Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to Alton House Hillhead, Colyton, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the EX24 6NJ area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band E.
This classic property was built 1900-1929 and has a reported internal area of 174 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £390,000 and a rental potential of £2,535 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Oct 29, 2013. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"Alton House is a rare find for this area being one of only a small handful of Edwardian properties in Colyton. The house is detached and situated very close to the centre of this pretty and historic little East Devon town and has lovely views from the first and second floor windows. The property is spacious and retains many period features with deep skirting boards, dado and picture rails and beautiful stripped panelled doors with brass fittings throughout. The accommodation comprises two first floor bedrooms, family bathroom, two large top floor bedrooms (currently semi-open plan) which could make a fabulous master suite or remain as two separate good sized bedrooms, spacious sitting room with bay window, dining room, kitchen, conservatory and a ground floor extension providing further accommodation (and bathroom), which could be used as an annexe or a spacious study/play room. Outside, to the front is a small hard standing which could be used to park a small car and to the rear is a very pleasant south east facing courtyard garden. The property offers huge potential for re-arrangement of the rooms and with some updating, to provide a wonderful and stylish family home. NO ONWARD CHAIN.
The Accomodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:
GROUND FLOOR
HALL
Timber front door. Stairs rising to first floor. Under stairs cupboard. Dado rail. Radiator.
CLOAKROOM
Small window to side. Fitted with a white suite comprising close coupled w.c. and corner wash hand basin. Radiator. Electricity consumer unit set high on wall.
LOUNGE - 3.93m
(12'11") Plus Bay x 3.67m
(12'0")
Bay window to front. Fireplace fitted with gas fire. Shelved recess. Telephone point. Deep skirting board. Dado rail. Picture rail. Two radiators.
DINING ROOM - 3.7m
(12'2") x 3.5m
(11'6")
Double doors to rear leading to conservatory. Small arched alcove with shelves. Traditional crockery cupboard. Picture rail. Radiator. Door to
KITCHEN - 3.73m
(12'3") x 2.51m
(8'3")
Windows to side and rear both fitted with secondary glazing. Door to rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with laminate work surfaces. Inset stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Integrated Hotpoint double oven and grill. Integrated Hotpoint ceramic hob with filter above. Space and plumbing for dish washer. Space for fridge/freezer. Wall mounted Potterton gas boiler for central heating and hot water. Radiator. Tiled floor.
CONSERVATORY - 5.43m
(17'10") x 2.2m
(7'3")
With uPVC double glazed windows and polycarbonate roof. Door to garden. Radiator. Tiled floor. Door to
ANNEXE
Converted from the former garage, the annexe comprises:
HALL
Small hallway from conservatory with quarry tiled floor and hatch to small loft.
BATHROOM
Window to rear into conservatory. Fitted with a white suite comprising bath, close coupled w.c. and wall mounted wash hand basin. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Radiator. Extractor.
BEDROOM/STUDY - 4.23m
(13'11") x 2.71m
(8'11")
Window to front with secondary glazing. Built-in wardrobes. Radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Window to side. Radiator. Door to further stair case.
BEDROOM ONE - 3.93m
(12'11") x 3.7m
(12'2")
Window to front. Pretty period fireplace. Built-in wardrobes. Picture rail. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO - 3.62m
(11'11") x 2.97m
(9'9")
Window to rear with good view towards the nearby countryside. Pretty period fireplace. Built-in wardrobes. Picture rail. Radiator.
BATHROOM - 2.02m
(6'8") x 1.72m
(5'8")
Window to rear with good view as for bedroom two. Fitted with a white suite comprising large walk-in tiled shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, bath and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder.
W.C.
Window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising mid level flush w.c. and wall mounted wash hand basin. Radiator.
SECOND FLOOR
STAIRS & LANDING
Enclosed stair case rising to second floor. Landing opening into semi open plan bedroom arrangement with an overall length from front to back of 25`5" (7.8m).
BEDROOM THREE:
Width 16`5" (5m)
Window to front. Two obscure glazed windows over stair well. Two sets of built-in wardrobes. Radiator. Some restricted ceiling height.
BEDROOM FOUR:
Width 15`8" (4.m)
Window to rear with lovely views across nearby countryside. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Some restricted ceiling height.
OUTSIDE
FRONT
Hardstanding to the front could provide parking for one small vehicle. Pedestrian side gate giving access to rear and side.
REAR
The rear garden is walled on all sides and comprises a large central paved area with shaped planting borders all around. There is ample room for table and chairs as well as a washing line. In one corner is a stone and brick triangular shape garden store with power and light. To one side of the house is a useful covered area with outside tap and a further small brick shed.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Water is metered.
COUNCIL TAX
Band E. East Devon District Council. ?1,843.46 2013/14.
EPC
EPC Rating: E
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The property is mainly single glazed with secondary glazing to some windows. There is central heating throughout fired by a gas boiler. The property requires some redecoration and a little repair to door architraves in some places where there has been damage from wheelchair use. The top floor has the potential to be altered to provide and stunning master suite or alternatively can be used as two double bedrooms. The additional room on the side of the house could be converted back to garage space if required (it was converted from a garage some years ago).
Colyton lies nestled in the Coly Valley, lying 2 miles inland of the Jurassic coast at Seaton and 5 miles south of Axminster. The town is steeped in history and is architecturally very interesting with the beautiful medieval Church at its centre.
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.
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Tax band E
217 sqm plot
