Property description

An imposing and beautifully situated character house situated in idyllic tranquil and private grounds extending to approximately 2 acres.

Description
Shorton Cottage is an imposing and spacious character house standing secluded mature grounds of approximately 2 acres. Complete with stream and waterfall and with great privacy the setting is quite remarkable with its mature gardens and orchard.The original cottage has been extended over the years to provide spacious and versatile accommodation with large reception rooms and the ability to either use as one 5 bedroom, 4 reception house or to offer a home with 2 bedroom annexe if required.

Verandah Style Entrance
Studded oak entrance door to:

Spacious Entrance Hallway/Diner - 26' 1'' x 16' 8'' (7.94m x 5.08m) max
Solid wood parquet flooring. Two central heating radiators. Leaded glass display alcove cabinet. Understairs storage cupboard with electric light. UPVC double glazed lattice style window. Glazed door with lattice style finish to:

Shower Room
Double shower enclosure with sliding glazed shower screen doors. Thermostatic shower unit. Solid wood parquet flooring. Central heating radiator. Door to:

Cloaks/WC
Solid wood parquet flooring. Wash hand basin (h&c) with tiled splashback. Low level WC. Central heating radiator. Plumbing for washing machine. UPVC double glazed lattice style window. Single glazed window.

From the Entrance Hallway
there is an illuminated glazed display section with glass shelving. Lattice style part glazed door leading to:

Sitting Room - 28' 7'' x 15' 5'' (8.71m x 4.70m)
Triple aspect room with three lattice style UPVC double glazed windows. Feature Devon brick fire surround and matching hearth with fitted remote control living flame coal effect gas fire. Feature coving. Dado rail. Four wall lights. Two double panelled central heating radiators. Solid wood parquet flooring. Enjoys very pleasant views over the front garden. Door to side verandah.

Separate Dining Room - 24' 10'' x 16' 4'' (7.56m x 4.97m)
Four central heating radiators. Four UPVC double glazed lattice style windows with door window sills. Two recessed display niches. Inset eyeball down lighter. Two wall light fittings. Open fireplace with brick hearth. Connecting door to adjoining accommodation.

Study - 20' 0'' x 14' 10'' (6.09m x 4.52m)
Minster style fireplace with remote controlled Living Flame coal effect gas fire. Range of built-in alcove book shelving either side of the fireplace. Double panelled central heating radiator. Single panelled central heating radiator. Double aspect room with two lattice style UPVC double glazed windows. Feature ceiling covering. Dado rail. Built-in store cupboard.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 14' 9'' x 11' 8'' (4.49m x 3.55m)
Range of built-in units finished in oak effect wood veneer comprising base cupboards and drawers with matching wall cupboards. Adjoining upright storage cupboard to the side of the oven. Double stainless steel sink with single drainer, mixer tap fitment and water filter unit. Built-in Zanuzzi electric fan-assisted double oven with tinted glass doors. Inset Zanuzzi 4-burner gas hob with filter unit above. Tiled floor. Inset eyeball ceiling down lighters. Three walls are fully tiled in white ceramic tiling. Wall mounted Glow Worm gas fired combination boiler for central heating and hot water for the main building. UPVC double glazed lattice style window. Lattice style glazed door providing access to the rear.

Staircase from the Main Entrance Hallway
with balustrade leading to:

First Floor

Spacious Landing
Full range of built-in wardrobe and storage cupboards with panelled doors. Double panelled central heating radiator. Two lattice style UPVC double glazed windows. Shelved recessed display niche.

Master Suite/Guest Room - 16' 2'' x 13' 3'' (4.92m x 4.04m)
Two central heating radiators. Double aspect room with two lattice style UPVC double glazed windows. Stone chimney breast. Three wall light point. Some beamed ceilings. Access through to:

Adjoining Dressing Room Area - 16' 4'' x 13' 4'' (4.97m x 4.06m)
Two central heating radiators. Double aspect room with two UPVC double glazed lattice style windows. Stone chimney breast. Victorian Mahogany compactum included.

En-Suite Bathroom/WC
White suite comprising enclosed panelled bath (h&c), pedestal wash hand basin (h&c), close coupled WC, shower cubicle with Triton instant electric shower. Walls are fully tiled in white ceramic tiling. Tiled Floor. Central heating radiator. Electric wall fire. Wall mounted medicine cabinet with mirror fronted door. Electric shaver point. UPVC double glazed lattice style window. Connecting door to adjoining annexe.

Bedroom 2 - 20' 1'' x 15' 7'' (6.12m x 4.75m)
Double aspect room with two UPVC double glazed lattice style windows. Two central heating radiators. Cast iron fireplace with surround. Attractive vaulted ceiling.

Spacious En-Suite Bathroom/WC/Shower - 13' 0'' x 9' 2'' (3.96m x 2.79m)
Shaped enclosed panelled bath with hand grips (h&c). Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash basin (h&c). Separate shower with Heatstore instant electric shower. Wall are fully tiled finished in white ceramic tiling. Built-in recessed medicine cabinet. UPVC double glazed lattice style window. Central heating radiator. Wall mounted mirror. Electric shaver point.

Bedroom 3 - 15' 9'' x 10' 0'' (4.80m x 3.05m)
Central heating radiator. UPVC double glazed lattice style window. Wall light fitting. Built-in eaves/storage cupboard. Cupboard door giving access to a large roof storage area with electric light.

En-suite Shower/WC
White suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin (h&c) and shower with Heatstore instant electric shower. Walls are fully tiled finished in white ceramic tiling. Electric shaver point. Wall mounted mirror. UPVC double glazed lattice style window.

THE ANNEXE:

Reception Room - 23' 4'' x 10' 5'' (7.11m x 3.17m)
Solid wood parquet flooring. Two central heating radiators. Part wood panelled walls. Lattice style UPVC double glazed window. Part glazed door leading to the front verandah. Glazed screen with matching part glazed door leading to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room/Utility - 22' 3'' x 13' 0'' (6.78m x 3.96m)
(overall measurements including the walk-in Pantry). Solid wood parquet flooring. Range of built-in base cupboards finished in oak effect wood veneered units with roll edge laminate work surfaces. Inset one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap fitment. Gas points for cookers. Adjoining laminate work surface with space and plumbing for washing machine. Central heating radiator. Wall mounted Glow Worm combination boiler for central heating and hot water to the annexe. Walk-in Pantry/Larder with marble shelf, wall shelving and single glazed window. From the kitchen there is a part glazed door leading to rear passageway.

Staircase leading from the Reception Room to:

First Floor Landing
Central heating radiator. Built-in meter cupboard housing the gas meter. Built-in cupboard with natural wood louvre door housing electricity consumer unit. Connecting door to the guest room en-suite.

Bedroom 1 (No 4 to the Main House) - 13' 1'' x 11' 0'' (3.98m x 3.35m)
Central heating radiator. UPVC double glazed lattice style window. Wash basin (h&c) with splashback.

Bedroom 2 (No 5 to the Main House) - 14' 9'' x 9' 10'' (4.49m x 2.99m)
Cental heating radiator. UPVC double glazed lattic style window. Wash basin (h&c) with tiled splashback.

Bathroom
Coloured suite with hand held mixer shower attachment. Pedestal wash basin (h&c). Fully tiled wall to the bath recess with extractor fan. Half tiled walls finished in white ceramic tiles. Central heating radiator. Access to the insulated loft space.

Separate WC
White low level suite. Wash hand basin (h&c). Half tiled walls in white ceramic tiling. Extractor fan.

TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession.

COUNCIL TAX
Band F

SERVICES
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.

DIRECTIONS
From Churscombe Cross roundabout on Marldon Way take the Marldon Road turn off signposted Paignton Seafront and Preston Sands. Follow this road down the hill and then turn left into Maidenway Road. Then take your 2nd left into Lammas Lane. Follow this road and cross over Smithfield Avenue, staying on Lammas Lane. At the next junction you will turn left onto Shorton Road. The next left is Shorton Valley Road and on this junction Shorton Cottage can be found on the left hand side.

OUTSIDE
Shorton Cottage sits in beautiful and mature gardens of approximately 2 acres. The gardens and trees surrounding provide excellent privacy and seclusion.To the front lies the formal gardens, laid to lawn and with a small stream fed by a waterfall being a lovely feature. To the front is an enclosed level lawned area that the owners call 'The Croquet Lawn'.To the rear is a cottage garden with large greenhouse and pond and to the side running along the length of the property is an Orchard area.At the rear of the house is a double garage joined onto the rear of the house.