Property description
A superbly presented character cottage positioned in a sought after residential area within a stone’s throw of The Byes.
SUMMARY
This attractive and beautifully presented cottage has in recent years been used as a successful holiday cottage, with 50% repeat bookings this year. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and benefits from having uPVC double glazed windows. The sitting room is fitted with a wood burning stove and the kitchen has integrated appliances comprising an oven, hob, cooker hood, fridge/freezer and washing machine. There is a useful ground floor cloakroom and a first floor bathroom, both of which are fitted with modern white suites.
SUMMARY 1
The cottage also benefits from having a rear courtyard garden which enjoys a southerly aspect and there is a single attached garage, which is unusual for cottages within this lane.
SUMMARY 2
The property occupies a pleasant situation on the south side of this popular residential lane, which is made up of pretty cottages and at the bottom of the lane there is direct access into The Byes, a delightful riverside walk and cycle track leading to Sidmouth town centre. Also within walking distance is Temple Street, where there are local shopping facilities and bus services.
DIRECTIONS
From the Sidmouth office proceed up the High Street and straight over the mini-roundabout. Turn right opposite the Radway Cinema into Salcombe Road and continue over the river, following the road around to the left. Continue along Sid Road, passing Redwood Road and Brownlands Road on the right hand side and take the next turning on the left, which is Sid Lane. The cottage will be seen a little way along on the left hand side.
The accommodation is of an irregular shape and the approximate dimensions comprise:
uPVC double glazed front door to the:
ENTRANCE LOBBY
Stairs to the first floor and a door into the:
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM
3.65m (max) x 4.25m (11‘9 x 13‘9) Outlook to the front aspect. Two wall lights. TV and BT point. Satellite point. Electric panel heater. Chimney breast with recess and fitted wood burning stove. Door to the:
KITCHEN
3.7m (max measurements) x 2.2m (12‘3 x 7‘3) Attractively fitted with a range of matching base/wall units, colour co-ordinated worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Inset one and a quarter bowl sink with mixer tap. Built in electric oven with ceramic hob and cooker hood above. Integrated fridge/freezer and washing machine. Inset ceiling spotlights. Tiled floor. Underfloor heating. Understairs storage cupboard. Outlook to the rear garden. Door to:
BEDROOM TWO/DINING ROOM
2.15m narrowing to 1.8m x 4.0 (7‘ narrowing to 6‘ x 13‘) uPVC double glazed French doors leading into the rear garden. Tiled floor. Inset ceiling spotlights. Dimplex night storage heater. Door to a:
CLOAKROOM
White suite comprising a low level WC and wash basin with cupboard below. Tiled splashbacks. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled floor. Inset ceiling spotlights.
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM ONE
3.2m to face of wardrobes x 3.65m (max measurements) (10‘6 x 11‘9) Outlook to the front aspect. Two wall lights. Dimplex night storage heater. Fitted wardrobes and cupboards above the bed head. Large built in storage cupboard with double doors.
DRESSING ROOM/STUDY
1.95m x 2.9m (max measurements) (6‘3 x 9‘6) Southerly aspect, with a uPVC double glazed door and Juliette balcony. Dimplex night storage heater. Airing cupboard. Door to the:
BATHROOM
White suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, low level WC and wash basin with cupboard below. Mirror and light over. Fully tiled walls. Extractor fan. Tiled floor. Underfloor heating. Inset ceiling spotlights.
OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
The garden is situated to the rear of the cottage and enjoys a southerly aspect. The garden is mainly paved, has a TIMBER GARDEN SHED and side access via a wooden gate.
SINGLE GARAGE
2.55m x 5.35m (8‘3 x 17‘6) With an up and over door. Light and power. Electric consumer board and meters. uPVC window and door to the rear.
AGENTS NOTE
We understand that this property was divided in 1960 into two (numbers 3 & 3A). There is a bedroom within the roof space which is owned by the neighbouring cottage, thus creating what is known as a flying freehold. The airing cupboard, which is in the dressing room/study, is over part of the adjoining cottage.
OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the property is currently rated for business use. The council tax band rating previous to business use was band C.
POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.
REF: DHS01060