Property description

INCLUDES AN INCOME FROM A SPACIOUS QUALITY BUILD SEPARATE TWO BEDROOMED COACH HOUSE. A captivating and completely gorgeous coastal five bedroomed detached family home centrally located within its own beautiful grounds and enviably positioned in one of Exmouth's most prestigious roads. This impeccably presented 1920s house offers extensive accommodation and wonderful gardens.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This very special period property has been thoroughly enjoyed by its current owners for the past 17 years. It offers a wonderful and beautifully presented family home which has been lovingly cared for and sits in its own grounds of approximately 1/3 acre. The house was built in the 1920s for Mr John Sharpe who exported wood worldwide from Exmouth harbour and this provenance is clearly evident within the property where only the finest oak has been used. Although the house is extremely spacious its warmth and character shine through. Whilst the home has been enhanced over the years with quality bathroom suites, a limed oak kitchen and double glazing, the integrity of the house remains intact with many original features in abundance such as ceiling architraves in the principal rooms, solid oak doors and floorboards and some original leaded light windows. The hallway is breathtaking, and is an early indication of how superb this property is. The house has been designed so that all the main rooms can enjoy the views across the rear garden. This is without doubt one of the most outstanding properties in Exmouth.

ENTRANCE
The property is entered via brick pillars and a pair of remotely controlled secure entry wooden gates on a gravel drive which sweeps across the front of the house to the double garages. The solid oak panelled front door has an oak beamed canopy and there is quarry tiled flooring with an original oak wall-mounted bell. The door opens into:

ENTRANCE PORCH - 10' 0'' x 4' 9'' (3.05m x 1.45m)
This is a brick-built porch with oak beams inset with original leaded light windows, which overlook the front garden. A door with obscure decorative glazed panel leads into:

HALLWAY - 21' 10'' (at widest point) x 16' 2'' (6.65m x 4.93m)
This is a beautiful spacious room with oak parquet flooring, oak 'Wainscot' panelling and a wonderful 'Arts and Crafts' oak turning staircase rising to the first floor. An oak door leads to an under stairs cupboard providing useful storage space and steps lead down to a small cellar area. Oak doors lead to:

SITTING ROOM - 20' 8'' x 18' 10'' (6.3m x 5.74m) into bay narrowing to 15' (4.57m)
This lovely room runs from the front of the house to the rear and enjoys the views of the rear garden via a double glazed bay window with a further double glazed window to the front aspect. A focal point is provided by a solid oak fireplace with a brick hearth. In the recesses to either side of the chimneybreast, light floods in via a double glazed window. Beneath these windows there are low brick walls having an open display recess and have a wooden shelf on top. There are two radiators, a picture rail and oak skirting boards.

DINING ROOM - 15' 11'' x 15' (4.85m x 4.57m)
Another spacious room which has the feeling of a colonial plantation house and which enjoys views of the rear garden via two double glazed windows. There is a picture rail, oak flooring and skirting boards and a focal point is provided by a pine fire surround and mantel with solid granite hearth and cast iron grate, and backplate. (We are informed by the vendor that this is a working fireplace.) There is attractive ornate molding to the ceiling with a central light surround. There are two radiators and two wall light points.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 27' 4'' x 13' 10'' (8.33m x 4.22m)
This room again runs from the front of the house to the rear. The dimensions given include the utility area which is accessed via an open archway. Another light filled spacious room which has access to the rear garden via a door to the side and french doors which lead to the patio. There are three original leaded light windows overlooking the front garden aspect and two to the side. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall units and open display shelving areas in limed oak with white ceramic handles and a granite style worktop inset with a one and half bowl white composite sink with a mixer tap over. There are complementary tiled splashback areas. There is a two-ring gas fired 'AGA' in white with canopy above and matching glazed display cupboards with spice drawers to either side. Integrated appliances include; a four-ring gas hob and 'Ignis' electric oven, and fridge and separate freezer. The open arch leads into the utility area.In the utility area there is a wall-mounted cupboard housing the fuseboxes. There are a range of base cupboards with a worktop fitted with a stainless steel sink and drainer. There are spaces for a washing machine, a fridge and tall fridge/freezer. There is a floor-mounted boiler and wall-mounted central heating controls. A further cupboard conceals the gas meter and includes some storage space. There is a radiator, four wall light points and a tiled floor throughout.

SNUG - 11' 5'' x 10' 10'' (3.48m x 3.3m)
This is a lovely, irregular shaped room with a fitted floor-to-ceiling bespoke display cabinet with shelved storage space. There is a view across the front garden via a double glazed window. There is a double radiator.

DOWNSTAIRS WC
There is a double glazed window to the front aspect and a white suite with low-level wc and wash hand basin. There is a wall-mounted mirror, radiator and tiled floor.

LOGGIA/OFFICE - 14' x 8' 5'' (4.27m x 2.57m)
This is accessed via French doors from the hallway. A great additional space enjoying the views and access to the beautifully manicured gardens via a further set of French doors. This room is currently used as an office but could be enjoyed in many different ways. It is brick-built with oak beams inset with original leaded light windows. There is a double radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING - 25' 10'' (widest point) x 10' 11'' (7.87m x 3.33m)
The oak staircase rises to this magnificent galleried landing which has a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. There is a ceiling light surround, picture rail and a double radiator. Oak painted doors lead to:

MASTER BEDROOM - 18' 10'' x 17' 10'' (5.74m x 5.44m) narrowing to 11'6 (3.51m)
A huge room where light floods in from the deep double glazed bay window, which has a spectacular garden view with some sea glimpses. There is a picture rail and a radiator.

ENSUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM/WC
There is a double glazed window to the front aspect. This comprises a white suite with panelled bath, close-coupled wc and wash hand basin, inset into a vanity unit with four cupboards below, having white gloss doors and stainless steel handles with a granite style worktop. There are complementary part-tiled walls with a mosaic stone-effect at dado height. There is an integral mains shower over the bath with a glass shower screen. There is slate-effect laminate flooring and a radiator with a stainless steel heated towel rail surround.

BEDROOM 2 - 15' 11'' (4.85m) narrowing to 10' 4'' (3.15m) x 14'11\" (4.55m)
There is a double glazed window to the rear aspect with views over the garden. A molded central light surround, picture rail and two radiators. A concertina door with glazed panels leads into:

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC
There is an obscure high level window providing light from the bedroom. There is a close-coupled wc with hidden cistern behind wooden panelling, having a wooden shelf above and white sink with stainless steel mixer tap over, set into a vanity unit with a double cupboard beneath with wooden door fronts. There is complementary tiling with attractive mosaic tiling running horizontally in blues and greens. There is a corner shower cubicle with wrap-around style doors with a '1500 XT Shower Force' thermostat shower. There is a stainless steel towel rail, wall light point and a recessed ceiling downlighter.

BEDROOM 3 - 11' 5'' x 10' 6'' (3.48m x 3.2m)
There is a double glazed window to the front aspect with a lovely view over the front garden. There is a picture rail and radiator. There is a white sink, inset into a vanity unit with a double cupboard having shaker style doors.

BEDROOM 4 - 12' 4'' (3.76) narrowing to 9' 5'' (2.87m x 2.92m)
There is a double glazed window to the front aspect. a recess is fitted with a wash basin set into a granite style worktop with a cupboard below with wooden door fronts. There is a tiled splash back area with light above. There is a picture rail and a radiator. There is a hatch in this room providing access to loft space.

BEDROOM 5 - 10' 4'' x 9' 9'' (3.15m x 2.97m)
A double glazed window overlooks the front aspect. There is a double recessed wardrobe with hanging space and storage shelf above with louvred doors. A further recessed cupboard with louvred door houses a lagged hot water tank with slatted shelving for linen storage. There is a white sink inset into a vanity unit with cream painted doors. There is a radiator and another loft hatch, providing access to the loft.

FAMILY BATHROOM/WC
There is an obscure double glazed window to the side aspect and a further one to the rear. There is a white suite with a close coupled wc and a ceramic bath with telephone style mixer shower and taps, inset into an attractive oak panelled unit with mosaic stone tiled surround. There is attractive complementary tiling throughout. At the end of the bath there is a low-level base cupboard with lattice doors providing storage space. There is a white circular sink with stainless steel mixer tap over inset into a natural mosaic worktop, having a double cupboard with shelved storage below and having wooden lattice doors. There is a shower cubicle to one corner with wrap-around glass doors with a '1500 XT Shower Force' thermostatic wall-mounted shower. There is a corniced ceiling, a stainless steel heated towel rail and a wall light above the wash hand basin.

OUTSIDE
There is a brick wall to the front of the property with a mature high hedge and a brick wall to the side with feather edged fencing above. There is a sweeping gravelled drive across the front of the property to the double garages and there is off-road parking for several vehicles and boat/s. There is an area of lawn which is bordered by a low stone wall and planted with mature shrubs and ornamental trees. There are two gated side accesses to the rear of the property.The rear garden is beautifully landscaped and maintained and enjoys privacy and tranquility. It is mainly laid to lawn with a brick wall boundary. Crazy paving runs along the rear of the house edged by a natural stone wall and provides many areas for entertaining and 'al fresco' dining. There is a tropical area of bedding plants with Aloe Vera and palms and a large pergola runs along one corner draped with various climbing plants. There are many further areas of bedding planted with a range of perennials, herbs, shrubs and ornamental trees including aquilegia, rosemary, azaleas, camellias, fig, wisteria and fatsias. To one side of the garden there is a greenhouse and a wooden shed, and an enclosed area for chickens.

SINGLE GARAGE - 20' 7'' x 11' 10'' (6.27m x 3.61m)
This is currently used as a workshop/storage facility. It has an up and over door to the front with a window to the side aspect and a door to the rear which leads to the rear garden.

DOUBLE GARAGE - 17' 9'' x 17' 6'' (5.41m x 5.33m)
Two up and over doors. Lighting and power supplied.

THE COACH HOUSE
The Coach House was built to a high specification in 2007 by a highly regarded local builder. It offers a beamed lounge, large fitted kitchen (14' 1\" x 10') with some integrated appliances, a downstairs WC, two bedrooms each having their own en suite fitted dressing rooms and a 'Jack and Jill' white bath/shower suite with a double set of wash hand basins. The Coach House is double glazed throughout and has its own separate gated approach and secluded garden.

LOCATION
14 Cranford Avenue sits within a mile of Exmouth seafront, with its two miles of golden, sandy beach and Exmouth town centre alike, with all local amenities close-by. For keen walkers there is access nearby to many miles of coastal path starting at 'The Needle' at Orcombe Point, which denotes the start of the World Heritage coastline. The Exe Estuary has been designated an 'Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty' and offers further exceptional walks and a cycle path leading to Lympstone. The cycle path to Budleigh Salterton is also nearby. The opportunities to enjoy a variety of watersports in addition to equestrian and golfing pursuits in the area are also plentiful. Exmouth train station provides access to the nearby Cathedral city of Exeter and beyond. Exmouth being a highly commutable coastal town, also within 20 minutes of the M5 motorway junction, and Exeter Airport, and offers an ideal base for those seeking an enhanced coastal lifestyle and enjoyment of all the area has to offer.

DIRECTIONS
From our office travel up Rolle Street heading away from the town centre. On reaching the roundabout take the second exit left into Rolle Road and follow this road into Douglas Avenue. Take the fourth turning on the left hand side into Cranford Avenue where number 14 can be found on the right hand side almost opposite Elwyn Road.

Property Features :

• FINE DETACHED FAMILY HOME
• with TWO BEDROOMED COACH HOUSE BUILT IN 2007 WITH SUBSTANTIAL INCOME
• FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
• FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS
• KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM WITH AGA

Property Info:

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