Property description

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a detached property in the sought after village of Cockwood with stunning Sea and Estuary views. This lovely house is set in a generous sized plot with good sized front and rear gardens, two garages and has the potential for further development subject to the necessary consent. NO ONWARD CHAIN. EPC - D.

SITUATION & DESCRIPTION: : The pretty village of Cockwood lies on the beautiful Exe Estuary. Homes on the popular viewpoint of Cofton Hill only come to market on rare occasions. The village has a scenic harbour. Two gastro pubs are within walking distance of Little Guinea. Cockwood has a thriving community, with a primary school (rated highly by OFSTED), and a church, village hall, indoor pool and gym on its west side at Cofton.

The university and cathedral city of Exeter is approximately 10 miles to the north. There is easy access to the M5 and the A38, and to Dartmoor, via Mamhead or Kenn on Haldon Hill, or via Exeter. A regular bus service connects Cockwood to Exeter, and nearby Dawlish and Newton Abbot. Less than a mile away, the larger estuary village of Starcross has a train station on the Exeter to Plymouth line, and a summer ferry across to Exmouth.

For shopping, Starcross has a mini supermarket, chemist, garage, and medical centre. A Sainsbury's superstore and filling station is situated on the near side of Dawlish. Dawlish itself is full of individual quirky shops and has a swimming pool and gym at the leisure centre, a medical centre, veterinary practice and a dental practice.

The sandy beaches are popular with families and have Blue Flag status. There is a choice of clubs for sailing and golfing. The Exe Estuary Trail runs along the estuary front of Cockwood and provides easy and level walking and cycling. At Mamhead above Cockwood, there are many walks through Haldon Forest Park, excellent for dog walking. Powderham Castle has a farm shop, caf�, deer park, and garden centre, and hosts a variety of outdoor events throughout the summer.

Little Guinea would suit a variety of potential buyers and it also has the space and the potential to be adapted by a family who wish to put their own stamp upon it. The Views are enthralling and can be enjoyed from every level and from the garden.



ENTRANCE HALLWAY: : Wooden flooring, stairs to first floor landing, under stairs storage cupboard, doors to...

CLOAKROOM: : Comprising close coupled W.C, wash hand basin, obscure double glazed window to the rear.

LIVING ROOM: : 5.5m x 3.9m (18'1" x 12'10") , Double glazed window to the front of the property making the most of the views of the Estuary, (the sand flats, the moorings, Dawlish Warren and the open sea), wood flooring, television aerial, telephone point, double glazed door to...


CONSERVATORY: : 5.0m x 3.6m (16'5" x 11'10") Maximum measurements - 'L-Shaped' room , Double glazed doors to the front and rear gardens with adjoining windows, lovely estuary and sea views to the front, tiled floor.

DINING ROOM: : 4.6m x 2.4m (15'1" x 7'10") , Open plan from the sitting room, double glazed door to the rear garden, wooden floor, window into conservatory bringing in the views of the Estuary, open plan into the breakfast area and kitchen.


KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: : 6.3m plus door recessx 3.1m (20'8" plus door recess x 10'2")

BREAKFAST AREA: : 2.8m x 2.6m (9'2" x 8'6") , Boiler cupboard, open plan to dining room, door to hallway, storage cupboard.

KITCHEN AREA: : 3.3m x 3.1m (10'10" x 10'2") , A practical area much enhanced by a vaulted ceiling with daylight through a velux window in addition to an attractive view through the double glazed window over the rear patio and the lawn up to the conifers at the top end of the garden.

The fitted kitchen includes base cupboards and drawers with a roll edge worktop, sink and drainer with mixer tap, a built in oven with separate hob and extractor over, wall mounted cupboards, dishwasher, space for a washing machine, double glazed door to the side porch.


SIDE PORCH: : 2.3m x 1.2m (7'7" x 3'11") , A useful space with double glazed windows, a vent for a tumble drier, double glazed door to the rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: : Double glazed window to the rear, double glazed window to the side of the landing, loft access, storage cupboard with shelving, airing cupboard.


BEDROOM 1: : 4.6m x 2.7m (15'1" x 8'10") , Double glazed windows to the front, rear and side, built in wardrobe, double glazed door to the sun room.

SUN ROOM: : 2.5m x 2.3m (8'2" x 7'7") , A lovely warm 'snug' with panoramic views across the Estuary to Lympstone, Exmouth and out to the open sea, double glazed door to...

BEDROOM 2: : 3.9m x 2.6m (12'10" x 8'6") , Double glazed window to the front with the lovely estuary and sea views, currently open plan to...


BEDROOM 3: : 3.9m x 2.1m (12'10" x 6'11") , Double glazed window to the front with the lovely estuary and sea views, double glazed window to the side, fitted storage cupboard.


BATHROOM: : Suite comprising W.C with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with storage cupboard, panelled bath with shower over, radiator, obscure double glazed window to the rear.


OUTSIDE: : To the front of the property is a driveway providing off road parking, a double garage and a single garage. There is potential to create additional off road parking and more storage if required (subject to any necessary consent).

A garden hedge provides privacy for the property from the road. Tall metal gates open to the front garden, which is predominantly laid to lawn. The mix of trees and shrubs in the surrounding hedges provides privacy and year round colour. A pathway leads to the front of the house where there is a patio area and a door into the conservatory.

The rear garden is larger than it first appears - a patio provides a private area and a good sized area of lawn is surrounded by mature hedges. A small greenhouse is tucked into one side. At the top of the rear lawn a bay hedge divides the garden at this point and conceals a further area which has room for a potential vegetable garden. Further on at the very top, a 'secret' area underneath mature conifers invites use as a children's private den with views out towards the sea beyond Dawlish Warren, or, could be used for extra storage.