4 Bed Detached House For Sale Countess Wear Road, Exeter, EX2

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Welcome to Tealswater – a truly magnificent home in one of the most sought after and exclusive neighborhoods in Exeter. With water frontage and uninterrupted views looking over The River Exe County Park, this fabulous contemporary home has everything a discerning buyer needs including Wine Cellar, Family Room / Cinema Room, Home Office, Outdoor bar area, luxurious spa tub bathrooms and decks, patios and wrap around balconies galore! Get ready to enjoy all the lifestyle benefits of living on the rivers edge between Topsham and Central Exeter and within easy reach of all the surrounding communities of East Devon.

Don’t be deceived by the modest and discreet private and gated entry way. The large and impressive, covered entry way gives you a clue to what awaits you inside this wonderful ‘upside down’ house…Excited?

Lobby Area

As you enter the lobby area, the first thing you’ll notice is the sleek, modern and contemporary style with high wood panelled and vaulted ceiling, sleek polished concrete tiled flooring and an intriguing staircase leading down to…Oh, wait first let’s tell you whats on this floor.

On this level you’ll find the master en-suite bedroom, a second large bedroom with it’s own en-suite, a smaller bedroom or study room, boot room / mud room and cloakroom. Let’s look at these rooms in more detail;

Cloakroom

Check out this really handy entry way powder room along with ample coat closets and shoe racks for all the guests you’ll have over. There’s a full-length light wood vanity, a chic inset sink and wash basin a toilet with the cistern concealed in the wood panelled wall. The tiled floor adds a touch of luxury, plenty of natural light from the frosted double glazed window and full length-built in closets - perfect for all your storage needs creating an ideal cloaks area.

Mud Room / Boot Room
3m x 1.47m (9' 10\" x 4' 10\")

Handily located with it's own entry way accessed via the side entrance, you’ll find this useful boot room area. Complete with stainless steel double sink and work surfaces along with spacious cupboards and drawers for all those daily things you need access to like dog leads, keys, shopping bags and so on – this functional and utilitarian room is the perfect way to reduce clutter in your main living area!

Master Bedroom suite with full bathroom and separate shower room
6.3m x 4.6m (20' 9\" x 15' 1\")

This huge, luxurious and inviting master bedroom with full en-suite bathroom has incredible views over the river and beyond along with a vast outdoor deck. So, when the British weather permits, throw open the patio doors and enjoy waking up in style. With the epitome of his and her perfection, the layout encompasses plenty of closet space including a large full length, triple width wardrobe on one side and a full length built in double width wardrobe on the other side with additional recessed shelving and even an old school trouser press and tie rack! We’ll definitely be leaving that one in!

The En-Suite is a masterpiece in itself featuring a separate fully tiled Wet-Room with rainwater style shower and additional hand held attachments that is big enough to host a party. Next to it is a separate full size bathroom with a luxurious spa tub that screams relaxation and generous work surfaces and oversized heated towel rails and abundant cupboards and drawers. There are also many other amazing features to this master en-suite including engineered oak flooring, recessed spot lighting, a make-up and vanity station, a separate AirConditioning Unit and ceiling fan for those hot and sultry summer nights. If creating total darkness is your thing, then there is are also full blackout blinds that also add great security.

Second Bedroom / Guest En-Suite
4m x 3.9m (13' 0\" x 12' 9\")

A resplendent and sumptuous second bedroom on this landing also features it’s own en-suite with large walk in shower cubicle with rainwater shower head, heated towel rails and lovely stone vanity sink unit and surfaces. The bedroom is a large size, fully carpeted and also enjoys sliding doors out on to an expansive deck looking with wonderful views over the river and beyond. There are also plenty of built in closets and a large freestanding wardrobe.

Third Bedroom
Currently configured as a children's bedroom – check out the butterflies on the walls and colorful wall paper - this room could also double as an excellent library room or study with all of its built-in book shelves and desk area. A neat pocket door also saves space in this – the smaller of the four bedrooms.

And now lets head down stairs to the middle level where your breath will be taken away by…

Main Living Area, Kitchen Diner
6.4m x 5.6m (21'1\" x 18' 3\"), 6.8m x 4.2m (22'3\" x 13'11\")

This ginormous space covers the entire width of the property and, with it’s floor to ceiling self cleaning UVA protective windows, sprawling deck space and engineered oak flooring, creates an incredibly bright, light and inviting space to relax, entertain, cook, dine and enjoy. With windows on three sides of the rooms, there are views everywhere you look down to the gardens below, across the river and over to the open countryside beyond. The space is an entertainers paradise with a bespoke William Ball full gourmet kitchen complete with under unit lighting, a full Brittania range with large gas burners and hot plate griddle. Built in appliances including Bosch fridge and freezer, Siemens Dishwasher, Neff Oven and Coffee Maker, a large built in wine cooler and all sorts of other awesome touches. Tons of quartz work spaces allowing for breakfast bar dining or ample room to prepare those fabulous dinner parties!

With large picture windows on three sides, there are views galore across the river and to the garden below. There’s also a large balcony off the dining area with bi-fold doors that can be thrown open during the summer to enjoy your alfresco dining. And when it’s just too hot? Roll out the Retractable sun shades and stay cool! This balcony also has a spiral staircase leading down to the garden and deck below so that you can easily move between the Kitchen and the garden below.

The living area enjoys all the views as well and with engineered oak flooring, high ceilings with recessed lights and oak stairs leading down to the lower level, there’s an exceptional flow to this incredible space where you can move effortlessly around the home, enjoy a zonal experience and feel connected with everything all at the same time.

On this level you also have the fourth bedroom with large, built in closets with frosted glass and large enough to accommodate a king size bed. There’s also a handy linen closet beside the bedroom and the third bathroom where you can indulge in this well appointed space featuring a modern, white suite. Picture yourself luxuriating in this shaped jacuzzi style bath with a fitted shower offering various settings and a sleek curved shower screen. The full length, roll-edged vanity work surface boasts a circular inset wash basin surrounded by a range of chic white gloss fronted cupboards and drawers, perfect for all your storage needs. Adding to the allure, there’s also open plan storage shelving with inset lights setting the perfect ambience. With shaver points and other practical additions, this is the perfect blend of modern amenity and chic design.

But that’s not all – Behind the kitchen is a really large utility area with it’s own access door from the side passage. So, imagine using this as the perfect way to bring your groceries or bulkier items into the house. This area has a large sink, cabinets and work surfaces as well as hook ups for your washer and dryer. There’s also a convenient under stair storage area. But we’re not done yet …Behind the door is another large area with abundant storage, shelving and wine racks galore. With the home built into the hillside, this area is affectively the foundations and, as such, is the perfect place to store your wine collection or items that can stay hidden away from everyday use.

Now, let’s head down to the Garden Floor

Take the open plan stair case with oak treads from the main living space to the fully carpeted cinema room / family room / den below which also features a separate office space and sliding doors to the outdoor deck, outdoor bar and garden leading down to the rivers edge.

The Family Room
6.3m x 4.2m (20' 7\" x 13'10\")

This large but cosy family room has a dramatic curved wall screaming out for a vast TV or projector for those movie nights, tons of open space to create a den vibe and a wood pellet Aga stove to keep you snug during on those colder nights. There are other lovely touches such as little twinkle lights installed in the ceiling and remotes for the blinds. You can also access the office / study area here.

The office
4.4m x 2.3m (14' 5\" x 7' 6\")

A really inviting space with tons of natural light, floor to ceiling double paned windows and views out to the garden and river beyond. This incredibly well appointed study area has built in shelves, storage and large L shaped desk. A perfect home office away from the hubbub of the main living area, separate from the bedrooms and with it’s own access for work colleagues and guests who can enter directly from the side passage and the garden. A true professionals dream.

Let’s now head on outside to the main garden area.

With a home as stunning as this, you’ll also want to be able to enjoy nature and the outdoors and this remarkable rear garden does not disappoint. Step into tranquility as you explore this multi level, carefully landscaped oasis boasting an expansive stretch of river frontage that adds a touch of serenity to your surroundings from where you can enjoy all the swans, Canadian geese, ducks and kingfishers sharing the river with you!

What sets this beautiful home apart is all the outdoor entertaining and deck space and on this garden level you’ll have a choice of areas to entertain from the large deck with spiral staircase leading to the kitchen above or take the sleeper style steps down to the covered pergola and trellised deck area that includes an outdoor toilet and – yes – an outdoor bar, sink and work space area. Or step into the zen like Japanese style garden and simply enjoy the sound of the river below or lounge in the large lawned area under the shade of the beautiful oak tree. Or simply enjoy flexing those green fingers with plentiful raised beds. This magnificent garden perfectly compliments the entertainer paradise that is this beautiful home and also offers peace, quiet and tranquility with uninterrupted views across the river to the grazing cattle in the fields and open country side beyond.

Other features not to be missed include an outdoor storage space with full power hookups for all your garden equipment. This is accessed by a rolling door and has been fully decked with shelving as well. There is also a large roof attic with new insulation put down accessed by a good sized access door with built in ladder. The central heating system has been newly upgraded with new gas boiler, new large water tank both with a ten year guarantee and new gas safety certificate and new radiators and heating pipes installed throughout the house. There are solar panels on the roof (Generating £2000 per annum in buy back from the Electricity Board), a full alarm system, A Ring doorbell system, Virgin Cable TV and Internet connection,

This really is a remarkable, unique and one of a kind home that delivers on all fronts – a perfect large family home, an entertainers paradise, a professional work from home layout and yet also an intimate, relaxing, tranquil space. A true masterpiece.

Local area highlights:

Tealswater is one of approximately 30 homes with river frontage in this exclusive enclave of Countess Wear. This incredible neighborhood boasts easy access to Exeter, Topsham, and Exminster, making it an ideal location for those seeking a blend of urban and suburban living.

With Digby Sowton and the new Marsh Barton station serving as your nearest train stations, commuting is a breeze. Families will appreciate being in the catchment area for well regarded state schools like Isca Academy, while the highly renownded private schools Maynard and Exeter School are within easy reach.

Nature enthusiasts will find the surrounding landscapes enchanting, with meadows and riverside cycle routes providing a picturesque journey into Exeter. Valley Park is just a short walk away, and the nearby Canal walk will take you to The Turf Pub/Hotel in one direction and the Double Lock Pub in the other. For those with younger and active families, King George V playing fields and the renowned Play Park are conveniently within walking distance.

Fitness enthusiasts can choose from an array of options, including the Exeter Golf and Country Club, David Lloyd Gym, and the Topsham Open Air Swimming Pool. Adventurous souls can explore various activities such as cycling, paddleboarding, boating, sailing, canoeing/kayaking, and indoor climbing at The Climbing Hangar in Marsh Barton.

For those seeking relaxation or when lots of guests are in town, The Devon Hotel and Restaurant, along with the Premier Inn Countess Wear, provide comfortable accommodation options. The neighborhood's quiet roads create a serene atmosphere, fostering a strong sense of community. Local activities at the nearby church, \"The Tally Ho\" pub, and The Tasting Room coffee shop on Topsham Road add to the vibrant local scene. Historic landmarks like Weir House, Mount Wear House and Countess Wear Mill contribute to the rich tapestry of the area, making Countess Wear Road one of the most alluring and enticing places to call home.\r
Council tax band: G