An impressive Grade II listed period village house together with SELF CONTAINED TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE, both being tastefully refurbished and enjoying a convenient location in this favoured village between Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton.
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| . | Believed to date from the 16th/17th Century this particular spacious cross passage farmhouse is now the home of a well known sculptor. The property has been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard. Both the entrance hallway and dining room still retain the original slate flagstone floors. The dining room has an inglenook fireplace with three bread ovens and a superb log burning stove. The kitchen, which extends through to the end of the cross passage has both granite and hardwood surfaces and is fitted with cottage units and a large range cooker. New highly efficient electric central heating is installed and secondary glazing is fitted to all windows on the front elevation.
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| . | The cottage annexe wing at the rear has been refurbished and fitted to the same high standard as the main house making it ideal for holiday letting or for use as a guest cottage. The accommodation in this wing has been arranged to a reverse level design to take advantage of the splendid country views that are enjoyed to the rear. The first floor reception and living areas are largely open plan with high vaulted ceilings having substantial exposed beams and timbers. Off peak electric heating is installed.
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| . | The picturesque village of Otterton in the beautiful Otter Valley is well known for its thatched roofs and cobb cottages. The nearby estuary forms part of a nature reserve attracting many species of birds and wildlife. The village retains a real community spirit having a popular village inn, a primary school, historic working mill and shop, restaurant and craft centre. This part of the East Devon coastline known as the Jurassic coast is a world heritage site. One of the features of this village are the numerous incredible walks surrounding it. The small coastal town of Budleigh Salterton is only 3 miles away and the Cathedral City of Exeter is within easy commuting distance (about 12 miles) whilst the M5 motorway is even closer.
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| Entrance Hallway: | Substantial period panel front door with brass furniture. Original slate flagstone floor. Central heating radiator. Staircase rises to the split landing having window to rear aspect. Under stairs storage cupboard. The cross passage continues through to the rear through part glazed double doors and further double doors open to both reception rooms. All internal doors on the ground floor are custom made with bevel edge glass panes.
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| Sitting Room: | 12'10\" (3.91m) x 16'5\" (5m) plus the depth of the wide window recess (12'10\" (3.91m) x 16'5\" (5m) plus the depth of the wide window recess). to the front elevation and the depth of the marble fireplace. Two central heating radiators. Feature uplighters. Further glazed double doors open to:
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| Family Room/Study: | 11'2\" (3.4m) x 17'1\" (5.2m) plus the depth of the wide window recess (11'2\" (3.4m) x 17'1\" (5.2m) plus the depth of the wide window recess). to the front elevation. Central heating radiator. Further recess to rear with fitted shelves. Uplighters to one wall.
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| Dining Room: | 16'5\" (5m) x 12'6\" (3.8m) widening to 14'1\" (4.3m) at one end (16'5\" (5m) x 12'6\" (3.8m) widening to 14'1\" (4.3m) at one end). where a deep period cupboard with shelves is fitted into the alcove beside the large inglenook fireplace which has original bread ovens and is now fitted with log burning stove also heating domestic hot water. Impressive slate flagstone floor. Two central heating radiators. Feature uplighters. Window seat in wide bay window to front elevation. Double doors open from the hallway. Wide archway opens to:
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| Kitchen: | 7'10\" x 7'10\" (2.39m x 2.39m). Enjoying some rural views to the rear and a double aspect. The kitchen is fitted with painted units having hardwood working surfaces, with Belfast sink and mixer taps. Electric double oven cooking range with four ring electric hob and griddle plate. Polished granite surfaces on either side with cupboards and drawers beneath. Central heating radiator. Ceramic tiled floor. Spotlights to ceiling. The kitchen extends through:
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| Inner Hallway: | Further central heating radiator and heavily ledged timber door opening to the rear.
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| Utility Room: | 7'7\" x 7'7\" (2.31m x 2.31m). Fitted in the same style and quality as the main part of the kitchen. This room compliments the Kitchen and also has a window opening to the rear. Sink unit with vegetable tidy and mixer taps inset into working surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath together with integrated washer dryer. Space for fridge freezer.The latest Electric boiler providing the domestic hot water and central heating was instaled in January this year.. Ceramic tiled floor. Panelled door with bevel edged mirror opening to:
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| Cloakroom: | White suite comprising pedestal wash basin, low level WC, central heating radiator and tiled floor.
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| First Floor Landing: | Approached by the central staircase which rises to a small landing area having further stairs on either side giving access to the bedrooms. Two central heating radiators. Lovely views over the beautiful countryside to the rear are enjoyed through the window above.
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| Bedroom One: | 13'5\" x 13'5\" (4.1m x 4.1m). Central heating radiator. Window to the front elevation. Large walk in wardrobe cupboard with fitted shelves and hanging rails.
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| Bedroom Two: | 13'5\" (4.1m) x 9'2\" (2.8m) widening slightly at one end (13'5\" (4.1m) x 9'2\" (2.8m) widening slightly at one end). where there is a window to the front elevation. Central heating radiator. Triple fitted wardrobe.
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| Bedroom Three: | 10'10\" (3.3m) x 11'2\" (3.4m) plus entrance recess. (10'10\" (3.3m) x 11'2\" (3.4m) plus entrance recess.). Central heating radiator in window recess. Fitted airing cupboard with factory lagged copper hot water cylinder and having slatted linen shelves.
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| Ensuite Shower Room: | Having large tiled shower cubicle with two shower heads and body jets. WC with concealed cistern. Central heating radiator. Radiator. Wash basin in tiled recess with window above with lovely country views to the rear.
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| Bedroom Four: | 17'1\" x 11'2\" (5.2m x 3.4m). Central heating radiator. Window to front elevation. Fitted display shelves.
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| Family Bathroom: | 10'2\" (3.1m) x 8'2\" (2.5m) plus wide recess. (10'2\" (3.1m) x 8'2\" (2.5m) plus wide recess.). Fitted with panelled bath having separate wall mounted shower. Close coupled WC. Bidet. Pedestal wash basin. Part tiled walls. Central heating radiator. Exposed beam to ceiling. Spotlights. Further airing cupboard with factory lagged copper hot water cylinder and slatted linen shelves. Ceramic tiled floor. Window to side aspect.
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| Stantyway Barn: |
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| . | Positioned to the rear of the main house this completely self contained cottage is ideal for letting or for a guest annexe. The accommodation, which is tastefully decorated, is designed in a reverse level way to take advantage of the lovely country views that are enjoyed to the rear. Heating is from modern night storage heaters and many beams and roof timbers have been left exposed to enhance the character.
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| Entrance Hallway: | With substantial ledged and braced front door. Doors to the two bedrooms and bathroom open from an inner hallway. A turning staircase rises to:
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| Sitting Room: | 22' (6.7m) x 10'6\" (3.2m) widening to 15'1\" (4.6m) (22' (6.7m) x 10'6\" (3.2m) widening to 15'1\" (4.6m)). Attractive leaded window set in a wide dormer. Double glazed double doors with a Juliet balcony take full advantage of the country views to the rear. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Night storage heater. Further double glazed roof light.
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| Kitchen Diner: | 11'2\" x 10'6\" plus two windows, and recess (3.4m x 3.2m plus two windows, and recess)
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| . | Modern fitted kitchen units comprising , Stainless steel sink unit with electric water heater and with cupboards under. Ceramic hob inset into L shaped working surface with oven beneath. Fitted washer dryer. Wall cupboard. Exposed beams to vaulted ceiling. Night storage heater.
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| Bedroom One: | 12'10\" (3.91m) x 10'6\" (3.2m) plus recess (12'10\" (3.91m) x 10'6\" (3.2m) plus recess). Built-in wardrobe alcove. Night storage heater. Double glazed window. Ledged door with cottage latch opens to a lobby area off the hallway with further opening to:
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| Shower Room: | 5'7\" x 4'11\" (1.7m x 1.5m). Corner shower cubicle with electric shower. Pedestal wash basin with mirror fronted cabinet over. Low level WC. Extractor fan. Wall mounted radiator. Spotlights.
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| Bedroom Two: | 10'6\" x 7'7\" (3.2m x 2.31m). Night storage heater. Some exposed timbers. Large cupboard.
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| Outside: |
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| Garage. | 15'5\" x 10'2\" (4.7m x 3.1m). The garage could take a small car , but is ideal as a storage area or workshop.
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| . | A really lovely cottage style rear garden with a blend of hard and soft landscaping incorporating well stocked flower and shrub borders with small trees providing much colour. Gravelled sitting area ideal for dining al fresco. Attractive screening fencing providing a good degree of privacy. Attractive terracotta pink pathway giving access to the cottage style gate and the letting cottage.
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| . | The front garden, which extends along the entire front elevation of the farmhouse, is fitted with sweet smelling shrubs and flowers. A large polished slate step leads from the road to the front door. Huge decorative pots and roses are placed along the side of the house.
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