Lympstone House, Strawberry Hill, Lympstone

Lympstone House, Strawberry Hill, Lympstone
A grand house, annexe, large garden and potential building plot in the centre of the Exe
Estuary village of Lympstone.
• Grand Period House currently arranged as a Care Home • In need of refurbishment to become a
family home • Annexe providing separate living accommodation • Approx 2 acres of gardens •
Planning permission for stylish detached house • Unique opportunity in the centre of Lympstone
Guide Price £2,000,000 - Freehold
Lympstone House, Strawberry Hill, Lympstone, Devon,
DIRECTIONS
From Topsham, leave along Station Road, crossing the rail
line and at the roundabout turn right. Pass Darts Farm
and at the next roundabout turn right onto the A376
towards Exmouth. Continue through Ebford, Exton and
past the Nutwell Lodge. Turn right opposite the sign for St
Peters School. Take the first turning on the left hand side
into Strawberry Hill and the house is the last property on
the right hand side.
DESCRIPTION
Lympstone House is one of the grandest houses in the
village. The property sits in approximately 2 acres in the
centre of the village with mature gardens and complete
privacy. Over the years, the house has been altered and
divided with the current owners managing to purchase
the once sold off annexe to enable the house to return to
one residence or provide lovely separate annexe
accommodation for an additional income or for a
dependant relative.
The house has been a Care Home for the past 25 years
and has subsequently been divided into many rooms but
care has been taken to leave covings and picture rails to
clearly see how the original rooms were laid out.
Although in tidy decorative order, a new buyer is likely to
redesign and reconfigure the property to create one
beautiful principle residence. To the rear of the property
is a large (c.5000 sq ft) single storey extension which
currently provides approximately 15 bedrooms and wash
rooms.
Again, the buildings are fine and in sound decorative
order but are likely to be redesigned or possibly
demolished to make space for additional buildings or
gardens.
The Annexe is also linked to the house but could easily be
separated, if desired. The living space is generous and
there is a pleasant private garden. The annexe provides
an excellent home in itself and has well proportioned
room sizes which would make it easy for someone to
downsize into (the sitting room is approximately 20'9 x
16'4).
The gardens are lovely and mature with numerous
specimen trees, terraces and lawns which are completely
private.
The current owner has obtained planning
permission to develop the lower part of the garden - the
detailed plans are available from the agent, if desired.
If a buyer was only interested in the house and not the
plot, the house would be left with enough space and land
around it to create a very good sized private garden.
If any of these details need discussing prior to making an
appointment to view, please contact Daniel Wilkinson or
Joel Moore in our Topsham office on 01392 875000.
SITUATION
The Property is located centrally within the village within
sight and a short walk of the church and village hall. The
centre of Lympstone is a further 5 minute walk with its
branch line railway station on the Exmouth to Exeter line, 3
pubs, village shop, post office, tea rooms and doctors
surgery.
THE HOUSE
ENTRANCE HALL 7'7" x 6'7" (2.3m x 2m) Front entrance
door. Large wooden door opens into the hall with a
flagstone floor and stained glass windows to the side.
RECEPTION HALL 27' (8.23) x 7'8" (2.34) widening to 17'2"
(5.23) A stunning large hall with ballustraded stairs to the
first floor, lift and door to understairs cupboard and inner
hall. Large panelled doors to...
STUDY 16'4" x 20'9" (4.98m x 6.32m) (Bedroom 17,
bathroom and bedroom 16) Currently two bedrooms and
two bathrooms but divided with stud wall partitioning
which could create one large reception room with two
glazed doors to the terrace.
SITTING ROOM 20'9" x 16'4" (6.32m x 4.98m) Another
good reception room with glazed doors to the front, deep
fireplace and doors to the rear.
DINING ROOM 21'3" x 14'9" (6.48m x 4.5m) (Currently
dining room and hall) Two windows to the rear.
KITCHEN 14'5" x 13'9" (4.4m x 4.2m) A large room with
Victorian tiled floor, wide fireplace with wood burning
stove and kitchen units. An arch leads through to...
SEPARATE KITCHEN AREA 10' x 8'6" (3.05m x 2.6m) Part
glazed door to a rear courtyard.
From the inner hall, there are doors to numerous store
rooms which could easily become a home office / play
room, a utility / linen store, a wine store etc.
From the entrance hall, the impressive stairs wind and rise
to...
FIRST FLOOR
A magnificent galleried landing with large stained glass
window to the north and doors to...
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BEDROOM 1 16'9" x 15'1" (5.1m x 4.6m) (Currently
bedroom 23, lobby, lift and WC) Original coving and
window to the front overlooking the entrance. Views
over rooftops to hills in the distance.
Between the house and the annexe are two covered
courtyards giving a clear break or distinction between the
two properties. If the house were to be returned to one, this
area would be opened up to create one fantastic space.
BEDROOM 2 16'7" x 13'9" (5.05m x 4.2m) (Currently
bedroom 22) A well proportioned room with a window
to the side overlooking the garden. Currently with a
small...
ANNEXE
ENSUITE BATHROOM 8'9" x 5'5" (2.67m x 1.65m)
Could be enlarged to 16'7 x 8'9, to have a window to the
side.
ANNEXE COURTYARD 17'7" x 8'8" (5.36m x 2.64m) Fully
enclosed with a glazed roof, a door to the front garden and
a door to the main house. Sliding patio doors open to the...
HALLWAY 8'9" x 8'7" (2.67m x 2.62m) Tiled floor, small
cupboard and door through to...
BEDROOM 3 18'9" x 16'7" (5.72m x 5.05m) (Currently
bedroom 21, bedroom 20, store and WC) It would have
two windows to the side overlooking the garden and open
glimpses through the trees to fields and hills on the other
side of the River Exe. Original coving.
REAR HALL 8'2" x 6'9" (2.5m x 2.06m) Spiral stairs to the
first floor and door to...
BEDROOM 4 14'11" x 13'2" (4.55m x 4.01m) (Currently
bedroom 19) Two windows to the rear (west) with a view
over rooftops to Lympstone Church. Glimpses of the
estuary, Powderham Castle on the far bank of the Exe and
The Haldons and Mamhead Hills beyond.
FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM & BATHROOM
ENSUITE BATHROOM 10'5" x 7'2" (3.18m x 2.18m)
Window with similar views. Fitted with a simple white
suite.
From the landing, a door leads to...
SHOWER ROOM 6'10" x 6'3" (2.08m x 1.9m) Wide shower
tray, low level WC, wash hand basin and spotlighting.
INNER HALL Doors to...
STUDY / SITTING / RECEPTION ROOM 38' x 14'5"
(11.58m x 4.4m) A stunning room with vaulted ceiling
having exposed timbers. A dividing wall houses a Living
Flame gas fire and chimney creating two distinct living
spaces.
STUDY AREA 14'5" x 10' (4.4m x 3.05m) A good space
with window to the side, roof light and uplight.
BEDROOM 5 15'2" x 15'1" (4.62m x 4.6m) (Currently
office / sitting room) A very nice room with the best view
of the estuary towards Powderham and also a window to
the front. Picture rail and small original cupboard.
SITTING ROOM AREA 26' x 14'5" (7.92m x 4.4m) Three
sash windows to the side, roof lights and glazed double
doors into the...
POTENTIAL ENSUITE 16'4" x 9'8" (4.98m x 2.95m)
(Currently single bedroom, bathroom and hall) Window
to the front and to the rear with views. Existing small
bathroom fitted with a white suite.
SUN ROOM 15'4" x 12' (4.67m x 3.66m) A large room
with limestone floor, glazed roof and windows to three
sides looking out onto the completely enclosed, private
garden.
CARE HOME EXTENSION
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM 11'5" x 10'10" (3.48m x
3.3m) Door from the inner hall. Window to the side and
spotlighting.
The Care Home extensions were built in 1988 and 1990
of solid construction and have 15 bedrooms, all with WC
/ wash rooms and a number of separate bathrooms and
stores. It could certainly be slightly reconfigured to create
9 or 10 very generous sized ensuite bedrooms if an owner
wanted to create a Hotel / B & B. If the house is to return
to one single residence, the area would be reconfigured
for extra home living / office space or demolished to
create extra garden space.
SHOWER ROOM A lovely room with tiled floor. White
suite comprising wide shower tray, wash hand basin, low
level WC, heated towel rail and spotlighting. Window to
the side.
KITCHEN 16' x 15'6" (4.88m x 4.72m) Fitted with a range
of wall and base units, two-bowl stainless steel sink, range
oven, larder and tiled floor.
DOG ROOM 19' x 9'1" (5.8m x 2.77m) Conservatory
with tiled floor, utility sink and units.
CONSERVATORY / DRYING ROOM 24'7" x 5'10" (7.5m
x 1.78m) Fitted with a dog bath and water tap. Plumbing
for washing machine and dryer. Sliding door out to...
COURTYARD 24' x 24' (7.32m x 7.32m) Fully enclosed
and paved, with large timber built garden store.
OUTSIDE
The property is accessed through a courtyard with a door
to the covered courtyard and gate to the garden. A stone
path leads around the property and the garden is planted
with a magnificent array of native and tropical plants and
trees, including silver birch, eucalyptus, bamboo, giant
ferns and palms among others. A large landscaped
terrace provides a super sitting / outside dining space and
a raised and planted beds completes the garden. The
house sits in approximately 2 acres of enclosed private
grounds. There is a level parking area to the front of the
main house and the majority of the garden lies to the side
and rear, mainly lawn with numerous mature trees and
planting. Within the garden, planning permission has
been granted for a contemporary detached home and the
site could be easily split from the main house, if desired.
Plans are available from the agent.
This is a large property with many potential variations of
uses. If there are any matters you wish to discuss prior to
viewing or offering, please do not hesitate to contact
Daniel Wilkinson or Joel Moore on 01392 875000.
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