Property description
A delightful, 3 bedroom semi-detached character cottage, located in a tucked away position near the town centre and sea front with lovely gardens.
Location:
Seaton is located between the ancient harbour of Axmouth and the white cliffs of Beer. Its mile long beach, which is part of the Jurassic Coast, opens onto the waters of Lyme Bay. The town itself has many small shops, a local hospital, doctors surgeries, primary school, banks and building societies. Seaton is a popular resort for holiday makers, and boasts a wealth of activities including golf, tennis, bowls and sailing. The County town of Exeter, with its regional airport, is some twenty miles to the west, and the mainline rail link to London (Waterloo) is at Axminster, approximately seven miles distant.
Directions:
From our office in Seaton, walk up Queen Street. Carry along Queen Street across the zebra crossing, half way along opposite the Sorting Office, is a walk way into Woodbine Place. Number 6 will be found at the end of the pathway on the right hand side.
The Property:
6 Woodbine Place is a charming semi-detached character cottage believed to date from circa 1824 and was a former coast guard cottage. It is located in a tucked away position just behind the town centre making it a convenient position for walking to the town and sea front.This property has many features throughout such as the fireplaces, wooden doors and thick walls, split level floors, decorative archway in the dining room, as well as the cottage style gardens. It has been very well maintained throughout with a modern kitchen with integral appliances, uPVC double glazing throughout and gas fired central heating. The accommodation comprises three bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen and bathroom and the added bonus of an outside store with power. Off of the garden, there is a gate which leads directly to the Orchard car park which an annual permit can be purchased for.This property must be viewed to really appreciate its character and beautiful setting.
Accommodation:
All measurements approximate, includes:
Pathway leads to entrance porch with exterior courtesy light. UPVC double glazed door into:
Entrance Porch:
UPVC double glazed windows to 3 sides with dwarf wall beneath. Window seats to both sides. 3/4 glazed wooden door to:
Hall:
Radiator. Stairs rise to first floor. Doors off to:
Living Room: - 13\‘ 8\‘\‘ x 11\‘ 0\‘\‘ (4.171m x 3.357m) incl fireplace
Dual aspect room with window to front overlooking the garden and high level narrow window to the rear. Feature open fireplace with wooden mantel, slate surround and hearth. Radiator. Coved ceiling.
Dining Room: - 13\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 11\‘ 5\‘\‘ (4.101m x 3.487m) max
Dual Aspect room with window to front overlooking the garden and window to the rear. Feature fireplace (sealed) with wooden mantel, tiled surround and hearth. 2 radiators. Step up to feature archway with 2 small cupboards and door to further under stairs cupboard. 1/2 obscure glazed wooden door to:
Kitchen: - 16\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 8\‘ 5\‘\‘ (4.884m x 2.562m) incl alcove
Window to side and uPVC double glazed door leading to rear garden. Matching range of base and wall units in a shaker style with granite effect laminate work surface over. Inset ceramic hob with double oven below and concealed extractor fan above. Composite 1.5 bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over. Integral microwave. Tiled splash back. Integrated dishwasher. Integrated washing machine. Space for free standing fridge/freezer in alcove. Inset spot lights to ceiling. Painted timber cladding to one wall. Radiator.
Landing:
Window to rear. Split level floor. Access hatch to loft. Doors to:
Bedroom 1: - 15\‘ 3\‘\‘ x 8\‘ 10\‘\‘ (4.644m x 2.684m)
Window to front overlooking garden. Radiator.
Bedroom 2: - 10\‘ 11\‘\‘ x 8\‘ 6\‘\‘ (3.327m x 2.596m)
Window to front overlooking garden. Radiator.
Bedroom 3: - 7\‘ 3\‘\‘ x 6\‘ 10\‘\‘ (2.216m x 2.074m) to wardrobe
Window to front overlooking garden. Built in wardrobe with wooden folding door and shelving. Radiator.
Bathroom: - 8\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 6\‘ 6\‘\‘ (2.559m x 1.993m) incl A/C
Obscure glazed window to rear. Matching white suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower over and glazed folding screen. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Fully tiled to bath and part tiled to other walls. Heated electric towel rail. Door to airing cupboard housing hot water tank and immersion heater.
Outside Store: - 8\‘ 10\‘\‘ x 7\‘ 11\‘\‘ (2.690m x 2.415m)
Single obscure glazed window to front. Light and power. Corrugated plastic roof
Outside:
To the front of the property is a lovely cottage style garden majority on raised beds with mature shrubs, plants and small trees. A pathway runs through to a pergola with climbers to the front door. A paved seating area is located outside the living room and a timber green house in the garden area. A wrought iron pedestrian gate leads to the rear garden.A passageway leads to the rear door to the kitchen and wooden door to the store. Exterior water tap and exterior lighting. Mainly paved, the rear garden is a private fully enclosed area with shrubs, plants and a tree in small raised beds. Garden shed to rear. A further wooden pedestrian gate leads to the Orchard car park which we are advised our vendor pays an annual licence fee of £50 to the local council for the access. An annual car parking permit for the Orchard can be purchased for approximately £135.00.
Services:
All mains services connected.
Council Tax:
We are advised the property is in Council Tax Band C.
Tenure:
We are advised the property is Freehold.
Viewings:
Strictly by appointment, please through the Vendors\‘ sole agent Fortnam Smith & Banwell Seaton Ltd 01297 23939.
Property Features :
- Well Presented Semi-Detached Character Cottage
- Three Bedrooms & 2 Reception Rooms
- Pretty Gardens to the Front & Side
- Situated in a Central Location
- Gas Central Heating & uPVC Double Glazing
Property Info: