Directions
From Darts Farm, proceed up the hill to Topsham. Passing the Bridge House inn, take the next left into Elm Grove Road. Proceed over the railway line and bear left into Bowling Green Road. Towards the bottom of the hill, turn right through the pillared entrance into Mount Howe. Coromandel can be found on the right after approximately 150 yards.
Situation
Topsham boasts a rich history and a vibrant community, making it a noteworthy estuary town in the UK. Its charming period cottages and modern homes create a visually appealing landscape that attracts both locals and visitors. With a unique selection of shops, restaurants, pubs, and community facilities like a school and clubs, Topsham offers a self-sufficient lifestyle.
The town's excellent transport links, including a frequent bus service and a train connection to Exeter and Exmouth, enhance its accessibility, while proximity to Exeter Airport (just 6 miles away) provides convenient travel options for both leisure and business.
Historically, Topsham's significance as an estuary port dates back to the Domesday Book, where it was recorded as 'Topeshant.' The town's shipbuilding industry flourished between the mid-18th and late-19th centuries, contributing to its reputation and economic prosperity. Overall, Topsham's blend of history, community amenities, and scenic beauty makes it a remarkable place to live and visit.
Description
This impressive detached property is ideally situated in an elevated position along a private road on the southern fringes of Topsham. Benefiting from a south-facing orientation, the home provides breathtaking views over Bowling Green Marshes, the River Clyst, and the River Exe, stretching down to the river's mouth.
Having undergone thoughtful extensions by the current owners, the home now boasts 1,756 sq. ft. of well-designed living space. Upon entering, you'll find a welcoming reception hallway that leads to the principal rooms. To the left, the spacious sitting room features a charming fireplace and a large picture window, allowing you to fully appreciate the stunning vista. On the right, a practical study area includes a cloakroom, perfect for a home office or guest workspace. At the rear, the kitchen/dining room showcases an extensive range of units, a double eye-level oven, an electric hob, and ample room for a dining table. From here, sliding patio doors offer seamless access to the front, allowing you to enjoy alfresco dining while taking in the beautiful views. Added storage is provided with built-in cupboards and a pantry. The utility room off the kitchen provides direct access to the rear garden, enhancing convenience for everyday living.
Completing the ground floor is a garden room, a perfect additional living area that enjoys fantastic views and opens via French doors to a front paved patio, ideal for relaxation or entertaining.
The first floor comprises four bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from a large picture window framing the glorious viewstruly a serene retreat to wake up in. A spacious ensuite bathroom accompanies this room, while a family shower room serves the remaining bedrooms.
Externally, the property features a driveway leading to a garage, alongside compact, manageable gardens to the front. These gardens include steps that wrap around the property, facilitating easy access to all outdoor spaces, complemented by the presence of a shed for additional storage.
SERVICES The vendor advises the following. Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating. Electric fire. Telephone and broadband currently in contract with TalkTalk. Approximate download speed 170Mbps and upload speed 180 Mbps. There are several mobile phone networks showing as available at the property, currently under contract with O2.
AGENTS NOTE: The vendor advises that the property sits in the Topsham Conservation Area. The vendor also advises that the property is accessed via a private road serving several properties, for which the vendor pays a proportion of the cost of the maintenance and repair. We are advised that the road was resurfaced in 2023 at a cost of £1,800.
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Wilkinson Grant & Co (Topsham)
Fore Street, Topsham, Devon, EX3 0HQ
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