1 Bedroom Detached Cottage

We are pleased to offer this beautiful, well presented large one bedroom DETACHED COTTAGE C1800, in a traditional Devon village. Excellent transport links to London Waterloo and the M5 motorway network, together with Exeter International Airport (3 miles) The property benefits from double glazing throughout, oil fired central heating and a wood burning stove. There are two shops, a post office, two pubs, church and primary school within the village and larger shopping facilities in Exeter (9 miles) Whimple is also on the main Honiton - Exeter bus route, witha direct service to local east Devon coastal resorts i.e. Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth and the Jurassic World Heritage Coastline.

ACCOMMODATION: Obscure glazed front door leading to a large LOUNGE /DINING ROOM 21' (6.4m) reducing to 15'5 (4.7m) x 16'2 (4.93m) Original beamed fireplace containing a solid fuel /wood burning stove, two radiators. directly off is the spacious KITCHEN 10'4 x 8'2 (3.15m x 2.5m)radiator, electric oven and hob (there is no Natural Gas in the village) Ample storage, plumbing for washing machine, power points. Open staircase to FIRST FLOOR - Large beamed BEDROOM 16'2 x 10'9 (4.93m x 3.28m) Three windows, two radiators, power points. BATHROOM 10'5 x 8'2 (3.18m x 2.5m) White suite with over bath electric shower, radiator, extractor fan, obscure glazed window overlooking the garden. Planning permission currently exists for an internal modification (upstairs) to create a second bedroom. In 2000 plans were approved for a two storey extension (now lapsed)

The property benefits from a totally secluded, low maintenance, sunny garden with patio area, some establshed shrubs a a large storage lean-to at the right hand side of the cottage. The oil storage tank is concealed within a raised trellised area. Pedestrian access only to the property, is approached from Church Road, via a neighbours drive. Parking can be found approximately 50 yards from the cottage in the Square. The village's own purpose built car park is located within a short walk from the cottage. It should be stressed that although Beam Cottage does not have its own on-site parking facility it does benefit from a delightful, secluded and very peaceful location, in a beautiful area of the country.

ACCOMMODATION

The following accommodation, with approximate measurements, is afforded:

ENTRANCE AREA: With upvc double glazed front door with open way through to:

LIVING/DINING AREA: 21' x 16'1 overall (6.4m x 4.9m) This is a very good sized room which is separated into two areas. DINING AREA has wall mounted lights and a double glazed window to the side with openway leading into the LIVING ROOM AREA. This is a particularly attractive room with old stone fireplace with heavy oak beam over and an inset wood burner. Further exposed ceiling timbers. Radiator. Stairs to the first floor. Double glazed window to the side elevation. Two radiators. Wall and central lights. From here a doorway leads to:

KITCHEN: 10'4 x 8'2 (3.15m x 2.49m) This is a very well fitted good sized kitchen with a range of base storage cupboards and drawer units with roll edge work surfacing incorporating an inset sink unit. Space for washing machine, fridge and freezer. Built-in electric cooker with storage space above for microwave or similar. Inset four ring hob unit with extractor hood over. Extensive wall mounted matching storage cupboards. Double glazed window overlooking the garden. Radiator. Laminate flooring.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING AREA: With window to rear. Radiator. Doors to:

BATHROOM: 10'6 x 8'2 (3.2m x 2.49m) This is a spacious bathroom with a three piece suite including panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC. Obscured glazed window to front. Exposed ceiling beam. Radiator.

BEDROOM: 16'2 x 10'9 overall (4.93m x 3.28m) With double glazed window to front overlooking the garden and two to the side elevation. Exposed ceiling A frame timbers. Wooden window sill. Old chimney breast.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached by a pedestrian access via the driveway to Grangers and which leads to a gateway access to the garden at Beam Cottage.

The garden is of a good size, designed for easy maintenance, it is level in the main incorporating raised flower and shrub borders together with a patio which is paved and part gravelled creating a delightful sheltered area for alfresco dining.

To the side of the property there is a useful lean-to STORAGE AREA 11'2 x 5' (3.4m x 1.52m), external ground mounted Grant oil fired boiler and carefully concealed behind fencing there is an oil storage tank.