Market Place, Colyton, EX24

Beautifully presented period house nestled in the heart of Colyton with sizeable mature gardens, character features throughout and far-reaching countryside views.

Court Cottage is a beautifully presented four bedroom period property situated in the heart of the rebel town of Colyton. This property benefits from period features including exposed beams and stonework, farmhouse style doors throughout and a pretty walled garden to the rear.

A wooden panelled door opens into the spacious hallway with stairs rising immediately to the first floor, there is a deep understairs storage cupboard alongside hanging space for coats. A further door leads through to a utility area which has been stripped of all sanitary ware, however, all plumbing is still in place so this could be re-instated.

An opening from the entrance hall leads into an inner hall which provides access to the remaining accommodation on the ground floor, engineered oak flooring flows throughout the remainder of the living space.
The living room is positioned to the rear of the property and benefits from a woodburning stove with slate hearth and stripped beam mantlepiece, to either side of the fireplace are alcoves which are fitted with shelving, whilst French doors with windows to either side open out to the pretty walled garden. The study is situated to the front of the property and benefits from alcoves with shelving alongside exposed stonework and a window looking out to the front of the property.

The spacious open plan family living/kitchen/garden room is a bright and airy room with delightful views to the rear garden and to the countryside beyond. The kitchen area is fitted with a matching range of cream base units with oak worktops, and a sizeable breakfast bar with additional storage alongside a span of units to one side with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There are several appliances within the kitchen including an integrated dishwasher, American style fridge freezer and 5 ring gas hob ‘range’ style cooker. A 1.5 bowl Belfast style sink has a window above looking out to the front of the property with exposed stone surround, whilst a further door opens into a sizeable pantry with shelving. An opening then leads through to the family garden area with multi-fuel stove on slate hearth to one side. This area has ample space for a table and chairs alongside a space for a sofa, creating a lovely sociable area. The family room benefits from a double-glazed roof as well as full length glazed windows and French doors creating a light and airy space with access to the walled garden beyond.

Stairs rise from the entrance hall to the first floor. Bedroom one is a triple aspect room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and French doors providing access to a cast iron balcony which takes full advantage of the far-reaching countryside views. There are several built-in cupboards with hanging space as well as an ensuite shower room. Bedroom two is another double room, whilst bedroom three is a smaller room both of which enjoy the same views as bedroom one. On the first floor there are two sizeable cupboards, one of which housing the gas central heating boiler. Stairs rise from the landing to the second floor with sliding door providing access to a large storage cupboard. A door to the left hand side opens to bedroom four which is a spacious L-shaped double room with large Velux window.

Outside:
The rear garden is bordered by stone walling to the majority, with some fencing to one side. There is a large area laid to lawn with inset bedding to either side planted with several mature shrubs, flowering plants and trees alongside a patio area which can be accessed via the French doors in the open plan living space. To the side of the garden is a decking area with space for a table and chairs with a large stone built store/workshop with light. At the rear of the garden there is an area laid to gravel to take advantage of the evening sunshine. A small timber pedestrian gate provides access to a hardstanding pathway which provides a bin store and access to the front of the property.

Council Tax: We are advised that this property is in Council Tax Band E. East Devon District Council.

Services: We are advised that all mains services are connected.

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