Property description
Directions
From Topsham, leave the town via Elm Grove Road and head towards Darts Farm. Just after Darts Farm turn left at the mini roundabout and after a few hundred yards enter the large roundabout and take the third exit signposted towards Budleigh Salterton and Woodbury. After approximately 2 miles, proceed down the hill into the village and take the first left hand turn into The Arch. Continue past The Maltsters Arms public house on the right and past The Green on the left. Suffolk cottage will be located on the left hand side on the junction onto Mirey Lane and Greenway.
Situation
The parish of Woodbury, which includes the villages of Woodbury, Woodbury Salterton, and Exton is one of the largest parishes in Devon. It encompasses much of Woodbury Common, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and enjoying a thriving community spirit rooted in the church and chapel, in the school and in agriculture. In days past the parish was often frequented by Sir Francis Drake and there is a chapel dedicated to his memory at the church, St Swithins, in the centre of the Village. Some of the facilities of the village include two excellent public houses, a store and post office, an iron mongers, restaurants, doctors Surgery, nearby golf club and leisure facilities at Woodbury Park and a bus service operating frequently between Exmouth and Exeter.
Description
A charming Grade II listed period cottage dating from the early 1800s and situated within casual walking distance of all the amenities of this sought after East Devon village. Suffolk Cottage has external colour-washed rendering under a slate roof. There are many attractive period features that have been retained in the cottage including ornamental fireplaces, exposed timbers and sash windows. The adaptable accommodation is designed over two levels with an additional attic room on the second floor which would be ideal for a study or hobby room.
Entrance
Stable door from Greenway giving access to :-
Sitting/Dining Room
19'5 (5.91m) x 13'2 (4.01m). A bright double aspect room with a large feature exposed ceiling timber and delightful fireplace with open grate. Sash windows to the front and side, one with a bench seat. Dimmer light. Modern panel heater/radiator. Television aerial point. Two wall light points. Open walk through to :-
Lounge
Inner Hall
Wall mounted coat rack.
Kitchen
12'6 (3.81m) x 7'10 (2.39m). Comprehensively equipped with a range of wall mounted and floor standing cupboards with drawers under with roll edge work surfaces over. Inset Schotts ceramic hob with filter hood and light over and oven beneath. Part tiled walls. Stainless steel sink unit with singe drainer. Recess for fridge and recess for washing machine with plumbing facilities. Stable door to outside. Wall mounted panel radiator.
Kitchen
Bathroom
Modern white suite comprising panelled bath with Mira independent shower over and side screen with part tiled surround. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Opaque sash window to the side. Extractor fan. Wall mounted fan heater. Airing cupboard with double doors and lagged copper cylinder with immersion.
First Floor Landing
Access via the stairs from the sitting room. Door to :-
Bedroom 1
12'1 (3.68m) x 10'6 (3.2m). A most spacious double room with sash window enjoying outlook to the front. Panel radiator. Television aerial point. Period fireplace.
Bedroom 2
9'8 (2.94m) x 8'5 (2.56m). A double room with a sash window to the side. Panel Radiator. Television aerial point.
Bedroom 3
13'8 (4.16m) x 6'6 (1.98m). Sash window to the side. Panel radiator. Television aerial point.
Second floor
Sash window to the side. Panel radiator. Television aerial point.
Study/Hobbies Room
12'4 (3.76m) x 8'10 (2.69m). An excellent additional room created in the attack space with a side casement window. Television aerial point. Panel radiator. Two under eaves storage cupboard. Exposed side timbers. Sloping ceilings with limited head height.
Garden
To the front of the cottage there is an area of garden laid with wood bark base for ease of maintenance facing south with a Popple retaining wall on the east side with a side access gate. To the rear there is a right of access over the adjacent property's ground.