- Guide Price - £525,000 to £550,000 +
- Character Property +
- Stunning And Private Gardens +
- Garaging And Plentiful Parking +
- Well Located For Amenities +
- Close To Local Woodland Areas +
- Garden Studio/Gym/Office +
Description
Guide Price - £525,000 to £550,000.
This is a beautifully presented character cottage offering over 1,550 sq ft of accommodation that enjoys a wealth of charm and interest. Features include exposed beams, window seats, wooden brace and ledge doors, some exposed stone walling that all provide a really homely feel. Believed to date from the mid C19th, the property is not Listed.
The current owner has completed a comprehensive schedule of enlargement and improvement, with a 2 storey extension, new kitchen, new shower room and bathroom, office and workshop.
The property sits on the fringes of woodland with access to the coastal path, ideal for walkers and cyclists. Large, private and landscaped gardens sit beyond the large parking area, garaging and home office.
The covered porch with stable front door lead through to the open plan dining room/kitchen/snug, which forms the hub of the property. The recently installed kitchen has a range of fitted units, together with central island with breakfast bar, and a stable door to the rear garden.
The snug/family room has a fireplace with wood burning stove. Complimenting this area is a large dual aspect formal sitting room with free standing corner wood burning stove and patio doors to the rear garden.
Of further note on the ground floor is a modern shower and a utility room with drying area.
On the first floor are 3 double bedrooms, the principal being dual aspect. Each has inbuilt wardrobes. The modern 4 piece bathroom has a free standing bath and separate shower cubicle.
A real feature to buyers will be the wonderful outside space this property offers. Electrically operated gates give access to a large turning and parking area with space for multiple vehicles. The garage, with electrically operated up and over door, sits between a purpose bult workshop, and a garden office, which could easily be a studio or gym.
The property is set back from the lane with enclosed front garden. To the rear, a patio leads up to the landscaped gardens which are colourful, well established and attractive. 2 decked areas are positioned to enjoy the setting sun, whilst the property adjoins woodland.
Situation
The property sits close to the coastal town of Budleigh Salterton, with Exmouth just a mile away. Budleigh Salterton possesses a good range of local convenience and specialist shops, pubs and restaurants, an excellent range of recreational facilities, including East Devon Golf Club and a great beach.
Exmouth is a bustling town with a vibrant shopping centre that also hosts a wide range of leisure and entertainment facilities, including a cinema, theatre, sports amenities and a range of excellent restaurants including Michael Caines new venture 'Mickeys Beach Bar & Restaurant'.
Boasting one of the warmest climates in the UK, with over three miles of glorious golden sands. Exmouth is known nationally as a regional centre for water sports activities especially sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding and kitesurfing. It is popular with ramblers as there are many beautiful walks. Also it has SSSI status (Site of Specific Scientific Interest)
It is only 12 miles by road or rail from the Cathedral City of Exeter, with its Intercity railway station, international airport, connection to the M5 motorway and all major shops and facilities.
Directions
From Woodbury Common, take the B3180 towards Budleigh Salterton. At the roundabout, take the right hand exit signposted Exmouth. Continue on the Salterton Road for 200 yards turning left into Castle Lane.
The entrance to the property is on the left hand side after 75 yards.
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