- Attractive Detached Grade II Listed Cottage
- Two / Three Bedrooms
- Loads of Charm and Character
- Two Reception Rooms
- Beautiful Well Stocked Garden
- Garage. Rural Views
A beautiful detached grade II listed cottage situated within the desirable village of Whitford which forms part of East Devon's National Landscapes. The cottage enjoys a good sized garden that is predominately to the rear of the property, and has been lovingly cared for and stocked over the years. It has a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs that include walnut, beech, and oak as well as well stocked shrub borders ensuring there is colour and interest all year round. The accommodation is well proportioned with a number of rooms being double aspect, and briefly comprises, hall with flagstone flooring, living room and dining both having window seats and fireplaces, the dining room having a large inglenook fireplace. Kitchen with Rayburn. Ground floor bedroom three / study and bathroom. Whilst on the first floor there are two double bedrooms and shower room.
The cottage has a great deal of charm and character with many period features such as deep window cills, window seats, exposed beamed ceilings and cruck beams on the first floor.
Whitford is a pretty village, with a warm and friendly community offering various activities centred around the village hall. Unusually, it also benefits from a regular bus service to Axminster, Colyton and Seaton. The nearby market town of Axminster offers a good range of day to day needs including shopping, doctors, leisure centre and banking and a mainline train service to London Waterloo and Exeter. The beautiful Jurassic Coast town of Lyme Regis is just over 7 miles to the east and Exeter is around 28 miles to the west. The pretty Axmouth harbour and Seaton beach are just 4.5 miles to the south.
The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises
GROUND FLOOR
Canopied Entrance, steps up to stable door.
HALL
Flagstone flooring. High level cupboards containing fuse board and meter. Radiator.
LIVING ROOM - 4.65m (15'3") Max x 4.56m (15'0") Max
Triple aspect room with window seats to the front and rear, further window to side with deep cill. Attractive fireplace with matching hearth. Cupboard containing hot water cylinder. Beamed ceiling. Small inset cupboard. Two radiators.
DINING ROOM - 4.59m (15'1") Max x 4.56m (15'0") Max
Two windows to front, one with window seat. Beamed inglenook fireplace with fire grate, hood and brickette hearth. Illuminated shelved display niche. Understairs recess area. Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Door to
INNER HALL
Stairs rising to first floor. Doors to study / bedroom 3 and
KITCHEN - 4.64m (15'3") x 2.67m (8'9")
Triple aspect room with windows to the front, side and rear, the rear overlooks the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with granite work surfaces and inset Butler sink.
Integrated electric oven. LPG two ring hob. Free standing oil fired Rayburn for cooking, hot water and heating. Cooker hood above. Further range of matching units, incorporating a glazed display cabinet. Space for fridge/freezer. Tiled walls and floor. Radiator. Door to side.
Door from inner hall to
STUDY / BEDROOM THREE - 4.73m (15'6") x 2.35m (7'9")
Windows to rear and side. Double doors to rear garden. Radiator. Door to
BATHROOM
Double aspect windows. Suite comprising bath with shower and screen over. w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Electric wall heater, ladder radiator. Extractor fan.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Airing cupboard. Cruck beam. Radiator. Door to inner hall.
BEDROOM ONE - 4.6m (15'1") Max x 3.59m (11'9") Max
Windows to front and side with deep cills. Lovely views to distant hills from the side window. Built-in wardrobe. Exposed roof timbers. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO - 3.66m (12'0") Max x 3.56m (11'8") Max
Double aspect room. Views over fields and neighbouring property. Two built-in single wardrobes. Exposed roof timbers. Beamed ceiling. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM
Windows to rear and side. Small shuttered window. White suite comprising large shower cubicle, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Exposed roof timber. Large medicine cupboard. Ladder style radiator, further radiator.
OUTSIDE
Pedestrian access to the cottage is from Chapel Lane via steps up to front door. A small flower and shrub border adjoins the front of the cottage.
Double wooden gates from the lane lead to driveway parking for one vehicle.
TIMBER GARAGE - 4.84m (15'11") x 2.65m (8'8")
Double doors to front. Power and light.
Situated off the driveway, is a paved area adjoins the side of the cottage. This area including the drive are partly screened by a low stone wall and hedging. Gate to rear garden.
REAR GARDEN
The attractive gently sloping rear garden has been thoughtfully designed and planted out to ensure there is colour and interest all year round. There is an abundance of mature trees and shrubs that include, silver birch, beech, walnut, and cherry as well as many other plants. A path leads from the rear of the cottage to two paved areas, and an old water pump, gate to driveway. A further path meanders from one of the patios through the garden with profusely stocked flower and shrub borders containing primroses, daffodils, blue bells, and rhododendrons etc and lead to a good-sized area of lawn with hedge boundaries containing two mature oak trees. This part of the garden adjoins a field and enjoys lovely rural views to distant hills.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The oil tank is situated to the rear of the garage. As you look at the cottage from the road there is a small area of land that adjoins and belongs to the cottage.
TENURE
Freehold.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected, except gas. Oil fired central heating. Water is metered.
COUNCIL TAX
Band E. East Devon District Council. £2923.66 (2025/26).
BROADBAND
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MOBILE
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FLOOD RISK
Flood risk Information can be checked through the following: https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk
Council Tax
East Devon District Council, Band E
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
