£795,000 /Sale price

Exceptional home, renovated to a superb standard whilst retaining many period features and enjoying a town centre and riverside location. With a wonderful, vaulted kitchen/breakfast room, 3 further reception rooms, 5/6 bedrooms (2 en suite) and a family bathroom.DISTANCESTiverton Parkway Mainline Train Station 6.5 milesA361 North Devon Link Road 1 mileExeter 13.5 milesGROUND FLOOR- Entrance hall - Drawing room - Dining room - Kitchen/breakfast room - Pantry - Garden room- CloakroomFIRST FLOOR- Sitting room/bedroom with en suite - 2 further bedrooms (1 with dressing room)SECOND FLOOR- Three bedrooms (1 with free standing bath)- Shower roomOUTSIDE- Landscaped south facing garden - Sun terrace- River frontage - Mature flower bedsLOCATIONSet amidst the rolling hills of Mid Devon, Tiverton is a historic market town that blends rural charm with excellent connectivity. The town is steeped in heritage, with the grand 17th-century Tiverton Castle and the elegant architecture of Blundell's School offering a glimpse into its storied past. A thriving community, Tiverton boasts a bustling pannier market, independent shops, and a selection of fine eateries and traditional pubs. It also includes supermarkets, including an M&S, banks, a leisure centre, and a golf course. The town also offers excellent educational opportunities, including secondary schools and the well renowned Blundell's School, for which this property falls within the reduced-fee catchment area.For those seeking a tranquil yet well-connected lifestyle, Tiverton is ideally positioned. The nearby Tiverton Parkway Station provides direct rail services to Exeter (approx. 20 minutes), Bristol (approx. 1 hour), and London Paddington (approx. 2 hours), making it a superb base for commuters and weekenders alike. The A361 North Devon Link Road offers easy access to the stunning sandy beaches of North Devon, while the M5 motorway connects to Exeter and the wider national motorway network. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside, the area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with the Grand Western Canal, Exmoor National Park, and the Tarka Trail all within easy reach. Exmoor National Park, located just to the north offers a wealth of outdoor opportunities. Spanning over 260 square miles, the park is renowned for its dramatic moorland, wooded valleys, and rugged coastline. It's a haven for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers, with abundant wildlife and charming villages to explore.THE PROPERTYNestled on the bank of the River Lowman, this bespoke period property offers a tranquil retreat right in the heart of Tiverton. Riverside House is a beautifully restored Grade II listed Georgian townhouse. It is a rare gem, offering over 3,400 sq ft of elegant and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. Meticulously renovated by the current owner, the property seamlessly blends period charm with modern refinement. Formally a Hotel, it has been home to writers, artists and artisans through history, and even hosted Prime Minister Palmerston as a regular visitor c1850. Backing onto Old Blundells School, featured in Lorna Doone, it is a truly unique heritage home. Riverside House is truly a beautiful, creative, restful and unique home that has so much to offer.At the heart of the home is a gorgeous kitchen/breakfast room with vaulted ceilings and exposed timber beams, creating a striking yet welcoming space ideal for family life and entertaining. There is ample space for a generous kitchen table alongside a seating area which seamlessly opens to the south facing, river fronting garden terrace via bi-folding doors. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a pantry which is adjacent to the kitchen, two well-proportioned and striking reception rooms, each rich in character including a moulded ceiling and feature fireplaces, a generous garden room, again with access to the garden, a cloakroom and a very clever and secret workshop.The impressive stairs rise to the first-floor landing where there is a formal double aspect sitting room which is flooded with natural light and has original wooden floors, adjacent is a shower room which could mean the room could be the principal suite if desired.There are two further double bedrooms and a well thought out dressing room.The second floor consists of three further bedrooms and a family shower room. Perhaps one of the most noteworthy rooms is the pretty bedroom which a feature free standing bath. There is plenty of eaves storage on this floor providing ample storage space.OUTSIDEOutside, the landscaped south facing garden is delightful and relatively private for its town centre location. The sound of the babbling water is delightful and can be enjoyed by the sun terrace directly outside the property where there is plenty of space for alfresco dining, or the mature garden with its established borders.Agents note Available by separate negotiation, is the adjacent commercial property alongside a 1 bed apartment above, which is currently let on an AST.DIRECTIONS (EX16 6QB)What3words: ///give.logs.cupsPROPERTY INFORMATIONServices: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainageTenure: FreeholdLocal Authority: Mid Devon District CouncilCouncil Tax: Band EEPC rating: DContents, fixtures and fittings: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and statues and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops Exeter office: