4 bed detached house for sale

Elm Grove Road, Topsham, Exeter EX3

Description

Tophayes is an exclusive development consisting of eight detached houses, completed in 2008, conveniently situated a short distance from both the train station and town centre. This property boasts accommodation spread over three floors, featuring underfloor heating throughout and upgraded to an exceptionally high standard.

On the ground floor, the kitchen has been thoughtfully redesigned, showcasing a collection of high-quality soft-close units complemented by a wood-effect worktop that extends along the breakfast bar. It includes an inset one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, a five-ring gas hob, and a suite of Neff appliances consisting of an oven, grill, microwave, and warming drawer, along with an integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and drinks fridge.

The spacious sitting room offers an open-plan ambiance and benefits from French doors that lead to a sizable conservatory, currently utilized as a dining area. This versatile space can be enjoyed year-round and provides direct access to a south-facing patio garden.

The first floor hosts three bedrooms, including a guest bedroom complete with an ensuite. The principal bedroom takes up the entire second floor and features an ensuite bathroom, a walk-in wardrobe, and stunning views over Topsham towards the Haldon Hills, with glimpses of the Exe Estuary.

The property also includes front and rear gardens, with the front garden bordered by elevated brick flower beds. The rear garden, which is patioed, features a detached wooden summer house equipped with double-glazed doors and windows, as well as power and lighting. This enclosed space also includes a garden shed and pathways that lead to the front and the garage/parking area at the rear.

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 onto Station Road. Cross the railway line and at the mini-roundabout, turn left onto Elm Grove Road. The property is a short way along on the left hand side.

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Services:

The vendor has advised the following: Mains gas (serving the central heating boiler and hot water) boiler located in the downstairs WC installed in March 2024, mains electricity and water. Wet system underfloor heating installed in most rooms. Telephone landline currently in contract with BT. EE Broadband adsl Download speed 20 Mbps and Upload speed 1.5 Mbps. Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property. Currently under contract with EE.

Agents Note:

The vendor advises that the L shaped fence to the left is shared, the lengthwise section is the seller’s responsibility, the transverse section, No.4’s. The fence at the bottom of the property against the railway is the seller’s. And the small section to the right is No.6’s. The maintenance of the forecourt and driveway to the garages is shared between numbers 1 – 5, the seller is not aware of any current ongoing costs.