Description

A fabulous Grade II listed mid terraced house, enjoying a wonderful riverside location on the edge of the city centre.

The well proportioned, spacious accommodation has been well cared for by the current owner and offers the perfect blend of modern, contemporary living alongside the character and charm of a period building.

A solid timber door opens to the entrance lobby with part wood panelled walls and a part glazed door then opens to the entrance hallway with period features including a decorative ceiling arch and elegant staircase with exposed balustrades.

From the hallway a door opens to the dining room, a pleasant bright and spacious room with a sash window to the front enjoying a fabulous outlook over the river Exe and quayside. The room features a cast iron fireplace with a fitted storage built into the alcove on one side.

An arch from the dining room opens to the modern fitted kitchen which is fitted with a range of white high gloss base units, drawers and a matching range of wall cupboards. Roll edged work tops with tiled surround and two stainless steel sink units. Plumbing and space for a dishwasher and space for an upright fridge/freezer. Integrated oven with five burner gas hob with extractor above. Window to the rear overlooking the courtyard garden and towards the Larkbeare House grounds.

The elegant staircase with exposed balustrades turns to the first floor landing with window to the rear and fitted book shelving. A door opens to the sitting room, a lovely sized bright and spacious room with with two sash windows enjoying a beautiful view of the river Exe. The room features a period style fireplace with a tiled hearth and decorative wood surround and mantle piece. Fitted shelving to the alcove on one side.

Bedroom two is located on the first floor, a nice sized room which would be equally as useful as a home office and enjoys a view to the rear over the Larkbeare House grounds. The room benefits from fitted wardrobe space and shelving.

The staircase continues to the second floor with a window to the rear. There is a fitted storage cupboard and access to the loft space.

Bedroom one is an excellent double room, a bright space with two sash windows and two Velux windows enjoying wonderful river views and towards the quay. There are two large built in wardrobes and fitted shelving.

The bathroom is a particularly good size and comprises two wash hand basins, a low level WC, bath with shower above and attractive part tiles walls. Attractive exposed floorboards and sash window and Velux window to the rear.

From the ground floor hallway, the staircase turns to the lower floor and opens to a large room which could have a number of uses including a spacious third bedroom or reception room. French doors open out to the rear courtyard garden and there are two windows to the rear. Fitted storage cupboards/wardrobes and an under stair storage/utility area housing the boiler and plumbing and space for a washing machine.

This room has an en suite shower room with a wash hand basin, low level WC, a shower unit and tiled flooring and splashbacks.

To the rear of the house there is a charming walled courtyard garden, beautifully planted with a wide variety of flowers, plants and shrubs, all helping provide a high degree of seclusion and privacy. There is a decked area adjacent to the house, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Situation

The property is situated only yards away from the River Exe and a few minutes walk away from the historic Quay with its eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. Pretty level walks and a seven mile cycle route are close at hand running alongside acres of public open space. The excellent Hour Glass Inn which has an enviable reputation for good food, fine wines and ales is within a stone's throw whilst the City centre is only a short walk away.

Directions

From the city centre, proceed along Holloway Street in an Eastern direction (signposted Exmouth/Topsham). Before joining Topsham Road, take the right hand turning into Melbourne Street and proceed to the end of the road which leads down to Colleton Hill. The property will be found on your left as you look towards the river.

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