4 bedroom character property for sale

Individual and charming detached Grade II listed cottage situated in a glorious semi rural setting on the fringes of Dawlish with good access to beaches and a nature reserve. Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Conservatory, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Secluded Walled Gardens, Parking, Workshop.



The Old Barn is a detached cottage situated to the north of Dawlish which offers tranquility but not isolation. It is within easy reach of the beach, golf course and nature reserve at Dawlish Warren and a short distance from the old fishing village of Cockwood and the estuary village of Starcross. Cockwood enjoys a quaint village environment with two well regarded pubs and an excellent primary school. The coastal resort of Dawlish lies 1.5 miles distant and offers a range of shops, schools, churches, pubs and a variety of other amenities. The recently opened Sainsburys store is conveniently located approximately half a mile away.

There is excellent public transport with Dawlish having a mainline railway station on the Paddington to Penzance line and offers a regular service to the university and cathedral city of Exeter which is 10 miles to the north and has an excellent range of facilities and amenities. Exeter International Airport lies 4 miles to the east of the city. In addition the property is located just off the National Cycle Network which provides a level and delightful route to Exeter along the estuary and canal right to the Quay in the city.

Vendor's View
“I have absolutely loved living in the barn and creating the gardens. We have some nice neighbours nearby, although we can, if we wish, become detached from the outside world.”

Accommodation
Thatched porch with oak front door to:

Entrance Hall
Cloaks cupboard with hanging space and shelving, radiator, exposed ceiling beams and smoke detector, stairs to the first floor with oak banisters, oak doors to:

Living Room 8.00m (26'3') x 4.58m (15')
A slightly irregular shaped room with window to the front aspect and further small window to the side, log burner set in feature Inglenook style fireplace and hearth with inset timber mantel, radiator, wood framed glazed double door to:

Conservatory 3.62m (11'10') x 1.58m (5'2')
Benefiting from a south westerly aspect overlooking the rear garden with slate tiled flooring, and double door to garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.58m (15') x 3.73m (12'3')
Cottage style kitchen fitted with base cupboard and drawer units under wood trimmed tiled work surfaces, eye level units, twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, electric point for cooker, window to the front aspect, larder cupboard, radiator, exposed ceiling beam, glazed door to the rear garden, door to:

Dining Room 4.58m (15') x 2.87m (9'5')
Window to the front aspect, built in meter cupboard and wine rack, radiator, exposed stone work to one wall and feature beam to the ceiling.

Bathroom
Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising deep bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin and close coupled WC, tiled splashbacks, opaque window to front, radiator.

First Floor Landing
Window to the front aspect, low level storage cupboard, radiator feature beams to the ceiling, smoke detector, access to loft space, oak door to airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water tank and slatted shelving, oak doors to:

Bedroom 1 4.58m (15') x 2.72m (8'11')
Window to the front aspect looking towards the surrounding fields, radiator, display ledge to one wall radiator.

Bedroom 2 3.73m (12'3') x 3.28m (10'9')
Window to the front aspect looking towards the surrounding fields, vanity wash hand basin with dark wood fronted cupboard under, radiator, dado rail.

Bedroom 3 4.37m (14'4') x 3.18m (10'5')
Two windows to the front aspect looking towards the surrounding fields, fitted wardrobes to one wall with hanging rail and shelving, radiator.

Bedroom 4 4.58m (15') x 3.18 (10’5) reducing to 1.83m (6')
An irregular shaped room with window to the side aspect with a pleasant outlook over neighbouring fields, radiator.

Bathroom
Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap with shower over and tiled surround, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and low-level WC, half height tiling to all walls, window to front, tiled flooring.

Outside
To the front of the property is a gravelled area providing parking for 3 vehicles. Attached to the front of the property is a stone built Workshop (28’6 x 15’10) of an irregular shape with power points, lighting and sink with cold water supply, There is also a small log burner and window overlooking the front garden. Subject to the necessary permissions this room could be altered to create additional living accommodation or an office.

The front gardens are walled and offer seclusion and are laid partly to lawn with gravelled and natural stone paths and are well stocked with a cottage style garden with flowering and shrub borders. There is a pond and different seating areas to enjoy the gardens. There are established fruit trees including apple, pear and plum. The enclosed and secluded rear garden benefits from the afternoon and evening sun. There is a timber pergola It is also laid to lawn with a small vegetable patch with a varity of fruit bushes.

Directions
From Exeter take the A379 signposted Dawlish, passing through the villages of Kenton, Starcross and Cockwood Harbour. Immediately after the turning to Langdon Hospital turn left (just before Sainsbury’s) into Shutterton Lane, continue along the lane past Shutterton Farm and just before the lane turns to the right The Old Barn entrance will be seen on the left hand side.