Topsham, Devon · EX3

Lower Shapter Street

£850,000 ↓ 5.0% For saleFreehold

Guide price · Originally listed at £895,000

Agent's summary

Positioned in SOUGHT-AFTER CENTRAL TOPSHAM, this charming PERIOD HOME offers CHARACTER and space. Boasting two reception areas, THREE WELL-PROPORTIONED BEDROOMS, two bathrooms, and a PRIVATE OUTDOOR COURTYARD.

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From Wilkinson Grant & Co Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Pre 1940
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Believed to be named after a ship, Confidence House is an attractive red brick 18th century Grade II Listed town house located in the heart of the conservation area. Renovated in recent years to a high standard, the property retains a number of fine period features which blend effortlessly with modern conveniences.

On the ground floor is a recently upgraded bespoke kitchen comprising of a range of wood fronted base, wall and drawer units with Granite worktop over, inset Belfast sink and integral dishwasher. New AGA with 2 hot plates and extractor plus space for a fridge/freezer. The spacious reception room enjoys exposed wooden floorboards and an open fireplace with a slate hearth, wooden mantle and surround while the two sash windows to the front, both with attractive window seats.

Stairs lead down to the lower ground floor where there is a lovely dining room with raised wood burning stove set in a slate fireplace with exposed stone surround, fabulous period door with circular window to garden, two windows to the front and slate flooring. In addition, there is a useful utility room with attractive cobbled flooring and cloakroom.

The first floor benefits from a large, dual aspect double bedroom plus a wonderful main bathroom boasting a five-piece suite including a shower cubicle, roll top bath with claw feet, bidet, low level wc and a wash hand basin. In addition, there is a shared ensuite serving the further two double bedrooms on the second floor.

To the rear is a fully enclosed courtyard garden, very private and surprisingly spacious. Recently improved with new fencing and very attractive solid wood bench seating, an excellent opportunity to purchase one of Topsham's period homes having the benefit of a significant refurbishment and a river view.

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A feel for the area

Connected for everyday life

100%

of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.

Available speed bands
30+ Mbps
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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode EX3 0AT · residential premises

Getting about

0.4 miles

to Topsham Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
5.2 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
3.9 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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