Property description

A picturesque thatched three bedroom cottage enjoying a southerly aspect and situated in the centre of this pretty East Devon village.  



Appletree Cottage occupies a delightful position in this well known, picture postcard street and is situated in the centre of Sidbury. The cottage is Grade II Listed and offers considerable character and charm and during 2005 was the subject of considerable refurbishment. Externally there are rendered elevations under a mainly thatched roof and internally there are feature fireplaces to the ground floor. The sitting room enjoys a dual aspect and gives access into the rear garden and this room, along with the dining hall, having a feature recessed fireplace with a fitted gas wood burning stove. The kitchen is attractively fitted and has a freestanding oven, washing machine, fridge/freezer and slimline dishwasher. Adjoining this is a useful ground floor cloakroom. To the first floor there is a spacious landing, three good size bedrooms and a spacious bathroom which is fitted with a white suite.


The gardens are situated to the rear of the cottage, offer a good deal of privacy and have two garden stores, as well as a timber garden shed.


Sidbury is a most attractive village and has the benefit of a Butchers/General Store, Village Inn, historic Church, Social Club and a popular village Primary School. Regular bus services leave the centre of village to the surrounding area and there are some delightful walks over the surrounding countryside.


Sidmouth town centre, which offers an excellent range of amenities including the Cottage Hospital, Health Centre, Library, Indoor Swimming Pool, Cinema, Theatre and of course, the popular Regency Esplanade, is approximately four miles away. The market town of Honiton, with its mainline Railway Station to London Waterloo is approximately seven miles distant.

DIRECTIONS
From the Sidmouth office proceed up the High Street and straight over the mini-roundabout. Continue, passing the Police Station and shops at Temple Street and at Exeter Cross keep right, signposted Sidbury and Honiton. Continue and on reaching the traffic lights at the junction of the A3052 (Exeter-Lyme Regis road) turn right and then immediately left, signposted Sidbury and Honiton. Continue to the centre of Sidbury and just before the Church turn right into Bridge Street. The cottage will then be found a little way along on the left hand side.


The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:

THATCHED CANOPY PORCH
Front door with glazed leaded light panel to:

DINING HALL
3.3m x 3.7m (max measurements) (10'9\" x 12') Mat well. Window to the front aspect. Exposed beams. Radiator. Two wall light points. Feature recessed fireplace with exposed brickwork and fitted gas fired wood burning stove. Fitted cupboards to one side. Door to:

BREAKFAST ROOM
3.3m x 2.3m (10'9\" x 7'6\") Window to the rear aspect. Wall light point. Radiator. Stairs rising to the first floor. Doors to:

SITTING ROOM
3.25m x 6.15m (10'6\" x 20') Dual aspect with two windows to the front aspect. Further window and glazed door to the rear. Feature fireplace with recess containing fitted gas fired wood burning stove. Two radiators. Four wall light points. TV point.

KITCHEN
1.85m x 4.35m (6' x 14'3\") Range of matching base and wall units with colour co-ordinated worksurfaces and tiled splashback. Stainless steel one and a quarter bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Freestanding gas cooker with cooker hood over. Freestanding fridge/freezer, washing machine and slimline dishwasher. Radiator. Electric fuses and meter. Outlook to the garden. Part glazed door leading into the garden. Door to:

CLOAKROOM
White suite comprising a low level WC and corner wash basin with tiled splashback. Radiator. Small window.

FIRST FLOOR

SPACIOUS LANDING
Window to the rear aspect. Radiator. Wall light point. Access to the roof space. Cupboard containing wall mounted gas fired Vaillant boiler for hot water and central heating, Megaflow hot water cylinder and central heating programmer. Adjoining linen cupboard with slatted shelving.

BEDROOM ONE
3.4m x 3.7m (11'3\" x 12'3\") Window to the front aspect. Radiator. Two wall light points. TV point.

BEDROOM TWO
3.4m x 3.7m (11'3\" x 12'3\") Window to the front aspect. Two wall light points. Radiator. TV point.

BEDROOM THREE (L' SHAPED)
3.25m x 2.4m (max measurements) (10'3\" x 8') Outlook to the rear aspect. Wall light point. Radiator. TV point.

SPACIOUS BATHROOM
1.85m x 3.95m (6' x 12'9\") White suite comprising a roll top bath with claw feet, low level WC, pedestal wash basin and separate shower cubicle with control and rose over. Two radiators. Two windows.

OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
The gardens are to the rear of the cottage and are of a reasonable size. Adjoining the rear of the cottage there is a large paved patio area which provides privacy. Five steps lead up to a further paved area, which gives access to TWO GARDEN STORES. Five further steps lead to the main area of garden, which has a central pathway and adjoining shrub borders to an area of lawn and mature trees. Pleasant views towards the surrounding hills. TIMBER GARDEN SHED. Outside light and water tap.

POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.

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

REF: DHS00640