5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Claremont, Church Road, Lympstone EX8

Description

Guide price £800,000 - £850,000

A beautifully presented Grade II Listed period residence occupying a prime position in the heart of Lympstone, offering just under 2,000 sq ft of elegant and character-filled accommodation. Rich in original features and thoughtfully enhanced for modern living, this impressive home combines timeless charm with exceptional versatility.

A welcoming entrance hall immediately showcases the property's heritage, featuring original wooden floorboards and a graceful staircase that sets the tone for the accommodation beyond.

To one side, the delightful sitting room enjoys a large sash window and an attractive open fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Opposite, the stylish kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home, perfectly designed for both family life and entertaining. Appointed with granite worktops, a range cooker, cold-filtered water tap and integrated dishwasher, the space effortlessly blends practicality with character.

Further ground floor accommodation includes a cloakroom, a useful utility cupboard with plumbing for laundry appliances, and a charming timber-framed conservatory with French doors opening directly onto the garden.

The first floor hosts a generous principal bedroom complete with period fireplace, sash window and a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, bath, WC, wash basin and underfloor heating. Two further double bedrooms, both showcasing attractive period features, are served by a contemporary family shower room, which also benefits from underfloor heating.

On the second floor, two additional double bedrooms provide highly flexible accommodation and are currently arranged as an additional living room and home office.

The rear garden is a particular highlight; beautifully landscaped and arranged over tiers with mature planting, colourful borders and a pathway leading to a paved seating terrace. The upper level features a lawn, pond with water feature and a powered garden shed, creating a peaceful and private outdoor retreat.

A rare and highly sought-after feature within the village is the detached garage and private parking space, situated directly across the road from the property. Off-road parking and garaging are seldom available in central Lympstone, making this an exceptional addition to an already outstanding home.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

Entrance Hall

Via front door to front aspect, enter into the Entrance hall. Beautiful exposed original floorboards. Radiator. Original coving.

Sitting Room

The sitting room has an elegant charm. Carpeted flooring with high ceilings and original coving. There is an open fireplace with marble mantelpiece surround and fully working open fire as well as large, central heating radiator. To the front aspect is a large, original sash window with bespoke shutters.

Kitchen/Diner

With original floorboards and high coved ceiling continuing into the Kitchen/Diner. The Dining area has a large sash window with bespoke shutters to front aspect with Alcoves and lighting.
The kitchen is of 'Shaker' style and has a range of matching wall and base units with granite work surfaces. Space and gas point for 'Rangemaster' 5-burner gas cooker with extractor over. Integrated dishwasher; space for under counter fridge and freezer; 1.5 bowl sink/drainer with mixer tap and installed water filter. The kitchen is heated via a plinth heater. To the side aspect is a lovely bow sash window. The kitchen area of the room has tiled flooring.

Boot Room

Hard wood flooring and radiator. Large fitted storage cupboard. Access to the Utility room.

Utility

Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Space for tumble drier.

Cloakroom

Low level WC. Wash-basin with mixer tap over. Heated chrome towel rail.

Conservatory

Via double doors from the Hallway, the conservatory has a hard wood floor. Two radiators. Window and double-doors leading into the rear garden. Orangery style ceiling.

First Floor

Stairs from the hallway lead up to a split-level landing, where there is a window to the rear aspect with a lovely view over the rear garden.

Master Bedroom

A generous Master Bedroom has been fiited with bespoke furniture. Original fireplace and coved ceiling. Large sash window to the front aspect. Door to En-suite.

En-Suite

The floor is tiled and has under-floor heating. A Four-piece suite comprising: Double shower cubicle. Panel-enclosed bath with mixer tap. Low-level WC. Modern Vanity wash-basin with mixer tap. Heated chrome towel rail. Large sash window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom 2

An impressively presented bedroom with the original fireplace. Large sash window. Bespoke fitted bedroom furniture. High coved ceiling.

Bedroom 3

Generous double bedroom. Fitted wardrobes. Bow sash window to the side aspect. Radiator.

Shower Room

Tiled flooring with under-floor heating. Low-level WC. Wash-basin with mixer tap over and large heated mirrored. Double shower cubicle and heated chrome towel rail.

Second Floor:

Landing

The 2nd floor landing has a storage cupboard and is carpeted

Bedroom 4

This room could also be used as a 3rd Reception room.
Lovely exposed beams. Original fireplace. Window offering partial estuary views. Storage in the eave.

Bedroom 5

This room could also be used as a 'Home Office'
Original exposed beams. Velux window to the side aspect. Radiator.

Front Garden

A southerly facing garden in an elevated position. There is a blocked paved pathway around the gardens, along with incorporating some original stonework leading to front door. There is a variety of mature plants, shrubs and trees.

Rear Garden

Split level tiered rear garden of approximately 70ft with mature plants and shrubs. There is a block paved pathway from the back door, up to the various levels of the garden. There is a mid level with BBQ area - perfect for al-fresco dining.
The upper level has a large, paved terrace and pond with water feature. In addition, there are two raised beds for fruit and vegetables. There is also a shed which has power and lighting, along with outside tap, electric sockets and useful log store.

Outside

Across the road, the property has a single garage. There is off-road parking directly in front of the garage- a very rare find for Lympstone.