Cooks Lane, Axminster, Devon

UNEXPECTEDLY RE-AVAILABLE! A detached bungalow set in a lane-side location on the outskirts of Axminster, within beautiful mature gardens of around a quarter of an acre. The property was originally a Woolaway but has been extended in places with block cavity walls. The property has been well maintained and has the benefit of 16 solar panels, which generate sufficient income to significantly help the running costs. Internally, the accommodation comprises, entrance hall, two large double bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room with inset wood burning stove, kitchen opening to a large conservatory overlooking the rear garden and a utility room. A large garage is attached which has the benefit of an electric roller door to the front and a rear door to the utility room.

Outside, the entrance to the property is over a tarmac driveway with ample parking for 3-4 vehicles and a number of mature trees and shrubs providing privacy from the lane. A pathway runs around the side of the house providing access to the side and back garden, which is delightful and a haven for wildlife. The land to the rear of the garden is a large area of protected woodland, which slopes away down the hill behind, ensuring privacy and protection from future development. In the garden are a number of timber outbuildings, one of which is a large shed at the side of the house with double doors and a solar panel for light. Most note-worthy is a charming timber summer house/garden shed which was a former Chelsea flower show winner. The property benefits from uPVC double glazed windows and oil fired central heating, supplemented by the wood stove in the lounge. The aforementioned solar panels, provide electricity (as well as mains electricity) and the Feed In Tariff generates income, which would be transferred to a new owner.

Axminster is an old market town made famous by the Axminster carpet company and is situated on the River Axe in East Devon. There is a main line train station with services to London Waterloo and Exeter and the town provides a good range of day to day shopping, banking and health needs with plenty of cafes including the River Cottage Canteen, which draws visitors to the town. The Jurassic coast at Axmouth is just 6 miles to the south and the surrounding area has been designated as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

PORCH
Outside light. Enclosed entrance porch. uPVC double glazed front door. Radiator.

HALL
Telephone point. Smoke detector. Hatch to insulated and part boarded loft with pull down ladder and plug-in light. Radiator.

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM - 6.71m (22'0") Max x 3.81m (12'6") Into Bay
Bay window to front.Stone fireplace with tiled hearth fitted with an inset multi-fuel stove. Television point. Radiator. Opening into dining area with window to the front. Radiator.

KITCHEN - 3.89m (12'9") Max x 2.62m (8'7") Min
French doors into the conservatory which overlooks the gardens. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with laminate work surfaces and inset stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Space and plumbing for dish washer. Space for fridge/freezer. Freestanding electric cooker with cooker hood above. Built in linen cupboard. Built in storage cupboard. Built in cupboard housing hot water cylinder and electric consumer unit. Karndean flooring. Door to

UTILITY ROOM - 2.44m (8'0") x 2.31m (7'7")
Window to rear overlooking the garden. Fitted with base units with laminate work surfaces. Space and plumbing for washing machine and freezer/tumble dryer. Radiator. Karndean flooring. uPVC double glazed door to garden. Door to garage.

CONSERVATORY - 4.6m (15'1") x 3.71m (12'2")
Dwarf wall with uPVC double glazed windows and polycarbonate roof. Double doors to garden. Built in storage cupboard with shelves. Laminate flooring.

BEDROOM ONE - 4.17m (13'8") Max x 3.43m (11'3") Min
Window to rear with lovely views over the garden.Telephone point. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - 3.81m (12'6") x 3.2m (10'6")
Window to front overlooking front garden. Radiator.

BATHROOM
Obscure glazed window to rear. Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, w.c. with recessed cistern and wash hand basin set into base unit with cupboards below. Ladder style chrome radiator. Laminate flooring.

OUTSIDE
The property is set in a generous plot of about 0.25 acres, with front and rear gardens and a driveway at the front providing parking for 3-4 vehicles and access to the

GARAGE - 5.99m (19'8") x 3.45m (11'4")
Electric roller door to front. Double glazed window to rear. Door into utility room. Power and light. Eaves storage. Floor standing oil fired Grant boiler for central heating and hot water.

FRONT GARDEN
The front of the property enjoys privacy from the lane with a large varied boundary hedge. From the driveway, steps lead down to a small patio and the front door with a paved path continuing around the side to the rear garden. There is an area of lawn beside the driveway bordered by a number of mature trees and shrubs including: Magnolia, flowering Cherry, Tree Peony, Fuchsia, Azalea, and Hebe, which provide privacy from the lane. Outside light. Outside tap.

REAR GARDEN
The rear garden is delightful and secluded, with an abundance of mature shrubs and trees providing a haven for wildlife. Immediately adjoining the property is a patio seating area which wraps around to both sides, One step down to an area of lawn with flower beds and mature shrubs and trees including: flowering Cherry, an Apple tree, a Horse Chestnut, Rhododendrons and Camelias. To one side of the garden is a bed planted with Raspberries, both early and late fruiting. The garden backs onto a large area of protected woodland, providing privacy and protection from future development. There are a number of timber outbuildings, one being a large shed with double doors and a solar panel for light. Most note-worthy is a charming timber summer house/garden shed which was a former Chelsea flower show winner. There are two greenhouses and several water butts, and the oil tank is situated to one side of the garden. Outside tap.

SERVICES
All mains services (including mains drainage) are connected except gas. Oil fired central heating. Water is metered.

COUNCIL TAX
East Devon District Council. Band C. Currently £2006.22 (2023/24).

EPC RATING
C

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The solar panels provide electricity (as well as mains electricity) and the Feed In Tariff generates income, which would be transferred to a new owner. Figures for the past 3 years are available at our office.



Notice
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.