5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Description

*MOTIVATED SELLERS OPEN TO ALL GENUINE OFFERS* A distinctive gem showcasing 2500 sq ft of flexible living space and income potential. Nestled in a sought-after estuary village with a vibrant community ambiance. This period property boasts a two-story annex with a 20 ft kitchen breakfast room, a 30 ft garden, and parking.

DESCRIPTION
Situated in the heart of Lympstone village, Osborne House stands tall as a spacious and adaptable Grade II Listed residence with a fascinating past. This historical 4-bedroom property features an old shop front and a one-bedroom converted former coach house and stable. Renovated by the current owners in previous years, the property offers a versatile living space with a host of possibilities. Accessed via double wooden gates from The Strand into the garden, the property is divided into two parts, with the main house on one side and the former coach house on the other, now transformed into an annex or potential holiday rental. The main residence features a glass front door leading to a hallway with WC and storage, leading to a generous kitchen/dining area with an AGA and patio doors opening to the garden. Additionally, a cozy snug and the former shop, currently utilized as a games room, offer further flexible living space.
On the first floor, a spacious double bedroom with a period fireplace, a second double bedroom overlooking the rear, and a family bathroom with WC are found. Ascending to the top floor, two additional double bedrooms await, one boasting delightful views overlooking The Strand towards the village centre and beyond.
Converted in 2005, the one-bedroom annex, originally a workshop and stable for carriage builders, showcases a welcoming reception room with a vaulted ceiling and a wood-burning stove, a kitchen with a Belfast sink and concealed gas hob pipework. A well-appointed wet room with underfloor heating and a WC complete the ground floor, with a galleried landing and a double bedroom upstairs.
The garden provides a tranquil and spacious retreat within the village centre, featuring a decked seating area, a level lawn, and a sizable shed with power. A wooden gate at the side of the property offers access for parking a small car. A gate and path at the rear of the property lead to the village car park, with the possibility to acquire a parking permit.

Agents Note: The Land Registry title documents indicate that there is a Quit Rent/Rent Charge of 2 shillings p.a. dated September 1901, and as far as the owners are aware this has not been collected in the last 30 years.

Situation

Located right in the centre of the sought-after estuary village of Lympstone which offers ease of access to both the seaside town of Exmouth and the Cathedral City of Exeter. Lympstone boasts a fascinating past and an exciting present and future. It grew from an ancient settlement on the eastern shores of the Exe estuary, building its reputation on maritime trade and agriculture and it still retains its links with the past, with local firm Inghams Fisheries selling their catch in the riverside Fish Shed and organising special fish-based events. 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 well-regarded doctor’s surgery, two churches, four pubs, one cafe, a hairdressers and a village shop with extended opening hours. A Michelin star restaurant and boutique hotel is a near neighbour. Lympstone supports a wide selection of clubs and societies: sailing and tennis clubs, an active gardening club, film society and other societies bringing live music and drama to the village and fostering home-grown talent. 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 much-enjoyed addition to Lympstone’s many attractions.

Directions

From Exeter and Topsham, proceed along Exmouth Road and on passing Lympstone Commando, take the next turning on the right into Nutwell Lane and follow the road into the centre of the village. At the bottom of Burgmann's Hill, turn right follow the road through the village and the house is on the left hand side, before the train bridge.