Lympstone, Exmouth

Description

Located in the heart of Lympstone, this stylish, four-bedroom house has been thoughtfully upgraded and modernised by the current owners to create a wonderful home with spacious accommodation, which is arranged over three floors.

The front door is accessed down a pathway to the side of the property, and opens onto a hallway with flagstone flooring. Sliding double doors open onto an open-plan sitting and dining area which is packed with character features, such as exposed beams, brick fireplace, two wood-burners and wood panelled walls. French doors to the front and rear lead to two courtyard areas. The kitchen to the rear has access to the south-facing courtyard and has been modernised, with the design including integrated appliances, with space for a table and chairs. A cloakroom leads off the hallway opposite the staircase.

On the first floor are three good-sized bedrooms with large sash windows and wooden barn-style doors. Bedroom two benefits from in-built cupboards and central fireplace with characterful mantlepiece. The spacious family bathroom includes a clawfoot bathtub with separate shower cubicle. The principal bedroom is on the second floor with south-facing skylight and has the benefit a modern en-suite shower room and eaves storage.

Outside, there are two courtyard areas, the rear of which is south facing and accessed from the kitchen and dining area. There is a glass canopy roof to provide some shelter and flower beds on the border.

To the front is an additional seating space, enclosed by raised beds which has the potential to create an off-road parking space if desired.

Situation

Located on the edge of the sought-after estuary village of Lympstone, offering ease of access to both the seaside town of Exmouth and the Cathedral City of Exeter.

Lympstone boasts a fascinating past and an exciting present and future. It grew from an ancient settlement on the eastern shores of the Exe estuary, building its reputation on maritime trade and agriculture and it still retains its links with the past, with local firm Inghams Fisheries selling their catch in the riverside Fish Shed and organising special fish-based events.

The village has a well-established local Primary school in its centre, with St Peter’s independent school on its outskirts. There is a well-regarded doctor’s surgery, two churches, four pubs, one cafe, a hairdressers and a village shop with extended opening hours.

A Michelin star restaurant and boutique hotel is a near neighbour. Lympstone supports a wide selection of clubs and societies: sailing and tennis clubs, an active gardening club, film society and other societies bringing live music and drama to the village and fostering home-grown talent.

The half-hourly Avocet line train service, with its beautiful views across the River Exe, links the village with Exeter’s two main stations: Exeter St David’s with its fast train service to London Paddington and Exeter Central with its service to Waterloo.

The Exe Estuary Trail; 26 miles of cycleway along both sides of the Rive Exe, is a much-enjoyed addition to Lympstone’s many attractions.

Directions

From Topsham and Exeter, head towards Exmouth along the A376 and on passing Lympstone Commando, take the next right into Nutwell Lane and follow the road into the village. Turn right at the end of Nutwell Lane / Burgmanns Hill, continue under the rail bridge and the house is along on the left hand side.

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