Northleigh, Colyton, Devon

Arguably the most stunning view in East Devon!

This charming, detached cottage offers a unique combination of the best of both worlds.

A view over unspoilt valleys without general light pollution, an incredibly peaceful location with birdsong as the main sound that is evident and a beautiful garden.
All this less than 4 miles from a mainline station with direct trains to London, a beach within 7 miles and ultra-fast broadband!

The cottage is just 4 miles from Colyton (with its famous Grammar school) and has origins dating back to the seventeenth century. The main rooms are light and airy - unusual for a country cottage.

The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

ENTRANCE PORCH
providing a good place for coats, shoes and wellingtons (there are lovely walks around the valley).

DINING HALL - 6.23m (20'5") Max x 3.11m (10'2")
With an outlook over the rear garden and two attractive bow windows to the front (these are said to have come from a North Devon church), a large inglenook display fireplace and stairs rising to the first floor.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 5.03m (16'6") x 2.87m (9'5")
A stunning high-ceilinged room with hand-made units, quartz work surfaces, a splashback finished with hand-made French tiles, inset stainless steel one and a half sink unit. There is an integrated fridge and dishwasher. An oil fire two oven Rayburn provides cooking facilities, central heating and hot water. Flooring is by Amtico. The kitchen has a dining area with French doors opening to a terrace, perfect for a leisurely breakfast, whilst the back door opens onto an area where the Barbecue currently resides.

REAR PORCH/BOOT ROOM
At the rear of the Kitchen is a walk-in larder/utility room as well as rear porch/boot room, off this area, is a downstairs WC.

WC
Obscure glazed window to side. Fitted with a white suite comprising w.c. and wall mounted wash hand basin. Corner shelves. Laminate flooring.

From dining hall

LOUNGE - 4.65m (15'3") Into Bay x 4.28m (14'1")
At the other end of the dining hall is the lounge. It has a large bay window taking full advantage of the fabulous views, the beautifully made window was designed and made by a specialist joinery company. A rear window provides views of the garden. Fireplace with slate hearth and a hand cut Dorset stone lintel. A very efficient multi fuel stove makes this a very cosy winter snug! Across the back of the room are built-in bookcases with storage cupboards below.

STUDY/BEDROOM 3 - 4.63m (15'2") Max x 3.6m (11'10")
Adjacent to the lounge is the study/bedroom three. This spacious room has French doors giving access to the side garden as well as a window to the front to enjoy the views. The room has panelled walls and an extensive bookcase/shelving unit.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Landing with Velux roof light.

BEDROOM ONE - 4.26m (14'0") x 3.45m (11'4")
Another room taking full advantage of the fantastic views from both the front and side windows. Two Neville Johnson built-in wardrobes and a part panelled wall across the rear of the room.

BEDROOM TWO - 3.12m (10'3") x 2.59m (8'6")
Window to the front again taking full advantage of the views, built-in wardrobe and airing cupboard.

SHOWER ROOM - 2.02m (6'8") x 1.77m (5'10")
Fitted white suite, chrome ladder style radiator.

OUTSIDE
An adopted lane leads to Rose Cottage, beyond this is green lane which means that there is very little passing traffic or walkers.
There is a parking area for several cars is in front of the


OAK FRAMED GARAGE/WORKSHOP - 5.4m (17'9") x 2.82m (9'3")
This building comprises the open fronted garage and a similar sized section currently used as a log store/workshop. This could easily be converted into a second garage. Both the garage and workshop have full electrics.

FRONT GARDEN
An area of enclosed garden with wonderful views that can be enjoyed from a seating area. The garden is partly lawned in addition to shrubs and heathers. A particular feature of the garden are two spring fed ponds.

SIDE GARDEN
A hidden gem! A good area of level lawn surrounded by hedges providing a great deal of privacy without losing the views. The unique feature of this part of the garden is a delightful terrace formed from the remains of a possibly 17th century cottage. The original stone wall provides the backdrop to the terrace whilst at one end is a stone-built summer house. At the other end of the terrace is a useful potting shed with partial original slate floor.

REAR GARDEN
An arched pathway leads from the side to the rear garden, the lower part of which is terraced with a lawn rising from here to the top of the garden, from where there are superb views right across the valley. There is a fenced area incorporating a vegetable garden with an adjacent wooden green house.

SERVICES
The oil-fired central heating is operated from the Rayburn, there are radiators in all the relevant rooms.

Mains electricity is connected.

Water is provided via a private spring water supply; this has a multiple filter system fitted which is serviced annually.

Drainage is via a new septic tank system which was fitted in September 2024, to comply with the latest regulations.


BROADBAND
Full fibre which can offer Ultra-fast speeds.

MOBILE
coverage can be checked via https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/

COUNCIL TAX
EDDC. Band F. Currently £3,319.46 (2024/25).

FLOOD RISK
This can be checked via https://wwwgov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk

TELEPHONE
Line is connected

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All the windows in the house have double glazing or secondary double glazing with one exception. The bathroom window is single glazed currently but will be replaced with a complete new double-glazed unit before the cottage is sold.


OTHER DETAILS
The current owner has been in residence since 1986 and has loved living in Rose Cottage, it has been well maintained and improved over the years.

Council Tax
East Devon District Council, Band F

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.