5 Bedroom Detached House for Sale

Teignmouth Road, Bishopsteignton

£995,000

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Key Features

A DETACHED CONTEMPORARY STYLE RESIDENCE WITH OUTSTANDING ESTUARY VIEWS
FIVE BEDROOMS (THREE WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOMS)
STYLISH KITCHEN WITH HIGH QUALITY INTEGRATED APPLIANCES AND UTILITY ROOM
BEAUTIFULLY STOCKED, AWARD WINNING GARDENS AND GROUNDS

SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND FIRST FLOOR LOUNGE OPENING TO BALCONY
LUXURY FOUR PIECE FAMILY BATHROOM
SWEEPING DRIVEWAY APPROACH AND GARAGE

Full Description

A superb family house with close, panoramic views of the water at the front, and uninterrupted views across rolling countryside at the rear. Fabulous reception rooms, terraces and balconies, bedrooms and ensuites galore. Sweeping driveway, garage and award-winning landscaped gardens. A MUST SEE!

Details - DESCRIPTION A superb family house with close, panoramic views of the water at the front, and uninterrupted views across rolling countryside at the rear. Fabulous reception rooms, terraces and balconies, bedrooms and ensuites galore. Sweeping driveway, garage and award-winning landscaped gardens. A MUST SEE!

is a truly outstanding detached residence that has been extended in recent years to provide beautifully designed and appointed internal and outdoor spaces. The front elevation has a two tier sweeping terrace and a balcony with rendered elevations and large windows set beneath a curved roof, giving the impression of a wave and providing a good interplay between the facia of the building and the nearby estuary. The welcoming reception hall opens to a free-flowing space at the rear of the property, providing a good entertaining/dining space and interacting with the terraces and back garden to provide a good sense of inside/outside living. Also to the ground floor there is a stylish dual aspect sitting room that, as with many of the other spaces has outstanding views towards the estuary and the rolling countryside beyond, and with this room having a contemporary-style fireplace. Also at ground floor level there are three good sized bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and with two of these bedrooms also having estuary views. The kitchen is another lovely space, with a stylish range of units with high quality integrated appliances and with this space having a high vaulted ceiling and opening to a useful utility/boot room. The upper floor accommodation is really something quite special, with the first floor lounge being a wonderful triple aspect space with breathtaking coastal, estuary and country views and with this space having a large log burning stove and opening to a sweeping balcony that extends the entire width of the front of the property. Additionally, at upper floor level the principal bedroom suite has a dressing room and a luxury en-suite shower room and the second upper floor bedroom also has an en-suite shower room and fantastic views. At ground floor level there is a luxury four piece family bathroom, with the ground floor level easily providing single level living if required. Outside, there are professionally landscaped, award winning gardens and grounds. There is a sweeping driveway approach with raised gardens surrounding being stocked with an array of exotic plants and there is a large decked entrance terrace. To the rear of the property, the garden interplays well with the open fields behind, providing more of a country cottage feel and an interesting juxtaposition with the more contemporary elements at the front of the building. The gardens at the rear comprise sweeping decked and paved terraces, lawns, beautifully stocked areas of bedding, a productive vegetable garden and there is also a detached garage.

LOCATION Riversmede is beautifully set in a south facing position on the fringes of the popular estuary village of Bishopsteignton. Just across the approach road, not much more than a stone's throw from the property, there is a footpath that descends to the Teign estuary foreshore. Bishopsteignton is a desirable village with a strong sense of community, being set above and beside the beautiful Teign Estuary. The village has many local amenities to include a post office/store, a chemist, a garden centre, a church, a village hall, two public houses, a local real ale brewery, a vineyard and the Cockhaven Arms. Additionally there is a well-regarded primary school. The seaside town of Teignmouth is around 2 miles away, with its promenade having a classic Georgian crescent, a sandy beach and a wide range of shops and amenities to include, a mainline railway station, a secondary school, Trinity School offering private education and many cafes and restaurants etc. The estuary offers good boating opportunities and Teignmouth golf course is only 2-miles away. Good accessibility is enjoyed to the A380, making for a fast commute to the cathedral city and county town of Exeter with its International Airport and University.

To the front of the property, from the driveway, steps rise to a fantastic south facing entrance balcony laid to decking with glazed balustrades. From here the feature powder coated and part glazed entrance door with a sail motif is approached opening to the....

RECEPTION HALL With high quality timber effect flooring and oak double doors open to a useful cloaks cupboard with hanging rails and shelf.

INNER HALLWAY With a high level meter cupboard, radiator and oak panel doors to the principal rooms.

SITTING ROOM A beautiful dual aspect space with a fantastic walk-in angled bay window having full height panels taking in truly breathtaking views across a broad sweep of the estuary from the sea at Shaldon, a local landmark know as the Ness, a patchwork of fields above the Teign and also having views towards Dartmoor in the west. High ceiling with spotlights, a side facing double glazed window also has good views towards the estuary and Dartmoor and there is a chimney breast with a large inset contemporary style gas fire. Two radiators.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM ONE Another lovely space with large front and side facing uPVC double glazed windows with integrated blinds taking in outstanding views towards the estuary and rolling countryside beyond. High ceiling with spotlights and a radiator. Dressing space with large recessed wardrobe having sliding, part mirrored doors. An oak panel door opens to the....

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM A stylish en-suite with a high quality three piece suite with travertine tiled surrounds, comprising a large shower cubicle with dual heads and dual controls, a recessed vanity unit with travertine tiled surface and surround, a surface set rectangular wash hand basin with mixer set, cupboard beneath and shelf and mirror above. WC. Travertine floor tiles, ladder style radiator/towel rail and a side facing opaque glazed porthole style window.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM TWO Another good size double room with a part shelved recess, a side facing uPVC double glazed window with glimpses of the estuary, a radiator and spotlights to ceiling.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM THREE Another appealing room, currently in use as a gym with a side facing uPVC double glazed window, a large built in wardrobe with sliding doors, spotlights to ceiling and a radiator.

The aforementioned reception hall free flows to a...

FREE FLOWING DINING ROOM Set at the rear of the property, also with high quality timber effect flooring this space provides a good "hub" for the house, having a high ceiling with spotlights opening to a vaulted CONSERVATORY AREA with uPVC double glazed windows and French doors having fantastic views over the countryside beyond rear boundary and with the French doors opening to the deck providing a good sense of inside/outside living. Side facing uPVC double glazed walk-in box bay window, also with good countryside views and a contemporary style radiator. Further radiator and a useful shelved cupboard with oak panel door. A contemporary style, open tread staircase with timber steps rises to the upper floor and has glass balustrades.

GROUND FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM Another beautifully appointed room with a four piece designer suite, having travertine tiled surrounds and with the suite comprising a large corner set shower with dual heads and extractor fan over, a platformed deep bath with tiled surrounds, a pedestal wash hand basin with large mirror above and a WC. High ceiling with spotlights, extractor fan, a uPVC opaque double glazed window, travertine floor tiles and a radiator.

From the dining space, a lobby area with an angled full height uPVC double glazed window enjoying good views across the garden and the meadows beyond has an oak panel door to the....

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Another beautiful space set at the rear of the property with a high vaulted ceiling and four Velux style windows. This space is also triple aspect with uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the side and rear aspects towards countryside and having a front facing, full height uPVC double glazed window with estuary peeps. The kitchen is fitted with a stylish range of units with timber cupboard door and drawer fronts and extensive areas of polished granite work surface with an inset, double bowl single drainer composite Blanco sink unit with Franke mixer tap. There is a built in Neff five ring ceramic hob with Neff wok ring beside, a built in Neff double oven/combination grill, a Neff microwave and warming drawer and a built in fridge with cupboard above. Spotlights and extractor fan to ceiling and two radiators.

UTILITY ROOM Having an area of work surface with a tiled surround, a cupboard above and under surface space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Large Vaillant pressurised hot water cylinder with the Vaillant central heating boiler beside. A uPVC double glazed door with feature coloured glass bricks beside opens to the outside terrace at the rear of the property.

To the first floor a LANDING AREA with high quality timber effect flooring opens to the...

UPPER FLOOR RECEPTION/LOUNGE A beautiful triple aspect space with high quality timber effect flooring, multiple spotlights to the ceiling, and full height windows taking in wonderful views as described from an elevated perspective towards the sea, a broad sweep of the Teign estuary, the rolling hills above, and having views towards Dartmoor in the west. uPVC double glazed French doors open to an EXPANSIVE BALCONY, that spans the entire width of the front of the property, having glass balustrades and providing a further wonderful spot to sit and contemplate the idyllic surroundings. There is a corner set study area, two full height contemporary style radiators and, set on a large ceramic hearth there is a raised large log burning stove with exposed flue and tiled surround.

FIRST FLOOR PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE A lovely suite of rooms with the principal bedroom space being dual aspect having uPVC double glazed windows taking in views towards the estuary and beyond and a rear facing uPVC double glazed window overlooking the surrounding meadows and hills. Radiator, air conditioning unit and spotlights to the ceiling. The bedroom space opens to a large DRESSING ROOM with radiator, spotlights, multiple hanging rails and an opaque glazed window. The bedroom space also opens to the.....

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM With feature ceramic floor and wall tiles and a three piece suite with a walk in, wet room style shower area having triple controls, a large glazed screen and dual heads. There is a feature unit with an area of timber block surface and two surface set circular wash hand basins with drawers beneath and a shaver point above. WC and a large uPVC double glazed window overlooks the gardens and rolling meadows beyond. Extractor fan and contemporary style radiator/towel rail.

FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM TWO Another highly appealing room with a uPVC double glazed window having excellent views towards the Teign estuary, the Shaldon bridge, the Ness and the sea. Spotlights to ceiling, radiator and an oak panel door opens to the...

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Another good quality en-suite with a three piece suite comprising a large shower cubicle with ceramic tiles and a thermostatically controlled shower, a pedestal wash hand basin with tiled surround and a WC. uPVC opaque double glazed window, extractor fan, ceramic floor tiles, spotlights to ceiling and a ladder style radiator/towel rail.

OUTSIDE Outside to the front of Riversmede a sweeping driveway approach rises to the expansive PARKING AREA immediately in front of the property. On either side of the driveway there are fantastic raised gardens, well planted with a range of palms, bamboos and exotic plants. From the parking area, steps rise to the aforementioned entrance terrace, a beautiful decked terrace with a glass balustrade providing a wonderful space to contemplate the outstanding surroundings and views. The driveway extends from the front to the side of the property, where there are access doors to a cellar/under croft. The driveway in turn opens to an area where double doors open to a DETACHED GARAGE, with a pitched tiled roof and a side door. To the rear, immediately behind the property there is a further expansive timber deck with wire and timber balustrades and with the deck having storage beneath. Adjoining the deck there is a paved terrace and there is a large raised ornamental pond with lilies, paved surrounds and a feature glass viewing panel. The terraces and deck interplay well with the aforementioned dining space to provide good options for outdoor entertaining and enjoy sea, estuary and country views. A meandering paved pathway extends from the upper terrace through beautifully stocked areas of bedding with numerous specimen plants, palms, shrubs and echiums etc and with this pathway extending to a timber shed that sits on the rear boundary. From the upper terrace steps descend to a fabulous timber circular walkway with climbing roses, clematis and honeysuckle with circular paving slabs leading through this area. The main expanses of garden is laid to areas of shaped lawn with a curved paved pathway running through. There are further well stocked areas of bedding and a productive vegetable and strawberry garden has raised planters and is partially concealed and sheltered by trained fruit trees. Additionally there is a greenhouse and the back garden is primarily enclosed by fencing, walling and natural boundaries.

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Freehold
Council Tax Band F
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