A 4 DOUBLE BEDROOM PERIOD PROPERTY IN THE CENTRE OF TOPSHAM WITH PLANNING PERMISSION TO CONVERT BASEMENT INTO ADDITONAL BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE AND BOOT ROOM/ UTILITY. LARGE LOUNGE WITH PERIOD FIREPLACE AND ORIGINAL CEILING DETAIL, LUXURIOUS KITCHEN-DINER WITH BI-FOLDING DOORS OUT TO THE GARDEN.

Topsham is an ancient port situated 4 miles south east of the cathedral city of Exeter on the beautiful Exe Estuary. With easy commuting and access to the M5, Topsham is also well served by bus and rail. The useful branch line operates between the coastal town of Exmouth 7 miles away and Exeter St David’s, connecting it to the national network. Exeter airport is some 5 miles away.

Today, Topsham is considered a special place to live and boasts excellent local amenities including a school, outside swimming pool, bowling green, tennis courts, doctor’s surgery, sailing club, extensive range of independent shops together with numerous pubs, cafes and highly regarded restaurants. It is also popular for its boating, cycling routes, antiques centre and bird watching nature reserve.

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance hall with stairs and original panelling throughout. Door into the large lounge with period fireplace. There is a second entrance hall with door to the front of the house leading onto the open plan, beautiful kitchen-diner with AGA, central breakfast island and bi-folding doors to the garden. WC/Utility room with shower. Fourth bedroom/sunroom with ensuite shower room, ideal as a guest bedroom, door to the garden.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR
This is a huge area with the potential to either rent out separately as an Air BnB or turn into an amazing further living space.

Currently there is a fitted kitchen and central breakfast island. Large dining area with storage cupboards. Double doors leading to steps taking you to the courtyard at the front of the house.

FIRST FLOOR
Sizeable landing with original sash windows and newly installed shutters. Master bedroom with adjoining changing room/ study. Shower room.

SECOND FLOOR
Further sizeable landing with glimpses of the Exe Estuary. Two double bedrooms with lovely views to the rear. Shower room.

OUTSIDE
Good size garden which is easy to maintain. Patio area ideal for al-fresco dining and bi-folding doors into the garden.

Planning permission has been approved to turn the first floor into a double bedroom, dressing room and large ensuite bathroom with freestanding bath. The basement can be turned into a further double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and separate boot/utility room. There is also permission for fully glazed dormer windows on the second floor allowing for more scenic views of the Estuary and further plans to reconfigure the bedrooms, allowing for a larger family sized bathroom with bath. Full architectural drawings and plans are available on request.

This property has amazing character throughout and is well worth an early view. These types of properties do not stay on the market for long! For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact our office.