Property description

SITUATION

Strode Manor Cottage is situated on the outskirts of Ermington in a rural location on the north west slope of the Erme Valley in the ever popular South Hams with superb views. Ermington offers a variety of local amenities including public public houses, highly regarded primary school which is in the catchment area for Ivybridge Community College. The A38 to Exeter and Plymouth is only a few miles distant.

ACCOMMODATION

Believed to be of Georgian origin the property is a spacious and flexible family home set within its own grounds and having the benefit of an adjoining paddock, overall totalling 2.4 acres. The property is ideal for those enjoying equestrian pursuits with a purpose built Sand School, stabling, storage and a tack room with dedicated vehicular access. The current owners also rent an additional adjacent 9 acres of paddock from a local farmer. Breath taking views are enjoyed across open countryside with woodland beyond.

The spacious accommodation comprises 2 Reception Rooms, large Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Boot Room, Utility, Shower Room and good sized Study/Bedroom 4 on the ground floor, with 2 double Bedrooms and Family Bathroom on the First Floor and a superb Master Bedroom with en-suite shower on the top floor, added by the current owners with stunning views along the valley. All of the rooms enjoy the views across the garden and paddock to the woodland and valley beyond. Additionally outside is a large Garage and hard standing for several cars.

DIRECTIONS

From Exeter proceed on the A38 towards Plymouth and exit at the junction signposted A3121. Follow this road and at the t-junction turn right continuing on the A3121 signposted to Ermington. At the crossroads turn left, signposted Sheepham and the property will be found immediately on your right. Sat Nav with post code PL21 0LZ will take you straight to the property.

THE ACCOMMODATION, WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS, COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING

Side door provides the main access to the property and opens into:-

Boot Room

7’ 10 (2.40m) x 7’ 4” (2.24m)

Sloped roof with window to the front, and window into the Utility Room. Work surface with cupboard beneath and tiled flooring. Oil fired boiler. Plenty of space for coats and boots. Part glazed door to:-

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

20' 8\" (2.92m) x 8' 5\" (2.58m)

An extension to the original property with exposed beams and a curved area of exposed stone work on one wall being the rear of the fireplace in the Dining Room. uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear. Cottage style kitchen with a range of matching wall cupboards, cupboards and drawers. wood fronted wall and base units with beech effect work surfaces with tiled splash backs. Inset 1¼  bowl stainless steel, single drainer sink unit. Integrated fridge. Solid fuel Rayburn. Space for table and chairs enjoying views to the front. Tiled flooring throughout. Step up to:-

Utility

8’ 5” (2.57m) max x 8’ 0” (2.45m)

Window to the front to the Boot Room. Storage cupboards. Space and plumbing for washing machine, space for freezer and tumble dryer. Tiled flooring. Doors off to:-

Shower Roo 

Modern suite comprising corner, sliding door, shower cubicle, fully tiled with electric shower. Low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Shelving and tiled flooring.

Study/Bedroom 4

12’ 3\" (3.73m) x 10' 11\" (3.34m)

uPVC double glazed, Georgian style window to the front with superb views. Shelving along one wall and radiator. Broadband and Wifi connected.

Accessed from the Breakfast area of the Kitchen is a step up to the:-

Dining

16’ 3\" (4.96m) x 8’ 10\" (2.68m)

Dual aspect room with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and the rear with views over the front gardens and paddock. Feature open fireplace, door to under stairs storage cupboard, radiator. Door opening to:-

Lounge

18' 9\" (5.73m) max x 16’ 1” (4.91m) max

A delightful room with dual aspect windows to the side and front, with window seat beneath, with views to the front. Superb feature, natural stone fireplace with wood burning stove and radiator. Recessed shelving with inset lighting. Door to enclosed Entrance Porch, the main point of entry to the original house, with glazed door to the front and wall mounted consumer unit. Door from the Lounge opening to the stair case leading to the First Floor.

Landing with stairs leading to the Second Floor and doors off to:-

Bedroom 2

15' 11\" (4.84m) x 10' 9\" (3.28m)

A very good sized double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window enjoying views to the front with window seat beneath. Feature cast iron fireplace and grate with built-in wardrobes and cupboard in recesses. Radiator.

Bathroom

11’ 1” (3.40m) max x 6’ 9” (2.06m)

uPVC double glazed window to the front. Modern suite comprising panelled bath with central mixer tap with shower attachment and ceramic tiled surround. Low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Wall mounted chrome heated towel rail, laminate flooring and extractor fan.

Bedroom 3

12’ 11\" (3.95m) max x 9' 0\" (2.74m) max

An L-shaped room with uPVC double glazed window to the front with window seat beneath. Two built-in cupboards providing storage and radiator.

Stairs up from the landing to the:-

Master Bedroom

15' 10\" (4.82m) x 11' 9\" (3.58m)

A recent addition to the property with stunning panoramic views to the front with part sloped ceiling and 3 uPVC Georgian style double glazed picture windows extending across the width of the Bedroom. Further uPVc double glazed window to the side at the top of the stairs. Under eaves storage. Tucked away at the far end of the room is the open plan:-

En-suite Shower Room

Contemporary white suite comprising corner, sliding door, shower cubicle, fully tiled with mains shower. Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and lighted mirror over. Door to eaves storage. Wall mounted chrome heated towel rail and tiled flooring. 

Outside

Access is gained from a quiet road leading into a driveway providing parking for several cars. Adjacent to this area are two of the Stables, Tack Room and very good sized Garage.

From the driveway there is access through a wooden gate to the Sand School, built by the current owners with the necessary permissions. A further gate provides access to the yard and the additional 4 Stables all with light and power. There is adjacent access from the road for a horse box etc. and a gate into the almost level Paddock of 2.4 acres. The owners currently also rent an additional 9 acres of paddock immediately adjacent to and surrounding the paddock.

The garden to the front of the Cottage is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of plants and shrubs. Space for a picnic table and for children to play.

For further information regarding this property please contact

Colin Jarrett

who has personally inspected the property

VIEWING ONLY BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE WITH CARDENS RESIDENTIAL

Property Features :

• Delightful and spacious, detached cottage in South Hams
• Ideal for the equestrian enthusiast with 2.4 acres
• Sand School, Stable block with 6 looseboxes, tack room and s
• Boot Room
• Very good sized Kitchen/Breakfast Room plus Utility