3 Bedroom Semi-Detached House for sale in Topsham
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Directions
From the Topsham office turn right and continue along Fore Street and at the roundabout by The Lighter Inn go across onto Strand. Follow the road for approximately 100 yards and Lower Shapter Street is on the left hand side just before the museum.
Situation
Topsham remains an estuary town of nationwide renown, reflected in its characterful period cottages and houses, perfectly blended with a range of more modern homes. Its excellent amenities range from a splendid individual-styled parade of shops, to churches, restaurants, several pubs, a school, as well as a bowling and sailing club. There is also a frequent bus service and a train link between Exmouth and Exeter. Topsham is only 6 miles from Exeter Airport with regular flights to City Airport as well as many other destinations. The town was listed at the time of Domesday as 'Topeshant' and flourished as an estuary port for nigh on five centuries. Topsham also became world-renowned for ship-building reaching its zenith between 1750 and 1870.
Description
Believed to be named after a ship, Confidence House is an attractive red brick 18th century Grade II Listed town house located in the heart of the conservation area. Renovated in recent years to a high standard, the property retains a number of fine period features which blend effortlessly with modern conveniences.
On the ground floor is a recently upgraded bespoke kitchen comprising of a range of wood fronted base, wall and drawer units with Granite worktop over, inset Belfast sink and integral dishwasher. New AGA with 2 hot plates and extractor plus space for a fridge/freezer. The spacious reception room enjoys exposed wooden floorboards and an open fireplace with a slate hearth, wooden mantle and surround while the two sash windows to the front, both with attractive window seats.
Stairs lead down to the lower ground floor where there is a lovely dining room with raised wood burning stove set in a slate fireplace with exposed stone surround, fabulous period door with circular window to garden, two windows to the front and slate flooring. In addition, there is a useful utility room with attractive cobbled flooring and cloakroom.
The first floor benefits from a large, dual aspect double bedroom plus a wonderful main bathroom boasting a five-piece suite including a shower cubicle, roll top bath with claw feet, bidet, low level wc and a wash hand basin. In addition, there is a shared ensuite serving the further two double bedrooms on the second floor.
To the rear is a fully enclosed courtyard garden, very private and surprisingly spacious. Recently improved with new fencing and very attractive solid wood bench seating, an excellent opportunity to purchase one of Topsham's period homes having the benefit of a significant refurbishment and a river view.
SERVICES The vendor has advised the following: Mains gas (serving the central heating boiler and hot water), mains electricity, water, and drainage. Water is not metered. Dry underfloor heating system in main bathroom and second floor bathroom; open fire in sitting room.
Telephone landline: Currently in contract with Vodafone/BT Openreach. Broadband: Currently under contract with Vodafone - fibre to the property (FTTP) approx. Download speed 150 Mbps and Upload speed 29.8 Mbps Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property including O2, EE, Three and Vodafone.
AGENT'S NOTE Property is Grade II Listed and situated within Topsham Conservation Area
Local authority Zone T1 Residents Parking.
The property has had several historic planning permissions:
Ref 04/1004/LBC - External alterations Status: Permitted
Ref 10/0814/LBC - Internal alterations, replacement rooflight on north western elevation and infilling of window on north western elevation Status: Permitted
Ref 10/1865/LBC - Rebuilding of basement party wall Status: Permitted
Ref 18/0539/FUL - Proposed Internal and External Alterations Status: Permitted
Ref 18/0540/LBC - Proposed Internal and External Alterations Status: Permitted
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Important Information
- This is a Freehold property.
Property Ref: TOP230113
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Wilkinson Grant & Co (Topsham)
Fore Street, Topsham, Devon, EX3 0HQ
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