separate modern shower rooms. Above the games room and accessed by a second staircase is a 27ft ensuite bedroom, with its own private entrance door to the front of the property, offering annexe or income potential. The attic is fully boarded and currently used as office space with skylight windows.

The outside space is a real feature of this property with a plot extending to 0.54 acres. Pillared entrance with double gates leads to a large brick paved drive with parking for numerous vehicles and space for a boat, caravan, or motor home. Adjoining the rear is a large, paved terrace, taking full advantage of the views, privacy and south elevation with decorative balustrading and steps leading down to 3 level lawned areas, one below the other.

Situation

Ideally situated at the mouth of the River Exe, Exmouth is surrounded by the beautiful Devon countryside, yet is only twelve miles by road or rail from the Cathedral City of Exeter, with its Intercity railway station, airport, connection to the M5 motorway, all major shops and facilities and home to the European championship winning rugby team Exeter Chiefs.

The town of Exmouth boasts over three miles of golden sands and a huge estuary and east Devon coastline, including excellent facilities of Woodbury Park Golf and Country Club. A range of other amenities, including boating, sailing, water skiing, walking, modern sports centre, swimming pool and marina are all available.

Exmouth has its own thriving shopping centre and a variety of restaurants such as the Michelin Star Lympstone Manor and River Exe Cafe.

Directions

From Exeter / Topsham, head towards Exmouth along the A376 passing signs for the villages of Ebford, Exton and Lympstone. On approaching
Exmouth continue along the Exeter Road, past the traffic lights and at the roundabout by the train station, turn left and then at the next roundabout turn right.

Follow this road past the shops and at the top of the hill, at the next roundabout go straight across onto Rolle Street and then into Douglas Avenue. Continue for approximately 800 yards and the property can be found on the right hand side.

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