4 bedroom detached house for sale

This picturesque four bedroom detached thatched cottage is set in a lovely secluded and semi-rural location on the outskirts of Exmouth. This desirable seaside town centre benefits from many shops, schools, supermarkets and other amenities, as well as having good bus and rail links in to Exeter. Woodbury Common is also only a short distance away with its many countryside walks.

The property has been well maintained and benefits from a recent oil fired central heating system and a complete re-thatching in 2003. The accommodation briefly comprises a lounge, sitting room / diner, kitchen, utility room, downstairs WC, 4 bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside there is a beautiful garden to the rear with a large lawn and orchard, and there is parking for several vehicles behind the property with a detached garage also.

This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful properties in the area and in order to fully appreciate its character and setting, further viewing is essential and comes very highly recommended.

Lounge (12' 5'' x 10' 9'' (3.797m x 3.287m))
A charming room featuring a large inglenook fireplace. The double glazed window to the front aspect offers views over the adjacent paddock anf there is an under stairs storage cupboard and central heating radiator. A door leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen (16' 1'' x 7' 10'' (4.916m x 2.392m))
A good sized fitted kitchen comprising a range of matching base and wall units, roll edge worktops with tiled splash back, a breakfast bar and an integrated electric oven and hob. There is also space for a fridge, beautiful exposed wooden beams, a central heating radiator and two uPVC double glazed windows to the rear aspect overlooking the garden. Doors at either end of the room lead to the sitting room / diner and the utility room.

Utility Room (7' 10'' (max) x 6' 3'' (2.406m x 1.909m))
A useful utility room with spaces for a washing machine and dishwasher, a recent oil fired central heating boiler and a fitted storage cupboard with hanging space. A small window is to the rear aspect and there is a door to the side aspect leading outside to the lane. A door also leads to the downstairs cloakroom.

Downstairs Cloakroom
With a modern close coupled WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splash back and an obscure glass window to the front.

Sitting Room / Dining Room (22' 2'' x 9' 4'' (max) (6.763m x 2.853m))
A good sized triple aspect room benefiting from an open fireplace with slate hearth and surround, wall lights, some beautiful exposed timber beams and some features arched alcoves set in to the thick cob walls. There are also two central heating radiators, and uPVC double glazed windows look to the rear, side and front aspects with views over the garden and pasture to the front of the property. Doors lead to the entrance hall and the kitchen.

Landing
With doors to all four bedrooms and the bathroom, as well as a loft hatch with ladder accessing a spacious attic room.

Bedroom 1 (12' 6'' x 9' 6'' (3.836m x 2.911m))
A good sized double bedroom with wall lights, a central heating radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect with bench seat, overlooking the paddock.

Bedroom 2 (11' 5'' x 8' 3'' (3.498m x 2.518m))
A second double bedroom with a built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water tank, wall lights, a central heating radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect.

Bedroom 3 (10' 6'' x 8' 1'' (3.218m x 2.466m))
A third double bedroom with built-in storage cupboards with hanging space and shelving, wall lights, a central heating radiator and uPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side aspects.

Bedroom 4 (12' 7'' max x 7' 10'' (3.85m x 2.394m))
The fourth bedroom benefits from built-in storage cupboards with hanging space and shelving, wall lights, a central heating radiator and uPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side aspects.

Bathroom
Three piece suite consisting of bath with electric shower over, WC and wash hand basin. Double glazed window to the front aspect and central heating radiator.

Attic (26' 4'' x 8' 2'' (max) (8.037m x 2.491m))
Attic room with sloping ceilings, running the entire length of the house. Double glazed windows at each end and under eaves storage cupboards along both sides, offering significant storage space. Access to this room is via a pull down ladder.

Garage (12' 10'' x 14' 11'' (3.935m x 4.557m))
Good sized garage with up and over door, housing recent oil storage tank for the central heating system.

Garden
A large, beautifully tended mature cottage garden with flower and shrub borders containing many mature plants and shrubs. There is an orchard area to the rear of the garden with a range of apple, plum and cherry trees. There is also a modern greenhouse (12' x 8'), a henhouse and even a well (capped off) with hand pump.

Location
The property is located along a driveway just off the Hulham Road. There are open views to the front of the property over a paddock. The vendors have informed us that a restrictive covenant exists, restricting development of the adjacent land. (Clarification of the ownership of the covenant may be discussed with the agents.)

Additional Information
According to the current owners, the property has been maintained to a high standard, including the properties drainage system, heating system and electrical installation.

Directions
Leave the town of Exmouth on the Hulham Road. Continue past the junction with Dinan way. Approximately 100yds after 'Lime Bay Tree Services', turn into the driveway on the right hand side of the road. (If you reach the post box at the junction with Wotton Lane, you have missed the driveway!) The cottage is located approximately 50 yards along the driveway.