Property description

A spacious detached house standing in approximately half an acre of level garden, situated on the rural outskirts of Newton Poppleford in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty.



Knowle Cottage is a detached house, formerly two cottages and now offering accommodation arranged over two floors and briefly comprising five bedrooms, three reception rooms and two kitchens. The property's arrangement at present would suit those looking for a home with a separate granny annexe, or a home with income. Alternatively a new owner could re-model the property, incorporating the separate rooms and the outside stores into the main body of the house, subject to any necessary consents. The property features two inglenook fireplaces, timber multi-pane windows and some fine views of the surrounding area.


The property stands in approximately half an acre of level, lawn gardens, with ample off road parking and a single garage. There are also two further brick built stores, vegetable plots and a greenhouse. The gardens to the side and rear offer a good degree of privacy, there are no near neighbours in view and there is the benefit of a southerly aspect. The property is situated on the eastern outskirts of Newton Poppleford, in a quiet location in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, within a short drive from the centre of the village. The M5 motorway junction at Exeter is a little over seven miles to the east, whilst the Regency coastal town of Sidmouth, with its broad range of amenities, independent shops and Waitrose Supermarket is approximately five miles to the west. Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, Ottery St Mary and Honiton are all within a reasonable distance.

DIRECTIONS
From our office on the High Street in Sidmouth leave Sidmouth town via the B3176 Station Road to join the A3052 towards Exeter. Drive through the village of Newton Poppleford and at the roundabout junction, take the second exit onto Sidmouth Road, towards Exeter. A little over half a mile along the road slow down and take a sharp left as you begin to rise up the hill and follow this lane and after a short distance the entrance to the property will be seen on the left hand side.


The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:


Timber front door to the:

ENTRANCE PORCH
Opening into the:

HALLWAY
Radiator. Stairs rising to the first floor. Arch opening into the:

DINING ROOM
3.0m x 4.8m (9'9\" x 15'9\") Timber window to the front, with views over the front garden. Radiator. Glazed door to the:

INNER HALLWAY
Doorway to the:

SITTING ROOM
3.7m x 4.8m (12' x 15'9\") Timber window to the front, again with views. Inglenook fireplace with oak lintel and log burner standing on a slate hearth. Radiator. Telephone point. TV point. Door to the:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
5.0m x 3.0m (16'3\" x 9'9\") Two timber windows to the front, with views over the rear garden. Fitted floor standing and wall mounted units with space for electric cooker and space and plumbing for a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Worksurfaces with tiled splashback and inset one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit. Floor standing oil fired boiler. Door to:

REAR LOBBY
Window to the side. Half glazed door to the rear. Cloaks cupboard.

WC
Obscure glazed window to the side. Low level WC and hand basin.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Access to a boarded loft space with lighting. Telephone point. Doors to:

BEDROOM ONE
An L' Shaped room measuring a maximum of 3.7m x 4.8m (12' x 15'9\") Timber window to the front, with far reaching views to the surrounding countryside. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO
4.7m x 3.1m (15'6\" x 10'3\") Timber window to the rear, with views over the gardens and to countryside beyond. Radiator. Telephone point.

BEDROOM THREE
3.9m x 2.6m (max) (12'9\" x 8'6\") (max) Timber window to the front, again with an excellent view. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR
3.0m x 3.7m (9'9\" x 12') Timber window to the front, with views. Radiator. Built in wardrobe.

BEDROOM FIVE
3.4m x 3.1m (11' x 10'3\") Timber window to the rear, again with views. Radiator. Pedestal wash basin.

BATHROOM ONE
Timber window to the side, with excellent views. A suite comprising a bath in tiled surround, low level WC, pedestal wash basin and tiled shower cubicle with mains shower. Radiator. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Towel radiator.

BATHROOM TWO
Obscure glazed window to the side. A suite comprising a bath in tiled surround, low level WC and pedestal wash basin. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Radiator. Access to the loft space.


From the landing stairs descend to the:

SECOND KITCHEN
4.7m x 2.9m (15'6\" x 9'6\") Windows and half glazed door to the rear garden, with a southerly aspect. Floor and wall mounted units. Worksurface with stainless steel double drainer sink unit. Space for electric cooker. Space for fridge. Under stairs storage cupboard. Door to the:

SITTING ROOM
4.4m x 4.8m (14'6\" x 15'9\") Timber window to the front, with views of the front garden. Inglenook fireplace with oak lintel. Radiator. TV point.

OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
Knowle Cottage stands on a level plot of approximately half an acre, with lawn garden to the front and a five bar gate onto a gravelled driveway, leading past a sheltered level lawn garden adjoining the house, and onto the rear. To the south side of the property is a large, level lawn garden with a GREENHOUSE, a colourful flower bed border and mature hedge borders, leading easterly to the rear of the plot, where it joins open marshland and countryside. There are three vegetable plots, a TIMBER SINGLE DETACHED GARAGE and TWO USEFUL BRICK BUILT STORES, one housing the OIL TANK.

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

SERVICES
Private drainage. Mains water. Oil fired central heating. Mains electric.

POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.

REF: DHS00718