Description:
All aboard for this three bed-roomed converted railway station / halt For Sale in Brampford Speke Nr Exeter - Devon.
Boasting a fascinating history whilst benefiting from approximately eight acres of mature grounds [to be confirmed], a wooden chalet currently occupied as a gym, a large pond, an old railway carriage currently used for storage, train station platform with wooden covered seating, ticket hatch and a large marble surround period fireplace located in bedroom two which formerly acted as the ladies waiting room.
Situated amongst attractive rolling Devon countryside with beautiful open views this property is an ideal retreat.
Access to the property is made either by foot on the iron footbridge over the river Exe and across the meadow [a public footpath occupies part of the meadow] or through the private ford which currently is crossed by a four wheel drive vehicle.
Station Halt serviced the Exe Valley Railway from Exeter St Davids to Dulverton. Opening in 1885 on the section from Stoke Canon to Tiverton and closing as an economy measure for two years from 1 January 1917 and from October 1923. Both the station and the stationmaster’s house remain in residential use.
Brampford Speke closed with the rest of the Exe Valley line on 7 October 1963.
This property comprises entrance, entrance porch, conservatory, hallway, kitchen, bathroom, three bedrooms, living room; outside to include approximately eight acres of mature grounds, an old railway carriage, wooden chalet, stone bridge, pond, private ford.
Brampford Speke is a small village Nr Exeter in Devon located on red sandstone cliffs overlooking the river Exe.
• Approximately 4 miles distance to the north of Exeter.
• Local schools include: Brampford Speke C of E Primary School and St James School.
• Local Authority: East Devon District
• Council tax band: D
• Services: Electricity and Water [well located].
Gillams Properties Exeter Estate Agent: 01392 459 900
Interactive Floor Plan
Details:
Entrance:
Wooden front door with glazed panel.
Entrance porch:
Three sided aspect, pitched roof, wooden front door with glazed panel.
Conservatory: Approx 13’03 x 10’01 [4.4m x 3.07m]
Triple aspect glazed windows and doors, pitched roof, wall mounted radiator, tiled flooring.
Hallway:
High level wall mounted electric meter cupboard, tiled flooring.
Kitchen: Approx 12’03 x 7’09 [3.73m x 2.36m]
Three front aspect sash windows, Bespoke high and low level wall mounted units, butcher block style work surface, integrated fridge, integrated dishwasher, integrated stainless steel microwave, space for cooker with extractor hood, one and a half stainless steel sink with mixer taps over, granite draining board, wall mounted plate rack within display unit and cupboard with shelving, radiator, inset ceiling spotlights, tiled flooring.
Reception Room: Approx 22’00 x 13’01 [6.7m x 3.99m]
Originally the waiting area.
Rear aspect glazed windows, rear aspect door, multi fuel burner within chimney recess, two radiators, ticket hatch into bedroom, wooden flooring.
Bathroom: Approx 10’06 x 5’06 [3.2m x 1.68m]
Front and side aspect obscured windows, Jacuzzi style bath with stainless steel with mixer taps over, wall mounted shower, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer taps over and light above, low lever WC, wall mounted radiator, central heating radiator, airing cupboard with central heating boiler and shelving, ceiling spotlights, wooden flooring.
Bedroom 1: Approx 15’02 x 11’00 [4.62m x 3.35m]
Originally the ticket office.
Side and rear aspect sash windows, floor to ceiling built in wardrobes with shelving and hanging rail into recess, radiator, ceiling spotlights, wooden flooring.
Bedroom 2: Approx 16’05 maximum x 11’00 [5m maximum x 3.35m]
Originally the ladies waiting area.
Side and rear aspect sash windows, radiator, coving, fireplace with marble mantelpiece surround, wooden flooring.
Bedroom 3: Approx 17’03 x 8’00 narrowing to 6’00 [5.26m x 1.83m]
Front aspect sash window, built in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rail, radiator, ceiling spotlights.
Outside:
Approximately eight acres of mature grounds [to be confirmed], Station platform, wooden covered seating, old railway carriage, wooden chalet, stone built bridge, large pond, meadow, paddock.
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