Property description
This wonderful period cottage is bursting with a combination of genuine charm, modern convenience and a high specification.
Number 4 Beare Cottages sits at the end of a small courtyard of similar cottages, which we believe, were once owned by Silverton Mill to house the mill workers within the convenient distance of where they worked. It offers well proportioned and planned accommodation that comprises of a sitting room, dining room, kitchen, ground floor shower room, plus 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there are modest enclosed gardens to the front and rear, plus off road car parking, a car port and storage shed/workshop. The property has, in previous years, been the subject of an extensive refurbishment and is now offered for sale in fine condition throughout. It benefits from some quality features, which are seldom found in property at this level, including a bespoke pine kitchen with matching joinery/detailing throughout, a beautifully appointed shower room on the ground floor and 'Jack and Jill' bathroom on the first floor which can be accessed from both bedrooms. One of the loveliest features, is the large stone inglenook fireplace in the sitting room, which incorporates a traditional wood burning stove. The cottage also benefits from modern conveniences in the from of oil fired central heating and sympathetically styled uPVC double glazing, which incorporates some leaded glass windows adding extra character to this lovely home.
Location Beare is a small hamlet, consisting of a range of character properties situated just beyond the village of Broadclyst. Beare is set back from the B3181 Exeter to Cullompton road, which affords convenient links to the M5 motorway. Nearest amenities are located in village of Broadclyst (approximate two miles distant), which has a range of local facilities including secondary and primary schools, church, two pubs, restaurant, village hall/social club, hairdressers and post office. The Cathedral City of Exeter, which is just six miles away, offers a magnificent array of shopping facilities and recreational activities. There are excellent rail and road links including the main line services to London (Paddington and Waterloo), The Midlands and Northern England plus excellent motorway connections with the national network at Junction 29, 30 and 31 of the M5 motorway, reaching a wide range of destinations. Exeter Airport is just 5 miles east of the City Centre and is an important gateway to South West England and offers numerous European flights, trans-Atlantic connections and holiday charter flights.
The accommodation, with approximate measurements only, comprises: Attractive stable style front door to:
DINING ROOM 14' 11" (4.55m) x 11' 2" (3.4m) including staircase, reducing to 9' 2" (2.79m). Radiator. Window to front aspect. Open plan staircase to first floor. Coved ceiling. Security alarm system and built in meter cupboard. Doorway to:
SITTING ROOM 14' 9 (4.5m ) into recess beside fireplace x 12' 10" (3.91m). A delightful sitting room featuring an impressive stone inglenook with inset wood burning stove. Radiator. Window to front aspect. Under stair storage recess. Two up lighters.
KITCHEN 11' 8 (maximum) x 8' 4" (3.56m x 2.54m ) Well fitted with a good range of hand crafted pine base and wall cupboard units including Belfast enamel sink and timber work surfaces. 'Smeg' electric range style oven with six burner LPG gas hob and extractor unit over. Radiator. Space for freestanding fridge/freezer. Oak stripped flooring and small hatch to roof space. Two Velux windows. Low voltage down lights set in ceiling over sink area. Door to shower room and door to:
REAR LOBBY uPVC double glazed window and rear entrance door.
SHOWER ROOM A very well appointed room, with a matching contemporary suite comprising corner shower unit with curved sliding doors. Wash hand basin and low level WC. Pebbled style vinyl floor tiles and wood panelling to dado rail height. Low voltage down lights set in ceiling. Large wall mirror. Built in storage cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine. On the First floor landing: Small window and doors to:
BEDROOM ONE 12'8 x 10'5. (3.86m x 3.18m ) (Fireplace currently sealed). Built in shelved storage/linen cupboard with pine cupboard doors. Exposed pine floorboards. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Window to front aspect. Part exposed roof timber. Door to:
BATHROOM Matching modern white coloured suite comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and low level WC. Stylish wall tiles over bath and wash basin areas. Coved ceiling. Several low voltage down lights set in ceiling. Radiator. Extractor unit. Connecting door to bedroom 2.
BEDROOM 2 14' 11" (4.55m) x 7' 4 . (2.24m ) Radiator. Window to front aspect. Access to roof space. Coved ceiling. Several stars in the sky effect low voltage down lights set in ceiling.
OUTSIDE The property is approached across a shared, cobbled pathway and there is an enclosed lawned area of garden lying immediately opposite the cottage. This area of garden is bordered by well stocked flower beds and enjoys a lovely sunny aspect. A narrow strip of cobble and gravel area lies immediately to the side of the property and has been used by the current owner as a useful place to park a small vehicle. Vehicular right of way over a gravelled parking area to the rear gives access to a timber car port, which has a concrete foundation and rear entrance door to a useful shed. A communal pathway to the rear of the cottage offers access to a raised decking area, which adjoins the cottage and leads to the rear lobby. There is also a gate on the other side of the pathway leading to the rear garden. The rear garden is enclosed and offers space for a small lawn and/or a patio/barbeque area. Timber garden shed with oil tank to rear.
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Property Features :
- Dining Room
- Sitting Room
- Kitchen
- Shower Room
- Bathroom