£1,500,000
3 bed detached house for saleThe Old Coach House, Mount Howe, Topsham EX3
3 beds
3 baths
3 receptions
- Freehold
Clark & Co Estates
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About this property
Just under 5 acres
Lovely views
Parking for several cars
Renovation project
Potential development opportunity (STPP)
Great location
Separate access
Huge potential
Please welcome this once in a lifetime opportunity to own your piece of paradise here in Topsham. A detached property with just under 5 acres of land situated on a sought-after private drive with incredible views over the historic estuary river and rspb reserve. Due to its unique location you will also be able to enjoy the sunrises to the sunsets. Ample parking, separate access to the land and huge potential to develop (subject to planning permission).
The land and gardens are well established with plants and a large variety of trees, cherry, walnut, oak, eucalyptus, plum and apple orchards etc..
Some of the multiple David Austin roses, planted 30+ years ago even weave up through the fruit trees giving a stunning sent in the air.
There is also a wildlife pond and a lake.
The sound of the bird song and church bells adds to the serenity of this property.
The land has large trees flanking the entire boundary lines allowing a unique privacy from the outside world.
Situation
Topsham is an ancient port situated 4 miles south east of the cathedral city of Exeter on the beautiful Exe Estuary. With easy commuting and access to the M5, Topsham is also well served by bus and rail. The useful branch line operates between the coastal town of Exmouth 7 miles away and Exeter St David’s, 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, doctor’s 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.
The ground floor consists of a large lounge with a wood burning fire, fitted wooden cabinets and wide oak planked wooden floors. Connecting with a beautiful apex glass roof over the entire hallway to the large fitted kitchen and sizeable porch area with a working well, both rooms have impressive, tiled floors. Also on the ground floor are two further reception rooms which have previously been used as bedrooms and studies. WC, bath and shower room. Access to the large glass orangery.
The first floor has two large double bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms. A huge size reception stretching the length of the property with ceilings up to the apex of the roof with beautiful original wooden beams, access to the balcony that shows off the amazing views down to Exmouth. Steps onto the first floor level of the orangery views across the rspb reserve with a Victorian cast iron spiral staircase down onto the ground floor of orangery.
Courtyard garden wrapping around the property with a large grand stone staircase leading to the land. Ample parking.
The whole plot is just under 5 acres and has separate access from Bowling Green Road. Potential development opportunity (subject to planning permission) situated in a great location with amazing views.
This property location and potential is second to none and has never been on the market.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact our office.
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