House For Sale £850,000
"Shepherds Knapp" is an amazing. versatile and very attractive semi detached property, with both an attached self contained annexe and detached lodge, situated in a quiet residential lane overlooking the Axe Valley. Just ten minutes drive to coastal Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Axminster. All the accommodation has been tastefully updated and well maintained throughout. Viewing is essential to appreciate the features and potential here. Shepherds Knapp has the potential to make this one 5/6 bedroomed property if desired
The main house was originally built in 1931 and has been extended to both rear and side by two storeys in 2015. Now the main house offers a great family home with 3/4 beds, a stunning large kitchen/Living area with wall to wall bifolds into the garden. The Annexe is the side extension.
A long gravelled drive passes The Lodge with plentiful parking. Steps up to ground floor level balcony.
Entrance Hall. Ground floor double Bedroom/Reception with bay window. Ground floor bathroom leading into Utility. Spacious very attractive fitted Kitchen with Cuisinemaster range cooker, pull out pantry, integrated dishwasher and wine cooler. Space for American style fridge freezer. Open plan with a large breakfast bar and gorgeous Living Room/Dining area to the rear with wall to wall bi-fold doors out to the garden. Underfloor heating in kitchen, bathroom & utility.
Upstairs there are two good sized double bedrooms, master with fitted wardrobes plus small office. Single bedroom. Family Bathroom.
Annexe: Beautifully maintained modern 2 bed 2 storey Annexe. Ideal for extended family self contained unit or change of use from ancillary to letting may be sought. Accessed from main Living Room but has its own side access too. Light fitted kitchen/breakfast room with French doors out to rear garden. Integrated dishwasher and washer/dryer. Belling cooker. External door to side leading to a decked area with a lovely summerhouse containing a 6 seater hot tub. Living Room with French doors out to front balcony with seating area. Views across the vale Fireplace with electric woodburner Ground floor Wc. Stairs from kitchen to first floor. Twin bedroom to rear. Views over garden. Bathroom with walk in shower Wc and basin. Master Bedroom with lovely views over Marshwood Vale. Underfloor heating throughout the Annexe. East Devon Band B.
The Lodge: Situated to one side of the long drive. Built 2009 timber clad, insulated 2 bed lodge. Business rated since 2009 and utilised as a successful self contained holiday home. Stable door into Lounge with electric feature fireplace. Open plan cream L shaped fitted kitchen. Bathroom with walk in shower, Wc and basin. Master double bedroom. Bedroom 2 also double. Successfully let for 14 years with good income. Enclosed with painted fence and rear patio with Hot tub, seating/BBQ area (negotiable furniture ) Electric separate to main house.
Outside: Pretty planted beds below verandah to front of house. Parking for 4+ cars. To the rear is a great south facing spacious paved patio ideal for relaxing & entertaining. Steps up to large lawns with mature planting. Timber shed. Additional attractive mid terrace patio with seating area. Timber gate to side leading to guest areas.
Mains services electric, water & drainage. (water rated not metered) Oil central heating main house & annexe. Electric heating to Lodge. EPCs to be confirmed. East Devon Band D. Letting figures available to view for serious buyers.
Idyllic position in Cooks Lane with rural panoramic views to the front to Marshwood Vale. Raymonds Hill has a small sub post office with general stores. Short drive into Lyme Regis, Axminster, Charmouth and Bridport. Within secondary school catchment area for the sought after Woodroffe School.
Directions from Charmouth. Drive to top of The Street and roundabout with the A35 towards Axminster. Proceed on this road for about 2 miles taking the third turning right into Green Lane. Pass the campsite on left. Drive to T junction. Turn left then immediately right into Cooks Lane. "Shepherds Knapp" is approx. a mile on the left clearly signed with a bar gate and Lodge visible.
