House For Sale £1,100,000
A beautifully presented and substantial period home set within a generous plot with ample parking in a highly desirable village. Easy access to commuter network. Beautifully renovated period home with accommodation of over 2,800 sq ft, including 3 reception rooms and 4 double bedrooms (principal en suite). Outside there is a generous plot with a terraced garden, parking, integral garage and carport. In total 0.32 acres. Freehold. Council Tax Band F. EPC Band D.
Description - Kingston House is approached along the country lane, with beautiful gardens to front and rear, along with a private drive providing off road parking leading to the integral garage and carport beyond. In total the property extends to 0.32 acres.
The commanding position of the south facing house provides a superb outlook, overlooking the attractive gardens and surrounding countryside, whilst taking advantage of the peaceful setting. Dating back to the late 19th century and having been extended over the years, the current owners have carefully renovated the property to provide spacious and useful accommodation, including great reception space, perfect for family life and entertaining. Much of the charm of the original cottage has been retained, along with new materials and modern attributes, including exposed beams, attractive fireplaces, aluminium double glazed windows and doors throughout and hardwood maple floors in the sitting room, dining room and hall.
Situation - Ebford is a charming village along the Exe Estuary between Clyst St George and Exton, and only 1.5 miles from the centre of the historic town of Topsham. Exton has a splendid public house, The Puffing Billy and the Exmouth branch line with trains running between Exmouth and the city of Exeter. Towards Topsham and Clyst St George is the popular Darts Farm and The St George and Dragon public house. The Exe Estuary Trail connects Exeter to Exmouth and Dawlish, allowing cyclists and pedestrians to take advantage of the fine views of the estuary and wildlife. Ebford is within easy reach of St Peter's preparatory school and is also within the catchment area for Clyst Vale Community College and the primary schools of Woodbury and Clyst St George.
The cathedral city of Exeter is an easy commute to the west and offers a wide range of facilities, including the Russel Group University, private schools, rail links on the Paddington and Waterloo lines, access to the M5 at Junction 30 and Exeter International Airport.
Accommodation - From the covered entrance porch double doors open through to the reception hall with wooden floor continuing through to the sitting room and dining room. Beyond is the spacious kitchen, which is particularly impressive with a double opening to the dining room giving a sense of open plan living, whilst differentiating the space. From the kitchen there is a door out to the garden and a further door opens to the rear hall with useful storage cupboard and an impressive staircase leading to the first floor with a full height window.
There are three good sized reception rooms. The sitting room includes a wood burner, a bay with french windows to the garden. The study has windows to the front and side, original softwood flooring, a wood burner in an attractive fireplace with brick surround. There are two windows in the dining room overlooking the front, along with fireplace with tiled flooring and wooden mantel, exposed ceiling beams and alcove shelving with storage cupboards under.
The ground floor is supported by some excellent service rooms. There is a cloakroom, utility with further range of units and storage, sink and plumbing for laundry appliances etc, with a door to the rear and a door to the integral garage.
On the first floor there are four double bedrooms. The principal suite enjoys the southerly aspect with spacious balcony, whilst benefitting from two separate dressing rooms, one opens through to the en-suite shower room. There is also an adjacent bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower. A further family shower room lies at the other end of the landing.
Outside - The gardens are a beautiful feature of the property and are split into various areas. To the front is a gated access with a drive providing parking for several cars, as well as access to the garden and a car port, which could be used for further parking or storage for a boat/caravan. The front garden is laid to lawn with a mature hedge bordering the front and a large liquid amber tree. There is a large patio adjoining the front of the house, which provides a great spot for outside dining. Accessed either side of the property, there is a large further patio running the length of the property to the rear. Two attractive brick paths lead around the lawn with a number of planted borders, interspersed fruit trees, productive kitchen garden and a superb spot to enjoy the views across open countryside. The rear garden is bordered by a timber fence and mature hedgerow. There is an outdoor WC with a basin and hot water, as well as 4 outside taps in strategic points of the garden, along with 3 garden sheds.
Services - All mains connected. Gas central heating.
Directions - From Exeter head towards Exmouth on the A376. At the small roundabout, adjacent to the St George and Dragon pub, continue over towards Exmouth at the traffic lights take a left onto Old Ebford lane. Follow this road round to the right, taking the second left onto Lower Lane. Continue to the end of the lane, then take a left onto Ebford lane, where the property will be the first one on the right hand side.
Description - Kingston House is approached along the country lane, with beautiful gardens to front and rear, along with a private drive providing off road parking leading to the integral garage and carport beyond. In total the property extends to 0.32 acres.
The commanding position of the south facing house provides a superb outlook, overlooking the attractive gardens and surrounding countryside, whilst taking advantage of the peaceful setting. Dating back to the late 19th century and having been extended over the years, the current owners have carefully renovated the property to provide spacious and useful accommodation, including great reception space, perfect for family life and entertaining. Much of the charm of the original cottage has been retained, along with new materials and modern attributes, including exposed beams, attractive fireplaces, aluminium double glazed windows and doors throughout and hardwood maple floors in the sitting room, dining room and hall.
Situation - Ebford is a charming village along the Exe Estuary between Clyst St George and Exton, and only 1.5 miles from the centre of the historic town of Topsham. Exton has a splendid public house, The Puffing Billy and the Exmouth branch line with trains running between Exmouth and the city of Exeter. Towards Topsham and Clyst St George is the popular Darts Farm and The St George and Dragon public house. The Exe Estuary Trail connects Exeter to Exmouth and Dawlish, allowing cyclists and pedestrians to take advantage of the fine views of the estuary and wildlife. Ebford is within easy reach of St Peter's preparatory school and is also within the catchment area for Clyst Vale Community College and the primary schools of Woodbury and Clyst St George.
The cathedral city of Exeter is an easy commute to the west and offers a wide range of facilities, including the Russel Group University, private schools, rail links on the Paddington and Waterloo lines, access to the M5 at Junction 30 and Exeter International Airport.
Accommodation - From the covered entrance porch double doors open through to the reception hall with wooden floor continuing through to the sitting room and dining room. Beyond is the spacious kitchen, which is particularly impressive with a double opening to the dining room giving a sense of open plan living, whilst differentiating the space. From the kitchen there is a door out to the garden and a further door opens to the rear hall with useful storage cupboard and an impressive staircase leading to the first floor with a full height window.
There are three good sized reception rooms. The sitting room includes a wood burner, a bay with french windows to the garden. The study has windows to the front and side, original softwood flooring, a wood burner in an attractive fireplace with brick surround. There are two windows in the dining room overlooking the front, along with fireplace with tiled flooring and wooden mantel, exposed ceiling beams and alcove shelving with storage cupboards under.
The ground floor is supported by some excellent service rooms. There is a cloakroom, utility with further range of units and storage, sink and plumbing for laundry appliances etc, with a door to the rear and a door to the integral garage.
On the first floor there are four double bedrooms. The principal suite enjoys the southerly aspect with spacious balcony, whilst benefitting from two separate dressing rooms, one opens through to the en-suite shower room. There is also an adjacent bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower. A further family shower room lies at the other end of the landing.
Outside - The gardens are a beautiful feature of the property and are split into various areas. To the front is a gated access with a drive providing parking for several cars, as well as access to the garden and a car port, which could be used for further parking or storage for a boat/caravan. The front garden is laid to lawn with a mature hedge bordering the front and a large liquid amber tree. There is a large patio adjoining the front of the house, which provides a great spot for outside dining. Accessed either side of the property, there is a large further patio running the length of the property to the rear. Two attractive brick paths lead around the lawn with a number of planted borders, interspersed fruit trees, productive kitchen garden and a superb spot to enjoy the views across open countryside. The rear garden is bordered by a timber fence and mature hedgerow. There is an outdoor WC with a basin and hot water, as well as 4 outside taps in strategic points of the garden, along with 3 garden sheds.
Services - All mains connected. Gas central heating.
Directions - From Exeter head towards Exmouth on the A376. At the small roundabout, adjacent to the St George and Dragon pub, continue over towards Exmouth at the traffic lights take a left onto Old Ebford lane. Follow this road round to the right, taking the second left onto Lower Lane. Continue to the end of the lane, then take a left onto Ebford lane, where the property will be the first one on the right hand side.
