Property description
A spacious individual detached chalet bungalow offering versatile accommodation, having at least four bedrooms, with the potential to create separate annexe accommodation. Beautiful gardens and in a wonderful, semi-rural location.
SUMMARY
Built in the 1980s to an individual design, Drake House is a spacious detached chalet bungalow offering well presented and versatile accommodation. Depending on a purchaser's requirements, the property can offer up to five bedrooms - three of which are en-suite, and still offer a separate sitting room and dining room. A spacious reception hall leads to a good size kitchen/breakfast room with a gas fired aga and a utility room. Subject to some slight alteration, a self contained annexe could be created, utilising the utility room and studio bedroom, which has an en-suite bathroom. Equally, the ground floor bedrooms have an adjoining shower room, so could again offer accommodation for relatives.
SUMMARY CONTINUED
The property stands on a level plot, with gated access, ample off road parking and a double garage. The landscaped grounds are particularly attractive and offer a colourful combination of level lawn, brick paviour pathways and patios, deep well-stocked beds and borders and a separate vehiclular access with hardstanding and a former stable now arranged as stores and a workshop.
LOCATION
Colaton Raleigh is a popular East Devon village surrounded by some beautiful countryside, having excellent public footpaths and bridleways running along the River Otter towards Otterton and Budleigh Saltertaton. There is a Church, Village Hall, popular Public House and a Convenience Store. The coastal towns of both Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth are within a short drive, the Cathedral City of Exeter is approximately fifteen miles distant, junction 30 of the M5 motorway is approximately ten miles and Exeter Airport, with its national and international connections, is approximately six miles away.
DIRECTIONS
From our Sidmouth office proceed up the High Street and leave the town by any of the major routes. On meeting the A3052 (Exeter-Lyme Regis road) turn left, signposted Exeter. Proceed into the village of Newton Poppleford and at the roundabout turn left, signposted Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton. Colaton Raleigh is within a mile from here. On reaching the centre of the village turn left into Church Road and follow this road, passing a long and substantial thatched wall on the right hand side. Continue past the Village Hall on the right hand side and as the road narrows Drake House will be seen on the left hand side.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
Timber framed double glazed front door with side windows to an:
ENTRANCE PORCH
Tiled floor. Lighting. Glazed inner door and windows to a:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
A spacious 'L' shaped hallway measuring a maximum of 6.4m x 3.6m (21' x 11'9\") with stairs rising to the first floor. Two radiators. Coved ceiling. Dado rail. Telephone point. Doors to a:
CLOAKROOM/WC
uPVC obscure double glazed window to the front. Close coupled WC. Pedestal hand basin. Radiator. Coved ceiling.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
4.3m x 4.2m (14' x 13'9\") uPVC double glazed window to the front, with an attractive view through to neighbouring fields. A good size room fitted with an extensive range of oak fronted floor standing and wall mounted units with an integrated fridge and dishwasher. Worksurfaces have tiled splashbacks, with an inset one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit. Inset four ring electric hob with canopy hood over and a fitted double oven. Gas fired Aga with roasting and warming ovens. Glazed display units. Downlighting for worksurfaces. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Door to a REAR PORCH with a door opening into the rear garden. Further door to a:
UTILITY ROOM
4.2m x 2.1m (13'9\" x 6'9\") uPVC double glazed window to the rear, with views into the rear garden. Fitted with oak fronted floor standing and wall mounted units, with space for a fridge/freezer and space and plumbing for a washing machine. Worksurfaces have tiled splashbacks, with an inset single drainer sink unit. Door to the double garage. Door to a stairwell, with a uPVC double glazed window and stairs rising to a:
STUDIO/BEDROOM
4.1m x 5.9m (max) (13'6\" x 19'3\") Two double glazed Velux roof windows. Two radiators. Exposed floor boards. Eaves storage. Door to an:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Double glazed Velux roof window. Suite comprising a bath, pedestal wash basin, bidet and close coupled WC. Radiator. Half tiled walls.
SITTING ROOM
4.3m x 7.1m (14' x 23'3\") A triple aspect room with uPVC double glazed windows to both sides, to the rear with views over the garden and beyond to nearby fields and Muttersmoor. There are also double doors opening into the rear garden. Stone fireplace with a brick insert, an oak mantel and a gas flame fire. Two radiators. Double doors opening into the dining room. TV point. Coved ceiling.
DINING ROOM
3.7m x 3.6m (12' x 11'9\") uPVC double glazed door and window to the rear, with views into the garden. Radiator. Coved ceiling.
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM ONE
4.6m x 3.6m (15' x 11'9\") uPVC double glazed window to the rear. Radiator. Telephone point. TV point. Coved ceiling.
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM TWO
3.3m x 4.2m (10'9\" x 13'9\") uPVC double glazed window to the side. Radiator. Coved ceiling.
SHOWER ROOM
uPVC obscure double glazed window to the front. A suite with a tiled shower cubicle having a mains shower, pedestal wash basin and close coupled WC. Tiled floor. Radiator. Picture rail. Dado rail.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
uPVC double glazed window to the front, with an attractive view to neighbouring fields and up to Colaton Raleigh Church. Radiator. Doors to:
MASTER BEDROOM
An L' Shaped room measuring a maximum of 5.4m x 5.5m (17'9\" x 18') A double aspect room with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear. Views to the front over neighbouring fields, whilst to the rear there are views over the garden to fields and Muttersmoor in the distance. Fitted bedroom furniture comprising a range of wardrobes and two bedside drawers. Two radiators. Access to a boarded loft with a drop down ladder. Door to a roof void, boarded and with a light. Further door to an:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
uPVC obscure double glazed window to the front. A good size, modern en-suite fitted with a bath, pedestal wash basin, close coupled WC and tiled shower cubicle with mains shower. Radiator. Mirror fronted wardrobe and airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Tiled floor. Tiled walls.
BEDROOM TWO
4.5m x 3.5m (14'9\" x 11'6\") uPVC double glazed window to the rear, with views over the garden and glimpses of the counrtryside beyond. A range of fitted bedroom furniture includes wardrobes, a dressing table and bedside units. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
uPVC obscure double glazed window to the side. A suite comprising a bath, wash basin in vanity surface and close coupled WC. Radiator. Half tiled walls. Coved ceiling.
OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
Approached via five bar timber gates which open onto a brick paved driveway and turning area, with deep, mature borders screening the property. Steps lead to a secluded lawn, with a hedge and fence boundary, which extends to the side of the property, passing numerous apple trees, to meet the rear garden. The rear is predominantly laid to level lawn, with a fence boundary and well stocked borders. A pathway leads around the edge of the garden, passing through a slate roof gazebo and continuing to join the rear of the property. There is a brick paved circular patio enclosed by well stocked flower beds, with a second patio extending to meet an oak framed pergola with mature wisteria. Pathways lead to both sides of the property and on to the front. Finally, two secure timber gates provide a second vehicular entrance to a hardstanding area, with former brick built stables now arranged as stores and a workshop. There is also a greenhouse.
DOUBLE GARAGE
5.6m x 5.0m (18'3\" x 16'3\") Electric roller door. Floorstanding gas boiler. Power and light.
OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band G.
POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.
REF: DHS00785
Property Features :
- Spacious Detached Chalet Bungalow
- Flexible Accommodation
- Up To Five Bedrooms Three En Suite
- Separate Dining Room
- Beautiful Landscaped Gardens