Property description
Location
Topsham is an ancient port situated 3 miles south east of the cathedral city of Exeter on the beautiful Exe Estuary. The town is steeped in history and famed for Dutch and Georgian style architecture found in the older part of the town. Today Topsham is considered a special place to live, offering convenience, easy commuting to the city centre and M5 motorway. The town offers an excellent range of facilities; the outdoor heated swimming pool very popular with children. An extensive range of shops, include a supermarket, butchers and green grocers, exclusive boutiques and galleries, delicatessen & fine cheese shop. Numerous pubs and restaurants are available, together with doctors\‘ surgeries, chemists and an excellent primary school. Topsham is well served by rail, with a useful branch line which operates between the coastal town of Exmouth 7 miles away and Exeter city centre. There is also a regular bus service. Exeter airport is some 5 miles away and provides flights to an increasing number of Worldwide destinations. Exeter offers a comprehensive range of state and private schooling at all levels, and a highly regarded university. The Exe estuary is host to several recreational activities including sailing, with Topsham Sailing Club being situated within close proximity of the property, bird watching and windsurfing along with other water sports. The East Devon coast line is easily accessible with beaches at Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton.
Directions
From the Topsham town centre, proceed out on the High Street and turn right into Denver Road just before the filling station. Approximately quarter of a mile up Denver Road turn left into Newcourt Road and continue up the slight hill at the brow. The property will be found a short distance along on your left hand side.
Description
A most appealing and extended, end cottage with delightful garden, far reaching views, garage and extensive parking, conveniently located for the town centre. Reception/Dining Room, Sitting Room/Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Downstairs Shower/Cloakroom, Two Bedrooms, Bathroom. Delightful Gardens with Views. Shed, Stores, Garage. Extensive Parking. Gas Central Heating. Double Glazing.
Newcourt Road is a long No Through road on the Exeter side of Topsham. Number 7 is placed at the Topsham end and is therefore conveniently placed for the shops, services and transport available. The property has been extended at some point in the past and offers slightly quirky accommodation over two floors. Of particular note are the stunning outlook and extensive parking with garage.
Entrance
Opaque glazed substantial front door to:-
Reception/Dining Room
14\‘ (4.26m) x 9\‘1 (2.77m). A welcoming and bright room with uPVC sliding patio doors opening to the rear garden with a far reaching outlook over the playing fields and towards Haldon Hills on the distant skyline. Radiator. Part glazed door to the outside. Part glazed door leading through to the sitting room. Half glazed door to the kitchen. Doors leading off to:-
Cloakroom/Shower Room
5\‘9 (1.75m) x 5\‘6 (1.68m). Opaque port hole window to the front. Wash hand basin/vanity unit in tiled surround. Fully tiled oversized shower cubicle with built in shower. Low level W.C. Wall heater. Light with shaver point. Panel heater.
Walk-in Coats Cupboard/Utility Cupboard
5\‘10 (1.78m) x 3\‘ (0.91m). Double glazed window with deep shelf. Tiled floor. Plumbing for washing machine. Coat hooks.
Sitting/Dining Room
18\‘4 (5.58m) x 12\‘2 (3.71m). Double glazed corner window overlooking the patio and garden. Recessed display alcoves. Living Flame gas fire on tiled hearth. Historic cast iron fireplace. Exposed beams. Two radiators. Stairs leading to the first floor. Glazed door to lobby area and door to outside.
Kitchen
17\‘ (5.18m) x 5\‘11 (1.8m). Inset 1½ bowl sink with drainer and mixer tap set in near full length run of worktop surface having centrally placed cooker having cupboards and drawers under. Space for fridge/freezer. Further storage cupboards and shelving. Potterton gas fired boiler. Alarm panel. Two double glazed windows to the front. Radiator.
First Floor Landing
Double glazed window to the side with deep tiled sill. Corner cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Exposed beam. Doors to:-
Bedroom 1
12\‘4 (3.76m) x 9\‘8 (2.94m). A bright room with dual aspect double glazed windows to the rear and side with spectacular outlook over the garden, the playing fields and Haldon Hills in the distant skyline. Range of fitted cupboards. Vaulted ceiling incorportating exposed timbers with spotlights and high level access to roof space. Radiator. Wash hand basin/vanity unit.
Bedroom 2
17\‘ (5.18m) x 6\‘ (1.83m). A bright room with double glazed windows to the front and rear, the latter enjoying splended views over the playing fields and to hills on the distant skyline. Radiator.
Bathroom
8\‘6 (2.59m) x 4\‘ (1.22m). White suite with panelled bath with electric shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Double glazed window to the side. Part tiled walls. Buit in cupboard. Dimplex wall heater. Radiator.
Outside Front
The property has a 50\‘ frontage to the road with generous brick paved effect driveway and further parking to the front. Two planted shrub beds with a central pathway. In addition there is a brick paved area providing parking for up to another two cars. Gate and path to patio and rear garden.
Garage
17\‘ (5.18m) max x 7\‘2 (2.18m). Double entrance doors. Power and light. Personal door to rear.
Rear Garden
The rear garden is a particular feature of the property with a generous paved patio/terrace with steps and deep tiered beds leading down on to a good sized area of lawned garden with a fence and hedge enclosure, all enjoying a westerly aspect with superb far reaching outlook over playing fields and Haldon Hills on the skyline. Timber shed. Various stores. Covered area/greenhouse.
Council Tax
Council Tax Band D
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