Description

Located approximately 0.5 miles into the centre of the village is this charming two bedroom period cottage being sold with no onward chain. To the front, an entrance porch provides access into the sitting room with stairs rising to the first floor and there is a painted brick fireplace and hearth (not currently used). Leading to the rear, the cottage has a ground floor bathroom with panel bath and electric shower over, and a modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, space for a washing machine and fridge freezer plus an integrated induction hob and electric oven. From the kitchen a door leads to the garden and on the first floor are two double bedrooms. To the front the cottage has an enclosed garden which could, subject to planning, be used for off road parking and to the rear is a pretty garden with patio, grass area and garden shed. The cottage is being sold with no onward chain.

Situation

Lympstone is a very popular village which grew from an ancient settlement on the eastern shores of the Exe estuary, building its reputation on maritime trade and agriculture. It still retains its links with the past, with local firm Inghams Fisheries selling their catch in the riverside Fish Shed. The village has a well-established local primary school in the middle of the village, with St Peter’s independent school on its outskirts. There is a GP surgery, two churches, four public houses, a cafe, a hairdresser and a store with a Post Office. The award-winning Darts Farm, a destination store selling local West Country food, drink and lifestyle products, is a ten minute drive away. Plans are close to completion for a Michael Caines restaurant and boutique hotel at Courtlands, on the edge of the village. Lympstone supports a wide variety of clubs and societies, including sailing and tennis clubs, an active gardening club, film society and other societies bringing live music and drama to the village. The half-hourly Avocet line train service, with its beautiful views across the River Exe, links the village with Exeter’s two main stations: Exeter St David’s with its fast train service to London Paddington and Exeter Central with its service to Waterloo. Exeter Central station is at the heart of Exeter’s lively shopping centre. The M5 at Junction 30 is just 8 miles away. The Exe Estuary Trail, 26 miles of cycleway along both sides of the Rive Exe, is a recent addition to Lympstone’s many attractions.

Directions

From Exeter and Topsham, head towards Exmouth along the A376. Pass through the villages of Ebford and Exton and on passing the sign for Lympstone village, take the next turning on the right by the traffic lights and Saddlers Arms into Longmeadow Road. Follow the road and the cottage is found on the right hand side.