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" A DETACHED BUNGALOW SITED WITHIN A GENEROUS CORNER PLOT. REQURING REFURBISHMENT AND UPDATING.

Otter Cottage is a detached bungalow situated within mature gardens and a generous plot, in the popular area of Cooks Lane, providing easy access to both Axminster and Lyme Regis.

The original structure is thought to date back to around the 1940‘s, with various extensions added during the current ownership, which comprise of traditional and non standard specifications.

The property now requires a model of refurbishment and updating throughout and represents a great opportunity for discerning buyers to reconfigure the existing layout or extend further subject to the necessary consents being obtained.

The mature gardens are a real feature and extend to around 0.3 acres with driveway parking found adjacent to the bungalow as well as a garage, utility store and lean to.

The Accommodation Comprises

On The Ground Floor Part multi paned timber entrance door to

Hall Bedroom 3 10‘ x 8‘7 3.04m x 2.60m
With dual aspect double glazed windows, radiator. Obscured multi pane door to

Lounge 19‘3 x 17‘8 5.87m x 5.38m
With dual aspect double glazed windows, 4 radiators, reconstructed stone fireplace with woodburning stove, exposed timber beams. Arch from Lounge and small step up to

Conservatory 17‘2 x 9‘4 5.23m x 2.84m
uPVC construction with doors to garden and night storage heater.

Door from Lounge to

Bedroom 1 19‘1 x 14‘4 5.82m x 4.37m
With 2 radiators, fitted wardrobes, arch to dressing area with dual aspect double glazed windows.

Ensuite Comprising of a coloured three piece suite including WC, pedestal hand basin and panelled bath with electric shower over. Partly tiled, obscured double glazed window and electric heated towel rail.

Further arch from Lounge to

Dining Room 10‘ x 7‘8 3.05m x 2.34m
With double glazed window, 2 radiators, and skylight. Arch to

Inner Hall With access to the Kitchen, Bedroom 2 and Shower Room.

Kitchen 13‘ x 10‘3 3.96m x 3.12m
With matching solid wood wall and base units with rolled edge wood laminate worktops. Inset asterite 1.5 bowl sink and drainer. Integral ‘Hotpoint‘ electric oven, grill and induction hob. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and space for fridge freezer. Tiling to splashback areas. Night storage heater. Double glazed window. Obscured multi pane door to

Side Lobby 7‘1 x 6‘8 2.16m x 2.03m
With dual aspect double glazed windows and uPVC door to outside space. Base unit providing storage.

Bedroom 2 15‘4 x 10‘8 4.67m x 3.25m
With dual aspect double glazed windows, 2 radiators, built in cupboard.

Shower Room Comprising of a neutral suite including large vanity unit with inset hand basin, WC and tiled shower cubicle. Built in cupboard, obscured double glazed window, shaver point, vinyl flooring.

Outside

Front Garden Pathway from road via timber gate leading to front entrance door. Side access via timber gate to rear garden and further access to rear from driveway via side gate to porch and side lobby.
Mainly laid to lawn with variety of mature planting throughout and fruit trees interspersed. Bordered by grass bank and timber fencing. Timber 5 bar gate from road to shared drive leading to paved parking area.

Rear Garden Mainly laid to lawn with mature planting and shrubs throughout, with raised patio area to one side. Enclosed by part timber fencing and high hedging.

Utility Store 9‘11 x 7‘4 3.02m x 2.24m
With dual aspect windows, power points and light with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer.

Further Store

Garage 20‘9 x 9‘6 6.32m x 2.90m
With up and over manual door, light and power. Outside tap. Window and pedestrian door to rear.

Lean To Store Timber pedestrian door and dual aspect windows.

Location And Access Otter Cottage is situated off Cooks Lane, a popular semi rural lane close to the market town of Axminster. The property is approached via a shared drive for the neighbouring property, Woodlands , which in turn leads to the driveway for Otter Cottage providing parking for two to three vehicles. Access to the bungalow is provided first via a timber gate from the road to a pathway leading to the front entrance door, whilst a timber 5 bar gate from the road leads to the parking area with a timber gate from here providing access to a covered storm porch with door to a side lobby. Both the front and rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature planting, trees and fruit trees throughout with the front being enclosed by part timber fencing and grass banks, whilst the rear is enclosed by high hedging and timber fencing, and which also benefits from a raised patio seating area to one corner. There is also a single garage, two stores one which doubles as a utility room and timber lean to log store.

Services We understand the property is connected to main electric and water, with oil fired central heating and septic tank drainage, although applicants should verify this with their own enquiries.

Local Authority East Devon District Council
Council Tax Band D

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Vendor s Agents, Martin Diplock Estate Agents of 36 Broad Street, Lyme Regis.

Directions From Lyme Regis, proceed out of the town through Uplyme and continue for a mile to the Hunters Lodge turning. Turn left on to the A35 and take the first right hand turning signposted for Axminster. Take the next immediate right into Cooks Lane and proceed for approximately half a mile, where Otter Cottage will be found on your left hand side with access via a shared drive to the parking area for the property.

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