SITUATION Occupying a delightful position overlooking the Umborne Valley, in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Jurassic Coast is within 4 miles, whilst the popular coastal resorts of Lyme Regis and Sidmouth are both within about 10 miles.
Three miles away is the well-renowned Colyton Grammar School and there are additional schooling options in the towns of Axminster and Honiton. Both these country towns have a wide-range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants and both sit on the London Waterloo line. The university and cathedral city of Exeter and the county town of Taunton are also within easy reach. The property is 2 miles from the A35, which links to the A30 at Honiton, which then connects to the A303 and the M3.
DESCRIPTION The property comprises of a Grade II Listed 16th Century semi-detached farmhouse with flexible accommodation providing the potential for a self-contained two bedroom holiday letting unit or annexe at the western end.
THE FARMHOUSE The entrance porch leads to the kitchen/breakfast room with stairs to the first floor. The sitting room is incredibly characterful, with a wooden beam ceiling, inglenook fireplace and even an original bread oven. Also on the ground floor are the rear hallway, cloakroom, bathroom and utility room. On the first floor are four double bedrooms and a further family bathroom.
THE LODGE/ANNEXE The Lodge is the western end of the farmhouse with interconnecting doors, and has potential as an annexe or could be used as part of the main property. The Lodge provides a sitting/dining room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the first floor. There are charming period features including a flagstone floor, wooden spiral staircase and a Beer stone fireplace which is framed by a heavy wooden beam mantle.
THE GROUNDS The farmhouse is accessed by a gravel drive owned by the farmhouse, that is shared with four other cottages . To the side and rear are rolling lawns, mature planting all bordered by trees. In all 0.75 acres (0.3 ha).
SERVICES Mains electricity. Mains water. Oil-fired central heating. Recently installed private drainage system (shared with the cottages).
DIRECTIONS From Honiton take the A35 towards Axminster. After 2 miles you will enter the village of Wilmington, turn right signed to Widworthy Church next to the Home Farm Hotel and follow the road ¾ mile up the hill to the end. At the T junction turn left signed Colyton and Umborne at New Road Cross and continue on this road for 1 ½ miles. The road forks at Homebush Cross turn left signed to Umborne. Continue on this road for ¾ mile and the property is on the left.
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OPTIONAL PADDOCK & GAMES ROOM Guide Price £75,000 - Below the house, there is a gently sloping paddock, with a stable block (28'8 x 9'7), double open fronted garage (18'4 x 17'11) and adjacent games room (23'6 x 15'4) with under-floor heating and exposed roof trusses. This is about 1.05 acres (0.42 ha).
