Property Details
Brief description
Attractive Five Storey Grade II Listed Georgian building. The property is in a prominent location in the Centre of Topsham’s Fore Street.
The property comprises a ground floor retail unit with ancillary retail space/storage in the basement. The upper floors encompass spacious residential accommodation, providing three bedrooms.
The property comprises;
Ground Floor; (Retail Unit) 38’3” x 15’1” Reducing to 10’6”
Access from Fore Street into self contained retail premises.
Panelled glazed door and large glazed bay window facing onto Fore Street.
The shop is currently arranged with shop fittings including shaker style units and a sales counter with attractive marble tile worktop.
The floor comprises parquet wood floor with mat well at the entrance. The shop is lit via a combination of wall down lights, spotlights and directional spots. The walls comprise cream panelling.
The shop is split into three distinct areas, although the internal studwork could be removed to change the space and layout.
There is also a rear staff room, with sink and base units with tiled splash back. Separate W.C. with wash hand basin. Natural light is provided via a Velux window. Door to rear courtyard.
There is an integrated security camera system. The shop is heated via a night storage heaters.
There is access to the residential accommodation, this is blocked off at present, but would be easy to reinstate.
Door leading to basement area, wooden stairs leading to basement level.
Basement; 19’1” x 9’6”
This area is fully tanked and lined with wooden cladding to the walls, it is suitable for additional retail space and/or storage. The floor is of wooden parquet type. This floor is lit via halogen lights and spot lights. Electric Night store heater. There is also some exposed brickwork and cobbles. There is a window to the front, gaining natural light from street level.
Residential Accommodation;
Rear Access via Swains Court leads to private enclosed courtyard.
Access via glazed timber door to
Entrance Hall;
Radiator. Parquet wooden floor. Plumbing for washing machine. Step down to Inner Hall via a glazed panelled door. Meter box. Smoke alarm.
Entrance to the shop, currently blocked off but easily reinstated.
Stairs up to First Floor;
Landing with long window to the rear, overlooking the terrace. Door leading to;
W.C.
Low level pedestal W.C. with pedestal wash hand basin. Extractor fan. Fully tiled walls. Window to side.
Kitchen/Dining Room; 20’3” x 11’5”
Large room with exposed beam comprising an open plan Kitchen and dining room with window and double glazed patio doors to the rear South West facing sun terrace.
The Kitchen/diner comprises full range of white wall and base units with worktop and tiled splashback. Integrated Electolux Oven. Hotpoint Hob. Integrated Hotpoint Fridge freezer and dishwasher. Stainless Steel sink unit with mixer tap. Radiator. Shelving to small alcove.
Sitting Room; 20’3” x 11’5”
Windows to the front and side overlooking Fore Street. Original leaded light windows. Secondary glazing. Gas coal affect fireplace with tiled surround and wooden mantel. Radiator. TV Point. Exposed timber beam.
Stairs up to second floor;
Hallway, window to rear. Airing cupboard.
Bathroom; 8’2” x 10’3”
Exposed timber wall panelling. Full white suite comprising, low level W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin, bidet, Bath with shower mixer. Tiled surround. Window to side and window to front. Radiator. Towel rail.
Bedroom Two; 12’11” x 11”1’
Window to front. Fitted wardrobe and cupboard. Radiator. Exposed beams.
Bedroom Three; 12’9” x 13’2”
Window to rear with glimpses of Haldon Hills. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes and dressing table.
Stairs to third floor
Converted Attic
Master Bedroom/Playroom/ Office;
Main area including stairwell 20’3” x 13’2”
Two small pitches 12’8” x 7’0”and 12’8” x 8’3”(Restricted head height in part)
This room is unusual and quirky, and could be used for a number of uses. An ensuite shower room could be installed to make a stunning Master bedroom suite.
The room has been fully insulated, lined and plastered. Exposed timber beams, pitched roof and exposed brick work make this a lovely room full of character. Two small windows to the front. Attractive original timber floorboards. Combination boiler, boxed in.
Planning permission is being sought to install a large dormer window to the rear, this will have stunning views towards the Estuary and Haldon Hills beyond.
Outside;
Private enclosed rear courtyard. With a small pond or water feature.
Upper level sun terrace, South West facing decked area with railing surround. Lovely view over Swains Court.
The property is currently tenanted with an income of £24,600 per annum.
Viewing by appointment only with ourselves as sole agents.








