Property description

A charming Grade II Listed detached, thatched cottage situated within the idyllic hamlet of Harpford around four miles from Sidmouth.

SUMMARY
This most attractive cottage enjoys a lovely semi-rural position within this popular East Devon hamlet. Harpford is next to the River Otter and has easy access to the A3052, which provides excellent links to Exeter and the popular coastal resort of Sidmouth, which is approximately two and a half miles away. Nearby is the village of Newton Poppleford, which offers local amenities and regular bus services to the surrounding area.

SUMMARY CONTINUED
The cottage offers well-presented accommodation arranged over two floors and retains much character and charm. The sitting room enjoys a dual aspect, with exposed ceiling beams, a window seat and a feature fireplace with a fitted wood burning stove. The kitchen/dining room is well fitted and has a built in electric oven, hob and cooker hood and a lovely outlook over the rear garden. The ground floor also offers a bedroom and bathroom and to the first floor there is a further bedroom and a good size landing/study area.

SUMMARY EXTRA
Adjoining the rear of the cottage is a most delightful 'cottage style' garden, which is level and offers a good deal of privacy. There is also a driveway providing a parking space and giving access to a timber detached garage.

DIRECTIONS
From the Sidmouth office leave the town by any of the major routes and on meeting the A3052 (Exeter-Lyme Regis road) head in a westerly direction, signposted Exeter. Continue down over Four Elms Hill and take the first turning on the right, signposted Harpford. Continue for approximately a quarter of a mile and the cottage will be seen on the right hand side.

The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:

THATCHED OPEN FRONTED PORCH
With a stable door to the:

SITTING ROOM
4.2m widening to 4.45m x 3.45m (13'9\" widening to 14'6\" x 11'3\") Dual aspect. Window seat. Exposed ceiling beams. TV point. Radiator. Attractive brick fireplace with high mantel and fitted wood burning stove. Stairs rising to the first floor. Door to an:

INNER HALL
Smoke alarm. BT point. Two built in storage cupboards. Door to the:

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
3.85m x 3.35m plus recesses (12'6\" x 10'9\") Dual aspect overlooking the rear garden and with a stable door to outside. Range of matching base and wall units, colour co-ordinated worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Inset one and a quarter bowl sink with mixer tap. Built in electric oven with ceramic hob above and cooker hood over. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezer. Wall mounted gas fired boiler for hot water and central heating. Central heating programmer. Radiator. TV point.

BEDROOM TWO
3.25m x 2.35m (10'6\" x 7'6\") Radiator. Access to the roof space via a sliding ladder. Cupboard containing electric meter and fuse board.

BATHROOM
White suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, low level WC and pedestal wash basin. Electric shower and rose over the bath and glazed shower screen. Part tiled walls. Radiator. Extractor fan.

From the sitting room stairs rise to the:

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING/STUDY AREA
1.75m widening to 2.05m x 4.1m (5'6\" widening to 6'6\" x 13'6\") Exposed ceiling beams. Radiator with shelf over. Wall light point. Smoke alarm. Westerly aspect.

BEDROOM ONE
2.8m widening to 2.9m x 4.0m (9'3\" widening to 9'6\" x 13'3\") Exposed beams. Radiator. Built in double wardrobe with hanging rail and adjoining storage cupboard with shelving.

OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
Adjoining the rear of the cottage there is an enclosed garden which comprises of two areas of lawn, both with adjoining borders containing numerous ornamental trees and shrubs. There are paved and gravelled pathways and paved seating areas enjoying a westerly aspect. TIMBER GARDEN SHED.

GARDEN CONTINUED
Adjoining the rear garden there is a driveway providing a parking space and giving access to a:

TIMBER DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE
3.0m x 5.9m (10' x 19'3\") With a slated roof, a pair of wooden doors to the front, light and power and a side window.

POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.

REF: DHS00741