Property description

A traditional three bedroomed terraced cottage with cottage garden in the heart of Aylesbeare convenient for Exeter, coast, countryside and excellent local schools.

Three bedrooms, one reception, kitchen/breakfast room, family bathroom, 130ft landscaped rear garden including terrace, cottage garden, and productive kitchen garden. Many period features. Double-glazing.

SITUATION
Set just 8 miles to the East of Exeter Aylesbeare is a unspoilt Devon village which, whilst being convenient for the coast, countryside and city, still retains the feel of a secluded and tranquil spot as it has no through traffic. 

For nature lovers Aylesbeare Common is a site of special scientific interest which is managed by the RSPB.

Educational needs are well catered for, the village is in the catchment areas for West Hill Primary and The Kings School in Ottery St Mary, both of which have received very good OFSTED reviews. Colyton Grammar bus is within easy access.

The property is set in the spiritual heart of the village in Church Close, next to the charming church of The Blessed Virgin Mary and forms part of a small collection of traditional Devon cottages set around a village green.

DESCRIPTION
As with many Devon cottages, the property offers far more space than one would first suspect from the outside. Downstairs there is a spacious sitting room with traditional Inglenook fireplace, useful cloakroom and a cleverly designed understairs study area. 

At the rear of the house the light and airy kitchen breakfast room overlooks a sheltered terrace where steps lead up through a well-stocked cottage garden into the main rear gardens.

Upstairs the three bedrooms all offer good, useable space augmented with excellent double-depth built-in storage cupboards. The well appointed family bathroom offers bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and wash basin and feels very spacious for a country cottage. The landing also offers plenty of space and currently provides a home for a small library as well as 2 spacious storage cupboards.

But it is the 130ft landscaped rear gardens which provide one of the most attractive features of this property. Planned and built by the current owners the garden offers everything one could wish for from a cottage garden. 

Gardens of this size are rare in Devon villages, even in larger properties and the current owner has made the maximum use of every inch of space to produce a charming yet practical series of garden rooms including secluded terrace, cottage garden, and kitchen garden.

ACCOMMODATION 

Ground Floor

Sitting Room (5.2x4.3m)
Overlooking the front of the property. Inglenook fireplace with multi-fuel burner, door off to cloakroom, understairs study area, stairs rising to first floor.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (4.10x3.80m / 13'52x12'6\")
Overlooking the rear garden. An eclectic range of co-ordinated floor and wall mounted units with matching countertops. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher & fridge. 

First Floor Landing
Stairs descending to ground floor, doors to all principal rooms. At the top of the stairs there is a range of book shelves. Further around the landing there are 2 large storage cupboards.

Bedroom One (3.35x2.75m / 11'0\" x 9'0\")
Overlooking the front of the property. Double depth storage cupboard.

Bedroom Two (3.35x2.45m excluding wardrobes / 11'0\" x 8'0\")
Overlooking the front of the property. This is an L-shaped room containing the chimney running up from the Inglenook fireplace

Bedroom Three (3.30x2.10m / 10'10\" x 6'11\")
Overlooking the rear of the property. Double depth storage cupboard.

Bathroom
Set at the rear of the property, the bathroom provides a real country cottage feel thanks to its painted wood panelling and classic white fittings which include a shower cubicle, panelled bath, WC and wash basin. 


OUTSIDE
To the front there is a small area which has been planted to provide a country cottage feel.

To the rear there is the 130ft main garden. The kitchen opens out into a secluded rear terrace. Steps wind up to the main garden through a well stocked cottage garden. Here there is a formal lawn with a fig tree providing the focal point. This in turn leads deeper into the productive and decorative kitchen garden with, as one would expect, its garden sheds and hen enclosure.

COUNCIL TAX
Band D

DIRECTIONS
From Exeter take the A3052 towards Sidmouth. At Nine Oaks cross (signposted Aylesbeare), turn left shortly after turning right into Withen Lane. After just over a mile turn left (signposted Aylesbeare) into the village passing the Aylesbeare Inn after a short while. At the bottom of the hill turn into Church Close where the property can be seen in front of you to the right of the Church.