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" A delightful cottage full of charm and character situated at the end of a no through lane amongst just a few neighbouring homes. The peaceful location feels rural and yet is only just over half a mile walk to the town centre. The cottage is very appealing and has a beautiful garden. Along the side of the property, there is parking space for a large car with a further small space in front. Just over the lane are three useful outbuildings a small garage, a workshop and a log store. The ground floor accommodation comprises pretty kitchen with electric Aga, study dining hall, lounge with an Ecco wood burning stove and French doors to a conservatory which leads out to the garden. On the first floor is a good double bedroom with pretty countryside views and a well appointed bathroom. Stairs rise to the top floor, where there is a lovely loft room slightly restricted head height . The property benefits from double glazing and modern electric heating throughout as well as the Ecco stove, a highly efficient wood burner with slow heat release technology. No Onward Chain.

Colyton is a pretty little market town more like a village with a small town centre offering a good range of daily needs including two convenience stores, fish and chip shop, butcher, hairdressers, post office, small stationers, pharmacy, health centre, garden centre, library and a few other individual shops. On the edge of the town is the tramway station which operates services throughout the summer along the Axe Estuary to Seaton. The Jurassic Coast and pretty harbour at Axmouth is just 2.5 miles away and the ever popular seaside resort of Lyme Regis just 7 miles to the east. There is a primary school in the town and the well regarded Colyton Grammar School is just over a mile away. A beautiful Church is at the heart of the town and there is an interesting variety of architecture. Nearby Axminster 6 miles , has a mainline station with regular trains to London Waterloo and Exeter. The city of Exeter is approx. 25mins by car and the airport just outside Exeter is approx. 19 miles.


The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises

GROUND FLOOR
Painted wooden stable door opens into

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM 3.53m 11‘7 x 2.46m 8‘1
Window to front. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with quartz work surfaces and inset stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Space for fridge freezer. Electric Aga with two ovens and hot plate. Engineered oak wood flooring. Internal window from kitchen to study dining hall. Door to

STUDY DINING ROOM 3.71m 12‘2 x 2.59m 8‘6
Window to side with window seat. Stairs rising to first floor. Under stairs cupboard. Telephone point. Internal window to kitchen providing borrowed light. Radiator.

LOUNGE 3.73m 12‘3 x 3.56m 11‘8
French doors and full length windows right across the back wall to the conservatory, allowing plenty of light into the lounge and a lovely views to the garden. Brick fireplace with slate tiled hearth fitted with a multi fuel stove. TV point. Electricity consumer unit in cupboard high on wall. Two wall lights. Beamed ceiling. Radiator.

CONSERVATORY 3.81m 12‘6 x 2.41m 7‘11
Dwarf wall with uPVC double glazed windows and pitched glazed roof. Double doors to garden. Ceramic tiled floor. Wall light.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Further small stair case rising to top floor with under stairs cupboard. Radiator.

BEDROOM ONE 3.76m 12‘4 x 3.76m 12‘4
Window to front with lovely views over the garden and the distant countryside. Pretty period fireplace not in use .

BATHROOM 2.39m 7‘10 x 1.68m 5‘6
Window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment and Mira shower over with bi folding shower screen, w.c. and wash hand basin set into base unit with cupboards below. Shaver point. Ladder style chrome radiator. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with immersion heater and slatted shelves to the side. Under floor heating. Ceramic tiled floor.

SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM TWO 3.56m 11‘8 x 3.56m 11‘8
Slightly restricted ceiling height. Window to side. Velux window to rear. Under eaves storage. Radiator.

OUTSIDE
The cottage is situated at the end of a no through lane, which leads to Little Firs and a small number of neighbouring properties. A driveway passes in front of the house and there is a private parking area along the side of property, sufficient for one car. In addition, there is a gravelled area to the front, which is suitable for a small car. Opposite the cottage, there are three useful outbuildings, as detailed below.

GARAGE
Wooden doors to front. Power and light.

WORKSHOP
Window to front. Power and light.

LOG STORE
May have once been an outside w.c. Useful storage space.

GARDEN
The beautiful cottage garden is very private and well screened with a number of mature shrubs and small trees, including a stuunning Acer and a large number of flowering plants including roses, Foxgloves and Clematis. There is a patio seating area adjoining the conservatory. Steps up to areas of lawn and established pretty borders with low stone walls. Small pond. Summerhouse and shed. Outside tap. Gate providing side access to driveway.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Septic tank, shared with next door property.

BROADBAND
The seller has advised us that Broadband is available in this area with speeds up to 30 Mbps, depending on your service provider. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through

MOBILE
Mobile coverage can be checked through

COUNCIL TAX
East Devon District Council. Band C. Currently £2053.56 2024 25 .

EPC RATING
F

FLOOD RISK
Flood risk Information can be checked through the following

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All windows are modern uPVC double glazed. Heating is via modern electric radiators and Ecco masonry heater. The driveway is shared, with maintenance costs being apportioned between 4 properties. The septic tank and soak away which is shared with the next door property are sited on the neighbour s land. Easements are in place to cover the legal aspects of maintenance and access.



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. "