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Accommodation Summary
Guide price £1,500,000 - £1,750,000
Remarkable Location
Walk to Topsham Centre
Privacy and seclusion
5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Spacious Reception
Tremendous Character
Riverside Garden
Direct River Access
Spectacular Views
Riverside Summerhouse/studio
Directions
By car - drive up Station Road and over the level crossing, turn right at the mini roundabout. Continue along Elm Grove Road taking the right hand turn which continues as Elm Grove Road. Bear left on to Bowling Green Road. Continue for 500m, passing the entrance to Riversmeet House, where The Mews will be found on the left.
Situation
Topsham remains an estuary town of nationwide renown, reflected in its characterful period cottages and houses, perfectly blended with a range of more modern homes. Recently named by The Sunday Times as the best place to live in the South West of England. Its excellent amenities range from a splendid individual-styled parade of shops to, churches, restaurants, several pubs, a school and a bowling and sailing club. The town was listed at the time of Domesday as 'Topeshant' and flourished as an estuary port for nigh on five centuries. Topsham also became world-renowned for ship-building reaching its zenith between 1800 and 1870.
Description
Situated in a wonderful position on the outskirts of Topsham, a walk from the centre of the town, yet enjoying total peace and seclusion, a delightful period house with a wealth of character features and a remarkable riverside garden of approaching 2/3 acre with approx. and 60m of river frontage. The accommodation briefly comprises of reception hall, sitting/dining room, kitchen, up to 5 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, double length integral garage with utility and WC. The gardens offer wonderful entertaining areas including a raised deck and large summerhouse/studio affording spectacular views down the Exe estuary.
| . | Recess with wood panel front door opens to... |
| ENTRANCE HALL | 11'9" x 5'5" (3.58m x 1.65m). Window to front. Coat cupboard and door to.. |
| SITTING / DINING ROOM | 25' x 17'8" (7.62m x 5.38m). Two French window to rear garden one bay window to rear with views over the garden. High level window to front and fireplace with woodburner. Parquet floor. Door to.. |
| KITCHEN | 11'9" x 6'6" (3.58m x 1.98m). Window to rear. Range of kitchen cupboards with 5 ring Falcon induction double oven electric range and integrated dishwasher. Opens to.. |
| LOBBY | Doors to.. |
| WALK IN LARDER | with window to side. |
| WALK IN CROCKERY CUPBOARD | |
| GARAGE | |
| . | From the reception room stairs rise to the first floor landing with window to front, 2 large cupboards, loft hatch and doors to.. |
| BEDROOM 1 | 15' x 10'8" (4.57m x 3.25m). Two windows to rear provide beautiful views over the garden to the Exe Estuary beyond. |
| BEDROOM 2 | 12'4" x 10'11" (3.76m x 3.33m). Velux window to front. Pedestal hand wash basin. |
| BEDROOM 3 | 11'7" x 10'2" (3.53m x 3.1m). Window to rear with garden views. Integrated cupboard. |
| BEDROOM 4 | 11'11" x 6'7" (3.63m x 2m). Two windows to front - currently used as a dressing room. |
| BEDROOM 5 | 11'4" x 6'9" (3.45m x 2.06m). Two windows to rear. |
| BATHROOM | 9'10" x 6'8" (3m x 2.03m). Window to rear. Roll top bath with shower, low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin and heated ladder towel rail. |
| WET ROOM | 6'7" x 2'11" (2m x 0.9m). Window to front, shower and pedestal hand wash basin. |
| WC | 5'6" x 3'9" (1.68m x 1.14m). Low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. |
| GARAGE | 34'5" x 11' (10.5m x 3.35m). Electric garage door to front and fully opening folding part glazed doors to rear. Brick floor. Power and light. Door to WC with low level WC, hand wash basin and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, window to side). |
| OUTSIDE | Spectacular riverside gardens of just over ½ acre. There is a cobbled area ideal for outside entertaining. The garden is mainly lawn with many mature trees and shrubs. There is a summer house, garden shed, garden store and green house. There are two raised vegetable beds and a pond. The uninterrupted river views are maximised with a raised wooden deck for dining or seating. |
| SUMMERHOUSE | 15'11" x 11'11" (4.85m x 3.63m). Electric heater. Windows to two sides providing outstanding views of the Exe Estuary. |
| Agents Note | The property has oil fired central heating, mains water, mains electricity. There is a septic tank which is shared with a neighbour. |
Property info
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