4 Bedroom Property for Sale in Sidmouth

A stunning 17th Century four bedroom detached cottage with a wealth of character, superbly situated close to the coast in the Salcombe Valley.
Freehold

Reception Hall.   Sitting Room. Snug/Dining Room. Kitchen Breakfast Room. Utility Room.
Master Bedroom En-suite. Guest Bedroom en-suite. Two Further Bedrooms. Bathroom.
Detached Double Garage and Log Store. Ample Parking. Mature Gardens.


SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION: Situated just inland from the coast within 10 minutes of the coastal footpath, this beautiful 17th Century cottage is approximately half a mile from the unspoilt village of Salcombe Regis, which is itself about two miles East of the Regency town of Sidmouth. This picturesque area, much of which is under National Trust is surrounded by unspoilt countryside and dramatic sea cliffs. The ancient village church of St. Peter is a fine Norman structure originally dating back to the 12th Century and is very much a focal point of the village. Dunscombe cliffs and Weston Mouth are nearby being only accessible on foot and connect to the South West Coast Path and Jurassic Coast, being a World Heritage Site and area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

. Amenities can be found in nearby Sidbury or more extensive facilities including many well regarded schools in the town of Sidmouth. Exeter is approximately sixteen miles away with its rail links, international airport (less than ten miles) and connections to the commuter network.

. Dunscombe Cottage which is believed to have been built around 1630 has cob and stone elevations under a thatched roof and is Grade II listed being of architectural and historical importance. The property has since undergone an extensive programme of sympathetic renovation and modernisation to blend quality additions with a wealth of existing character features expected in a property of this age. Much attention to detail has been made to ensure that the finish and presentation is of a very high standard and consistent with this period. The features include two large Inglenook fireplaces with bread ovens, wide Bressummer timber beams, an ancient oak turning staircase, small smuggler's windows and many exposed timber ceiling beams.

. There are also cottage style windows and doors and in the two principal reception rooms there are oak plank and muntin screens. Modern additions include an attractively fitted kitchen breakfast room with bespoke units, modern sanitary ware to bath and shower rooms and oil fired central heating. We also understand that the thatched roof covering was replaced in 2004.

. "Dunscombe Cottage" offers well proportioned accommodation with the sitting room taking full advantage of the Southerly aspect and an adjacent dining room with a cosy lounge area having direct access to the large kitchen breakfast room. The ground floor also provides a bedroom with en-suite shower room, which is ideal as a guest wing. Whilst upstairs there are three good sized bedrooms all enjoying Southerly aspects over gardens and fields. Outside the formal gardens extend principally to the South and to the Western boundary adjoining open fields. The large gravelled parking and turning area leads directly to a substantial detached double garage with a pitched roof.

. A substantial oak front door to:-

Reception Hall: Radiator. Attractive oak screen wall to one side. Wall light. Connecting door to guest bedroom suite. Small paned inner door to:-

Sitting Room:23'7" (7.2m) into Inglenook x 15'5" (4.7m) reducing to 7'10" (2.4m) (being "L" shaped). A superb dual aspect room having three South facing windows with bench seats under and further window to front with bench seat under. The focal point of the room is provided by a large Beer stone Inglenook fireplace with bread oven and concealed lighting. Flagged hearth with wood burner and wide oak Bressummer beam over. The character of the room is further enhanced with substantial timber ceiling beams and an oak screen wall. Two double radiators. Television aerial point. Wall light points. Lovely carved timber architrave. Entrance to the:-

Snug/Dining Room:15'9" x 11'10" (4.8m x 3.6m). Another lovely room of character with West and North facing windows and further Beer stone Inglenook fireplace with bread oven and a small feature glass window. Fitted wood burner on flagged hearth with wide oak lintel over. Windows with bench seats under. Double radiator. Exposed timber ceiling beams. Oak screen wall incorporating the arched oak architrave. Attractive Jerusalem stone flagged floor. Entrance to:-

Lobby: With oak surround and stairs to first floor. Paned door to:-

Kitchen Breakfast Room:20'4" x 13'1" (6.2m x 3.99m). A triple aspect room overlooking the gardens and fields and fitted with an extensive range of cream base and eye level storage units with concealed down lighting. Ceramic Belfast sink unit and mixer tap with adjoining oak and beech timber worktop surfaces. Fitted "Esse" electric range cooker with double oven, grill, warming cupboard and glass ceramic hot plates, extractor canopy over. Pantry cupboard with automatic light. Polished timber display shelving to side. Plumbing for dishwasher. Double radiator. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Slate flagged floor. Door to:-

Utility Room:7'10" x 5'11" (2.39m x 1.8m). A Belfast sink unit within an oak unit comprising cupboards, drawers and adjacent worktop surfaces and drainer. Part vaulted ceiling with recessed down lighting. Tiled floor. Door to side and to:-

Cloakroom: With suite comprising close coupled W.C. with concealed cistern. Hand wash basin and mixer tap. Tiled floor. A part vaulted ceiling with recessed ceiling down lighting. Plumbing and space for washing machine.

Guest Bedroom Suite:11'10" (3.6m) x 9'6" (2.9m) plus door recess. A most useful addition to the property being of use as a guest suite, office, study etc. The dual aspect room has windows to front and rear. Radiator. Exposed ceiling truss and beams. Door to:-

En-suite Shower Room: With enclosed shower cubicle and shower unit with recessed ceiling down lighting. Dual flush close coupled W.C. Hand wash basin and mixer tap, water heater over. Strip light and shaver point. Mounted chrome column towel rail/radiator. Hatch to roof space. Window to front.

. From the dining room there is access to a beautiful period oak turning staircase with an understairs recess containing telephone point and electric meters. The substantial turning staircase with smuggler's windows rises to the:-

First Floor Landing: Being "L" shaped and with matching oak balustrading. Exposed timber beams. Two radiators. Doors to:-

Master Bedroom Suite:21' x 13'5" (6.4m x 4.1m). A beautifully proportioned triple aspect room with lovely views over gardens and fields. Double radiator. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Door to:-


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