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Merrist Court, Douglas Avenue, Exmouth
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£272,500

Merrist Court, Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, EX8 2EY

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Ground Flattype
Share of Freeholdtenure

Listed 17 Sept 2026 · Exmouth

How the price compares

This home£272,500
Median 2 bed in EX8£258k156 homes listed · £349 per sq ft
Difference+6%above the area median

Key features

  • Convenient location Close to town and seafront
  • Sitting/Dining Room With double doors onto the terrace
  • Modern fitted Kitchen with built in appliances
  • 2 Bedrooms one with built in cupboards
  • Modern Bathroom with freestanding bath
  • Double Glazing and Central Heating
  • South facing terrace
  • Communal Gardens
  • Allocated parking
  • No Chain

About this home

Character south- facing ground floor two bedroom apartment built to a high specification while maintaining original features within walking distance of the town centre, train station and beach.

Sitting Room/Dining Room with double doors onto the terrace

Modern fitted Kitchen with built-in appliances

2 Bedrooms - one with fitted cupboards

Modern Bathroom with Victorian freestanding bath

Double Glazing & Central Heating

Veranda style south- facing terrace

Communal gardens

Allocated parking space

No onward chain  DESCRIPTION  This charming, south-facing ground-floor apartment offers two bedrooms and has been finished to a high standard while retaining attractive original features. Ideally situated within walking distance of the town centre, railway station and beach, it combines period character with modern convenience. The spacious sitting and dining room features double doors opening onto a veranda-style, south-facing terrace - perfect for relaxing or outdoor dining. The property also includes a modern fitted kitchen, two well-proportioned bedrooms, one with fitted cupboards, and a stylish bathroom featuring a Victorian-style freestanding bath.Further benefits include double glazing, central heating, access to communal gardens and an allocated parking space. This characterful apartment would make an excellent permanent home, coastal retreat or investment property.  SITUATION:  The apartment is situated in a sought-after location convenient for both the seafront and town centre. The property is located within a 5 minute walk of the beach. Exmouth beach itself has over three miles of glorious golden sands, Exmouth is renowned nationally as a regional centre for water sports activities - especially kitesurfing, sailing & windsurfing. Exmouth is a bustling town with a vibrant shopping centre that also hosts a wide range of leisure and entertainment facilities, including a cinema, sports amenities, M&S food hall, and a range of excellent restaurants. It is only 12 miles by road or rail from the Cathedral City of Exeter, with its Intercity railway station, international airport, connection to the M5 motorway and all major shops and facilities. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all room sizes approximate):- ENTRANCE Private entrance door with small opaque double glazed panels to..

LOBBY Cloaks hanging space. Leaded and stained glass door to...

SITTING /DINING ROOM  14'7 (4.4m) x 13'8 (4.2m) Double glazed double doors opening onto the terrace and rear garden. Solid oak flooring. Feature mantled fireplace with cast iron inset and tiled hearth. Decorative coved ceiling and ceiling rose. Radiator. Opening through to...

KITCHEN 15' (4.6m) x 6'2 (1.96m) Modern fitted kitchen comprising white gloss fronted units with stainless steel handles with integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Stainless steel fronted oven. Granite worktop surfaces with inset induction Siemens electric hob and black 1½ bowl sink with drainer and mixer tap. Matching wall mounted cupboards with under lighting. Integrated washer/dryer. Two double glazed windows to the side. Wall mounted gas boiler.

INNER HALL Oak flooring. Down lighters. Door to...

BEDROOM 1 15'10 (4.8m) x 11'9 (3.6m) A particularly bright spacious room with very large double glazed sash square bay window to the rear with views over the garden. Picture rail. Radiator.

BEDROOM 2 11'11 (3.6m) x 10'10 (3.3m) Double glazed window to the side. High level fitted cupboards. Radiator.

BATHROOM 9'8 (2.9m) x 5'3 (1.6m) A modern white suite comprising claw foot free standing bath with Victorian style mixer shower tap. Low level. WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Fully tiled shower cubicle with built-in shower and curved glass screen. Opaque double glazed window. Chrome runged radiator. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.

GARDEN Private veranda style terrace. Communal Garden.

PARKING: Allocated parking space

DIRECTIONS: On entering Exmouth town continue to the roundabout (by the train station and M&S Foodhall) and bear left. At the next roundabout take the second exit and continue up Rolle street. At the roundabout at the top of Rolle Street go straight onto Douglas Avenue, continue on this road for a short distance until you come across a right turn into Maer Road. Merrist Court can be found on the same side just after this turning.

COUNCIL TAX: Band A

TENURE: Leasehold with equal share of freehold between 5 flats. Lease 125 years remaining

SERVICE CHARGES £60.00 pcm

Property details

Property type
Ground Flat
Council tax band
A
Tenure
Share of Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Exmouth Station0.8 mi
  • Dawlish Warren Station2.2 mi
  • Starcross Station2.2 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in EX8 over the last 12 months: detached £470k · flat £175k · terraced £270k · semi-detached £325k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
4 Blair Atholl, 20, Douglas Avenue
Exmouth EX8 2EY
Flat
Leasehold
17 Nov 2025£540,000
2 Littleham House, 11, Douglas Avenue
Exmouth EX8 2EY
Terraced
Freehold
21 Mar 2025£535,000
11 Douglas Avenue
Exmouth EX8 2EY
Detached
Freehold
7 Mar 2024£680,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in EX8

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,363£27,250 deposit · £245,250 loan
Stamp Duty£3,625England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Hall & Scott, Exmouth on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 17 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 17/09/2026.

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