5 bed detached house for sale

Cranford Avenue, Exmouth EX8

Description

This superb detached home dates from the 1920s and offers spacious and versatile accommodation of 2,200 sq ft that is well presented throughout. South facing, the generously proportioned rooms enjoy much natural light, as well as many features from the era with square bay windows, high ceilings, picture and dado rails. The stripped wooden flooring and plantation shutters are lovely features that further enhance the elegance, charm and style of this property.

The outside space further enhances everything that this property offers with large, level and secluded gardens, double garage, ample parking, swimming pool and seating areas., ideal for entertaining both friends and family

A substantial entrance lobby leads through to the reception hallway which in turn leads to the principal rooms.

The formal drawing room is dual aspect with square bay window, doors to the garden and lovely fireplace with wood burning stove. The second sitting room/family room is also dual aspect with square bay window.

The superb 28' kitchen/dining room is fitted with an extensive range of bespoke units, granite worktops, Falcon Range cooker, integral dishwasher and space for large fridge/freezer. The dining area has a vaulted ceiling and doors to the garden.

To the rear is a modern and striking garden room/pool room with glass roof and glass sliding doors to the pool area, together with doors to a patio. Off the hallway is a large office/playroom and of further note on the ground floor is a shower room.

An attractive turning staircase leads to the spacious landing, off which are three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom has sliding doors to the dressing room and access to the ensuite shower room. The other bedrooms are served by the modern family bathroom. On the second floor are two further bedrooms.

Newly installed electrically operated gates lead to a large parking and turning area with space for numerous vehicles.

The large level wrap around gardens are laid principally to lawn with secluded seating areas. The 10m swimming pool and terrace is a particular feature. There is also a double garage (20' x 16') with rear access door. Standing in the garden, one appreciates just how private this wonderful family home is.

Please note that some images that have been used are from Summer 2025

Situation

Ideally situated at the mouth of the River Exe, Exmouth is surrounded by the beautiful Devon countryside, yet is only twelve miles by road or rail from the Cathedral City of Exeter, with its Intercity railway station, airport, connection to the M5 motorway and all major shops and facilities.

The town of Exmouth boasts over three miles of golden sands and a huge estuary and east Devon coastline, including excellent facilities of Woodbury Park Golf and Country Club. A range of other amenities, including boating, sailing, water skiing, walking, modern sports centre, swimming pool and marina are all available.

Exmouth has its own thriving shopping centre and a variety of restaurants such as the Michelin Star Lympstone Manor and River Exe Café.

Directions

From Exeter / Topsham, head towards Exmouth along the A376 passing signs for the villages of Ebford, Exton and Lympstone.

On approaching Exmouth continue along the Exeter Road, past the traffic lights and at the roundabout by the bus station, turn left and then at the next roundabout turn right. Follow this road past the shops and at the top of the hill, at the next roundabout go straight across onto Rolle Street and then into Douglas Avenue. Follow the road along and after 500 yards turn left into Cranford Avenue. The property can be found on the left hand side.

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Services:

The vendors have advised the following: Mains gas serving the central heating boiler and hot water, mains electricity, water and drainage. Dry underfloor heating system in the porch and bathrooms. Wood burning stove. Solar tubes for heating the pool - only for pool and hot water system - no income generated. Telephone landline is currently under contract with Jurassic Fibre. Broadband: (FTTP) currently under Contract with Jurassic Fibre, Download speed - 300 Mbps and Upload speed – 300 Mbps. Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property including 02, EE, Three & Vodafone.

Agents Note:

The property benefits from an EV Charging Point. The vendors advise that Planning Permission was granted to replace the single garage with a double garage in 2003 - Planning ref 03/P1853 - East Devon Planning Portal.