A beautifully presented detached cottage style house situated in one of Sidmouth's most prestigious areas. Set within its own grounds behind a lovely secluded walled garden it enjoys a panoramic outlook over the Bickwell Valley and Muttersmoor. The property benefits from a separate annexe, garden studio, workshops, garden stores, 2 garages, and further parking for 3 cars. The property has many period features, including solid oak floors, panelled ceilings, gothic style windows, gas Aga, and marbled bathroom. 5 minute walk to town and seafront.
Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloakroom, 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom. Outbuildings comprising: Separate Former Laundry Building (study, games room, office), Garage with Workshop, Garage with separate Storage room/workshop, 2 Garden Stores, Garden Studio, Aviary, additional parking for 3 cars. uPVC double glazing, gas fired central heating.
ACCOMMODATION
Covered entrance to front door:
Reception Hall
Oak parquet floor. Panelled ceiling. Radiator. Understairs storage cupboard. Cloaks cupboard with twin hanging rails, cupboard over. Oak staircase with Art Deco style handrail rising to the first floor landing.
Sitting Room 5.79m max x 3.79m / 19' max x 12'5
A beautifully presented triple aspect room with focal point feature brick fireplace with mantel and hearth. ‘Living Flame' gas fire. Radiator. Panelled ceiling. Solid oak parquet floor. Lovely views over the Bickwell Valley. TV point, twin satellite connection point, digital radio point.
Dining Room 3.88m max x 3.18m / 12'9 max x 10'5
A charming room with panelled ceiling. Solid oak parquet floor. Radiator. Serving hatch to kitchen. Gothic uPVC double-glazed patio doors opening to rear patio and garden. Lovely views over the Bickwell Valley. TV point.
Kitchen: 3.30m x 2.73m / 10'10 x 8'11
A modern fitted kitchen with a lovely range of base cupboard and drawer units with beach-effect work top. Wicker vegetable drawers. Wall cupboard and matching meter cupboard. Display shelving to one wall. Storage cupboard. Gas fired cream Aga with twin oven and hot plates (apart from cooking the Aga provides the hot water and heats the towel rail in the bathroom). Ceramic one and a half bowel sink with drainer and mixer tap. Plumbing and space for dishwasher. Lovely views over the Bickwell Valley.
Utility Room 3.81m x 1.29m / 12'6 x 4'3. Attractively panelled uPVC room. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for separate fridge and freezer. Doors to front and rear gardens. Door to cloakroom.
Cloakroom: Wash hand basin and toilet. Storage cupboard. Towel rail.
First Floor
Landing: Light and airy with solid oak floor. Radiator. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank with slatted shelves above. Access to roof space using inbuilt loft ladder (the roof space is extensively boarded and houses the gas central heating boiler). Loft has windows at both ends. Distant sea views.
Bedroom 1 4.80m x 3.79m/ 15'9 x 12'5
A triple aspect room with lovely views over the Bickwell Valley and distant sea views. Radiator, TV Point, Air Conditioning Unit with fresh air intake.
Bedroom 2 3.64 x 2.68m / 11'11 x 8'9
Radiator. Views over the Bickwell Valley and surrounding area.
Bedroom 3 2.91m x 2.68m / 9'7 x 8'9
Radiator. Views over the Bickwell Valley and surrounding area.
Bathroom
Newly fitted white bathroom suite including roll top bath with shower attachment, wash hand basin and toilet. Marble tiles. Oak flooring. Heated towel rail. Oak wall cabinet.
OUTSIDE
Former Laundry Buildings: 3 rooms consisting of:
Office 5.16m x 3.25m / 16'11 x 10'8
Power and lighting. Timber panelled walls. Period style stained glass window. uPVC gothic window and door. Self-contained kitchen unit consisting of stainless steel sink with drainer, 2 electric solid heating rings, fridge/freezer and cupboard. Three category 5 network points. Two telephone points. Stairs to
Study 5.16m x 3.25m / 16'11 x 10'8
Power and lighting. L shaped eaves room with wood panelled walls. Skylight. Four category 5 network points. 2 telephone points. Door to:
Games Room: 5.00m x 4.26m / 16'5 x 14'
Power and lighting. Air conditioning/heater unit. Skylight. Eight category 5 network points. Four telephone points.
Garage with Workshop 6.05m x 5.23m / 19'10 x 17'2
Power and lighting. Work benches on two walls incorporating cupboards and drawers. Up and over door.
Garage with separate store room 5.84m x 3.06m / 19'2 x 10'
Power and lighting throughout. Store room/workshop with fitted shelving. 5.84m x 3.40m narrowing to 0.60m.
Potential to convert to self-contained 1 bedroom annexe with kitchen, lounge/diner, bedroom and bathroom – subject to PP. Plans available.
Outside store 1 1.25m x 0.77m / 4'1 x 2'6
Outside store 2 1.39m x 0.92m / 4.7m x 3'
Garden Studio 3.33m x 1.85m / 10'11 x 6'1.
Brick construction with tiled roof. Double glazed uPVC door and window. Oak flooring. Fully insulated.
The Gardens: An imposing private keypad gateway through the walled boundary opens onto a Cotswold Stone flag pathway which meanders through the front garden and down to the property. Either side of the pathway there are well stocked mature flower and shrub borders. To the front of the property there are two areas of lawn. There are a number of mature trees which give a good degree of privacy. A brick block pathway skirts the house to the rear garden. The rear garden has a stunning Indian stone patio with brick borders and splendid views across the Bickwell Valley and Muttersmoor (perfect for entertaining). Steps lead down to the bottom of the garden where the Aviary is located.
Parking: Apart from the 2 garages, there is a forecourt parking area for 1 car and an additional gravel surfaced parking area for 2 cars.
Planning Permission: This has been granted to extend the kitchen/utility room area by an additional 12'5 x 34'9. Architect drawings and plans are available ready to start building work.
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