Summary - Lower Shapter Street, Topsham EX3 0AT
3 bed 3 bath House
Rare large Georgian house with consented extensions — significant renovation project.
Extremely large period house — 2,607 sq ft across three storeys
A rare, very large period house in Topsham offering 2,607 sq ft of characterful space and substantial redevelopment potential. The property benefits from Listed Building Consent (granted 26 April 2024) for internal and external alterations, single-storey rear and roof extensions, attic reconfiguration and outbuilding reconstruction — a valuable head-start for restoration and extension work. Positioned in a highly sought-after estuary town with excellent broadband, very low crime and convenient access to Exeter, it promises a standout finished home when fully renovated.
This semi-detached, pre-1900 house retains Georgian features such as sash windows, arched alcoves and fireplaces. It currently provides three bedrooms, three bathrooms and extensive attic space across three storeys, plus an enclosed rear garden with a heritage wall and outbuildings. The accommodation is large but in need of extensive refurbishment; the proposal on file demonstrates how the outbuildings and rear extension could create impressive living and entertaining spaces.
Important practical facts: the property is Freehold and will be sold at auction — contracts exchange on the fall of the hammer. The house has solid brick walls (assumed uninsulated), secondary glazing, an EPC rating of E and mains gas-fired boiler and radiators. Listed status and the building’s age mean renovation will require specialist contractors and adherence to conservation requirements; the granted Listed Building Consent narrows scope but does not remove ongoing regulatory obligations.
This home will suit buyers seeking a high-potential restoration project in a premium riverside town — an owner-occupier wanting to create a distinctive family residence, or an investor comfortable with conservation-led refurbishment and auction purchase terms. Buyers should factor in renovation costs, listed-building constraints, and the auction process before bidding.
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