Accommodation SummaryDetached 5/6 bedroom property of approximately 4000 sq ft, just 0.9 miles to the sea front with an attached annexe
Plus a detached annexe to suit a variety of uses (subject to appropriate consents)
Four en suite bedrooms
34ft reception room perfect for entertaining. 18 ft kitchen/breakfast room and downstairs porch, cloakroom and utility room
First floor balcony with sea view
Outstanding views across the Maer Valley
Approximately 90ft terrace spanning the width of the property
Mature gardens with two ponds and patio area. Gated driveway with ample off street parking and garage
Potential to convert loft
EER 'D' and Council tax band 'G'
DirectionsFrom 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 bus 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, where the property is found half way up on the right hand side.
SituationIdeally situated at the mouth of the River Exe, Exmouth is surrounded by the beautiful Devon countryside, yet is only 12 miles by road or rail from the Cathedral city of Exeter, with its Intercity railway station, airport, connection to the M5 motorway and all major shops and facilities. The town of Exmouth boasts over 3 miles of golden sands and a huge estuary and is well placed to take advantage of the numerous recreational facilities to be found by the Exe estuary and East Devon coastline, including the excellent facilities of Woodbury Park Golf and Country Club. A range of other amenities, including boating, sailing, water ski-ing, walking, a modern sports centre, swimming pool and marina are all available.
DescriptionA substantial detached Francis Williams house built in the 1930's and substantially improved in the 1990's in one of the best positions on Douglas Avenue benefiting from an elevated position with beautiful views across the Maer Valley.
The entire back of the house enjoys views across the valley and the property comprises approximately 4000 sqft of accommodation set across the house and detached annexe. The house provides an impressive 34ft long reception perfect for entertaining with doors leading on to the terrace, large kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, study and upstairs a generous master bedroom suite including balcony, sea view, dressing room (with built in wardrobes) and en-suite shower room, there are a further three double bedrooms all with en-suites and built in wardrobes.
The guest suite located at the northern end of the house can be accessed internally and externally providing a ground floor reception room with shower room and upstairs a bedroom with eaves storage.
The detached annexe provides a ground floor reception room with kitchen, dining area and living room and upstairs an additional two bedrooms (one currently used as the living room) and shower room.
The 20ft long garage provides generous storage and the gated driveway provides ample parking.
At the rear the mature gardens are accessed from the beautiful 90ft terrace and includes two established ponds and a patio area with gazebo perfect for dining, sunbathing or entertaining. The remaining area is laid to lawn bordered by fencing.
PORCH | 3'7" x 6'11" (1.1m x 2.1m). An attractive wood and double glazed porch leading to
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ENTRANCE HALL | 20'1" x 13'7" (6.12m x 4.14m). Radiator and under stairs cupboard.
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GUEST CLOAKROOM | 3'11" x 7'7" (1.2m x 2.3m). Vanity unit with basin, WC and radiator.
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STUDY | 14'4" x 11'10" max (4.37m x 3.6m max). Bay window, radiator and wood flooring.
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SITTING ROOM | 18'11" x 18'2" (5.77m x 5.54m). Double doors open in to a light and spacious room with sliding doors on to the terrace, feature fireplace with log burner and opening in to
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DINING ROOM | 17'5" x 15'9" (5.3m x 4.8m). Bay window overlooking the rear garden, three radiators and door to
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KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM | 18'11" x 15'11" (5.77m x 4.85m). Chestnut wood fronted cabinets and Corian work surfaces, tiled floor, range style cooker with two ovens and seven burner hob, American style fridge freezer, integral dishwasher, pure filter water system and two radiators.
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PORCH TO KITCHEN | 3'11" x 3'11" (1.2m x 1.2m).
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UTILITY | 11'7" x 9'7" (3.53m x 2.92m). Large airing cupboard with water tank (powered by solar thermal) and boiler, storage units and basin. Space for washing machine and dryer.
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LANDING | 21' x 7'3" (6.4m x 2.2m). Radiator.
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BEDROOM 1 | 19'5" x 14'9" (5.92m x 4.5m). Sliding doors to balcony, window to side with sea views and radiator.
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DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM 5 | 14'5" x 12'7" max (4.4m x 3.84m max). Dressing area with built in wardrobes, bay window and radiator.
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EN SUITE 1 | 3'11" x 7'7" (1.2m x 2.3m). Mira power shower, WC, basin and towel rail.
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BEDROOM 2 | 17'5" x 16'2" (5.3m x 4.93m). Bay window and radiator.
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EN SUITE 2 | 9'10" x 5'11" (3m x 1.8m). Mira power shower, WC, basin and radiator.
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BEDROOM 3 | 17'5" x 14'10" (5.3m x 4.52m). Bay window and window to side with sea view and radiator.
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EN SUITE 3 | 3'11" x 7'10" (1.2m x 2.4m). Mira power shower,WC, basin and wardrobe.
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BEDROOM 4 | 13'8" x 9'9" (4.17m x 2.97m). Built in wardrobe and radiator.
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EN SUITE 4 | 5'11" x 8'10" (1.8m x 2.7m). Bath and Mira power shower, WC, basin and towel rail.
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GUEST SUITE | 28'2" x 11'7" max (8.59m x 3.53m max). Accessed externally or via the utility room. Sliding doors to terrace, radiator and electric heater, sink and under stairs storage.
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GUEST SHOWER ROOM | 6'3" x 5'3" (1.9m x 1.6m). Wall mounted basin, WC, walk in electric shower and towel rail.
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BEDROOM 6 | 15'1" x 7'10" (4.6m x 2.4m). Velux window and window with a view, eaves storage
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DETACHED ANNEXE |
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KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM | 20'10" x 9'9" (6.35m x 2.97m). Sink with mixer tap, oven and hob, small fridge freezer, under stairs storage, electric night storage heater and door to outside.
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ANNEXE BEDROOM 1 | 15'1" x 10'11" (4.6m x 3.33m). Night storage electric heater.
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ANNEXE BEDROOM 2 | 10'11" x 9'8" (3.33m x 2.95m). Night storage electric heater.
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SHOWER ROOM | 6'3" x 8'2" (1.9m x 2.5m). Shower, WC, basin and towel rail.
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GARAGE | 20'6" x 9'5" (6.25m x 2.87m). Door width approximately 6'9", power and electrics.
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GARDEN | A large stone raised terrace adjoins the property with wonderful views across the Maer Valley and with sea glimpses. From the terrace steps lead to a beautiful garden which is mostly laid to lawn and with mature trees, shrubs and flowering plants. There is also a patio with a gazebo and two large ponds. The garden can be accessed from ether side of the property. There is a lean-to store area between the house and the annexe and an outside tap.
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