Pink House Corner, Lympstone

BEST & FINAL OFFERS TO BE RECEIVED BY NOON ON FRIDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 2020. A terrific opportunity to buy a well positioned 3 bedroom semi-detached cottage in a large level garden, ample parking and with lovely country views. The property has enormous potential to expand and enhance in a great location not far from Lympstone, the coast at Exmouth and Exeter too.

DIRECTIONS:
From Exeter, leaving the City on Topsham Road (A3015) proceed to the Countess Wear roundabout and on to Topsham. From Topsham, follow the signposting to Exmouth which will lead to Clyst St George. On reaching the roundabout adjacent to the St George & Dragon Public House, turn right and follow the A376 on the Exmouth Road through the villages of Ebford and Exton. Having passed the Royal Marine Camp on the right and then the Nutwell Arms Public House on the left, take the next turning on the left at 'Pink House Corner' signposted to Woodbury. The cottage being sold will be found a short distance along on the right.

Located not far from Lympstone, this cottage occupies a lovely level and very convenient location with lovely views both from the front and the rear over gardens and open farmland. Lympstone is a delightful unspoilt Estuary village situated some 12 miles from the Cathedral City of Exeter and 3 miles from the Coastal town of Exmouth. In Lympstone there is a well-regarded doctor’s surgery, two churches, four pubs, one cafe, a hairdressers and a village shop with extended opening hours. A Michelin star restaurant and boutique hotel is a near neighbour. Lympstone supports a wide selection of clubs and societies: sailing and tennis clubs, an active gardening club, film society and other societies bringing live music and drama to the village and fostering home-grown talent. The half-hourly Avocet line train service, with its beautiful views across the River Exe, links the village with Exeter’s two main stations: Exeter St David’s with its fast train service to London Paddington and Exeter Central with its service to Waterloo. Exeter Central station is at the heart of Exeter’s lively shopping centre. The M5 at Junction 30 is just 8 miles away. The Exe Estuary Trail; 26 miles of cycleway along both sides of the Rive Exe, is a much-enjoyed addition to Lympstone’s many attractions.

On the open market for the first time in nearly 80 years, this cottage comes available for sale with enormous potential for further improvement, enhancement and expansion too (subject to consents) The accommodation is comfortable and is centrally heated and Upvc double glazed. Although currently let on an AST the property is chain free and will be offered with vacant possession on completion.
The accommodation is well proportioned and well planned so as to take advantage of the outlooks over its garden and beyond to the fields and countryside. On the ground floor a side hallway provides access to the sitting room which is a good size and has double doors leading out to the rear garden. A door also leads to the large kitchen diner and back to hall off which there is a ground floor bathroom. On the first floor there is a landing and 3 bedrooms, all of which have excellent country and/or garden views.
The gardens, which are situated at the side and rear of the property, are an important feature being level and extensive and mainly laid to lawn they afford the opportunity to extend and enhance the property (subject to consents etc) There are two useful adjoining brick built garden/store sheds and a good level parking area directly at the front. This is a property with enormous potential and early viewing is most strongly recommended!

N.B. In accordance with the provisions of the 1979 Estate agency act, please note that this property is owned by a relation of a member of staff of Whitton & Laing.

Entrance Hall


Sitting room 14' 0'' x 13' 1'' (4.26m x 3.98m)


Kitchen/Diner 16' 9'' x 8' 6'' (5.10m x 2.59m)


Bathroom


First Floor Landing


Bedroom 1 18' 9'' (max) x 11' 4'' (5.71m x 3.45m)


Bedroom 2 11' 3'' x 10' 4'' (3.43m x 3.15m)


Bedroom 3 8' 0'' x 8' 0'' (2.44m x 2.44m)


Outside


Large level gardens


Two store sheds


Ample graveled parking