Property description
A spacious detached chalet bungalow built in the 1930s, standing in grounds of approximately one acre in one of Sidmouths most sought after locations.
The Little Croft is a spacious detached chalet bungalow built in the 1930s, standing in grounds of approximately one acre.
The accommodation, which would now benefit from some modernisation and redecoration, briefly comprises an entrance porch/sun room, a reception hallway, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, three ground floor bedrooms, a shower room and separate WC, with two bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor.
The property also offers considerable potential for extension and alteration, subject to any necessary consent's.
The grounds afford the property seclusion and privacy, and comprise a wonderful variety of mature specimen trees, lawned gardens, off road parking and a garage.
Redwood Road is a much sought after location in Sidmouth, on the east side of the town and is under half a mile from the High Street in Sidmouth town centre. 'The Byes' riverside walk and cycle path is within a short distance and offers some two miles of picturesque scenery protected by the National Trust and Sid Vale Association. The town itself offers a broad variety of amenities, which include a Theatre, Cottage Hospital, modern Health Centre, numerous sport clubs and societies, a busy town centre with many independent shops and High Street chains, regular bus services to the surrounding area and a Waitrose Supermarket.
The Cathedral City of Exeter is approximately sixteen miles away, with its mainline Railway service, junction with the M5 motorway and International Airport.
DIRECTIONS
From our office on the High Street in Sidmouth proceed up the road, passing over the roundabout and turning right into Salcombe Road, opposite the Radway Cinema. Follow the road over the bridge, bearing left at the entrance to 'The Byes' and joining Sid Road. Take the second turning right into Redwood Road and the property will be found on the left hand side.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
PORCH/SUN ROOM
3.9m x 2.0m (12'9\" x 6'6\") Glazed leaded light windows and doors. Power points. Lighting. Southerly aspect to the front. Door to a:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
4.2m x 2.9m (13'9\" x 9'6\") Partly panelled with a delft rack. Leaded light window to the front. A turning oak staircase rises to the first floor. Radiator. Period panel doors to the:
SITTING ROOM
4.5m x 5.2m (14'9\" x 17') Leaded light bay window to the front, with a southerly aspect. Further leaded light window to the side. Tiled fireplace. Two radiators. Picture rail.
DINING ROOM
4.5m x 3.1m (14'9\" x 10'3\") Window to the rear, with a view over the garden. Shelved cupboards and drawers built into chimney recesses. Radiator. Door to the:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
3.6m x 3.1m (11'9\" x 10'3\") Windows to the rear. Door to the rear porch. Fitted floor standing and wall mounted kitchen units with appliances included. Worksurfaces with stainless steel sink. Radiator. WALK IN LARDER with stone shelf and quarry tiled flooring. Door to the garage.
From the reception hall there is a door to an:
INNER HALLWAY
Radiator. Picture rail. Period panel doors to:
BEDROOM ONE
4.1m x 4.1m (13'6\" x 13'6\") Leaded light bay window to the front, with a southerly aspect. Radiator. Picture rail.
BEDROOM TWO
4.1m x 3.1m (13'6\" x 10'3\") Leaded light bay window to the side, with an easterly aspect. Two radiators. Picture rail. Wash basin with Delft tile splashback.
BEDROOM THREE
3.2m x 3.0m (10'6\" x 9'9\") Leaded light window to the front, with a southerly aspect. Radiator. Wash basin. Picture rail.
SHOWER ROOM
Obscure glazed leaded light window to the rear. A modern suite comprising a walk in shower cubicle with chrome mains shower, white close coupled WC and wash basin. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Towel radiator.
SEPARATE WC
Obscure glazed leaded light window to the rear. A modern white close coupled WC. Radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
A galleried landing with a double glazed Velux window. Two radiators. Door to the loft area. Door to a WALK IN STORAGE ROOM 3.5m x 2.8m (11'6\" x 9'3\") Further doors to:
BEDROOM FOUR
3.4m x 4.1m (11' x 13'6\") Window to the rear overlooking the gardens. View to distant hills. Door to large walk in loft area above the garage. Radiator. Eaves storage.
BEDROOM FIVE
3.4m x 3.5m (11' x 11'6\") Leaded light window to the front, with a southerly aspect. Built in double wardrobe. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM
Window to the rear. Tiled shower cubicle with electric shower and modern white close coupled WC and wash basin. Radiator.
OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
The Little Croft stands on a delightful plot of approximately one acre, boasting numerous mature specimen trees. To the front, lawned gardens are bordered by dense beds offering privacy and seclusion from Redwood Road. To the sides are deep gardens, again offering seclusion and well planted with mature trees. To the rear a paved patio adjoins the back of the property, which extends to meet lawned gardens. Beyond is a variety of mature trees and shrubs that combine to create a 'woodland' feel. In addition is an area of fruit trees, TWO GARDEN SHEDS and on the back of the property, a BOILER ROOM and GARDEN WC.
GARAGE
3.4m x 5.5m (11' x 18') Period timber sliding panel doors. Two obscure glazed windows to the side. Power point. Lighting. Electric and gas meters. Stainless steel sink. Appliances included.
OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band G.
POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.
REF: DHS00900
Property Features :
- Detached 1930´s Residence With Potential
- Highly Regarded Location
- Approximately An Acre Of Garden
- Five Bedrooms & Two Shower Rooms
- Separate Reception Rooms