4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Higher Marsh Row, Exminster EX6

This beautiful four-bedroom semi-detached cottage, built from local red sandstone in the late 1700s, is full of character yet thoughtfully redesigned for modern living. The home has been lovingly extended and refurbished to create a seamless blend of period charm and everyday comfort. At the heart of the house is a light-filled open-plan kitchen and lounge, where bi-fold doors open out onto the patio - the perfect spot to relax or entertain while enjoying sweeping views across the marshes and estuary towards Ebford, Exton, and Lympstone. Upstairs, a stunning loft conversion offers a tranquil top-floor bedroom with French doors and a glass balustrade, framing panoramic countryside views. With wooden floors throughout the ground floor, plenty of storage and parking, and modern touches such as an air source heat pump and underfloor heating, this is a home designed to be both welcoming and practical - ready for its next chapter.

Location Situated a short distance from the picturesque village of Exminster, 1 Higher Marsh Row enjoys a prime location just a 5-minute drive from the town centre and is within easy access to local amenities and services. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the area is perfect for walking and exploring the beautiful Exminster Marshes and the surrounding countryside. The property is well-connected, with easy access to the vibrant city of Exeter and the charming coastal town of Dawlish, both offering a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Description Inside is a harmonious blend of historic charm and contemporary luxury.

The ground floor welcomes you with a light and airy entrance lobby with high ceiling and adjoining the porch is a convenient cloakroom complete with a modern shower. The family room is a true heart of the home, exuding warmth and character with its impressive inglenook fireplace, brick arched mantle, and solid fuel stove. Moving through, the central dining room, which features a set of elegant French doors leading to the family room, you will find a seamless transition between spaces that enhances the flow and functionality of the home. At the rear of the property lies the open-plan kitchen lounge-a modern masterpiece designed for both style and convenience. The kitchen is fitted with contemporary shaker-style in-frame doors, sleek granite worktops, and a solid wood-topped central island that doubles as a breakfast bar. Overhead roof light windows flood the space with natural light, creating an airy and uplifting environment. The pièce de résistance is the pair of bi-fold doors that open onto a rear patio, offering stunning panoramic views across Exminster Marshes and allowing for a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The property is also equipped with an efficient air source heat pump, providing sustainable heating and enhancing the home's eco-friendly credentials.

Ascending to the first floor, you will discover three well-proportioned bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and tranquillity. The first-floor bathroom is a blend of classic and contemporary, featuring grey wood-panelled walls, white metro tiles, and a Victorian suite with a shower over the bath. The crowning jewel of the property is the second-floor bedroom, an exceptional space that offers a private retreat with unparalleled views. This fabulous top-floor bedroom is enhanced by French doors that open to reveal a glass balustrade, providing commanding panoramic vistas of the surrounding Exminster countryside.

Throughout the home, the blend of original period features and high-quality modern finishes create a living environment that is both aesthetically pleasing and functionally superior. Whether it's the wooden floors that flow across the ground floor or the carefully chosen fixtures and fittings, every detail of 1 Higher Marsh Row has been thoughtfully curated. The property also benefits from the central heating and hot water being provided by a highly efficient Air Source Pump enhancing the home's eco-friendly credentials, with underfloor heating throughout and digital thermostatic controls in every room.

Garden and grounds The exterior is equally enchanting, with gravelled parking at the front providing ample space for multiple vehicles. A double garage with remote controlled electric roller doors and an overhead studio/hobby room offers additional storage and workspace. The rear garden, laid to lawn and bordered by a laurel hedge, provides a safe and spacious area for outdoor activities. The patio, extending across the front of the new extension and featuring glass balustrades, allows for uninterrupted views of the beautiful open countryside.