Property description
Believed to have originally been a labourer's cottage, then extended in the 1950's, Summerland Cottage presents as a charming, country cottage in an idyllic and peaceful location. Internally, the property has been decorated with great character to provide a charming and cosy home with lots of individual touches. From the garden there are stunning views across the East Devon countryside and a pervasive feeling of peace and tranquility.
Detached chalet bungalow
Three bedrooms
Annexe potential
Approx. 1/3 acre of gardens
Stunning views across the countryside
Double garage
| Porch | UPVC double-glazed windows to three sides with views over the garden and countryside beyond. Radiator. Cupboard with hanging space. Half glazed door to:
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| Hall | Picture rail. Radiator. Opening into dining room and doors to:
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| Lounge | 22'4\" x 15'9\" (6.8m x 4.8m). Dual aspect room. UPVC double-glazed window with views over the front garden. Radiator below. UPVC double-glazed window with views over the rear garden. Radiator below. Exposed faux timber beams. Picture rail. Tiled feature fireplace with wood surround and marble hearth (please note there is no chimney). TV point. Stairs to first floor. Built-in bookcase. Door to:
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| Kitchen | 23' x 8'2\" (7m x 2.5m). Range of wall and base units including wine rack, drawer units and display shelves. Roll-edge work surface with inset sink with mixer tap above. Inset ceramic hob. Built-in double oven. Integrated dishwasher. Integrated fridge. Integrated freezer. Space for washing machine. Integrated ironing board. Extensively tiled splashbacks. This room is very light and airy due to the double aspect of the room. UPVC double-glazed window with views to the front garden and countryside beyond. Also has two uPVC double-glazed windows with views over the side garden and countryside beyond. There is a uPVC half double-glazed door with access to the rear garden. Radiator. Access to:
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| Walk In Larder | UPVC double-glazed window with views over the rear aspect. Fully shelved plus wash basin with tiled splash back.
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| Dining Room | 10'10\" x 10'10\" (3.3m x 3.3m). UPVC double-glazed window with views over the front garden. Radiator. Door to:
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| Study | 11'2\" x 7'10\" (3.4m x 2.39m). UPVC double-glazed window with views over the front garden. Radiator. Telephone point. Exposed timber beams to the ceiling. Door to:
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| Bedroom Three | 9'10\" x 7'7\" (3m x 2.31m). UPVC double-glazed window to the rear aspect. Radiator. Exposed timber beams to ceiling. Door to:
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| Shower Room | Obscure uPVC double-glazed window. Shower cubicle with electric shower. Fully tiled splashback. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Wall lights.
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| Bedroom Two | 19' x 11'6\" (5.8m x 3.5m). UPVC double-glazed window with views over the rear garden. Radiator. Understairs storage cupboard. The rear of this room has a high vaulted ceiling with a uPVC double-glazed window at a higher level. High level timber display shelf. Door to:
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| Shower Room | Shower cubicle with mixer shower. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Radiator. Obscure glazed uPVC door to the rear garden. UPVC double-glazed window.
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| First Floor | Stairs to landing. UPVC double-glazed window with views over the rear garden. There is access to eaves storage. Doors to:
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| Bedroom One | UPVC double-glazed window with views over the front garden and countryside beyond. Radiator. Sloped beam ceilings. Access to eaves storage. Telephone point.
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| Family Bathroom | UPVC double-glazed window with views over the rear garden. Modern suite comprising: panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Bidet. Close-coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Extensive tiled spalshback. Wood-effect flooring. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slatted shelves.
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| Outside | From the lane the property is access from a wide tarmac parking area in front of the:
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| Double garage | 20'1\" x 16'8\" (6.12m x 5.08m). Electronic up and over door. Personal door at side. Coach lights to either side of up and over door. Sink with heater over in tiled surround. Cupboards and shelves. Workbench. UPVC double-glazed windows. Eaves storage. Power and light.
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| . | The gardens are a delight and testament to many years of labour and love and are planted with a profusion of flowers, shrubs, bushes and mature trees screened by timber fencing and hedging. The wide paved patio has steps leading off and dropping down to gently sloping lawns and there is a selection of sitting out areas. Cleverly concealed beyond the formal gardens, a gate welcomes you to the 'Secret Garden', a mystical place for the younger members of the family.
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| . | Beyond the formal and secret garden, a path leads to a door opening to the utility room, with a small sink and space for a fridge/freezer. A second door opens to the garden store.
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| . | The gardens continue with a productive vegetable area, fruit cage and recently installed raised beds. There is a timber garden shed, greenhouse and Wendy house, plus sewerage treatment plant. The gardens enjoy delightful rural views and continue round the side where there are further flowerbeds and to the rear of the property a pretty leat meanders through the grounds. Wall-hung Camray boiler. Oil storage tank and a further sloping lawn area is to be found above the garage.
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