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" A late Victorian house in a tucked away location with private garden and lovely countryside views. 4 Bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite. Large living room, Kitchen/Dining Room and lovely Conservatory. Parking for 4 vehicles and detached garage.

Location:
Colyford boasts a thriving community with facilities including 2 public houses/restaurants, a butchers shop, Post Office/general stores, Parish Church and village hall and the highly regarded Colyton Grammar school. An historic tram runs alongside the stunning Axe Estuary, and Colyford common, which links both Colyton and Colyford with the nearby Victorian seaside resort of Seaton. The property is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is close to the Jurassic Coast. Colyford is approximately a 45 minute drive from Exeter and the M5 motorway, and Exeter International Airport. The ancient rebel town of Colyton is only a mile away and offers a wide selection of excellent local facilities, including a primary school. Axminster is about 5 miles inland, with mainline rail services to London Waterloo and Exeter.

Directions:
From our offices in Seaton, proceed along the Harepath Road until you reach the end T-junction. Turn right onto the A3052, Swan Hill Road, follow the road into Colyford. Turn left into Fair View Lane. Proceed along Fairview Lane for approx 1/4 mile. Stanley Cottages will be found on your right hand side. The cottages stand in a lane at 90 degrees to Fairview Lane and No 6 will be found at the end of this lane.

The Property:
This is a fine example of a late Victorian semi-detached property which has been sympathetically extended to create a substantial family home. The property is situated at the end of a private lane, backing onto open fields in the popular village of Colyford. The Post Office/Village Stores and Butchers shop are just a short walk away, as is the widely acclaimed Colyton Grammar School.Since purchasing the property, the vendors have undertaken a complete renovation to a high standard and also extended the house substantially, creating a beautiful ensuite Master bedroom with Franch doors onto a small balcony, an impressive dual aspect Living Room which leads onto a large south-facing decked entertaining terrace, a very well appointed Kitchen/Dining Room with Rayburn and a fantastic conservatory.The property boasts gas fired central heating, majority double glazing, a driveway with parking for several vehicles, detached garage, good-sized gardens and fantastic views. This property must be viewed to appreciate the generous proportions and quality of accommodation on offer.

Rear Entrance Porch: - 8' 5'' x 7' 6 (2.575m x 2.295m) max
Single glazed windows to rear. Tile effect vinyl flooring. Obscure glazed window to side. Polycarbonate, sloping roof. Radiator. Inner wooden door to:

Utility Room & WC: - 8' 8'' x 8' 5 (2.651m x 2.568m) including WC
Window to side with country views. Fitted with a range of matching base and wall units with laminate worktops. Deep enamel Belfast style sink with drainer and cupboards under. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Radiator. High level cupboard housing electric consumer unit and electric meter. Door to WC: Small obscure glazed window to side. Low level WC. Radiator. Stripped wooden door from Utility to:

Entrance Hall:
Original part glazed door to Conservatory. Doors off to Lounge and Kitchen. Two wall light points, 2 doors giving access to understairs cupboard space. Radiator. Book shelving to recess behind stairs and arch to:

Living Room: - 22' 0'' x 13' 0 (6.721m x 3.977m)
Two sash-style uPVC double glazed windows to side with lovely far reaching countryside views. UPVC double glazed french doors and matching side screens to decked terrace and garden beyond. Attractive deep fireplace with brick surround and wooden mantle with inset multi-fuel wood burning stove set on paved hearth. 5 wall light points. 2 Radiators. TV point. Coved ceiling.

Kitchen/Dining Room: - 22' 7'' x 10' 9 (6.882m x 3.285m) max overall dimensions
A lovely through room.KITCHEN AREA: Original sash window to rear. Comprehensively fitted with range of cream fronted base and wall units, some with glazed display fronts. Wooden worktops with tiled surround and inset deep Belfast enamel sink with mixer tap over. 'Bosch' integrated Dishwasher. Black Gas Rayburn which serves the Central Heating and hot water with separate Candy Gas hob to one side. Tiled floor. 3 spotlight tracks to ceiling. Large arch to:DINING AREA: UPVC double glazed doors to Conservatory. Space for freestanding Fridge/Freezer. Tiled flooring. 2 spotlight tracks to ceiling. Radiator.

Conservatory: - 13' 10'' x 12' 3 (4.206m x 3.727m)
Lovely, large, additional room with uPVC double glazed windows and pitched polycarbonate roof. French doors open on to decked terrace. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Light with fan to ceiling.

Stairs Rise to First Floor Landing:
Radiator. Galleried landing. 2 wall light points. Access hatch to loft. Doors off to:

Master Bedroom: - 14' 2'' x 13' 1 (4.328m x 3.987m) plus door recess
UPVC sash style window to side with glorious far reaching countryside views. UPVC double glazed french doors to ornate, bespoke wrought iron balcony. Feature brick wall. Radiator. 4 wall light points. Television point. Telephone point. Access hatch to loft. Door to:

Ensuite Shower/WC: - 9' 8'' x 7' 4 (2.950m x 2.239m)
UPVC sash-style double glazed window to side with fantastic far reaching countryside views. Large corner shower with curved glazed screen. Large pedestal wash hand basin. Close coupled WC. Wood effect laminate floors. Majority tiled walls. 4 inset spotlights to ceiling. Radiator.

Bedroom 2: - 9' 12'' x 9' 5 (3.040m x 2.860m) plus cupboards
Original sash window to rear with lovely views over surrounding fields. Decorative original fireplace with fitted cupboards either side. Television point. Telephone point. Radiator.

Bedroom 3: - 12' 2'' x 9' 9 (3.713m x 2.973m) including chimney
UPVC sash-style window to front. Decorative original fireplace. Radiator. Television point.

Bedroom 4/Study: - 8' 7'' x 6' 6 (2.612m x 1.981m)
Currently used as a Study. Original sash window to front. Radiator.

Family Bathroom: - 8' 8'' x 8' 5 (2.645m x 2.554m) including cupboard
Original sash window to rear with lovely views over surrounding fields. Deep enamel bath with telephone-style shower mixer taps. Creda shower above with glazed shower screen. Wood panelling. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with striplight/shaver socket over. Majority tiled walls. Radiator. Karndean wood-effect flooring. Airing cupboard housing factory-lagged hot water cylinder, Potterton central heating controls and slatted shelving.

Garage & Parking:
Wrought iron double gates lead to a large gravelled parking area for 4 vehicles. Plus a large wooden detached GARAGE 17' 9'' x 9' 9 (5.403m x 2.964m) with 2 windows, power and light.

Decked Entertaining Terrace: - 31' 11'' x 9' 5 (9.718m x 2.866m) plus 14' 8'' x 13' 4 (4.463m x 4.058m)
Large, south-facing decked entertaining terrace with open countryside views and surrounding balustrades with steps down to the garden.

Rear Garden:
The garden itself is a good size and mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and small trees. Fence to one side and hedging to all other boundaries providing a good level of privacy. External water tap.

Tenure:
Freehold.

Services:
All mains services are connected.

Council Tax:
We are advised the Property is Council Tax Band C.Local Authority - East Devon District Council - Tel No. 01395 516551

Viewings:
Strictly by appointment, please, through the vendors' sole agents Fortnam Smith & Banwell (Seaton) Ltd - Telephone 01297 23939.

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