House For Sale £395,000
Key features:
Full description:
We are pleased to present a unique opportunity in Branscombe for the modernisation and upgrade of a delightful three bedroom semi-detached house, with outstanding countryside views. Constructed in the 1950's with colour washed rendered elevations under a tiled roof, the property has never come to market and is available with no onward chain. Situated in generous grounds, the property has the potential to be modernised and extended, subject of course to the usual consents.
While the house has been updated in the past with double glazed windows, electric heating and refitted bathroom, it does now require complete modernisation throughout. The spacious accommodation comprises; entrance hall, sitting room, living dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, three bedrooms and bathroom. Outside, the gardens have been beautifully landscaped and offer a truly spectacular setting for the property.
The Property
Obscure glazed door into:-
Entrance Hall
Stairs to first floor. Louvre doors to cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and storage over. Electric storage heater. High-level electrics cupboard. Doors off to:-
Sitting Room
Irregular shape - maximum overall 13' 3" x 10' 10" (4.04m x 3.30m) including chimney breast, plus window alcove.
Dual aspect with window to front. Patio doors give access to rear garden. Louver door to airing cupboard with factory insulated hot water cylinder and storage over. Feature electric fire.
Living Dining Room
L-shaped 16' 6" x 13' (5.03m x 3.96m) reduces to 9' 4" x 1' 1" (2.84m x 0.33m).
Dual aspect with windows to front and rear, both providing attractive garden views. Doors to understairs storage cupboard with shelves and light. Wall mounted feature electric fire. Electric storage heater. Three wall light points. Door to:-
Kitchen
Maximum overall 9' 4" x 6' (2.84m x 1.83m).
Dual aspect with windows to front and side. The kitchen has been fitted to three sides with a range of matching wall and base units with laminate door and draw fronts and stainless steel handles. U-shaped run of worksurface with inset one and a half bowl composite sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Range of cupboards and drawers beneath including space and plumbing with Bosch washing machine. Hotpoint cooker alongside with double oven, four ring electric hob and extraction over. Range of matching wall cupboards over. Full tiling to walls. Wall mounted electric storage heater. Ceramic tiled floor. Door opening through to:-
Rear Lobby
Door gives access to rear garden. Hatch to roof space. Ceramic tiled floor. Door to:-
Cloakroom
Obscure glazed window to side. WC with half tiling to walls. Ceramic tiled floor.
Returning to entrance hall, easy rising stairs to:-
First Floor
Part galleried landing with window to rear providing outstanding garden and countryside views. Electric storage heater. Hatch to roof space. Doors off to:-
Bedroom One
10' 10" x 9' 1" (3.30m x 2.77m) plus cupboard.
Window to front provides attractive garden view. Louver door to cupboard with hanging rail and shelf.
BedroomTwo
9' 11" x 9' 5" (3.02m x 2.87m) plus built-in storage cupboards.
Window to front provides lovely view of the beautifully landscaped front garden. Door to over stairs cupboard with slatted shelves. Further door to cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. Range of built over-bed storage cupboards and matching bedside table with drawers.
Bedroom Three
8' x 7' 2" (2.44m x 2.18m).
Window to rear, again provides superb garden and countryside views.
Bathroom
6' 4" x 6' 1" (1.93m x 1.85m).
Obscure glazed window to rear. White suite comprising; panel bath fitted with chrome mixer tap, Mira Sport electric shower, rail and curtain. Pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Close-coupled WC. Full tiling to walls with attractive mosaic dado feature. White storage cupboard with shelves and drawers. Dimplex electric storage heater. Vinyl sheet floor.
Outside
The property is approached from a pedestrian path that meanders through the front gardens of Bennetts close, down to No.8 at the end.
Front Garden
The sloping front garden has been beautifully landscaped with a range of mature flower and shrub borders, specimen trees and large areas of lawn. At the side of the property, the path continues to:-
Rear Garden
The generous rear garden is truly delightful. There is a good sized patio area with summer house (8’11 x 5’10”) taking full advantage of the countryside and valley views. Steps lead down to a large area of lawn bordered by a Devon bank on one side and low-level hedging to the other with mature planting and a timber garden shed. A superb Cedar tree creates a wonderful focal point in the garden. A wrought iron gate on the rear boundary provides access to a public coastal path leading to the village and beach. The gardens provide a wonderful setting for the property.
Services
We are advised that the following services are connected; water, drainage and electricity.
Energy Performance Certificate
Full details can be found at
Council Tax
East Devon District Council Band D - Payable 2021/22 £2,013.
Location
The charming village of Branscombe is nestled on the unesco World Heritage site of the Jurassic Coast, between Sidmouth to the west and Lyme Regis to the east and within East Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is mostly owned by the National Trust and is set in a beautiful valley meandering down to the sea. The village is arranged in two settlements, one close to the famous Mason’s Arms Inn and the other at the upper end, near the parish church. The wide expanse of pebbly beach is backed by magnificent cliffs with coastal paths to Beer and Sidmouth. The village offers two pubs, a primary school, a parish church, village hall and an old forge.
The seaside town of Seaton is located 5 miles east which has an abundance of public gardens, popular attractions, and traffic free shopping with a range of shops, supermarkets and independent retailers. The market town of Honiton, with its main rail link to London Waterloo, is 9 miles inland and the Cathedral City of Exeter is about 25 miles further west. The M5 motorway is easily accessible at Exeter and Taunton.
Disclaimer
John Wood & Co acting as ‘Agent’ for the property of the Vendor, gives notice that the Agent has prepared these details in good faith and should be used for guidance only. They should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Any statements made within these particulars are made without responsibility on the part of the Agent or the Vendor and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Prospective Purchasers must ensure by inspection or otherwise, that each of the statements in these particulars is correct. Please let the Agent know if there is a specific detail about this property that will influence your decision to purchase or that you would like clarified.
Prospective Purchasers should ask their Solicitor or Legal Advisor to check that all permissions and consents are in place. References to the tenure of a property are based on information supplied by the Vendor. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents and Prospective Purchasers must obtain verification from their Legal Advisor.
All measurements are approximate and together with floor plans, are not to scale and are for guidance only. None of the appliances, apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings, utilities and services, electrical installations, heating or plumbing have been tested by the Agent and Prospective Purchasers must obtain verification and compliance with their Legal Advisor, Surveyor or Contractor.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm and Saturday 9am - 3pm. Hours may vary over Bank Holiday periods.
Redress Scheme provided by The Property Ombudsman: 08218195
Client Money Protection provided by Propertymark: C0124251
- Stunning location
- 0.8 miles to beach
- Modernisation project
- Good sized gardens
- Spacious 3 bed home
- Street parking available
- EPC rating E
- Viewing recommended
Full description:
We are pleased to present a unique opportunity in Branscombe for the modernisation and upgrade of a delightful three bedroom semi-detached house, with outstanding countryside views. Constructed in the 1950's with colour washed rendered elevations under a tiled roof, the property has never come to market and is available with no onward chain. Situated in generous grounds, the property has the potential to be modernised and extended, subject of course to the usual consents.
While the house has been updated in the past with double glazed windows, electric heating and refitted bathroom, it does now require complete modernisation throughout. The spacious accommodation comprises; entrance hall, sitting room, living dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, three bedrooms and bathroom. Outside, the gardens have been beautifully landscaped and offer a truly spectacular setting for the property.
The Property
Obscure glazed door into:-
Entrance Hall
Stairs to first floor. Louvre doors to cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and storage over. Electric storage heater. High-level electrics cupboard. Doors off to:-
Sitting Room
Irregular shape - maximum overall 13' 3" x 10' 10" (4.04m x 3.30m) including chimney breast, plus window alcove.
Dual aspect with window to front. Patio doors give access to rear garden. Louver door to airing cupboard with factory insulated hot water cylinder and storage over. Feature electric fire.
Living Dining Room
L-shaped 16' 6" x 13' (5.03m x 3.96m) reduces to 9' 4" x 1' 1" (2.84m x 0.33m).
Dual aspect with windows to front and rear, both providing attractive garden views. Doors to understairs storage cupboard with shelves and light. Wall mounted feature electric fire. Electric storage heater. Three wall light points. Door to:-
Kitchen
Maximum overall 9' 4" x 6' (2.84m x 1.83m).
Dual aspect with windows to front and side. The kitchen has been fitted to three sides with a range of matching wall and base units with laminate door and draw fronts and stainless steel handles. U-shaped run of worksurface with inset one and a half bowl composite sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Range of cupboards and drawers beneath including space and plumbing with Bosch washing machine. Hotpoint cooker alongside with double oven, four ring electric hob and extraction over. Range of matching wall cupboards over. Full tiling to walls. Wall mounted electric storage heater. Ceramic tiled floor. Door opening through to:-
Rear Lobby
Door gives access to rear garden. Hatch to roof space. Ceramic tiled floor. Door to:-
Cloakroom
Obscure glazed window to side. WC with half tiling to walls. Ceramic tiled floor.
Returning to entrance hall, easy rising stairs to:-
First Floor
Part galleried landing with window to rear providing outstanding garden and countryside views. Electric storage heater. Hatch to roof space. Doors off to:-
Bedroom One
10' 10" x 9' 1" (3.30m x 2.77m) plus cupboard.
Window to front provides attractive garden view. Louver door to cupboard with hanging rail and shelf.
BedroomTwo
9' 11" x 9' 5" (3.02m x 2.87m) plus built-in storage cupboards.
Window to front provides lovely view of the beautifully landscaped front garden. Door to over stairs cupboard with slatted shelves. Further door to cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. Range of built over-bed storage cupboards and matching bedside table with drawers.
Bedroom Three
8' x 7' 2" (2.44m x 2.18m).
Window to rear, again provides superb garden and countryside views.
Bathroom
6' 4" x 6' 1" (1.93m x 1.85m).
Obscure glazed window to rear. White suite comprising; panel bath fitted with chrome mixer tap, Mira Sport electric shower, rail and curtain. Pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Close-coupled WC. Full tiling to walls with attractive mosaic dado feature. White storage cupboard with shelves and drawers. Dimplex electric storage heater. Vinyl sheet floor.
Outside
The property is approached from a pedestrian path that meanders through the front gardens of Bennetts close, down to No.8 at the end.
Front Garden
The sloping front garden has been beautifully landscaped with a range of mature flower and shrub borders, specimen trees and large areas of lawn. At the side of the property, the path continues to:-
Rear Garden
The generous rear garden is truly delightful. There is a good sized patio area with summer house (8’11 x 5’10”) taking full advantage of the countryside and valley views. Steps lead down to a large area of lawn bordered by a Devon bank on one side and low-level hedging to the other with mature planting and a timber garden shed. A superb Cedar tree creates a wonderful focal point in the garden. A wrought iron gate on the rear boundary provides access to a public coastal path leading to the village and beach. The gardens provide a wonderful setting for the property.
Services
We are advised that the following services are connected; water, drainage and electricity.
Energy Performance Certificate
Full details can be found at
Council Tax
East Devon District Council Band D - Payable 2021/22 £2,013.
Location
The charming village of Branscombe is nestled on the unesco World Heritage site of the Jurassic Coast, between Sidmouth to the west and Lyme Regis to the east and within East Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is mostly owned by the National Trust and is set in a beautiful valley meandering down to the sea. The village is arranged in two settlements, one close to the famous Mason’s Arms Inn and the other at the upper end, near the parish church. The wide expanse of pebbly beach is backed by magnificent cliffs with coastal paths to Beer and Sidmouth. The village offers two pubs, a primary school, a parish church, village hall and an old forge.
The seaside town of Seaton is located 5 miles east which has an abundance of public gardens, popular attractions, and traffic free shopping with a range of shops, supermarkets and independent retailers. The market town of Honiton, with its main rail link to London Waterloo, is 9 miles inland and the Cathedral City of Exeter is about 25 miles further west. The M5 motorway is easily accessible at Exeter and Taunton.
Disclaimer
John Wood & Co acting as ‘Agent’ for the property of the Vendor, gives notice that the Agent has prepared these details in good faith and should be used for guidance only. They should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Any statements made within these particulars are made without responsibility on the part of the Agent or the Vendor and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Prospective Purchasers must ensure by inspection or otherwise, that each of the statements in these particulars is correct. Please let the Agent know if there is a specific detail about this property that will influence your decision to purchase or that you would like clarified.
Prospective Purchasers should ask their Solicitor or Legal Advisor to check that all permissions and consents are in place. References to the tenure of a property are based on information supplied by the Vendor. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents and Prospective Purchasers must obtain verification from their Legal Advisor.
All measurements are approximate and together with floor plans, are not to scale and are for guidance only. None of the appliances, apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings, utilities and services, electrical installations, heating or plumbing have been tested by the Agent and Prospective Purchasers must obtain verification and compliance with their Legal Advisor, Surveyor or Contractor.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm and Saturday 9am - 3pm. Hours may vary over Bank Holiday periods.
Redress Scheme provided by The Property Ombudsman: 08218195
Client Money Protection provided by Propertymark: C0124251
