Property description

A spacious detached house designed by R W Sampson, retaining some original features and situated in a sought after location, with a good size garden and views over Sidmouth.


Oak Cottage is understood to have been designed by the renowned local Architect, R W Sampson sometime in the 1920s. This spacious house, which retains some original period features, provides accommodation that comprises an entrance hallway with study area, a good size sitting room, a separate dining room, kitchen and ground floor bedroom with an en-suite WC. To the first floor is the main bedroom, with an en-suite bathroom and separate shower and a guest bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. All rooms benefit from a westerly aspect overlooking the rear garden, with views across the Sid Valley to Peak Hill and Muttersmoor beyond. Off road parking to the front leads to a single attached garage and a well-stocked front garden, whilst to the rear is a good size garden, predominantly level, having a westerly aspect and as previously mentioned, some far reaching views over Sidmouth.


Kestell Road is situated in a sought after area of Sidmouth, on the eastern side of the valley and approximately half a mile to the town centre of Sidmouth. The town itself offers a wide range of amenities, including numerous independent shops, High Street retailers, a Theatre, Cinema, Health Centre and Cottage Hospital, whilst on the edge of the town is a Waitrose Supermarket. Exeter is approximately sixteen miles to the west.

DIRECTIONS
On leaving our office on the High Street in Sidmouth proceed up the road and at the roundabout continue straight across and opposite the Cinema turn right, into Salcombe Road. Follow Salcombe Road over the bridge and just before the left turn continue straight across into Hillside Road. At the T junction turn right, to proceed up Hillside Road, whereupon Kestell Road will be found on the left hand side. The property is situated towards the head of the cul-de-sac on the left hand side.


The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:


Period timber front door with leaded light window to:

HALLWAY
Larder cupboard with obscure glazed leaded light window and marble shelf. Storage cupboard beneath the stairs. Study area with period leaded light crittall window to the front. Cloaks cupboard. Two radiators. Period timber staircase rising to the first floor. Doors to:

SITTING ROOM
7.3m x 3.5m (24' x 11'6\") A good size room with uPVC double glazed double doors and a window with a westerly aspect, views over the rear garden and across the valley to Peak Hill and Muttersmoor in the distance. Fireplace with fitted gas flame fire. Three radiators. Coved ceiling.

DINING ROOM
3.1m x 6.0m (10'3\" x 19'9\") A double aspect room with period leaded light crittall window to the front and uPVC double glazed leaded light bay window to the rear, with views as described in the sitting room. Three radiators. Door to:

KITCHEN (L' SHAPED)
(Max measurements) 3.4m x 3.2m (11' x 10'6\") A double aspect room with uPVC leaded light windows to the side and rear. A fitted kitchen comprising a range of matching floor standing and wall mounted units with an integrated dishwasher and space for fridge and freezer. Roll edge worksurfaces have a tiled splashback, with an inset electric hob, hood over and double oven beneath. Stainless steel one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit. uPVC half obscure double glazed leaded light door to the side.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM
4.0m x 5.9m (max) (13' x 19'3\") A triple aspect room with uPVC double glazed leaded light windows to the front, side and rear. Views to the rear, as described in the sitting room. Two radiators. Door to:

EN-SUITE WC
Obscure glazed crittall window to the front. A white suite comprising a low level WC and hand basin. Wall mounted gas boiler. Space and plumbing for washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Period leaded light crittall window to the front. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Walk in storage cupboard with uPVC obscure double glazed leaded light window to the front. Fitted shelving. Further doors to:

BEDROOM ONE
6.8m x 3.5m (22'3\" x 11'6\") Two uPVC double glazed leaded light windows to the rear, having a westerly aspect with views over the rear garden and the Sid Valley to Peak Hill and Muttersmoor beyond. Four built in double wardrobes with cupboards over. Two radiators. Door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM
uPVC obscure double glazed leaded light window to the front. A white suite comprising a panelled bath in tiled surround, close coupled WC, wash basin with cupboards under and tiled shower cubicle. 'Ladder Style' radiator.

BEDROOM TWO
3.1m x 4.6m (10'3\" x 15') A double aspect room with uPVC double glazed leaded light windows to the side and a bay window to the rear. Views to the rear, as previously described. Built in double wardrobe. Radiator. Door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM
uPVC obscure double glazed leaded light window to the front. A suite comprising a panelled bath in tiled surround, pedestal wash basin and low level WC.

OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
To the front of the property is a well-stocked garden with a variety of evergreen shrubs and bushes, with a pathway leading to the front door. A brick paved driveway provides off road parking and leads to a single attached garage. A pathway to the side passes an old Oak tree, from which the property derives its name and leads to a GARDEN SHED, cold water tap, a door to the garage and a door to the kitchen. A patio adjoins the rear of the property, with steps down to a level, lawn garden. There are further areas of garden to the side of this lawn and beyond, with fruit trees and in all enjoying a westerly aspect with views over the Sid Valley to Muttersmoor beyond.

SINGLE ATTACHED GARAGE
2.4m x 4.9m (7'9\" x 16') Electric roller door. Windows to both sides. Power and light. Door to the side.

OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band G.

POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.

REF: DHS00619