Property description

Unique detached property situated in a tucked away location on the outskirts of the village of Axmouth with stunning views and approximately 2.5 acres.

Location:
The village of Axmouth lies on the River Axe about one mile inland from the coastal resort of Seaton. A most attractive village of predominantly stone cottages, which boasts a Church two public houses and a thriving community.Seaton is located between the ancient harbour of Axmouth and the white cliffs of Beer. Its mile long beach, which is part of the Jurassic Coast, opens onto the waters of Lyme Bay. The town itself has many small shops, a local hospital, doctors surgeries, primary school, banks and building societies. Seaton is a popular resort for holiday makers, and boasts a wealth of activities including golf, tennis, bowls and sailing.Just a few miles to the East is the bustling resort of Lyme Regis which is famed for its many historic connections and character buildings, and ofcourse, for its well known Cobb Harbour.The County town of Exeter, with its regional airport, is some twenty miles to the west, and the mainline rail link to London (Waterloo) is at Axminster, approximately seven miles distant.

Directions:
From our offices in Seaton, turn left into Harbour Road. At the first roundabout go straight across and continue on across the bridge, along the river and through the village. Take the first right hand turning into Chapel Street. Proceed for approximately 400 yards and turn right into Stepps Lane. Drive up the hill and the driveway entrance to Stepps Barton will be seen on the right hand side after approximately 200 metres.

The Property:
Stepps Barton is an imposing detached property which is set in an elevated semi-rural location in the picturesque village of Axmouth enjoying stunning countryside views. The property enjoys approximately 2.5 acres of grounds which would suit many uses including equestrian or grazing land and also includes some woodland.The location and grounds of Stepps Barton offer an amazing opportunity for extension or alteration to create a 'grand design' style property.The property currently comprises a main 3 bedroom house with attached annexe with additional accommodation to the rear which is set around a central courtyard with the gardens and grounds surrounding. There is a detached double garage and an additional detached outbuilding within the grounds.Stepps Barton must be viewed to truly appreciate this unique property.

Accommodation:
All measurements approximate includes:


External light. Large wooden panelled entrance door with wrought iron door furniture opens to:

Entrance Porch:
Window to front. Quarry tiled floor. Internal wooden panelled door to:

Entrance Hall:
Window to front. Radiator. Burglar alarm. Telephone point. Stair lift. Stairs rising to first floor. Doors off to:

Living Room: - 18' 9'' x 11' 11'' (5.719m x 3.620m) plus 5' 11'' x 4' 9'' (1.798m x 1.453m)
Window to front with lovely countryside views across the valley. 2 sets of French doors and window to side opening to a conservatory and further window to rear. Brick fireplace. Access to under stairs cupboard. 2 radiators.

Conservatory: - 19' 7'' x 6' 2'' (5.962m x 1.875m)
Wooden single glazed conservatory with views to countryside and side garden. Quarry tiled floor. Two Art Deco wall lights.


From entrance hall door to:

WC:
2 windows to front. WC. Wash hand basin set above cupboards. Part tiled walls and tiled floor.

Kitchen/Dining Room: - 13' 9'' x 9' 11'' (4.181m x 3.019m) plus 9' 0'' x 8' 8'' (2.741m x 2.630m)
'L' shaped room. Window to side and front with lovely country views. Matching range of base and wall units. Oil fired double oven Aga with twin hot plates. Electric hob. Electric built-in oven. Fitted fridge. Hatch to lounge. Deep pantry with shelving all round and light. Telephone point. Part tiled walls. Vinyl flooring. Glazed door to:

Inner Reception Room: - 11' 3'' x 7' 11'' (3.433m x 2.403m)
Part glazed wooden door to one side opening to central courtyard and wooden door to opposite side opening to garden. Shelved all round and used as a library. Stairs lead up to window to side to:

Annexe/Additional Accommodation:
This single storey building wraps round the rear of the property at the 1st floor level to the rear of the central courtyard at a higher level and would provide additional reception rooms or office/hobbies room or could easily provide an annexe for a dependent relative.

Reception Room 1: - 14' 7'' x 11' 8'' (4.434m x 3.556m) plus 8' 9'' x 5' 4'' (2.657m x 1.618m)
Large bay window to side with views over the garden and countryside beyond. Window to front overlooking the courtyard and further window to rear. Radiator. Telephone point. Door to:

Utility Room: - 8' 1'' x 7' 7'' (2.457m x 2.299m)
Window to front overlooking courtyard. Stainless steel double drainer sink unit over cupboards. Plumbing for washing machine. Wall cabinets. Tiled floor. Sliding door to:

WC:
WC. Corner wash hand basin. Half tiled walls. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Mirror and striplight/shaver socket over.

Bedroom 4/Reception Room 2: - 17' 8'' x 11' 5'' (5.376m x 3.471m)
2 windows to front and one to side. Wooden half glazed double doors opening to rear. Fully tiled shower enclosure. Access hatch to loft. Door to:

Box Room:
Window to rear. Wash hand basin. (Former dark room)


Stairs rise from the entrance hall to:

First Floor Landing:
Window to rear overlooking courtyard. Access hatch to part boarded loft. Airing cupboard housing copper hot water cylinder and slatted shelves.

Bedroom 1: - 17' 6'' x 11' 10'' (5.345m x 3.617m) to wardrobes
Window to front with lovely countryside views. 2 windows to side. 3 Built-in wardrobes and 1 built in cupboard. Telephone point. Pedestal wash hand basin. 2 radiators.

Bedroom 2: - 12' 2'' x 10' 2'' (3.708m x 3.088m)
Window to side and front with lovely views across the valley to the countryside. Wash hand basin set above vanity unit. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator.

Bedroom 3: - 11' 2'' x 8' 6'' (3.415m x 2.593m)
Window to side over courtyard. Radiator.

Bathroom: - 5' 8'' x 5' 2'' (1.729m x 1.578m)
Window to side. White bath with Triton electric shower over. Radiator. Wash hand basin set above cupboard. Fully tiled walls. Cork tiled floor.

WC:
Window to side. WC.

Boiler Room/Workshop: - 5' 6'' x 5' 4'' (1.671m x 1.632m)
Accessed externally from the side. Potterton floor standing oil central heating boiler and controls. Light. Power.

Double Garage: - 17' 4'' x 14' 11'' (5.29m x 4.55m)
Sliding garage doors. Window to rear.

Detached Outbuilding: - 20' 1'' x 11' 11'' (6.134m x 3.643m)
Up-and-over door and pedestrian door to front. Window to side.

Gardens & Grounds:
The property is approached via a long entrance drive which leads to the garage and in front of the property. The attractive gardens wrap around the front and sides of the property with a wide variety of mature trees, shrubs and plants. There is a large pond in front of the house with paved areas surrounding and a greenhouse and further large potting shed to side. To the other side of the house is a large detached cedar shed (which is in a derelict condition but could easily be replaced) and a second greenhouse.There is a paved seating area and a small summerhouse to one side of the property and the oil tank is well screened from view here also.Central courtyard area between the main house and rear additional accommodation. A pathway runs in front of the house leading to the detached outbuilding. Beyond this building access can be gained to a large field and rising away from here a large wooded area of land. The total extends to approximately 2.5 acres.

Services:
Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Council Tax:
We are advised the property is Council Tax Band F.

Viewings:
Strictly by appointment through Fortnam Smith & Banwell Seaton office - Telephone 01297 23939.

Property Features :

• Impressive Large Detached House
• Tucked Away Location with Stunning Views
• Approximately 2.5 Acres Gardens & Grounds
• 4 Bedrooms
• Flexible Accommodation with Possible Annexe