4 bedroom detached for sale

A substantial and attractive family home set in a large plot of just under half an acre and set back from the road in the village of Colyford in East Devon. The property was designed by the current owner, built by a local firm and is just 14 years old, with high levels of insulation, high quality double glazing and ground source heating. With over 2,300 square feet of accommodation plus a large garage and adjoining workshop, the property offers plenty of space with flexibility of use.
Thought has been given to the design with some very attractive features providing individuality and character, which is often lacking in modern homes. The house is finished in stone, largely flint with Portland stone quoins and brick window ledges and lintel arches, topped with a slate roof. An attractive entrance porch has been created using large timber beams and internally, the Elm wood central staircase rising up in the centre of the house creates quite a feature.

At ground level, double doors open into the entrance hall, off which is a spacious living room with brick-built Inglenook fireplace, a dining room and kitchen/breakfast room, all of which have French doors opening to the rear garden. These rooms have been designed to have a natural flow` with each other. There is also a large utility room, ground floor w.c. and rear lobby that complete this level. On the first floor, are four double bedrooms, two of which have en-suite shower rooms and a family bathroom. A further staircase leads up to the top floor where there is a bright room running the full width of the house. There are a number of Velux windows, from where there are lovely views towards Axmouth, the Estuary, north towards Axminster, and sideways views to Seaton and the sea. This room makes a fantastic space for model railway, art studio, a teenage den or any number of other uses.

Outside, there is a gravel driveway providing plenty of parking and leading to the double garage with attached workshop. This building is finished to match the house and has double glazed windows and a roller electric door. An ideal space for classic vehicles but also has the potential to be converted to annexed accommodation if desired (subject to consents).

The garden wraps around the house on all sides and is very well stocked with many mature hedges and trees providing good privacy. A section behind the garage is fenced off to provide a separate garden for the potential annexe or for use as a separate vegetable and fruit garden.

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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

LARGE ENTRANCE PORCH
Built as a portico with room above and oak pillars forming a large covered area. uPVC double doors into

HALL
Large entrance hall with turning solid wood staircase rising to first floor. Under stairs cupboard. Engineered oak flooring.

WC
Fitted with a white suite comprising w.c. with concealed cistern, wash hand basin set into base unit with cupboards beneath. Extractor.

LIVING ROOM - 6.43m (211') x 3.99m (131')
Window to front. French doors with a view across and opening to the rear garden. Large Inglenook style fireplace with wood burning stove. Ceiling beam. TV point. Telephone point. Double doors to

DINING ROOM - 4.01m (132') x 3.15m (104')
French doors with a view across and opening to the rear garden. Door to hall. Double doors to

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 6.4m (210') x 3.28m (109')
Window to front. French doors to rear (as above leading to the garden). The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of wall and base units with Granite work surfaces and inset composite one and a half bowl sink unit. Under unit lighting. Built-in larder fridge and dish washer. Free standing electric range cooker set within a brick surround incorporating an extractor hood and lighting with tiled inset back wall. Tiled floor. Door to

UTILITY ROOM - 3.1m (102') x 2.67m (89')
Windows to front and side. Fitted with wall and base units and inset composite sink unit and drainer. Space and plumbing for washing machine and one other appliance, further space for fridge / freezer. Door to

REAR LOBBY - 2.59m (86') x 1.45m (49')
Ground source heat exchanger unit (for the central heating and hot water), hot water cylinder. Linen storage shelving. Stable door to garden. Tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Spacious galleried landing. Further solid wood staircase to bedroom five / attic room. Doors to

BEDROOM ONE - 4.52m (1410') x 3.66m (120')
Window to front and side with lovely views. Built-in wardrobes. TV point. Door to

EN SUITE
Window to rear. Fitted with a white suite comprising large corner shower enclosure, w.c. with concealed cistern, wash hand basin set into base unit with cupboards beneath. Splashback tiling. Mirror with shaver point. Extractor. Tiled floor. Electric ladder style radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - 3.99m (131') x 3.12m (103')
Window to rear. TV point. Door to

EN SUITE
Window to rear. Fitted with a white suite comprising large corner shower enclosure, w.c., wall mounted wash hand basin with large drawer beneath. Tiled walls and floor. Mirror and light. Extractor. Electric ladder style radiator.

BEDROOM THREE - 3.56m (118') x 3.15m (104')
Window to rear. Built-in wardrobe. TV point.

BEDROOM FOUR - 3.71m (122') x 2.41m (711')
Window to front with views to wooded hills. Built-in wardrobe.

BATHROOM
Window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising jacuzzi bath, large shower enclosure, w.c. and wash hand basin set into base unit with drawers and cupboards beneath. Splashback tiling. Extractor. Tiled floor. Electric ladder style radiator.

SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM FIVE / ATTIC ROOM - 11.61m (381') x 4.19m (139')
Five Velux windows to front and rear with fantastic views across the Axe Estuary and surrounding countryside. Seven under eaves cupboards. TV point. Phone Socket. This is a fantastic space for hobbies, work or as a teenage den etc.

OUTSIDE
The house is set well back from Seaton Road (making it quite private) and accessed via a wide entrance driveway leading to extensive parking.

LARGE GARAGE - 5.51m (181') x 4.55m (1411')
Electric roller garage door to front. Window to side. Power and light. Eaves storage. Doorway to

WORKSHOP - 4.29m (141') x 2.59m (86')
Range of worktops with cupboards beneath. Two windows. Stable door to garden.

GARDEN
The extensive garden wraps around the house on all sides, with a wide area running adjacent to the driveway, which is lawned and bordered with mature trees and shrubs. The main garden is predominately to the rear and has a parkland feel, laid to lawn, bordered and interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. A large paved patio runs along the back of the house, accessed from all sets of French doors from the reception rooms and kitchen, making this a perfect space for entertaining. Low walls containing flower beds borders the patio and delineates it from the main garden. Behind the garage is a large vegetable and fruit garden, which is fenced off to keep it safe from pets. There is a greenhouse in this area. Alternatively, if the garage/workshop were to be converted to annexed accommodation, this area could become a private garden for the annexe.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas is not installed in the property. The vendor has informed us that the gas supply is located next to the house. Water is metered. The property benefits from ground source heating.

BROADBAND
The seller has advised us that Broadband is available in this area. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through:

MOBILE
Mobile coverage can be checked through:

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

FLOOD RISK
Flood risk Information can be checked through the following:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The property has a ground source heating system that provides hot water and under floor heating within the property, including the first and second floors.There is also a 6000 litre subterranean rain water harvesting tank providing water for w.c`s and garden watering.



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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.