Detached house for sale in Orchard Close, Lympstone, Exmouth EX8

Description

Fairlawn House is a wonderfully located detached property, situated in an elevated location in a quiet cul-de-sac in the favoured estuary village of Lympstone. Dating from the 1940's, the current owners have, undertaken a comprehensive and impressive schedule of enlargement and improvement, and it now offers 1529 sq ft of accommodation that is well presented. These improvements include, but are not limited to, a rear extension with sunroom, a new kitchen, a utility, as well as a self-contained annex, which has recently been given approval for Airbnb.

The front door leads to a welcoming reception hallway. To the rear of the house, the owners have created a fabulous open plan sitting room/dining room/sunroom. With engineered wooden floors, feature gas fire, bifold doors to the patio, this triple aspect room is very much the hub of the house. The bespoke kitchen has a range of eye and base level units, a central island with breakfast bar, double eye level Bosch ovens, 5 ring gas hob, as well as integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The large utility room, with space for washing machine and tumble dryer, has plenty of useful storage. There is also a downstairs cloakroom.

A turning staircase leads to the landing of which are the 3 bedrooms, 2 are large doubles. The principal room, to the rear, has wonderful views across the village to the estuary, fitted wardrobes and modern ensuite shower room. There is also a family bathroom serving the other bedrooms.

At the bottom of the garden is a self-contained studio annex, with kitchenette with hob and integral fridge, as well as modern shower room. Planning approval has recently been granted for Airbnb. There is aslo an allocated off road parking space.

To the front of the property is a gravelled parking area, with front lawn with attractive and colourful shrub and flower borders. Adjoining the rear of the house is a large paved patio, south facing, which enjoys a good degree of privacy. Steps lead down to the annex, past a further seating area. Adjacent to the annex is a garage with electrically operated up and over door with power and light.

Situation

Lympstone itself is a lovely picturesque riverside village with a strong community. The village has four pubs all with restaurant areas, a church, primary school, sailing club, tennis club, shop, cafe and post office, Village Hall and playing fields, plenty of footpaths for walks and multiple other clubs and societies. Lympstone is well-placed, being on the Exmouth to Exeter branch railway line, the route 2 bike path from Exmouth to Topsham and is within short distance of local beaches and Woodbury Common for walks and riding.

Directions

From Exeter take the Exmouth Road passing through Topsham, Ebford and Exton. After the Lympstone Marine training camp take the second turning to the right into Lympstone, then fork left onto Strawberry Hill. Continue down the hill and turn right into Orchard Close. Fairlawn House is on the left hand side.