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A charming detached cottage sympathetically refurbished by the current owners, having three bedrooms and situated in the semi-rural hamlet of Wiggaton.
This picturesque Grade II Listed detached cottage offers very well presented accommodation, tastefully and sympathetically modernised by the current owners, having retained and restored many of the original features. There is a wealth of exposed oak, which includes ceiling beams, doors and doorways, as well as more detailed features such as window sills.
The accommodation comprises a spacious reception hallway and dining area leading to a double aspect sitting room with a large inglenook fireplace, a kitchen/breakfast room - again double aspect with an Aga and modern fitted units, whilst to the first floor are three bedrooms, a main bathroom and an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom. The first floor features impressive vaulted ceilings, with restored roof timbers and plaster work. The master bedroom is accessed via bedroom three, however this at present works extremely well as a dressing room and study. There are good size lawn gardens benefiting from a southerly aspect and offering a good degree of privacy, with a modern timber summerhouse and a raised patio enjoying some far reaching countryside views. There is also ample off road parking to the side of the house.
Wiggaton is a semi-rural hamlet situated around five miles from Sidmouth and in a convenient position for those commuting to the surrounding area.
DIRECTIONS
Leave Sidmouth via Station Road (B3176) and at the junction with the A3052 (Exeter-Lyme Regis road) cross over, passing the Bowd Inn on your right hand side, signposted Ottery St Mary. Follow the road, pass the turning for Tipton St John and continue down into Wiggaton, turning left at the pinch-point onto Sandgate Lane. The property will be found immediately on the left hand side.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
Glazed multi-pane front door with a thatched canopy porch to the:
RECEPTION HALL/DINING ROOM
4.9m x 4.7m (16' x 15'6\") uPVC double glazed leaded light window to the front, with a southerly aspect overlooking the gardens. Quarry tiled flooring. Stairs to the first floor, with an open recess beneath and double glazed leaded light window to the front. Exposed oak ceiling and wall beams. 'Antique Style' radiator. Timber latch and brace doors to the:
SITTING ROOM
5.3m x 4.2m (max) (17'3\" x 13'9\") A double aspect room with two uPVC double glazed leaded light windows, with a southerly aspect overlooking the garden and a glazed multi-pane door to the side, with a thatched canopy porch. Ingelnook fireplace with oak lintel, bread oven and gas flame stove. Exposed oak ceiling beam and painted beams. TV point.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
4.9m x 4.4m (16' x 14'6\") Two uPVC leaded light double glazed windows, with southerly aspects overlooking the gardens, one with a window seat. A modern kitchen fitted with a range of floor standing and wall mounted units, having space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher and a modern LPG fired aga serving domestic hot water and with two hot plates and three ovens. Worksurfaces with tiled splashbacks and enamel one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit. Four ring gas hob with hood over. Eye level electric oven. Space for fridge/freezer. Quarry tiled flooring. Exposed and painted ceiling beams. Exposed window lintels. Small window to the front. TV point. Telephone point.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Double glazed leaded light window to the front, with a deep oak window sill. A pair of oak doors open into an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and with shelving. Oak latch and brace doors to:
BEDROOM TWO
4.4m x 4.4m (14'6\" x 14'6\") A double aspect room with uPVC double glazed leaded light windows with easterly and southerly aspects. Vaulted ceiling with exposed roof beams. Oak flooring. Feature fireplace. 'Antique Style' radiator. Overhead access door to the loft area.
BEDROOM THREE/DRESSING ROOM
2.5m x 4.8m (8'3\" x 15'9\") uPVC double glazed leaded light window with a southerly aspect overlooking the garden. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and roof timbers. Exposed wall timbers. Fitted handmade oak double wardrobe. 'Antique Style' radiator. Oak latch and brace door to the:
MASTER BEDROOM
3.5m x 4.8m (11'6\" x 15'9\") A double aspect room with two uPVC double glazed leaded light windows having a southerly aspect overlooking the gardens. Vaulted ceiling with exposed oak roof timbers. Small double glazed leaded light window to the front. 'Antique Style' radiator. TV point. Boiler cupboard with wall mounted gas boiler and storage space. Further storage cupboard. Door to the:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Double glazed leaded light window to the side, with a westerly aspect and an oak window sill. A modern suite comprising a tiled shower cubicle with chrome monsoon power shower, polished granite wash basin with cupboard under and WC with concealed cistern. Polished stone flooring. Chrome towel radiator. Exposed ceiling beams.
MAIN BATHROOM
uPVC double glazed leaded light window, with a southerly aspect. A modern suite comprising a roll top ball and claw bath, pedestal wash basin and close coupled WC. Part tiled walls with polished stone flooring. 'Antique Style' radiator. Exposed roof timbers. Mirror fronted wall cabinet.
OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
A timber five bar gate opens into a brick paved parking area for at least three cars. There is a good size TIMBER STORAGE SHED/WORKSHOP with power and light and external power points. A paved patio adjoins the rear of the property, having a southerly aspect and with views over the gardens. The patio is surrounded by raised flower beds, with a water feature, outside cold water tap and steps leading to a red brick pathway to the main garden area. Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden is well enclosed and offers a good degree of privacy. There are TWO TIMBER GARDEN SHEDS and a raised timber deck patio, with a modern TIMBER SUMMERHOUSE having a porch, leaded light windows and double doors. From the patio there are some distant views to the surrounding countryside.
OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band F.
POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.
REF: DHS00703
This picturesque Grade II Listed detached cottage offers very well presented accommodation, tastefully and sympathetically modernised by the current owners, having retained and restored many of the original features. There is a wealth of exposed oak, which includes ceiling beams, doors and doorways, as well as more detailed features such as window sills.
The accommodation comprises a spacious reception hallway and dining area leading to a double aspect sitting room with a large inglenook fireplace, a kitchen/breakfast room - again double aspect with an Aga and modern fitted units, whilst to the first floor are three bedrooms, a main bathroom and an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom. The first floor features impressive vaulted ceilings, with restored roof timbers and plaster work. The master bedroom is accessed via bedroom three, however this at present works extremely well as a dressing room and study. There are good size lawn gardens benefiting from a southerly aspect and offering a good degree of privacy, with a modern timber summerhouse and a raised patio enjoying some far reaching countryside views. There is also ample off road parking to the side of the house.
Wiggaton is a semi-rural hamlet situated around five miles from Sidmouth and in a convenient position for those commuting to the surrounding area.
DIRECTIONS
Leave Sidmouth via Station Road (B3176) and at the junction with the A3052 (Exeter-Lyme Regis road) cross over, passing the Bowd Inn on your right hand side, signposted Ottery St Mary. Follow the road, pass the turning for Tipton St John and continue down into Wiggaton, turning left at the pinch-point onto Sandgate Lane. The property will be found immediately on the left hand side.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
Glazed multi-pane front door with a thatched canopy porch to the:
RECEPTION HALL/DINING ROOM
4.9m x 4.7m (16' x 15'6\") uPVC double glazed leaded light window to the front, with a southerly aspect overlooking the gardens. Quarry tiled flooring. Stairs to the first floor, with an open recess beneath and double glazed leaded light window to the front. Exposed oak ceiling and wall beams. 'Antique Style' radiator. Timber latch and brace doors to the:
SITTING ROOM
5.3m x 4.2m (max) (17'3\" x 13'9\") A double aspect room with two uPVC double glazed leaded light windows, with a southerly aspect overlooking the garden and a glazed multi-pane door to the side, with a thatched canopy porch. Ingelnook fireplace with oak lintel, bread oven and gas flame stove. Exposed oak ceiling beam and painted beams. TV point.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
4.9m x 4.4m (16' x 14'6\") Two uPVC leaded light double glazed windows, with southerly aspects overlooking the gardens, one with a window seat. A modern kitchen fitted with a range of floor standing and wall mounted units, having space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher and a modern LPG fired aga serving domestic hot water and with two hot plates and three ovens. Worksurfaces with tiled splashbacks and enamel one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit. Four ring gas hob with hood over. Eye level electric oven. Space for fridge/freezer. Quarry tiled flooring. Exposed and painted ceiling beams. Exposed window lintels. Small window to the front. TV point. Telephone point.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Double glazed leaded light window to the front, with a deep oak window sill. A pair of oak doors open into an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and with shelving. Oak latch and brace doors to:
BEDROOM TWO
4.4m x 4.4m (14'6\" x 14'6\") A double aspect room with uPVC double glazed leaded light windows with easterly and southerly aspects. Vaulted ceiling with exposed roof beams. Oak flooring. Feature fireplace. 'Antique Style' radiator. Overhead access door to the loft area.
BEDROOM THREE/DRESSING ROOM
2.5m x 4.8m (8'3\" x 15'9\") uPVC double glazed leaded light window with a southerly aspect overlooking the garden. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and roof timbers. Exposed wall timbers. Fitted handmade oak double wardrobe. 'Antique Style' radiator. Oak latch and brace door to the:
MASTER BEDROOM
3.5m x 4.8m (11'6\" x 15'9\") A double aspect room with two uPVC double glazed leaded light windows having a southerly aspect overlooking the gardens. Vaulted ceiling with exposed oak roof timbers. Small double glazed leaded light window to the front. 'Antique Style' radiator. TV point. Boiler cupboard with wall mounted gas boiler and storage space. Further storage cupboard. Door to the:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Double glazed leaded light window to the side, with a westerly aspect and an oak window sill. A modern suite comprising a tiled shower cubicle with chrome monsoon power shower, polished granite wash basin with cupboard under and WC with concealed cistern. Polished stone flooring. Chrome towel radiator. Exposed ceiling beams.
MAIN BATHROOM
uPVC double glazed leaded light window, with a southerly aspect. A modern suite comprising a roll top ball and claw bath, pedestal wash basin and close coupled WC. Part tiled walls with polished stone flooring. 'Antique Style' radiator. Exposed roof timbers. Mirror fronted wall cabinet.
OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
A timber five bar gate opens into a brick paved parking area for at least three cars. There is a good size TIMBER STORAGE SHED/WORKSHOP with power and light and external power points. A paved patio adjoins the rear of the property, having a southerly aspect and with views over the gardens. The patio is surrounded by raised flower beds, with a water feature, outside cold water tap and steps leading to a red brick pathway to the main garden area. Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden is well enclosed and offers a good degree of privacy. There are TWO TIMBER GARDEN SHEDS and a raised timber deck patio, with a modern TIMBER SUMMERHOUSE having a porch, leaded light windows and double doors. From the patio there are some distant views to the surrounding countryside.
OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band F.
POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.
REF: DHS00703