Property description
Beautifully presented and lovingly maintained, this detached, Grade II listed cottage offers a wealth of historical character and charm, estuary and countryside views, an enclosed, southerly aspect garden, a further, detached garden, double garage, workshop and parking for at least four vehicles.
Described by Historic England as being remarkably well-preserved, both internally and externally, the Grade II listed Southbrook Cottage is believed to have been built in the late 17th Century and oozes a wealth of character and charm. It is also believed that the property formed two separate cottages at one time and was even in the ownership of The Earl of Devon until as recently as 1957. The character features include exposed timber beams and flooring, deep window sills, ledge and brace doors and several fireplaces. The majority of the rooms enjoy a bright and sunny, southerly aspect.
On the ground floor is the living room with impressive Inglenook fireplace, versatile bedroom/reception room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room. The dual-aspect dining room provides access to the garden as well as a separate study area. The kitchen/breakfast room, forming part of an extension the rear of the property, enjoys an everchanging outlook over neighbouring fields. Also forming part of the extension is a useful utility and a wet room. On the first floor are two further double bedrooms, both enjoying views towards the Exe Estuary, an ensuite bathroom, separate dressing room (also enjoying the views) and a bathroom.
The garden is a real feature of the property, being totally enclosed and enjoying both a sunny, southerly aspect and a high degree of privacy. Located on the other side of the road is a detached wild flower garden, a gravelled driveway providing parking for at least four vehicles (including a boat/trailer) and a double garage with adjoining workshop.
Southbrook Cottage would suit a variety of buyers including professional couples, the semi-retired/retired and those seeking a traditional holiday home, be it just for weekends away or extended breaks. The property has also previously been run as a successful, five-star rated holiday letting business.
| Accommodation | Canopied entrance porch with timber front door to:
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| Living Room | 16'5\" x 16'9\" (5m x 5.1m). Feature Inglenook fireplace with gas fired log burner style stove and brick hearth, oak flooring, exposed timber beams, radiator, window with deep sill overlooking the delightful garden, stairs to bedroom one, open doorway to dining room and doors to:
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| Bedroom Three/Study | 9'6\" x 16'9\" (2.9m x 5.1m). Feature, brick arched fireplace with gas fired log burner style stove. Oak flooring, exposed timber beams, serving hatch to the kitchen, radiator and window with deep sill overlooking the delightful garden. A versatile room, currently used as a study/library, but which could also be used as a bedroom or dining room.
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| Kitchen/Breakfast Room | 24'11\" x 7'7\" (7.6m x 2.31m). Enjoying a wonderful outlook over the adjoining fields, part of a conservation area, from the four double glazed windows to the rear aspect. Fitted with solid oak, soft close wall and base units and work surfaces, modern china one and a half bowl Belfast sink and drainer with detachable shower head style mixer tap, tiled splash backs, ceramic tiled floor, integrated Bosch dishwasher, Stoves four oven cooker with five ring induction hob, space for upstanding fridge/freezer, radiator, down lighters, loft access hatch, fitted custom made blinds, recently fitted Worcester high efficiency gas boiler and open doorway to:
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| Utility | 11'6\" x 7'7\" (3.5m x 2.31m). Fitted with base units and worksurface over, Belfast sink with mixer tap, tiled splash backs, space and plumbing for washing machine, radiator, down lighters, loft access hatch, double glazed window and stable door to the side, opening onto the patio. Door to:
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| Wet Room | Fully tiled and fitted with a low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin and walk-in shower area. Chrome heated towel rail, shaver point, extractor fan, down lighters, double glazed opaque window and double glazed skylight.
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| Dining Room | 13'1\" x 12'6\" (3.99m x 3.8m). Window with deep sill overlooking the delightful garden, glazed French doors opening to onto the patio, Karndean flooring, exposed timber beams, radiator, feature brick fireplace with gas fired log burner style stove, door to useful storage cupboard, door to stairs rising to the first floor landing and open doorway to:
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| Study | 7'3\" x 3'11\" (2.2m x 1.2m). Window with deep sill to the side and telephone point.
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| First Floor Landing |
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| Bedroom One | 14'9\" x 16'9\" (4.5m x 5.1m). Enjoying a pleasant outlook over the delightful garden towards the Exe Estuary from the window with deep sill to the front aspect, radiator, exposed timber floor, doors to bathroom and:
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| Dressing Room | 10'10\" x 10'10\" (3.3m x 3.3m). Radiator, exposed timber floor, window with deep sill overlooking the delightful garden, feature Victorian style fireplace , built-in wardrobes and cupboards and door to:
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| En Suite Bathroom | Fitted with a three-piece white suite comprising low level WC, bespoke wash hand basin with marble surround, complimentary mirror over and mixer tap and freestanding bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Exposed timber floor, radiator, chrome heated towel rail, loft access hatch, down lighters, shaver point, extractor fan, doors to bedroom one and dressing room and window overlooking the fields.
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| Bedroom Two | 13'5\" x 9'6\" (4.1m x 2.9m). Enjoying a pleasant outlook over the delightful garden towards the Exe Estuary from the window with deep sill to the front aspect, radiator and loft access hatch.
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| Bathroom | Fitted with a three-piece white suite comprising timber panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, wall mounted wash hand basin and concealed cistern WC. Timber panelling to dado rail height, tiled splash backs, shaver point, chrome heated towel rail, useful storage cupboard and opaque window to the side aspect.
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| Outside | The delightful garden is enclosed by cob walls and fencing, ensuring a high degree of privacy - ideal for taking in the sunny, southerly aspect. Mainly laid to lawn with well stocked flower bed borders, there are also several fruit trees, including plum and cherry. There is a raised patio from where the estuary views can be enjoyed and a further side patio with raised pond. On the other side of the road and accessed via double five-bar gates is the gravelled driveway, double garage, workshop and further, detached garden, currently arranged as a wild flower garden.
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| Double Garage | 17'9\" x 18'1\" (5.4m x 5.51m). Two sets of double doors (one electrically operated and the other manually operated), power, light and pull-down ladder to the part-boarded loft space with power, light and providing excellent storage.
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| Workshop | 17'9\" x 6'7\" (5.4m x 2m). Opaque window to the side aspect, power and light.
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