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" A deceptively spacious attached three bedroom period cottage with attractive gardens, annexe and adjoining double garage/workshop. EPC Band E.

Situation 2 Newhouse Cottages lies within the hamlet of Newhouse close to Smeatharpe and Upottery. It lies within the Blackdown Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The larger towns of Honiton and Taunton are 8 and 10 miles away respectively with both offering an extensive range of shopping, recreational and scholastic facilities and both with rail links to London. Description 2 Newhouse Cottages comprises an attached stone and rendered cottage which has been extended with additions of block and rendered and all contained beneath a slate roof. The accommodation is well proportioned and retains many of its original features including some exposed stonework and large inglenook in the kitchen. In recent years the property has been extended and upgraded and now provides well proportioned family accommodation. It benefits from UPVC double glazed windows and doors throughout, oil fired central heating with most of the principle rooms enjoy fine views over its fully enclosed private gardens. The property also benefits from ample parking, a large double garage/workshop together with an adjoining studio/annexe comprising two rooms on the ground floor and two further rooms on the first floor. Although the current owner uses the ground floor as a lounge bar with adjoining conservatory, it offers enormous flexibility for alternative uses subject to planning. Accommodation Entrance Storm Porch With obscure glazed UPVC door to; Hallway With ceramic tiled floor, stairs to first floor, door to kitchen and further door to; Dining Room With exposed ceiling timbers, four downlighters, radiator and glazed French doors to; Sitting Room With woodburning stove on a tiled hearth. Exposed ceiling timbers, three TV aerial sockets, three telephone points and three wall light points. Glazed French doors to sun terrace. Kitchen/Breakfast Room Comprising single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps over. Adjoining worktop surrounds with a range of floor and wall mounted cupboards and drawers. Halogen hob with electric oven. Exposed stone work to two walls including inglenook with oil fired Rayburn supplying domestic hot water and central heating all on timer controls. Exposed ceiling timbers, six downlighters and plumbing for dishwasher and ceramic tiled floor. Door to; Laundry/Boot Room With ceramic tiled floor, plumbing for washing machine, radiator, coat hooks and glazed door to rear garden. Further door to; Cloakroom With low level WC, corner wash hand basin, radiator and ceramic tiled floor. First Floor Landing With three downlighters, fitted bookshelves and trap access to roof void. Bedroom 1 With radiator, large chimney breast with display shelf, four downlighters and built in airing cupboard housing the factory lagged copper cylinder with immersion heater and slatted shelving. Door to; En Suite Shower Room With corner shower cubicle with electric Bristan Glee shower over. Low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator, trap access to roof void and extractor fan. Fine views over the garden. Bedroom 2 Four downlighters, two radiators and two windows overlooking the garden. Bathroom With enamel bath with Victorian shower attachment. Low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Three downlighters, ceramic tiled floor, radiator and trap access to roof void. Bedroom 3 With radiator and four downlighters. Fitted cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. Studio/Annexe Situated at the far end of the garden and adjoining the double garage/workshop can be found a versatile building which briefly comprises:- UPVC door leading to SITTING ROOM/LOUNGE BAR with feature fireplace, five downlighters, bar and wooden floor. Light and power, stairs to first floor and large opening into CONSERVATORY providing wonderful views of the private gardens, two pairs of French doors, ceiling light fan, blinds and roof blinds. FIRST FLOOR LANDING AREA with doors leading to ROOM 1 with vaulted ceiling, five downlighters, electric panel heater. ROOM 2 with vaulted ceiling, two downlighters and window overlooking the garden. Outside Adjoining the studio/annexe can be found the GARAGE/WORKSHOP 18'7 x 15'10 approached through a large up and over door and connected with power and light and water. To the front of the garage is a large area of parking and turning accessed from the lane by a pair of five bar timber gates. Concealed oil tank, external lighting and gateway leading to garden. The garden, which is fully enclosed provides much privacy and has been beautifully landscaped. There are various gravelled seating areas which lead down to the side door and give access to a large paved SUN TERRACE which is protected by a low stone wall and useful storage SHED. There is a further decking area and a large expanse of lawn with attractive raised flower and shrub boarders together with a fine selection of trees. The garden also benefits from external lighting and power. Services Mains water and electricity are connected. Shared private drainage. Telephone currently connected. Oil fired central heating. Directions From junction 26 of the M5 motorway take the exit signposted Blackmoor and Ruggin and at the T-junction turn right signposted Ford Street. Continue along this road which runs parallel with the M5 to the T-junction. Turn left signposted Ford Street and continue up through Ford Street to the top hill. Turn left and continue along here for approximately 4 miles to the crossroads with Blagdon Hill and Churchinford. Turn right towards Churchinford and after approximately 1.5 miles fork right signposted Smeatharpe. Continue along here passing through the village of Smeatharpe and having just left the village turn left signposted Newhouse, Upottery and Newhouse Baptist Church. The property will be found after approximately 100 metres being the first property on the right hand side. Web Find Reference 017552. You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. 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