Property description
Substantial 3 bedroom detached property in a sought-after cul-de-sac location on an excellent plot with double garage.
Location:
Colyford boasts a thriving community with facilities including 2 public houses/restaurants, a butchers shop, Post Office/general stores, Parish Church and village hall and the highly regarded Colyton Grammar school. An historic tram runs alongside the stunning Axe Estuary, and Colyford common, which links both Colyton and Colyford with the nearby Victorian seaside resort of Seaton. The property is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is close to the Jurassic Coast. Colyford is approximately a 45 minute drive from Exeter and the M5 motorway, and Exeter International Airport. The ancient rebel town of Colyton is only a mile away and offers a wide selection of excellent local facilities, including a primary school. Axminster is about 5 miles inland, with mainline rail services to London Waterloo and Exeter.
Directions:
On entering Colyford on the A3052 from Seaton, take the second left-hand turn on to Fairview Lane. Take the second left into Springfields continue along Springfields to the end of the Cul-de-Sac where the property will be found directly in front of you.
The Property:
A substantial detached property which sits at the end of a leafy cul-de-sac in the popular village of Colyford. The property has been well maintained by its owners with cavity wall insulation, a new boiler in 2009 and uPVC double glazed windows, fascias, soffits and guttering but would now benefit from a degree of modernisation internally.The owners have recently purchased and installed a photovoltaic system (approx. 1 year ago) which uses solar energy to supply household electricity with the surplus being sold back to the grid.The property offers well proportioned accommodation and benefits from large windows supplying lots of natural light. The property feels particularly private with an open aspect and fantastic views to the rear over open fields.
Accommodation:
All measurements approximate comprises:
Entrance Porch:
External light. UPVC obscure double glazed door with matching side screen opens to:
Entrance Hall:
Shelved alcove. Telephone point. Central heating thermostat. Radiator. Understairs cupboard. Door to:
Living Room: - 22' 1'' x 11' 7'' (6.738m x 3.525m)
Triple aspect with fixed uPVC double glazed large picture window to the rear garden. UPVC double glazed window to the front with fitted blind and uPVC double glazed sliding patio doors to the garden. Original Parque flooring. Radiator. Television point. Two wall lights and two ceiling lights. Low level fitted shelving unit to alcove.
Dining Room: - 11' 2'' x 10' 4'' (3.392m x 3.153m)
UPVC double glazed window to front with fitted blind. Radiator.
Kitchen: - 11' 3'' x 10' 10'' (3.428m x 3.311m) incl. cupboards
Fitted with range of matching base and wall units. UPVC double glazed window to rear garden with far reaching views to the countryside beyond. Single bowl, single drainer, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over. Wall mounted boiler enclosed within wall unit. Wall mounted central heating and hot water controls. Double pantry cupboard with shelving, ventilation and fuse board. Further fitted cupboard with fitted corner shelves within. Integrated double oven and integrated electric hob. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for under counter appliance. Vinyl flooring. Tiled splashback. UPVC double glazed door to Covered Passageway leading to pedestrian access to front of property through wooden gate and pedestrian half glazed wooden door to Double Garage.
Cloakroom: - 6' 3'' x 4' 11'' (1.897m x 1.498m) incl. cupboard
From Entrance Hall: Door to Cloakroom with matching coloured cloakroom suite comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin with splashback tiling and mirror above. UPVC obscure double glazed window to rear, Radiator. Open cupboard with hanging rail and shelf.
Galleried Landing:
Stairs rise with uPVC double glazed window at the half landing to Galleried Landing. Large floor to ceiling uPVC double glazed french window to BALCONY. Door to airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder and slatted shelving above. Access hatch to loft space which is insulated and with plug-in light.
Bedroom 1: - 13' 3'' x 11' 8'' (4.040m x 3.549m)
UPVC double glazed window to rear with far reaching countryside views. Two wall lights. Radiator.
Bedroom 2: - 11' 2'' x 10' 5'' (3.414m x 3.173m)
UPVC double glazed window to rear with far reaching countryside views. Double fitted wardrobe with hanging rails and shelf. Radiator.
Bedroom 3: - 11' 7'' x 8' 7'' (3.536m x 2.612m)
UPVC double glazed window to Southerly aspect with distant countryside views and a sea glimpse. Radiator.
Bathroom: - 10' 4'' x 6' 0'' (3.139m x 1.822m) plus door recess
Two high level uPVC double glazed windows. Matching coloured suite comprising panelled steel bath, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Mira electric shower over bath. Shower curtain rail. PVC wall covering to shower area. Shelf. Mirror with light over and integrated shaver socket. Radiator. Small wall-mounted mirrored medicine cabinet.
Balcony: - 17' 2'' x 4' 5'' (5.241m x 1.339m)
Far reaching countryside views White painted wooden railing surround. Anti-slip flooring.
Double Garage: - 18' 1'' x 13' 3'' (5.501m x 4.037m)
Two fibreglass up-and-over garage doors to front, one with electric motor operation. Fixed single glazed wooden window to rear. Light and power. Gas meter. Wall-mounted control unit for Photovoltaic roof panels. Electricity meter. Fuse board for garage.
Outside:
To the front of the property, a large tarmac driveway leads to the double garage. The front garden is of a generous size and laid to lawn with pedestrian gates to both sides of the property leading to the rear garden.The rear garden is fenced on one side and hedged all around. It is mainly laid to lawn with a semi-circular paved patio/seating area which extends to the side of the property. The lawned area follows the patio around to the side of the house in a large level triangular shape which is very private and unencumbered by neighbouring properties. There is a mature vegetable plot to the rear of the garage. Outside tap. A passageway between the property and the garage leads to a pedestrian gate to the driveway and a pathway leads around the rear of the property to a further pedestrian gate, leading to the front garden.
Tenure:
We are advised the property is Freehold.
Services:
All main services connected. Photovoltaic panels provide household electricity.
Council Tax:
We are advised the property is in Band F.
Viewings:
Strictly by appointment through the vendors' sole agents Fortnam Smith and Banwell - Seaton. Tel: 01297 23939.
Property Features :
- Substantial 3 Bedroom Property
- Beauitiful Countryside Views
- Level Lawned Gardens to Front & Rear
- Double Garage & Ample Off Street Parking
- Solar PV Panels Generate Household Electricity