Located in the popular village of Uplyme is this attractive Grade II listed semi detached period cottage with parking, garage and fine views over the Lym Valley.
Situated in the popular East Devon Village of Uplyme, close to the coastal resort of Lyme Regis is this most attractive cottage believed to date back to the 16th century, that has been improved and updated by the current owners but still retains its period features while having modern and practical additions. The cottage briefly comprises: Entrance hall. Modern fitted kitchen with AGA style stove. Dining room. Living room. Lean to conservatory. Downstairs cloakroom. 35ft conservatory with fine views. First floor landing. Luxury bathroom with whirlpool bath and walk in shower (wet area). Two double bedrooms. Outside is a detached single garage, parking and gardens with far reaching views. Uplyme, situated on the Devon and Dorset border is a vibrant and popular village within easy reach of the coast at Lyme Regis. The village boasts a combined shop, post office and petrol station, a pretty parish church, pub, community hall, local cricket and football teams, tennis
court and playing fields which hosts the annual village fete and horticultural show. There is a well respected primary school in the village with The Woodroffe School also closeby. The station at Axminster (5 miles) has a mainline service to London Waterloo and there is a regional airport at Exeter.
The accommodation, with approximate measurements, comprises:
Canopy porch with slate roof. Front door opens to:
Entrance hall:
Timber stair case with feature handrail and banister rises to the first floor. Porthole window. Radiator. Tiled flooring. Telephone point. Part glazed door to:
Sitting room:
12' 9'' x 11' 0'' (3.88m x 3.35m)
Window to rear. Exposed ceiling beam. Fireplace with timber mantle. Flagstone floor. Part glazed door to:
Conservatory:
35' 10'' x 5' 4'' (10.91m x 1.62m)
This large and light room runs the length of the property, with double glazed roof panels, timber framed double glazed windows, built on a half height wall. French doors open to the rear garden and offer fine views over the gardens and the Lym Valley. Wall lights. Tiled flooring.
Inner hall:
Storage cupboard with deep shelving. Door to the lounge and:
Cloakroom:
Fitted with a modern white suite comprising: WC with concealed cistern, inset basin built into a storage/vanity unit. Mirror and lighting. Small bath with shower mixer tap and folding glass side screen. Tiled walls. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail. Stone tiled floor.
Lounge:
14' 6'' x 11' 0'' (4.42m x 3.35m)
Wood burning stove with timber mantle and a brick hearth. Two recessed windows either side of the chimney with views out to the garden. Exposed wood flooring. Radiator. Television point. French door open to:
Lean to conservatory:
14' 6'' x 9' 3'' (4.42m x 2.82m)
Part glazed conservatory with pitched roof. Door to front garden. Quarry tiled floor.
Kitchen/breakfast room:
13' 3'' x 12' 3'' (4.04m x 3.73m)
Dual aspect with sealed unit double glazed sash windows looking over the rear and side gardens. Fitted with a range of black modern high gloss fronted units. White moulded work surface with up stands. Inset one and a half bowl sink with multi function mixer tap. Built in dish washer. Gas fired Esse, Aga style cooker. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Recess for a larder style fridge/freezer. Display unit. Built in wine rack. Tiled Flooring. Spot lights. French door open to the conservatory.
First floor:
Landing:
Sash window to the rear with views. Velux window. Radiator. Cupboard housing gas fired central heating boiler. Display shelving. Doors to:
Bedroom one:
13' 6'' x 12' 6'' (4.11m x 3.81m)
Dual aspect with sealed unit double glazed sash windows with garden and countryside views. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes. Sloping ceiling.
Bedroom two:
14' 7'' x 13' 0'' (4.44m x 3.96m)
Sealed unit double glazed sash window. Radiator. Sloping ceiling.
Bathroom:
Sash window with deep sill to rear. Fitted with a white modern suite that comprises:
Square WC with concealed cistern. Floating vanity unit with inset sink. Tiled floor. Step up to the wet area with mosaic floor tiles. Glass screen. Bath with wall mounted taps. Wall mounted shower controls and large shower head. Extractor fan. Recessed lighting. Fully tiled walls. Under floor heating. Chrome ladder style heated towel rail.
Outside:
To the front of the property is a hard standing that provides off road parking for two vehicles and access to the detached single garage. Double gates opens to an additional parking space, with a path leading through the private enclosed gardens that are mainly to the side and rear of the property and comprise: Pergola with established and productive grape vine. Together with a stone built seating area. Ornamental pond with paved seating area. Shallow steps lead down to the original stone built Bothy that is equipped with power and lighting. Covered log store. There is an area of lawn and borders stocked with mature trees and shrubs. All with a wonderful outlook over the valley and open countryside.
Insulated studio/garage:
19' 0'' x 10' 3'' (5.79m x 3.12m)
Twin security lights. Timber double doors open into the studio. Lighting and power via an independent electricity supply. Window with views. Currently fitted with useful work bench and shelving.
Services:
All mains services. Gas fired central heating.
Local authority:
Dorset District Council. We are advised that the property is tax band D.
Agents note:
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, photographs and floor plans are provided for guidance only.
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