Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 51b Salterton Road, Exmouth, a charming and spacious semi-detached type home with 4 bed in the EX8 2EF area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built 1900-1929 and has a reported internal area of 171.23 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £494,000 and a rental potential of £3,211 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.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Aug 14, 2010. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"A FINE FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMED SEMI-DETACHED PERIOD RESIDENCE WITH THREE ENSUITES AND MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES, SUPERBLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT AND BOASTING GENEROUS GARDENS, PARKING AND SEA VIEWS.
RECEPTION HALL, SITTING ROOM, SHOWER ROOM/WC, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, BATHROOM/WC, TWO ENSUITE SHOWER/WC's, GAS CENTRAL HEATING, PVCU DOUBLE GLAZING, GARDENS, 2 SHEDS, LONG GARAGE/WORKSHOP, PARKING.
DESCRIPTION
51b Salterton Road has undergone extensive refurbishment and improvement. With particular attention being given to the period and scale of this fine property.
With well proportioned rooms and lofty ceilings, including a superb family sized kitchen/breakfast room with lovely french doors overlooking the beautifully landscaped and well stocked rear gardens.
A point particularly worthy of mention are the ensuite facilities provided to three of the four double bedrooms. Whilst not only providing ideal accommodation for families, these facilities would also suit anyone seeking to offer bed and breakfast accommodation.
Outside there is also a large detached garage with workshop to one end, which provides a versatile building that could suit a variety of uses.
Offered with no onward chain we strongly recommend an early internal inspection of this lovely period home.
DIRECTIONS
Upon reaching Exmouth on the main Exeter Road (A376) turn left at the first set of traffic lights into Gipsy Lane. At the end of Gipsy Lane take the second exit off the mini roundabout into Withycombe Road, passing Phear Park on your left-hand side, taking the first exit off the next roundabout into Marpool Hill. Continue until the very end of Marpool Hill, turning left at the second set of traffic lights into Salterton Road. 51b can be found situated shortly along on the left-hand side.
THE ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS IS ARRANGED AS FOLLOWS:
Part PVCu obscure double glazed door, flanked by tall matching obscure double glazed windows and two carriage lights, leading to:
RECEPTION HALL: Staircase rising to first floor. Handsome stripped and whitewashed floorboards. Tall ceiling with original coving. Dado rails. Low-level cupboard housing fusebox. Radiator. Telephone point. Doors then lead off to:
SITTING ROOM: 19' (5.79m) extending to 23'2 (at bay window) x 15'1 (7.06m x 4.6m). A truly impressive room with tall ceilings and original coving with deep bay original sash window ( with new secondary glazing) overlooking the front garden and driveway with further PVCu double glazed window to side aspect. Picture rails. Handsome marble fire surround and mantel with inset 'Living Flame' coal-effect gas fire, sat upon marble hearth. Original stripped and whitewashed floorboards. Radiator. TV aerial point.
SHOWER ROOM/WC: Corner shower cubicle with tiled surround and wall-mounted 'Mira' mixer shower. Close-coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Radiator. Dado rails. Stripped whitewashed floorboards. Wall-mounted shaver light.
The dining room is accessed via a small part-galleried mezzanine, which overlooks the dining space, arranged as follows:
DINING ROOM: 20'5 (into alcoves) x 14'2 (6.22m x 4.32m). Tall PVCu double glazed window overlooking enclosed courtyard with further PVCu window to the side. Built-in storage cupboard housing hanging rail and shelving. 'Stovax' woodburning stove, sat upon a polished granite hearth. Two radiators. Lovely original stripped whitewashed wood flooring. Telephone point. Door leading off to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 20'1 x 13'10 (6.12m x 4.22m). Large PVCu double glazed french doors leading onto the rear terrace overlooking the delightful beautifully maintained gardens, with further PVCu double glazed windows overlooking the courtyard to the side. A superb spacious family sized room, extensively fitted out with stylish shaker style cabinets beneath bull-nosed woodblock-effect work surfaces incorporating; one and a half bowl stainless steel sink. Larder style unit with built-in eye-level 'De Longhi' stainless steel-fronted multi-function oven. Space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Further space for low-level fridge and freezer. Large free-standing island unit with matching base cabinets providing additional storage with inset stainless steel-finished 'De Longhi' four-ring gas hob. The original chimneybreast houses a delightful gloss red 'Rayburn' stove with twin hotplates and twin cavity ovens. Newly installed 'Gloworm' gas boiler, supplying domestic hot water and heating to radiators. Two radiators. Stripped wood floorboards.
FIRST FLOOR
From the first floor corridor two ceiling hatches provide access to the loft space, to both the front and rear of the property. Coved ceiling. Dado rails. Large built-in storage cupboard. Steps then rise to both the rear and front of the property where doors lead off to:
MASTER BEDROOM: 17'2 (into deep bay window) x 15'1 (5.23m x 4.6m) (including en-suite). A superb, spacious room with a light and airy feel brought about by a tall deep PVCu double glazed bay window overlooking the front gardens taking in views across the surrounding area towards the sea beyond. Original coved ceiling. Picture rail. Radiator. Door to:
ENSUITE SHOWER/WC: Stylishly tiled from floor to ceiling with a handsome glass quadrant shower cubicle to one side with wall-mounted electric shower. Pedestal wash hand basin with glass shelf above and matching close-coupled wc. Heated chrome towel rail. Tiled floor.
BEDROOM 3: 11'2 x 10'6 (3.4m x 3.2m) (including en-suite). PVCu double glazed window to side aspect. Radiator. Telephone point. Door to:
ENSUITE SHOWER/WC: Stylishly tiled from floor to ceiling with a handsome glass quadrant shower cubicle to one side with wall-mounted electric shower. Pedestal wash hand basin with glass shelf above and matching close-coupled wc. Chrome heated chrome towel rail. Tiled floor.
BEDROOM 4: 11'8 (3.56m) reducing to 9'5 x 11'10 (2.87m x 3.61m) (max). Tall PVCu double glazed window overlooking the side aspect. Built in cupboard. Radiator.
BEDROOM 2: 14' x 11' (4.27m x 3.35m) (into alcoves). A lovely room with dual outlook through PVCu double glazed windows to both side and rear aspects, taking in views across the beautifully maintained gardens. Radiator. From an internal hallway, a further door then leads to:
BATHROOM/WC: PVCu obscure double glazed window to side aspect. Beautifully finished with stylish modern tiles to picture rail height, with panelled bath having wall-mounted 'Mira' mixer shower above and folding shower screen. Built in cupboard housing water tank. Low-flush WC with concealed cistern attached to stylish vanity surface and matching cabinets with semi-recessed ceramic wash hand basin. Tall chrome-plated heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE: The property is approached via a brick columned entrance, leading onto the sweeping gravelled driveway with additional turning area. The driveway is bordered by lawns to the front boundary with mature trees, with well-stocked raised shrub beds to the other side. The driveway then in turn leads around the side of the property to the front door and in turn to the detached garage/workshop. A double timber gate then leads around the side of the garage to a delightful enclosed courtyard laid to paviours, with outside tap and ideal for enjoying breakfast during the summer months. This patio then provides access also to the workshop and garage, and onto the rear patio, with the rear garden beyond.
GARAGE/WORKSHOP: GARAGE: 26'10 x 9' (8.18m x 2.74m). Accessed via twin timber doors. Two windows to side aspect. Block paved floor. Power and lighting supplied. An open doorway then leads through to: WORKSHOP: 10'2 x 8'8 (3.1m x 2.64m). Window to rear garden. Block paved floor. Power and lighting supplied. Timber door leading to rear courtyard.
REAR GARDEN: Immediately to the rear of the house is a paved terrace with raised shrub bed to one side incorporating a pond and steps onto the lawned rear garden. A beautiful original brick wall runs the length of the garden and runs across the head of the garden with a discreet paved dining area beneath a rustic pergola to one corner. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn with sweeping shrub beds to either side with a delightful variety of mature shrubs, trees and flowers.
To the very head of the garden are two timber-built SHEDS which sit to either side of a kitchen garden. Twin timber gates then provide access onto the rear service lane. The rear garden enjoys the lion's share of the afternoon sun and is a real credit to the current owners.
AGENTS NOTE: We are also informed that the roof has received a new slate covering within the last twelve months, in addition to a new ('high end') gas boiler also being installed.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: F
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."