Property description
Riverlea is a lovely house in an exceptional spot on the edge of Lympstone on the River Exe. The views are exceptional. With panoramic far reaching views over the estuary from most reception rooms, the master bedroom and balcony and from all points of the south west facing garden, this property is in an exceptional spot overlooking the River Exe Estuary. The property is currently a 4 bedroom, 4 reception room house and is presented immaculately throughout. It also has the benefit of Planning Permission granted to extend and remodel. Please contact the agents for further information regarding the planning.
Directions
From Exeter proceed South and follow the signs to Exmouth and onto the A376. Stay on this road until reaching the sign for Lympstone village, keep going , passing the Saddlers Arms pub on your right. At the top of the hill turn right before the garage into Courtlands Lane and Riverlea House can be found approximately two thirds of a mile down this lane on the left, signed on two brick pillars.
Situation
Lympstone is a delightful unspoilt estuary village situated some twelve miles from the Cathedral city of Exeter and three miles from the coastal town of Exmouth. The village offers a worthwhile range of amenities which include a convenience store, post office, train station and numerous pubs. Exeter city offers a comprehensive range of facilitieswith most leading department stores, University, theatres, cinemas, museum, cathedral, excellent sport and leisure facilities and a choice of state and independent schools in addition to Exmouth's Community and Sixth Form College. Worthy of special note is the close proximity to St Peter's School which is approximatey 1.5 miles away. Lympstone is favoured for ease of access into the city centre and it's close proximity to juntion 30 of the M5 which provides access to the and and A38 Devon Expressway. Lympstone is well placed to take advantage of various recrational facilities with the Exe estuary and East Devon coastline being favoured amongst water sport enthusiasts. Additionally, Riverlea has easy access to Woodbury Common providing areas of excellent walking and riding and Woodbury Park Golf and Country Club is within close proximity.
Double glazed entrance door to:-
Reception Hallway
28'9 (8.76m) x 8'2 (2.49m). A light and open reception hall with picture windows to one side, a balustraded stair to the first floor, a built in under stairs cupboard, light wood flooring, radiator, coving, spot lighting. Doors to:-
Cloakroom
With a double glazed window to the rear, light wood flooring, low level W.C., wash hand basin and radiator.
Sitting Room
23'6 (7.16m) into bay x 17' (5.18m). A lovely main reception room with two sets of sliding patio doors to the rear with stunning views over the garden and river beyond. A double glazed window to the side and another window to the front makes the room even lighter. A stylish wall mounted fire and 2 radiators.
Family Room
22'7 (6.88m) x 13' (3.96m). A great second sitting room with a double glazed bay window to the front and double glazed sliding patio doors to the rear with views over the garden and river beyond Modern feature stainless steel surround gas fireplace. Oak effect wood flooring. Heavy coved ceiling and ceiling rose. Picture rail. Radiator. Glazed double doors to:-
Kitchen/Dining room
26'4 (8.02m) x 11'9 (3.58m). A stylish fully fitted modern kitchen with built in double ovens and an AGA. Well designed, the kitchen has at some stage been opened up to the dining room to form a great family kitchen entertaining space with a window to the front and a bay window to the rear with views over the garden and river beyond. The kitchen has granite work top surfaces, plenty of storage drawers and cupboards, built in dishwasher and fridge, spotlighting and a tiled floor. The dining area has wood flooring.
Utility
16'6 (5.03m) x 8' (2.44m). Large utility boot room with plenty of space with a double glazed window and door to the rear. Space for washing machine and tumble drier under work top surfaces and a Door to:-
Conservatory
15'11 (4.85m) x 10'1 (3.07m). A pleasant sitting area with double glazed windows to three sides and double glazed doors to the garden terrace. Tiled flooring.
Study/Sitting Room
14'2 (4.31m) x 10'1 (3.07m). An excellent home office with a double glazed bay window to the front and a door to the outside.
Landing
Built in double shelved airing cupboard housing Classic Tribune mains pressure hot water cylinder and timer controls for heating. A double glazed window to the front, a hatch to the roof space, radiator. Doors to:-
Master bedroom
22'9 (6.93m) into bay x 13' (3.96m). Another dual aspect room with a double glazed bay window to the front and double glazed sliding patio doors to the rear which opens onto the balcony which enjoys stunning views over the garden and River Exe Estuary beyond. Door to:-
Balcony
17' (5.18m) plus recess x 16'2 (4.92m). Painted iron railings. Fully tiled floor with stunning estuary views and facing in a South Westerly direction.
Ensuite Bathroom
17' (5.18m) x 7'3 (2.21m). Modern white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Fully tiled shower. Extractor fan. Large bath. Opaque double glazed window to the rear.
Bedroom 2
15' (4.57m) x 11'9 (3.58m). Double glazed bay window to the rear with views. Door onto and balcony which has tiled flooring again with views over the River Exe Estuary.
Bedroom 3
11'9 (3.58m) x 10'8 (3.25m). Double glazed window to the front.
Bedroom 4
12'8 (3.86m) x 8'2 (2.49m). Double glazed window to the rear with views. Doors to either side leading onto either balcony.
Family Bathroom
10'7 (3.22m) x 8'2 (2.49m). White suite comprising a corner bath, a low level W.C. Wash hand basin, shower, and an opaque double glazed window to the side.
Outside
The property is approached by twin wrought iron gates leading onto a gravelled driveway providing ample turning and parking space for half a dozen cars including plenty of space to the side for a boat or tourer.
Garage
19'7 (5.96m) x 17' (5.18m). With twin electric up and over doors. Two double glazed windows to either side. Power and light and hatch roof.
Rear Garden
From the drive there is access around both sides of the property with a level lawn around one side to the rear of the property and the beautiful rear garden with magnificent views over the River Exe Estuary. The garden and views are very special. A paved terrace runs the full width of the house with doors leading off from the sitting room, play room, kitchen/dining room and the conservatory. From this area is also covered decked area with mature vine overlooking the garden, ideal for outside entertaining. From the terrace is a large level lawn, formerly a tennis court opening onto a further larger area of lawn with mature well planted and stocked flower and shrub beds. A mature hedge surrounds the garden providing excellent privacy yet retaining views over the estuary from all parts of the rear garden.
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