Radford Grange, Dawlish, EX7

An elegant three storey semi-detached property set in a select gated development within a beautiful semi-rural setting on the fringes of the popular seaside town of Dawlish.  Versatile accommodation with a sitting room, kitchen/dining room, five bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom.  Appealing private terrace and use of around 3 acres of communal grounds.

LOCATION

"Radford Grange" is situated in the idyllic hamlet of Lower Dawlish Water which is set on the rural fringes of the popular seaside town of Dawlish. Dawlish is a resort set on the South Devon coastline, famed for its expansive lawns beside a Brook and the black swans. The town offers many amenities including a good range of independent shops and cafes. There is a superstore on the outskirts of the town and educational facilities include a good range of primary schools and a community college offering secondary education. Private education is available at well-regarded Trinity School, which is around three miles away in the seaside town of Teignmouth. Dawlish has a mainline link to London Paddington and commuter trains to Exeter and Torbay. There are many leisure facilities and opportunities on the doorstep with the town having a long sandy beach that stretches to Dawlish Warren with its nature reserve and 18-hole golf course to the east, and there are boating opportunities on the Exe Estuary. The cathedral city and county town of Exeter lies around 15 miles away with its wide range of facilities, private and public schools, expanding international airport and university.

DESCRIPTION

Converted in 2004 from the Radford Grange Hotel, the Radford Grange development comprises nine luxury houses with period styling set within around three acres of fantastic sweeping parkland-style ground with lawns, nature pond and stream. Approached through large electronically controlled security gates, Radford Grange offers a lovely sense of country house grandeur.

Externally attractive, 5 Radford Grange is a three-story semi-detached townhouse style property with rendered elevations and an open arched entrance porch set beneath a tiled roof with feature dormers.

The open arched entrance porch has an external light, a vaulted ceiling, coat hooks and paving. A panel and part double glazed entrance door opens to the…..

Reception Hall

A welcoming space with turning stairs having a feature balustrade rising to the upper floor with cupboards set on the half landing, one of which houses the pressurise hot water cylinder and the other of which houses the central heating boiler. There is oak flooring, spotlights and a panel door opens to a Cloakroom/WC.

Double panel doors open to the…..

Sitting Room

An appealing dual aspect space with front and side facing double glazed windows, one of which has good views across the Radford Grange grounds towards the rolling countryside. There is a feature fireplace with a minster-style stone style surround, a tiled hearth and a large, enamelled log effect LPG gas stove with a brickwork surround. Spotlights.

Kitchen/Dining Room

The kitchen/dining room provides a good “hub” for the house with oak flooring throughout. Within the dining area double glazed French doors open to the garden and also take in good views across the surrounding area and rolling countryside. There is ample space for a dining table and chairs, a radiator and spotlights. The kitchen area is fitted with a good range of bespoke floor and wall mounted units. There are extensive areas of work surface with tiled surrounds which incorporate a tumble dryer and dishwasher. There is a butler sink and a range style stove with double ovens and space for an American style fridge freezer. There is a recessed cupboard housing the washing machine with additional shelving.

First Floor Landing

Having turning stairs rising to the second floor with feature balustrades and a large linen and storage cupboard set on the half landing. Spotlight and panel doors to…..

Bedroom One

A good-sized principal bedroom with a front facing double glazed window taking in superb views from an elevated perspective across the Radford Grange grounds towards rolling countryside. Radiator, feature wall lights and the bedroom space opens to a dressing room area with built-in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors. A panel door opens to the…..

Ensuite Shower Room

Having a modern suite with a shower cubicle with glass screens. There is a WC with medicine cabinet over and a pedestal wash hand basin with tiled surround, mirror, shelf and shaver light above. Extractor fan, radiator and a towel rail.

Bedroom Two

Having a front facing double glazed window, also with a good outlook over the grounds and rolling countryside and a radiator.

Bedroom Three

(Currently in use as a study) having a side facing double glazed window with a good aspect of the surrounding area and a radiator.

Family Bathroom

With an opaque double-glazed window and a modern suite with full height tiled surrounds comprising a jacuzzi style bath with an attached shower screen. There is a pedestal wash hand basin and a WC. Ceramic floor tiles, medicine cabinet, shaver point and a ladder style radiator/towel rail.

Second Floor Landing

With a double-glazed skylight, a spotlight and panel doors open to the second-floor rooms.

Bedroom Four

(Currently in use as a lounge) with spotlights to the ceiling, access to the loft space and a good range of built-in cupboards and wardrobes. There is access to eaves storage space and a radiator. There is a front facing uPVC double glazed window having wonderful, elevated views across the grounds and countryside.

Bedroom Five

A good-sized double bedroom, also with a good range of built-in cupboards and wardrobes, access to the loft space, spotlights and a front facing uPVC double glazed window, also taking in views as described. Access to eaves storage space.

Second Floor WC

With a pedestal wash hand basin with shelf, mirror and shaver light over, a WC and an extractor fan.

Outside

Number 5 has an attractive enclosed garden, primarily laid for ease of maintenance. There is a large, paved area with sandstone slabs, ideal for outdoor entertaining which spans beyond the width of the house. There is also a timber storage shed. There are external power points and set at a lower level there is a further paved area with power points that could provide space for a hot tub. The remaining garden is laid to an area of stone chippings with attractive borders, being well stocked with shrubs, small trees and flowering plants to include a magnolia, a rhododendron and a palm. The garden is primarily enclosed by fencing and feature timber work and gated access leads out onto the shared pedestrian pathway. The garden also provides a highly appealing position from which to enjoy views across the communal grounds and the rolling countryside.