SITUATION Exmouth is situated on the South Coast of East Devon, where the River Exe meets the sea, and is the gateway town to the western end of the Jurassic coastline. Along with the sandy beach, the town offers a diverse selection of shopping, dining and things to do, including top quality water sports plus fantastic routes for cycling and walking, along with a popular marina and a train station with a direct line to Exeter. There is a good selection of primary, secondary and private schools.
The cathedral city of Exeter is an easy commute to the west and offers a wide range of facilities, rail links on the Paddington and Waterloo lines, access to the M5 at Junction 30 and Exeter International Airport.
DESCRIPTION Marley Hayes Cottage is a charming semi-detached house and has been in the same ownership for over 40 years, with upkeep and improvements being made during this time. However, there is plenty of scope for a new owner to continue to add their own mark subject to the necessary consents. There are plenty of features including an open fireplace, picture rails and lots of windows providing light and views over the garden. Outside there is parking for several cars to the front and garaging with large gardens to the side and rear and a large patio. In total the property extends to over 0.31 acres.
ACCOMMODATION The entrance hall has stairs to the first floor and storage beneath, along with a separate storage cupboard. The combined sitting room and dining room extend to in excess of 25' with an open fire to one end and a glazed door opening to the garden. The kitchen comprises a range of units, work surfaces and tiled splashback. Appliances include a four-ring gas hob and electric oven. There is plenty of space for a table and space and plumbing for a washing machine and fridge freezer. The second reception room makes a large family room, although more recently has been used as a fourth bedroom. There is an adjoining bathroom with bath and separate shower. From the family room double doors open through to the garden room with doors opening to the patio. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom.
On the first floor there are three double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a feature fireplace, wash handbasin and overlooks the garden with door opening to a spacious terrace. The second bedroom also overlooks the garden and has a feature fireplace and fitted wardrobes, whilst the third bedroom overlooks the front. There is also a shower room, which is fully tiled and fitted with a white suite.
OUTSIDE The gardens are a beautiful feature. Approached over a private shared drive, which leads to a private drive providing a parking and turning area and access to the double garage. Predominantly laid to lawn, the gardens wrap around the south westerly aspect of the house and extend to the west. The gardens are fully enclosed with mature trees and hedgerows offering a good degree of privacy. There is an array of inset trees including apple, alder and cherry trees and raised borders stocked with a wonderful variety of shrubs and plants. There is a double garage with separate up and over doors and electricity and lights connected with three adjoining stores. There is also potting shed.
AGENTS NOTE It should also be noted the property is subject to a flying freehold whereby part of bedroom 3 is over the neighbouring cottage.
SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Shared private drainage. LPG/solid fuel heating.
DIRECTIONS From Exeter proceed south following the signs to Exmouth onto the A376 proceeding through the villages of Ebford and Exton into Lympstone. At the traffic lights, immediately before The Saddlers, turn left into Wotton Lane. Continue along the lane and turning right at the T-junction and then immediately left into Hulham Road. Proceed for half a mile, passing the garden centre, the entrance to Marley Hayes is on the right. Marley Hayes Cottage is the last property on the right.
