Property description

A four bedroom detached house located in the picturesque village of Branscombe, with a terraced rear garden with superb views.


Rainbow Cottage has an enclosed terraced area at the front of the property which enjoys a pleasant outlook over the Church and valley beyond. The living accommodation is located on the first floor of the property, to take advantage of the superb views. The property has four bedrooms, a spacious sitting room with a double aspect, a kitchen/diner, a utility room, a bathroom and a separate WC. The property benefits from oil fired central heating, has off road parking at the front and at the rear there is a terraced garden featuring a number of decked terraces to take full advantage of the superb views. On the side of the property is a studio/office. The village of Branscombe is well known for being the longest village in England, as well its beautiful countryside and beach. It has good local amenities, including a Primary School, Post Office and two well known Inns. The village is midway between the coastal towns of Seaton and Sidmouth. The accommodation comprises:


Opaque front entrance door to: ENTRANCE HALL Staircase to the first floor. Built in understairs cupboard. Built in cloak cupboard. Built in airing cupboard. Carpet. Fuse board. Radiator. Door to:


BEDROOM TWO 15'9\" x 8'1\" (4.8m x 2.46m) Double glazed window to the front aspect. Obscure glazed window to the side aspect. Radiator. Venetian blind. Carpet. Curtains. BEDROOM THREE 10'6\" x 7'8\" (3.2m x 2.34m) Window to the rear aspect with a blind. Fitted triple mirror sliding door wardrobe to one wall with internal hanging rail and shelving. Carpet. Radiator.BEDROOM FOUR 11'4\" x 7'8\" (3.45m x 2.34m) Double glazed window to the front aspect with a pleasant outlook. Carpet. Venetian blind to the window. Radiator.


BATHROOM Modern white suite comprising a panelled bath with 'Victorian Style' mixer shower tap. Part tiled walls. Further Mira Excel thermostatic shower with sliding glass shower screen. Low level WC. Wash basin set in an oak vanity top with cupboards under and tiled splashback. White 'ladder style' heated towel rail. Tiled floor. Walls in tongue and groove surround. Underfloor heating. Extractor fan. Dimplex heater. Obscure double glazed window to the rear.Staircase to the: FIRST FLOOR


KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 15'9\" (4.8m) x 14'3\" (4.34m) A modern bespoke hand painted kitchen comprising of a range of wall-mounted and floor-standing cupboards with a combination of oak and pale blue 'shaker style' doors. Slate coloured worksurfaces. Tiled splashbacks. Colour co-ordinated Falcon 'range style' electric cooker with induction hob. Built in fridge and slimline dishwasher. Cooker hood with light and variable fan speed over the range. Ceramic one and a half bowl sink with single drainer. Windows to the front and side aspects with blinds. Solid oak floor. Down lighters. Two radiators with thermostats. Pine Welsh dresser with cupboard, drawers and display shelves. Pantry/storage cupboards with timber shelving and louvre doors. Door to: UTILITY ROOM 8'10\" x 4'9\" (2.69m x 1.45m) Window. Oak floor. Space and plumbing for freestanding washing machine. Floor standing oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Worksurface with stainless steel sink. Storage space below.Archway to the:


SITTING ROOM 16'9\" x 15'9\" (5.1m x 4.8m) A spacious room with a double aspect and fine views in a westerly direction. Coved ceiling. Fireplace with wood surround, tiled hearth and open fire. Carpet. Radiator. Ceiling spotlights. Recessed display with solid wood shelves. Fitted blinds to the windows. Aluminium double glazed sliding door to the rear porch. From the kitchen a pair of opaque glazed doors lead into a: REAR HALLWAY Wooden floor. Door leading to the a rear porch and door to a cloakroom. INNER HALL Double glazed window. Door leading through to the rear porch. Stripped wood flooring. Door to the bedroom and door to a:


CLOAKROOM White suite comprising a low level WC, corner wash basin with mixer tap, cupboard under and tiled splashback. White 'ladder style' heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Cork floor tiling. BEDROOOM ONE (MASTER) (DOUBLE) 19'7\" x 13'6\" (5.96m x 4.11m) A spacious, bright room with three double glazed Velux windows with fitted blinds. Aluminium double glazed sliding doors to the garden. Stripped wood flooring. Radiator with thermostat. Ceiling spotlights. Ceiling fan. Feature wood burner with slate hearth (for decorative purposes only). BT point.


REAR PORCH Double glazed windows to the rear and side. Double glazed double door leading out to the rear garden. Polycarbonate roof. Light. Vinyl floor covering. OFFICE/STUDIO To the side of the house, with its own entrance. This is an additional room ideal for the use as an office or studio. Double glazed window to the front aspect. Double glazed door to the rear. Velux roof window. Radiator. Vinyl floor covering. Stainless steel wash basin with tiled splashback. Timber display shelving unit. Ceiling spotlights.


TENANCY DETAILS Rental: £1000.00 per calendar month (payable monthly in advance)Deposit: £1000.00 (payable before signing the Tenancy Agreement)Tenancy Type: Assured ShortholdTerm: 6-12 months initiallyAvailable: April 2013 Restrictions: No DSS, No smokers, Children and pets at Landlord's discretionWe will require two forms of identification, namely a copy of your passport and/or birth certificate and/or driving licence. The tenant is responsible for the payment of electricity, telephone (if applicable), water rates, council tax and for registering with the relevant service providing authorities. The tenant is responsible for the cost of preparing the Tenancy Agreement and inventory of £160.00 inc.VAT. Upon signing the agreement, the tenant will be required to lodge the deposit. This will be returned at the end of tenancy subject to the property being left in its original condition. There will also be an additional charge of £90.00 per person for taking up references, payable upon rental application.VIEWING All our existing tenants are told not to allow casual callers to enter the property on the grounds of safety and this includes people carrying our letting particulars, please therefore do not call at a property without an appointment as you will not be allowed to view it. Please contact Harrison-Lavers & Potbury's for an appointment.


OUTSIDE AND GARDEN To the front of the property is a gravelled area, which is enclosed with PARKING FOR TWO VEHICLES. To the rear there is a very private garden which borders farm land and is terraced with views over the surrounding countryside and over the Church opposite. The garden has various terraced seating areas, which are decked and paved to take advantage of the superb views and scenery. There are a number of shrub borders with mature plants and an area for growing vegetables etc. At the top of the garden there is a DETACHED SUMMERHOUSE with a canopy porch, light and power, carpet, a window and blind and an electric Dimplex heater, which would make an occasional guest room or storage area. OUTGOINGS We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band F.