4 bed property for sale

Cromer House, 51 Fore Street, Topsham EX3

Please welcome to the market one of the most prominent houses in Topsham. 4-bedroom grade II* listed Georgian property in the heart of the town. A roof terrace with breathtaking panoramic views of Topsham and the estuary, large dining room and kitchen, also two sizeable reception rooms. No onward chain.

Situation
Topsham is an ancient port situated 4 miles south east of the cathedral city of Exeter on the beautiful Exe Estuary. The town is steeped in history and famed for its ship-building past and the Dutch architecture found in the older part of the town and in particular The Strand. With easy commuting and access to the M5, only a 5 minute drive away, Topsham is also well served by rail. The useful branch line operates between the coastal town of Exmouth 7 miles away and Exeter St Davids, connecting it to the national network. Exeter airport is some 5 miles away.

Today, Topsham is considered a special place to live and boasts excellent local amenities including a school, outside swimming pool, bowling green, tennis courts, doctors surgery, sailing club, extensive range of independent shops together with numerous pubs, cafes and highly regarded restaurants. It is also popular for its boating, cycling routes, antiques centre and bird watching nature reserve.
Ground floor

Spacious entrance hall. At the front there are two sizeable panelled reception rooms and stairs rising. First reception is dual aspect with a large window to the side and front, period fireplace housing a gas fire. Second reception room with period fireplace housing a log burner and two windows to the front. To the rear is a further set of stairs leading down to the kitchen and dining room. There is also a cloakroom/WC, utility room with a storage cupboard and a door to the courtyard garden.
Lower ground floor

The kitchen and dining room span the length of the house being separated by an original pillar. The custom-built kitchen has a selection of integrated appliances throughout and retains the original stone flagged floor and exposed stone well. The dining room has a door to the steps that lead up to the front, a large brick fireplace with a gas fire and a wine cellar. This part of the property was re-incorporated into the main house circa 2010. The lower ground floor has been tanked original throughout to avoid damp issues.
First floor

Landing with doors to all rooms. Two large double bedrooms. One bedroom has a modern ensuite shower room. The other bedroom is currently used as a further reception room. Both have decorative period fireplaces and storage cupboards. Separate study with an outlook to the front.
Second floor

Landing with doors to all rooms. Master bedroom with dual aspect, decorative period fireplace and modern ensuite. Further double bedroom with an outlook to the front also with a decorative period fireplace. Main bathroom to the front.
Third floor

Stairs leading to the glass terrace room. Within the glass terrace room is a sink and dishwasher with a door to the roof terrace. This room and roof terrace have the most breathtaking views of Topsham and the estuary. This was built circa 2014 in addition to a new roof
Outside

Courtyard garden to the rear. The courtyard garden is owned by Cromer House, the adjacent property has a right of use and one further property has a right of way across the rear access. Parking for two cars at the front.

The property is one of the most prominent houses in Topsham with it standing tall in the heart of the town. Cromer House boosts a wealth of history with the character features shining through, over the years it has been tastefully renovated to its current high standard. The property has recently had all windows refurbished, has had brickwork repointed, a new roof (with 25-year guarantee). For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact our office.