Description

Located a short walk into the centre of Topsham on Elm Grove Road is this beautiful 7 bedroom, Grade II listed home, presented in fabulous condition throughout. Constructed in 1804, once a school and for a time a World War I hospital, the house offers adaptable, spacious accommodation arranged over 4 floors. Externally, stairs lead up to the first floor to a solid wood door opening into large entrance hall. From here, there is access to a generous sitting room with a stunning period fireplace and a large arched window allowing plenty of natural light to flood through, with an opening into a formal dining room, again with a fine period fireplace and sash window to the rear. 

To the other side of the hall is an impressive open plan kitchen / breakfast room with a wood burner, and central island plus a range of fitted appliances. A feature window opens to the front and French doors open onto a balcony overlooking the garden and views beyond. 

On the first floor is a splendid drawing room with another open fire and 2 sets of sash windows both enjoying expansive views over distant countryside towards Darts Farm. There are 3 good sized double bedrooms, one with a vaulted ceiling plus a beautifully appointed shower room with large walk in shower,  wc and period style wash hand basin.

Stairs rise again to the top floor with 2 further double bedrooms with far reaching views to the front and rear which share a large bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower, in addition there is a dressing room accessed from the landing.

The lower ground floor can be used flexibly as additional guest rooms and living space or a  2 bedroom annex. It has an open plan kitchen / sitting room, a bathroom with bath and separate shower and boot room. There are 2 double bedrooms. The lower ground floor benefits from separate access to the front and into the garden and can therefore be independent from the main house if required. 

To the rear is a good sized, South-West facing garden, mainly lawn with a patio plus a decked area for a hot tub and there is a garden room for storage. To the side is an off-road parking space and a garage with power and light.

Situation

Topsham remains a highly desirable estuary town of nationwide renown. Its excellent amenities include individual shops, restaurants and a well-regarded primary school, along with churches and Topsham’s popular open-air swimming pool, rugby club, bowls club and sailing club. The Estuary League of Friends Community Hub is located on the corner of Orchard Way and Nelson Close with facilities including a Post Office, café, library, laundry, treatment rooms and various social clubs.

There is a frequent bus service and a very useful train link to Exeter city centre which is just 4 miles away and Exmouth which is around 6.5 miles away. Exeter Golf & Country Club is less than two miles distant. The popular ‘Route 2’ bike path is a level, 16 mile route between Exmouth and Dawlish on the other side of the Exe Estuary.

Directions

From the Topsham office turn left and at the roundabout turn right into Station Road. Follow the road to the top turning right at the roundabout and the house is along on the right hand side.