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"An enchanting Grade II listed character home originating from the early 18th century. Set within a tranquil garden in East Devon s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Description

A captivating Grade II listed detached cottage that is nestled in a picturesque rural setting and approximately one third of an acre of a beautiful garden. The houses resides within East Devon s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with panoramic views of the rolling surrounding countryside and incorporates a self contained annexe.

The cottage originally dating back from the early 18th century and steeped in history, has undergone modern adaptations to extend the home to its current configuration. Excluding outbuildings, the cottage measure approximately 2,100 sqft and is accessed via two front entrances, including a welcoming porch. The main portion of the cottage exudes period character features throughout and comprises of a spacious sitting and dining room featuring an inglenook wood burner and an original bread oven, a well appointed kitchen breakfast room, three generous double bedrooms, and a family bathroom.

The annexe, enjoying its own front and rear entrance, offers a generously proportioned living room, a compact kitchen, a comfortable double bedroom, and a shower room. A perfect arrangement for either multi generational living, or additional rental or holiday let income.

The property is accessed from the country lane via three entrances and a welcoming driveway that meanders through to ample parking and a spacious double garage that includes a substantial workshop to the side. The expansive garden is predominantly laid to lawn and enjoys plenty of seating areas in the sun. Featuring a variety of trees, shrubs, and hedgerows that neighbour the surrounding fields, there is additionally a further single garage residing within the boundaries.

Location

Combe In Hedge is encompassed by rolling countryside and is nestled perfectly in East Devon s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Superbly located, the property is approximately 2.5 miles from the historical market town of Colyton. Colyton provides a thriving local community, centred by its Norman church, and enjoys many local amenities including town shops and stores, a chemist, a medical centre, library, public houses and the highly regarded Colyton Grammar School in nearby Colyford, one of the finest grammar schools in the country. The larger towns of Honiton and Axminster are approximately 5 and 9 miles away.

Combe In Hedge is situated almost equidistant between the seaside town of Sidmouth, approximately 10 miles to the west, known for its beautiful beaches which nestles beneath the majestic red cliffs, and the unspoiled seaside town of Lyme Regis, also roughly 10 miles to the east, which is known for its historic Jurassic coastline, fishing port on the world famous Cobb harbour. Nearby, Axminster and Honiton have mainline stations with regular trains to London Waterloo and Exeter. The city of Exeter is approximately 21 miles by car and the airport just outside Exeter is approximately 19 miles.

Square Footage 2,821 sq ft



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Additional Info

Services Mains water and electricity, Oil central heating, Private drainage.

Outgoings East Devon District Council Band F"