Property description
A detached chalet bungalow situated to the west side of the town, having a large garden which enjoys a westerly aspect.
Gorseway Cottage is conveniently situated in a sought after residential area and is within walking distance of the town centre and the seafront. Sidmouth offers an excellent range of amenities, including shops, clubs and societies, as well as an indoor heated swimming pool, theatre and cinema. There are also regular bus services from The Triangle to the surrounding area.
The property offers two/three bedroom accommodation arranged over two floors, and although now in need of modernisation, it does have the benefit of gas fired central heating. The sitting room has an adjoining dining room and sun room, which has French doors leading into the garden, and there is a ground floor bedroom and bathroom. The kitchen has a walk in pantry and an adjoining rear lobby with a store and boiler room. To the first floor there are two bedrooms, which are linked and there is a further bathroom.
The property is set in a large, west facing garden, which is well stocked and has the Bickwell Brook running through alongside the western boundary. Adjoining the front of the property there is a driveway providing parking, and there is a single attached garage.
DIRECTIONS
From the Sidmouth office proceed up the High Street, turning left at the mini-roundabout into All Saints Road. Continue to the next mini-roundabout, turning left and then immediately right into Cotmaton Road. Proceed to the end of Cotmaton Road, turning right and then right again into Convent Road. On the left hand side will then be seen a single track lane which is Gorseway. The property will then be seen a little way along this lane on the left hand side.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
Glazed double doors to the:
ENTRANCE HALL
Radiator with shelf over. BT point. Understairs storage cupboard. Stairs to the first floor.
SITTING ROOM
4.65m x 3.55m (15'3\" x 11'6\") Westerly aspect. Skirting radiators. TV point. Fireplace with marble hearth, back panel and timber surround with mantel. Wall light points. Glazed double doors to the:
SUN ROOM
4.35m x 2.4m (max measurements) (14'3\" x 8') Westerly aspect, with glazed doors leading into the garden. Parquet flooring. Two radiators.
From the sitting room there is an arch to the:
DINING ROOM
2.25m x 4.45m (7'3\" x 14'6\") Dual aspect, south and west. Two wall light points. Radiator. Door to the:
KITCHEN
4.1m plus recess x 2.4m (13'6\" x 8') Outlook to the front driveway. Range of base and wall units with worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Stainless steel double drainer sink top. Space for electric cooker. Broom cupboard with storage above. Radiator. Door to the hall.
WALK IN PANTRY
With a window, light and fitted shelving.
REAR LOBBY
Access to the front driveway. Storage cupboard.
BOILER ROOM
1.5m x 3.95m (5' x 12'9\") Gas fired boiler for hot water and central heating. Central heating programmer. Gas meter. Light and power.
BEDROOM ONE
3.2m x 4.55m (10'6\" x 14'9\") Easterly aspect overlooking the garden. Radiator. Two wall light points. Two fitted wardrobes with a hanging rail and shelving.
BATHROOM
Coloured suite comprising a panelled bath and pedestal wash basin. Part tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Electric wall heater. Shaver point. Mirror and light over the basin.
SEPARATE WC
Low level suite. Radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Westerly aspect. Eaves recess. Door to:
BEDROOM TWO
3.1m x 4.45m (max measurements) (10'3\" x 14'6\") Westerly aspect, with views towards Muttersmoor. Radiator. Eaves storage cupboard. Airing cupboard with factory lagged cylinder and slatted shelving. Built in storage cupboard. Door to:
BATHROOM
White suite comprising a panelled bath, low level WC and pedestal wash basin. Heated towel rail. Mirror and shaver socket over the basin. Electric wall heater. Medicine cabinet. Walk in storage cupboard with further eaves storage space and access to the roof space.
Door from bedroom two to:
BEDROOM THREE
3.85m x 4.25m (12'6\" x 13'9\") Southerly aspect. Radiator. Three wall light points. Fitted wardrobes. Eaves storage space.
OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
From Gorseway a pair of wrought iron gates give access to the driveway, which provides parking and has adjoining well stocked shrub borders. Access to a:
SINGLE GARAGE
2.75m x 4.8m (9' x 15'9\") With an up and over door. Light and power. Door to the rear.
Access to both sides of the property leads to the large rear garden which enjoys a westerly aspect over the Bickwell Valley. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with adjoining borders containing numerous shrubs and ornamental trees. Crazy paved terrace adjoining the rear and side of the property. TIMBER GARDEN SHED. Alongside the western boundary, at the bottom of the garden, there is the Bickwell Brook and to the other side there is banking containing further shrubs, with a timber fence forming the boundary.
POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.
OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band F.
REF: DHS00854