Whitwell Lane, Colyford, Colyton

A beautifully situated detached 1930's house set in a large garden of just under half an acre with fabulous rural views. The house is along a quiet lane about half a mile from the village centre and ideally placed for Colyton Grammar school. With a pretty frontage and set back slightly from the lane, the house is very appealing. Internally, the decoration and fittings are a little dated and we believe that a new owner may wish to extend whilst modernising the property. With a large plot, there is plenty of scope for extending if desired. On the first floor, a bright open landing leads to four bedrooms (two doubles and two singles) and a family bathroom. At ground level, the entrance hall leads to a large living room with fireplace and doors to the rear garden. The views from this rooms are fabulous. On the other side of the hall is a dining room which leads to the kitchen at the back of the house. There is a utility room off the kitchen with a door to the garden and a WC.
The house is has double glazed windows and oil fire central heating. The boiler has been regularly serviced and a new oil tank was installed in 2023.
This is an exciting opportunity to purchase a very well situated home with a delightful garden and glorious views.

Colyford village is situated along the Jurassic coast road, just inland from the beach at Seaton and the pretty Axmouth harbour as well as the Axe Estuary, which is a haven for wildfowl. Amenities in the village of Colyford include a Post Office & General Stores, a butcher's shop, two pubs, a church, a village hall and a leisure centre. Colyford is also home to the well regarded Colyton Grammar School. A larger range of facilities can be found at nearby Seaton, which is just over 1.5 miles away or Axminster, 6 miles to the north, where there is a mainline train service to London. The city of Exeter is approx. 23 miles.

The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises

GROUND FLOOR

PORCH
Enclosed porch with uPVC door and windows. Quarry tiled floor. Wooden front door with obscure glazed panes into

HALL
Stairs rising to first floor. Under stairs cupboard. Telephone point.

LIVING ROOM - 6.08m (19'11") x 3.64m (11'11")
Window to front, bow window to side. Stone feature fireplace for open fire. High level display shelving either side. TV point. Telephone point. Two radiators. Archway through to

GARDEN ROOM - 3.64m (11'11") x 2.53m (8'4")
Window to side. Sliding doors overlooking the rear garden with beautiful rural views. High level display shelving. Radiator.

DINING ROOM - 3.63m (11'11") x 3.02m (9'11")
Window to front. High level display shelving. Radiator. Double part glazed doors to kitchen.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 5.6m (18'4") x 2.65m (8'8") Max
Windows to rear and side. The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of wall and base units with laminate work surfaces and inset Butler style double bowl sink unit. Built-in electric oven, and Neff ceramic hob. Floor standing oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Radiator. Doors to hall and

UTILITY ROOM - 2.45m (8'0") x 1.88m (6'2")
Window and door to rear. Wall unit. Tiled worktop with space and plumbing for washing machine and one other appliances. Door to

WC
Two windows to side. Fitted with a coloured suite comprising w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Cupboard with tiled countertop, double cupboard above.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Spacious galleried landing with window to front. Hatch to part boarded loft with pull down ladder and light.

BEDROOM ONE - 3.63m (11'11") x 3.61m (11'10")
Windows to rear and side with superb views over the attractive rear garden to nearby fields and wooded hills. Built-in wardrobes, vanity area with cupboards above and below. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - 3.63m (11'11") x 2.41m (7'11")
Windows to front and side that enjoy lovely rural views. Built-in double wardrobe. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE - 3.03m (9'11") x 2.68m (8'10")
Window to front. Built-in double wardrobe. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR - 3.34m (10'11") x 2.14m (7'0")
Windows to side and rear with fantastic rural views. Built-in double wardrobe. Radiator.

BATHROOM
Window to rear. Fitted with a coloured suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Built in medicine cabinet. Mirror, light and shelf. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. Tiled walls. Radiator.

OUTSIDE
Gated access from Whitwell Lane to drive with brickette parking area, path to main entrance. The front boundary is largely a Devon bank with stone walling either side of the gated entrance.

GARAGE - 5.76m (18'11") x 2.55m (8'4")
Up and over door. Eaves storage.

GARDEN
The gardens are a particular feature of the property and have been designed to provide colour and interest all year round. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with low level shrubs, and partly screed by mature hedging including rhododendrons.
Paths continue to either side of property. The side garden has a deep border containing heathers, conifers, and azaleas.

The southerly facing rear garden is a beautiful addition to the property and enjoys paved sun terraces that adjoin the house, with lawns that slope gently to the end of the garden. The garden is profusely stocked with a vast number of shrubs and other plants that include, camelias, pittosporum, white and purple lilacs, azaleas, laburnum, apple trees, and eucalyptus tree to name but a few. Timber garden shed. Small pond. To the other side of the property is a paved access area, green house, timber shed and oil storage tank.


TENURE
Freehold.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Water is not metered. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating.

BROADBAND
The seller has advised us that Broadband is connected. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/

MOBILE
Mobile coverage can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage

COUNCIL TAX
Band F. East Devon District Council. £3328.11(2024/25).

EPC RATING
F

FLOOD RISK
Flood risk Information can be checked through the following: https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
New oil tank installed February 2023. Septic tank cleaned and emptied October 2023. Windows are double glazed.

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.