Property description
An attractive three bedroom Grade II listed detached thatched cottage on the outskirts of this popular East Devon village.
This interesting detached cottage has recently been the subject of some modernisation.
It now features redecoration in neutral shades, white bathroom and cloakroom suites, a 'Shaker Style' kitchen and oil fired central heating. To the outside there is a level, mature garden that is laid mainly to lawn that has a brook running along the north boundary.
The cottage is set well back from the A3052 (Exeter-Lyme Regis road), where there are bus services to the surrounding area, and has an outlook from the garden over an adjoining paddock (which does not belong to the property). The popular village of Newton Poppleford has a number of amenities, which include a Primary School, Post Office Stores, Public House, Tea Rooms, Garage, Social Hall, Hairdressers etc.
The popular Regency coastal resort of Sidmouth is four miles, the nearest link with the M5 motorway is eight miles, Budleigh Salterton is six miles, the Cathedral City of Exeter, with its mainline Railway Station is thirteen miles and Exeter Airport, with its national and international connections is five miles.
DIRECTIONS
From our Sidmouth office leave Sidmouth by any of the major routes and on reaching the A3052 (Exeter-Lyme Regis road) turn towards Exeter and continue through Newton Poppleford, passing through the main part of the village. On reaching the mini-roundabout continue around to the right, towards Exeter and within 100 yards the cottage will be seen on the right hand side and is approached via a small shared private lane to the right, just opposite a cul-de-sac called Parsons Close.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
GROUND FLOOR
ATTRACTIVE CANOPY ENTRANCE PORCH
Substantial front door with glazed bulls eye panel to a:
SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL
Radiator. Coved ceiling. Window. Understairs cupboard. BT point. Space for coats.
CLOAKROOM
New white suite comprising a WC low level suite and hand basin. Tiled splashback. Radiator. Window. Shelved cupboard with electric consumer unit.
SITTING ROOM
4.95m into recess x 3.8m (16' x 12'6\") Stone fireplace with mantelpiece and tiled hearth. Shelved display niche. Two radiators. Coved ceiling. This is a triple aspect room with three windows and a pleasant outlook in a southerly direction.
L' SHAPED KITCHEN
3.7m x 2.0m + 1.9m x 1.8m (12' x 6'6\" + 6'3\" x 6') Range of wall and floor cabinets, colour co-ordinated worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Wide 'farmhouse style' chimney recess with mantel over, housing a Worcester Danesmoor oil fired boiler. Adjoining space and plumbing for a washing machine. Space for fridge. Two windows. Radiator. Four ring electric hob with cooker hood over. Built in under oven/grill. Radiator. Substantial door to a thatched porch and the garden.
From the entrance hall a staircase rises to the:
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Radiator. Fitted bookcase. Over stairs cupboard with shelving. Window with an outlook in a southerly direction. Access to the roof space.
BEDROOM ONE
4.4m x 2.45m (14'3\" x 8') Radiator. Decorative fireplace. Fitted wardrobe. This is a double aspect room with two windows.
BEDROOM TWO
2.85m + door recess x (9'3\" x 12'9\") This is a double aspect room with two windows. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE
2.0m x 2.85m (6'6\" x 9'3\") Radiator. Window with a southerly aspect.
BATHROOM
New white suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap, pedestal basin and WC low level suite. Tiled splashbacks. Radiator. Light/shaver socket. Window. Airing cupboard with fitted shelving, insulated cylinder and immersion heater.
OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
From a shared private lane there is a drive that leads to a PARKING/TURNING AREA and an:
ADJOINING DETACHED GARAGE
4.9m x 3.0m (16' x 10') Up and over door. Personal door. Window.
There are level, mature gardens that are laid mainly to lawn, with a brook running along the north boundary. Brick and stone wall with a door to a paved patio, which in turn leads to the front porch. Paths around the side of the property to the rear garden, which enjoys a southerly aspect, contains a number of mature shrubs and trees, is laid to lawn and has a fence between this and the adjoining paddock (not owned by this property). TIMBER GARDEN SHED. ALUMINIUM GREENHOUSE (in need of a little attention).
OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band E.
POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.
REF: DHS00520
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