Welcome to 56 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the EX8 2HE area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built 1930-1949 and has a reported internal area of 214.96 internal square metres
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £1,423,500 and a rental potential of £9,253 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Mar 8, 2011. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"A HANDSOME DETACHED RESIDENCE OCCUPYING A PROMINENT POSITION OVERLOOKING THE MAER VALLEY, HAVING UNDERGONE EXTENSIVE REFURBISHMENT OVER RECENT YEARS TO AN EXCELLENT STANDARD AND BOASTING GLORIOUS, MATURE GARDENS.
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE, CLOAKROOM, RECEPTION HALL, GROUND FLOOR WC, LARGE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, UTILITY, SITTING ROOM, STUDY, CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM, DINING ROOM, 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS (MASTER ENSUITE), FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM/WC, PVCU DOUBLE GLAZING, MATURE GARDENS, KITCHEN GARDEN, GARAGE, CARPORT, SWEEPING DRIVEWAY.
DESCRIPTION
'Pinecroft is a truly fine example of attention to detail having undergone a thorough and extensive programme of refurbishment over recent years. A fine reception hall, some 27' in length, greets guests as they arrive through two original leaded glazed doors. To one side is the handsome, wide turning staircase, whilst doors beckon you through to the spacious reception rooms and their elevated outlook across the rear terrace, gardens and Maer Valley beyond.
For those keen on entertaining friends and family alike, a beautifully fitted kitchen/breakfast room with extensive work surfaces takes in views over the gardens. Direct access is gained onto the rear terrace, providing an excellent, extended living space during the summer months.
A lofty conservatory lies to the north of the house with a clear glazed roof, accessed directly from the study area, which was created from the original loggia, drawing in views across the gardens and valley beyond.
SITUATION
Douglas Avenue is one of Exmouth's most favoured roads, providing convenient access to the golden sandy beach and dunes at Exmouth seafront. For keen walkers there is access to many miles of coastal paths starting at 'The Needle' at Orcombe Point. This denotes the start of the World Heritage Coastline and takes in breathtaking scenery along this rugged and striking coastline.
The Exe Estuary has been designated an area of outstanding natural beauty and provides further walks and a cycle path leading to Lympstone, along the very edge of the river. Of course there are many opportunities to enjoy a variety of water sports in addition to equestrian and golfing pursuits. Exmouth train station provides direct access to the Cathedral City of Exeter with important commuter links to our capital city of London and beyond.
Exmouth is a highly commutable seaside town within twenty minutes of the M5 motorway junction and is an ideal base for those seeking an enhanced quality of lifestyle from an area with so much to offer.
DIRECTIONS
Upon reaching Exmouth seafront, proceed along with the beach on your right-hand side, turning left at a miniature roundabout just after passing the sand dunes to your right, into Maer Road. Turn right at the end of Maer Road into Douglas Avenue and proceed along for approximately half a mile, where 'Pinecroft' can be found situated on the right-hand side.
THE ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS IS ARRANGED AS FOLLOWS:
Covered entrance porch with courtesy light and handsome panelled timber door with obscure glazed and leaded window leading to:
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: Coved Ceiling. Glazed and leaded twin doors leading to reception hall. Recessed sea grass mat surrounded by original quarry floor tiles. Further half-obscure glazed and leaded door leading to:
CLOAKROOM: PVCu obscure double glazed and leaded window to front aspect with striking stained glass detail. Coved ceiling. Ample coat hooks.
RECEPTION HALL: A superb open reception space measuring approximately 27' (8.23m) in length. Coved ceiling. PVCu double glazed and leaded window to front aspect. Wide turning staircase rising to first floor with large, open seating area beneath. Two radiators. Telephone point. Doors then lead off to:
WC: PVCu obscure glazed and leaded window with stained glass artwork to front aspect. Coved ceiling. Close-coupled WC. Tiled walls to dado height with sculptured frieze. Recessed wall-mounted ceramic wash hand basin.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 19'7 x 10'10 (5.97m x 3.3m). A supremely spacious kitchen, ideal for entertaining! Two tall PVCu double glazed and leaded windows to the side aspect with further PVCu double glazed window and patio door, leading to the rear terrace, taking in wonderful views over the terrace and garden to the Maer Valley beyond.
Fitted with an extensive range of combination drawer and cupboard, timber-fronted base units beneath roll-edged work surfaces, one of which incorporating; one and a half bowl ceramic inset sink with 'swan-neck' tap above. Built-under 'Bosch' dishwasher. Tall built-in concealed fridge/freezer. 'Zanussi' stainless steel-fronted twin cavity oven with four-ring halogen hob above and concealed chimney style extractor canopy over. Further range of matching wall cabinets with complementary cornice and pelmets with discreet work surface lighting and spindle detail. To the head of the kitchen is a handsome, part glass-fronted dresser style unit, again with matching cornice and spindles. Extensive quarry style tiled splashbacks surround the work surfaces and are reflected in a similar style floor covering. Two radiators. Door leading to;
UTILITY ROOM: 7'9 x 5'10 (2.36m x 1.78m). Tall PVCu obscure double glazed and leaded window to front aspect. Fitted with two areas of work surface, both with drawer and cupboard base units beneath. One of which having space and plumbing for washing machine. Further wall cabinets. Tiled splashbacks.
LARDER: A useful walk-in larder with obscure double glazed and leaded PVCu window to side aspect. Various shelving.
SITTING ROOM: 18'11 (into bay) x 13'9 (5.77m x 4.19m). A spacious, light and airy room with tall PVCu double glazed bay window overlooking the rear terrace and garden, with views of the Maer Valley beyond. Wall light point. Coved ceiling. High-level contemporary style log-effect fire. Two radiators. TV aerial point. PVCu double glazed french doors then lead through to:
STUDY/LIBRARY: 11'8 x 6'3 (3.56m x 1.9m). Another light and airy space, created from what was originally a loggia to the rear of the house. Now a charming study space with views through the conservatory over the rear garden to the Maer Valley beyond. Wall light point. An open archway, flanked by galleried rails, then steps into the conservatory.
CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM: 16'3 x 11'10 (4.95m x 3.61m). A wonderful room with tall PVCu double glazed windows to three sides overlooking the gardens, terrace and Maer Valley. A pitched double glazed tinted roof creates a somewhat lofty presence to this wonderful reception space. Tall PVCu double glazed french doors lead out onto the decked terrace to one side.
DINING ROOM: 16'1 x 13'5 (4.9m x 4.09m). Another light and airy room with large, almost full-width PVCu double glazed windows and sliding patio door, again leading onto the rear terrace overlooking the garden to the Maer Valley beyond. Coved ceiling. Handsome Portland stone fire surround and mantel with inset, stainless steel pebble-effect fire, on a matching Portland stone hearth. Two radiators.
FIRST FLOOR
From a half-landing a door leads off to bedroom four, whilst the main landing area enjoys a part-galleried space with PVCu double glazed and lead window overlooking the front aspect. Coved ceilings. Loft hatch with substantial drop-down timber ladder providing access to the extensive part-boarded loft space. (There is significant potential for extension into this attic, subject to the necessary planning consents and building regulations). Radiator.
BEDROOM 1: 16'1 x 11' (4.9m x 3.35m). A charming dual aspect room with PVCu double glazed windows to both side and rear of the property, taking in magnificent views over the rear garden, with a rural outlook to the Maer Valley and distant views of the sea to the south-west. Lovely built-in wardrobes and matching cabinets. Coved ceiling. Two radiators. Telephone point. Door leading off to:
ENSUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM/WC: 11' x 9'5 (3.35m x 2.87m). PVCu obscure double glazed and leaded window to front aspect. Coved ceiling. Beautiful tiled walls with frieze to dado height. Large cast iron panelled bath with chrome-plated bath/shower mixer tap over. Close-coupled WC. Large pedestal ceramic wash hand basin with wall-mounted light above. Large walk-in shower cubicle with fully tiled walls and wall-mounted 'Mira Event' electric shower. Chrome-plated heated towel rail. Radiator.
BEDROOM 2: 17'6 (plus bay window) x 13'10 (5.33m x 4.22m). Another wonderful, rural outlook over the rear garden to the Maer Valley, with views to the sea in the south-west. Coved ceiling. Extensive range of built-in wardrobes with full-height sliding doors incorporating; various shelving and hanging rails. Two radiators. Wall light point.
BEDROOM 3: 13'6 (4.11m) reducing to 12'3 x 12'4 (3.73m x 3.76m). PVCu double glazed window, taking in the lovely views over the rear garden to the Maer Valley and again with the sea in south-west. Coved ceiling. Built-in twin wardrobe with cupboard above and vanity table with further storage drawers and cupboards. Radiator.
BEDROOM 4: 14'9 x 11'4 (4.5m x 3.45m) reducing to 10'1 (3.07m). PVCu double glazed window overlooking the rear aspect with views towards the Maer Valley beyond. Coved ceiling. Two radiators.
From the large first floor reception hall further doors then lead off to a substantial walk-in airing cupboard with extensive pine-slatted shelving and factory lagged hot water cylinder with PVCu obscure double glazed and leaded window to side aspect. A further door then leads from the landing into:
BATH/SHOWER ROOM/WC: A wonderfully spacious room with PVCu obscure double glazed and leaded window to front aspect and further PVCu double glazed and leaded window to the side. Fitted with a stylish suite comprising; cast iron panelled bath with chrome-plated bath/shower mixer tap over and matching coloured tiles to dado height with bevelled frieze. Large ceramic wash hand basin with wall-mounted light above. Large walk-in shower enclosure with fully tiled walls, matching the suite with wall-mounted 'Mira Event' electric shower. Close-coupled WC. Radiator.
OUTSIDE: The property is approached via a handsome wrought iron gated entrance flanked by brick columns, leading to the extensive block-paved sweeping driveway. To the front boundary is a raised stone wall with a variety of mature shrubs. The driveway in turn leads to both the integral garage and carport. Part way along the driveway a low-level, ornate wall is divided by steps flanked by stone walls, flower and shrub borders with a variety of trees, including cherry, judas and umbrella trees.
GARAGE: 16' x 12' (4.88m x 3.66m). Accessed via a pair of timber doors with sunbeam detail and high-level windows. The garage is currently fitted out as a workshop with power and lighting supplied, with a boiler cupboard to one corner and a pedestrian door which leads directly back into the main reception hall.
CARPORT: 16'8 x 10' (5.08m x 3.05m). Situated to the side of the property and of substantial construction beneath a pitched roof, with lighting and twin timber doors leading onto an area of terrace to the rear.
The front terrace sweeps around one side of the house, through a brick archway with timber door, to an area of patio to the side of the house with a miniature potting shed. This area then leads directly onto the raised rear terrace.
REAR GARDEN: The rear terrace is part paved, leading directly onto timber decking, retained behind timber spindles and handrails. The rear terrace takes in a wonderful outlook over the rear garden to the Maer Valley beyond. Steps run down the centre of the terrace to a lower terrace and directly onto the lawned garden. NOTE: Beneath one area of terrace is a useful storage area, ideal for securing garden furniture.
The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with two large islands containing a variety of mature shrubs and trees.
KITCHEN GARDEN: Sitting to one corner lies a superb landscaped kitchen garden with raised, timber beds, a large block paved patio and 'top of the range' GREENHOUSE. There is also a large garden SHED to one side.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: G
THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property."
1,353 sqm plot
