1 bed terraced house for sale

Castle Lane, Exmouth EX8

An excellent opportunity to acquire this charming Grade II listed, cob and thatched one-bedroom cottage, full of character and historic appeal. Nestled in a delightful semi-rural setting, the property enjoys a picturesque location while being just moments from the amenities of Littleham Village.

Believed to date back to the late 18th to early 19th century, this unique home retains a wealth of period features. The ground floor accommodation comprises a cosy sitting room with an open fireplace and exposed beams, a versatile dining room/study, a kitchen, and a modern fitted shower room.

Upstairs, the property offers a generous double bedroom, continuing the cottage's charming character.

Externally, the cottage benefits from a front garden and a large rear garden, ideal for outdoor enjoyment and offering excellent potential for landscaping or relaxation.

Offered for sale with no onward chain, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a truly characterful home. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Description
An excellent opportunity to acquire this charming Grade II listed, cob and thatched one-bedroom cottage, full of character and historic appeal. Nestled in a delightful semi-rural setting, the property enjoys a picturesque location while being just moments from the amenities of Littleham Village.

Believed to date back to the late 18th to early 19th century, this unique home retains a wealth of period features. The ground floor accommodation comprises a cosy sitting room with an open fireplace and exposed beams, a versatile dining room/study, a kitchen, and a modern fitted shower room.

Upstairs, the property offers a generous double bedroom, continuing the cottage's charming character.

Externally, the cottage benefits from a front garden and a large rear garden, ideal for outdoor enjoyment and offering excellent potential for landscaping or relaxation.

Offered for sale with no onward chain, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a truly characterful home. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Accommodation
Hardwood front entrance door leading to:

Sitting Room - 15'3" (4.65m) x 12'6" (3.81m)
Window to front overlooking the front garden. Focal point of log burner on a Slate hearth. Staircase rising to first floor with useful under stairs storage cupboard. Ceiling beams. Doors leading to kitchen and open to:

Dining Room / Study - 8'2" (2.49m) x 5'5" (1.65m)
Window to front. Beamed ceiling.

Kitchen - 9'11" (3.02m) x 6'7" (2.01m)
External door to rear leading to rear garden and 2 windows to rear. Modern fitted cupboard and drawer storage units with roll edged work surfaces and matching up stands. Stainless steel single sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Electric cooker points with filter hood above. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Further space under the worktop for fridge etc. Tiled flooring. Cupboard housing the electric trip switch fuse box. Door leading to:

Shower Room
Obscure glazed window to rear. Modern fitted white suite of double shower cubicle with electric shower unit, concealed cistern WC and vanity wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls and floor. Extractor fan. Wall mounted electric heater.

First Floor

Bedroom - 15'10" (4.83m) x 12'8" (3.86m)
2 windows to front gaining views over the front gardens. Ceiling beams.

Externally
A real feature of this cottage are the generous Gardens. To the front it is laid mainly to lawn shrub bed border that provides year round interest and colour, also gain views over the surrounding countryside.

Rear Garden
A real feature of this property is the large and private Rear Garden. From the cottage steps lead up to the garden which has a Flagstone patio area being ideal for outdoor dining and sitting during fine weather with the remainder then being laid to lawn with shrub bed borders providing year round interest and colour. 2 garden sheds one with power connected. Hedge boundaries. Outside water tap.

Tenure
The property is freehold

Services
Mains Water & Electricity are connected. Septic tank with an annual payment of £110 paid in 6 monthly instalments.

Mortgage Assistance

Agents Note
These are draft sales particulars and are awaiting vendors verification. Please note there is pedestrian right of access to the front and rear of the cottage for neighbouring cottages. The thatch was fully replaced in 2015 and the ridge was replaced and thatch brushed in 2025.

Directions
From our prominent Town Centre office, proceed out of town along Salterton Road. Proceed through 2 sets of traffic lights, before turning right onto The Broadway. At the end of this road, turn left at the mini roundabout onto Littleham Road and continue into the village. After passing the Church, turn left onto Castle Lane where the property will be found, after c. Quarter of a Mile, on the right hand side, clearly identified by our For Sale sign.

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.