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Freehold
Guide price
£600,000
3 bed bungalow for sale
The Retreat Drive, Topsham, Exeter EX33 beds
2 receptions
EPC rating: E
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
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A band has not yet been confirmed.
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary and Nursery School 0.5 miles
- The Topsham School 0.6 miles
- Topsham Ferry Landing 0.7 miles
- Topsham Lock Ferry Landing 0.8 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- Residential Development site with water front access in Topsham.
- Outline planning (lapsed) for 3 new build detached dwellings.
- Existing 1,400sqft bungalow.
Description
A rare and unique residential opportunity in Topsham situated on the Exe Estuary riverside. The site has an existing bungalow with the total plot extending to circa 0.93acre. Retreat bungalow comes to the market for the first time in 40 years, creating a hard to come by opportunity to purchase, either, a riverside home or development site in the desirable Topsham area.
The Bungalow
A 3 bedroom river facing property, measuring circa 1,410 sq ft in need of full refurbishment. The property benefits from southwest fasting gardens and views directly onto the river.
An entrance porch and hallway leads to the kitchen and a separate sitting / dining room. Through the living room leads to a river facing sunroom which opens into the patio and the gardens. The hallway and sitting / dining room benefit from solid Oak Flooring throughout. On the right hand side of the entrance hallway you will find three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. A rear door gives access to a utility and storage room. Outside the property, a double garage and driveway offer extensive parking.
The bungalow is set within 0.36 acres of garden separate to the additional proposed development site with access directly to the river.
The Development Site
The development site previously benefitted from outline planning permission for three detached dwellings on the site surrounding the existing bungalow. The total site, including the existing bungalow, measures a total of 0.93acres. Resubmission of planning allows a purchaser to develop the site to their specification.
Previous Planning: 20/1140/out
Situation
Topsham has history as a shipbuilding port since the 13th Century and the tidal estuary of the Exe River is famous for sailing and boating and its nature reserves.
The property is located within walking distance of the highly desirable Topsham. Which offers an excellent range of amenities, including independent shops, pubs and restaurants, a school and an outdoor swimming pool. There is also a train station, providing regular trains into Exeter Central, Exeter St David’s Stations as well as down to Exmouth.
Directions
Use Topsham Road to head away from Exeter city centre. At countess wear round about take the second exit, continuing on Topsham Road. Go past the aldi supermarket and take the right hand turn onto "The Retreat Drive". At the end of the road turn right onto the lane leading to "Retreat Bungalow" leading to the property and driveway parking.
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A rare and unique residential opportunity in Topsham situated on the Exe Estuary riverside. The site has an existing bungalow with the total plot extending to circa 0.93acre. Retreat bungalow comes to the market for the first time in 40 years, creating a hard to come by opportunity to purchase, either, a riverside home or development site in the desirable Topsham area.
The Bungalow
A 3 bedroom river facing property, measuring circa 1,410 sq ft in need of full refurbishment. The property benefits from southwest fasting gardens and views directly onto the river.
An entrance porch and hallway leads to the kitchen and a separate sitting / dining room. Through the living room leads to a river facing sunroom which opens into the patio and the gardens. The hallway and sitting / dining room benefit from solid Oak Flooring throughout. On the right hand side of the entrance hallway you will find three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. A rear door gives access to a utility and storage room. Outside the property, a double garage and driveway offer extensive parking.
The bungalow is set within 0.36 acres of garden separate to the additional proposed development site with access directly to the river.
The Development Site
The development site previously benefitted from outline planning permission for three detached dwellings on the site surrounding the existing bungalow. The total site, including the existing bungalow, measures a total of 0.93acres. Resubmission of planning allows a purchaser to develop the site to their specification.
Previous Planning: 20/1140/out
Situation
Topsham has history as a shipbuilding port since the 13th Century and the tidal estuary of the Exe River is famous for sailing and boating and its nature reserves.
The property is located within walking distance of the highly desirable Topsham. Which offers an excellent range of amenities, including independent shops, pubs and restaurants, a school and an outdoor swimming pool. There is also a train station, providing regular trains into Exeter Central, Exeter St David’s Stations as well as down to Exmouth.
Directions
Use Topsham Road to head away from Exeter city centre. At countess wear round about take the second exit, continuing on Topsham Road. Go past the aldi supermarket and take the right hand turn onto "The Retreat Drive". At the end of the road turn right onto the lane leading to "Retreat Bungalow" leading to the property and driveway parking.
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