Property description
Situated within a short walk of the town and enjoying a westerly aspect, a superbly presented detached chalet bungalow set in approximately a third of an acre and enjoying a westerly aspect.
Ladythorne occupies a delightful situation on the lower slopes of Salcombe Hill. The town is within a short walk, where there are an excellent range of amenities and the popular Regency Esplanade and seafront. Also nearby is an entrance into 'The Byes', a delightful riverside walk and cycle track.
The property offers superbly presented and flexible accommodation arranged over two floors and in recent years has been the subject of considerable expenditure and improvement. Gas fired central heating is installed, as is uPVC double glazing, which includes French doors to the sitting room and a good size conservatory adjoining the rear elevation. The kitchen/breakfast room is attractively fitted with integrated appliances and polished granite worksurfaces and adjoining this is a separate dining room and useful utility room. The ground floor also offers a separate study, two double bedrooms and a shower room and separate cloakroom. The reception hall features a vaulted ceiling and an attractive staircase rising to the first floor, where there is a master bedroom suite. The bedroom has fitted wardrobes along one wall and the en-suite bathroom, along with the ground floor shower room and cloakroom, is fitted with an attractive white suite.
From the front elevation the property enjoys a westerly aspect, with lovely views over the valley towards Bulverton Hill.
The property is set in beautifully maintained gardens which extend to approximately a third of an acre and within the gardens there is an extensive driveway and parking area, which gives access to a detached double garage.
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 hump back bridge. Pass Millford Road on the right hand side and take the next turning on the right, which is Hillside Road. Proceed to the T junction, which is opposite a thatched cottage. To the left of the cottage the driveway to this property will be seen. Proceed to the top of the driveway and Ladythorne will be seen immediately in front of you.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
ARCHED RECESSED PORCH
With lighting. Substantial front door to the:
RECEPTION HALL
With a vaulted ceiling and double glazed large Velux roof window. Attractive staircase rising to the first floor. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Understairs storage cupboard. BT point. Amtico flooring. Central heating thermostat. Smoke alarm.
SITTING ROOM
4.8m x 4.8m (15'9\" x 15'9\") Dual aspect enjoying a westerly aspect, with lovely views over the valley towards Bulverton Hill. French doors leading onto the west facing terrace. Coved ceiling. Two radiators. Polished 'marble effect' fireplace with hearth, mantel and 'living flame' gas fire. Amtico flooring. Glazed double doors to the:
DINING AREA
2.55m x 3.25m (8'3\" x 10'6\") Coved ceiling. Amtico flooring. Built in corner cupboard with shelving above. Wide archway to the kitchen/breakfast room and uPVC double glazed door to the:
CONSERVATORY
3.25m x 4.1m (10'6\" x 13'6\") uPVC double glazed, with a vaulted ceiling and French doors leading into the rear garden. Tiled floor. Radiator.
KITCHEN
3.05m widening to 4.05m x 4.25m (10' widening to 13'3\" x 13'9\") Beautifully fitted Hacker kitchen comprising a range of matching base and wall units incorporating a central island unit with small breakfast bar. Polished granite worksurfaces and upstands, with inset one and a quarter bowl sink with mixer tap and filtered drinking water. Integrated Miele appliances comprising a larder fridge, slimline dishwasher and microwave. Built in split level double oven with inset five burner gas hob above and canopy cooker hood over. Coved ceiling. Inset ceiling spotlights. Outlook to the rear garden. Radiator. Amtico flooring. Glazed door to the hall. Door to the:
UTILITY ROOM
2.35m x 2.9m (7'6\" x 9'6\") Stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Adjoining worksurface and tiled splashbacks. Cupboard below. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for freezer. Range of fitted storage cupboards. Tiled floor. Coved ceiling. Striplight. Wall mounted gas fired boiler for hot water and central heating. Chrome heated towel rail. uPVC double glazed door to outside. Glazed door to a:
STUDY/OCCASIONAL BEDROOM FOUR
4.0m x 2.85m (13'3\" x 9'3\") Coved ceiling. Radiator. BT point. Access to the roof space. Fibre optic broadband socket.
From the reception hall there is an arch to an:
INNER HALL
Coved ceiling. Radiator. Fitted linen cupboards and adjoining cupboard containing the hot water cylinder. Cupboards above. Smoke alarm.
BEDROOM TWO
4.55m (max) x 3.65m (14'9\" x 11'9\") Dual aspect with lovely views across the valley towards Bulverton Hill. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Range of fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Central dressing table unit with mirror and lighting above.
BEDROOM THREE
3.75m x 3.65m (12'3\" x 11'9\") Coved ceiling. Radiator. Wall light point.
SHOWER ROOM
White suite comprising a good size corner shower cubicle with control and rose over, low level WC with concealed cistern and wash basin with range of vanity cupboards under. Fully tiled walls. Mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Coved ceiling. Inset ceiling spotlights. Chrome heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Amtico flooring.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM
White suite comprising a low level WC and wash basin with tiled splashback. Coved ceiling. Inset ceiling spotlights. Radiator. Amtico flooring.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Radiator. Smoke alarm.
MASTER BEDROOM
3.7m to face of wardrobes plus dormer window x 4.45m (max measurements) (12'3\" x 14'6\") Southerly aspect. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes to one wall with hanging rail and shelving. TV point. Access to the eaves storage areas.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
White suite comprising a panelled bath with shower control and rose over and fitted shower screen. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Inset wash basin. Range of vanity cupboards. Part tiled walls. Chrome heated towel rail. Mirror and lighting over the basin. Amtico flooring. Large Velux roof window enjoying views over the valley.
OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
From Hillside Road a shared driveway gives access to Ladythorne.
The gardens extend to approximately a third of an acre and are beautifully kept, offering privacy and enjoying views in a westerly direction over the town towards Bulverton Hill. To the front of the property there is an area of well tended lawn, with adjoining shrub borders and a brick pathway and steps leading to the front door. Adjoining the front of the property there is an extensive paved sun terrace which takes full advantage of the aspect and the views across the valley. To one side a driveway with further adjoining well stocked shrub borders provides parking and leads to a turning area, which in turn gives access to a:
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
6.1m x 6.1m (20' x 20') Two electric up and over doors, light and power. uPVC double glazed window and side door.
To the rear of the property there are extensive paved patio areas, with a pathway leading to a raised area of garden which is mainly laid to lawn. Further well kept shrub borders. Towards the top of the garden there is a screened area, which is ideal for compost and storage. From the top of the garden there are lovely views over the top of the property towards Bulverton Hill.
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, however it should be noted that this is likely to be revised to band G when a 'relevant transaction' takes place, for example when the property is sold.
REF: DHS00697