Property description
Situation
Nestling in the beautiful Otter Valley within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Otterton is renowned as a traditional and thriving Devon village with a primary school and community village shop. There is also the historic working mill that has a shop, restaurant and craft centre. There are many lovely walks in the area with Ladram Bay and the coastal path being within one mile away. Picturesque walks beside the River Otter are within easy reach, with a level pathway connecting to the village of Colaton Raleigh and to the pretty seaside town of Budleigh Salterton, which has a good range of shops, boutiques, banks, restaurants and doctors surgeries. This part of the East Devon coastline, known as the Jurassic Coast, is a World Heritage Site designated for the distinction of its geological formation. The cathedral city of Exeter is within easy commuting distance whilst nearby Woodbury Common provides some 2800 acres of the largest intact pebble heathland in southern England. The South Devon coast is close to hand providing numerous walks with together a variety of pebble and sandy beaches.
Description
Conway Cottage is a delightful, beautiful picture postcard property, and the current owners have lived there for over 30 years. The main part of the house dates back to the 17th century, has a thatched roof and is of a traditional cob and stone construction.
Directions
From Budleigh Salterton proceed out of the town in an easterly direction on the main Sidmouth road on the B1378. After approximately 2 miles take the right turning signposted to Otterton at Brick Cross. Proceed into the village and proceed past the Otterton Mill. Take the second turning on the right into Maunders Hill whereupon Conway Cottage will be found towards the top of the lane on the left hand side.
Entrance
Substantial wide entrance door to:-
Reception Hallway
Radiator. Coat hooks. Connecting door to the Annexe. Solid wood doors lead off to:-
Sitting Room
18'11 (5.76m) max x 14'5 (4.39m). Impressive inglenook fireplace with heavy wooden lintel and cast iron woodburner on a tiled hearth. Oak flooring. Double glazed window to the front. Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Door with stairs leading to the first floor.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
16'7 (5.05m) x 9'5 (2.87m). Roll edge work top surfaces in tiled splashback with inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. Ceramic hob. Wood fronted cupboards and drawers under. Built in oven. Double glazed window to the front. Matching wall mounted cupboards. Twin plate Rayburn. Double glazed window to side and double glazed window into the sun room.
Sun Room
19' (5.79m) x 12'5 (3.78m). Double glazed windows to the rear and sides. Pedestrian door leading out to the side and double glazed double doors leading out onto the rear patio. Tiled floor. Electric heaters. Downlighters.
Study/Play Room
10'7 (3.22m) x 8'5 (2.56m). Double glazed window to the front. Feature tiled brickwork fireplace. Radiator.
Bathroom
White suite with panelled bath in full tiled surround with mixer shower tap. Wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Walls in full tiled surround. Tiled floor. Double glazed window to the side. Radiator.
First Floor
From the sitting room, a spiral staircase leads up to the Galleried Landing. Stripped pine doors lead off to:-
Bedroom 1
12'6 (3.81m) x 11'10 (3.6m). Double glazed window to the front. Radiator.
Bedroom 2
16'2 (4.92m) x 8'8 (2.64m). Double glazed window to the front. Radiator.
Bedroom 3
15'10 (4.82m) x 7'5 (2.26m). Double glazed window to the front. Radiator.
Landing
From the landing - two steps leading up to:-
Bedroom 4
15'10 (4.82m) x 10'4 (3.15m). Double glazed window to the side. Built in double wardrobe. Hatch to the roof. Radiator.
Hall
Door from the main ground floor hallway leads to the Annexe, which can be utilised to incorporate the house, or as separate self-contained accommodation.
Annexe
Internal Hallway
Double glazed window to the side. Airing cupboard with factory lagged cylinder and shelving. Pine doors leading off to:-
Sitting Room
13'5 (4.09m) x 13'2 (4.01m). Double glazed windows and double glazed double doors to the side leading onto the patio. Electric heater. Door leading through to:-
Bedroom/Study
13'2 (4.01m) x 9'4 (2.84m). Double glazed window to the rear and side. Electric heater.
Bathroom
Panelled bath in full tiled surround with mixer shower tap. Pedestal wash hand basin in tiled splashback with mixer tap. Low level W.C. Tiled floor. Double glazed Velux window.
Utility Room
Roll edge work top surface with stainless steel sink with drainer. Cupboards under with space for appliances. Hatch to roof. Double glazed Velux window.
Outside Front
Approached via a private gated entrance, a large gravelled driveway/parking area for several cars leads to:-
Garage
17'5 (5.3m) x 9'2 (2.79m). Up and over door.
Garden Store
9'2 (2.79m) x 7'10 (2.39m). Attached to the rear of the garage is a useful garden store.
Rear Garden
Conway Cottage has beautiful gardens mainly laid to lawn with mature hedge and shrub borders. There are two large terraced patio areas and a separate area currently used as a vegetable patch. Outside courtesy lights. Cold water tap.
Tax Band
Council Tax Band - E (£1981.63)