Smallridge, Axminster, Devon, EX13

An appealing 4 bedroom detached Period Cottage with a large South facing garden set in an elevated position in this popular East Devon Village. EPC: Band D

Believed to date from the 1920's, Thornhayes is attractively presented with colourwash brick and stone elevations set beneath a recently overhauled slate roof. The comfortable and welcoming accommodation enjoys a South facing main aspect with views over the village to the countryside beyond and has been much improved in recent years, with scope for further extensions subject to any necessary consents. The ground floor layout provides a cosy sitting room, lovely double aspect kitchen/dining room with walk in pantry, wood burning stove and garden views, together with separate utility, shower room, study and a generous fourth bedroom. At first floor level are three excellent double bedrooms with superb views and a family bathroom. Unusually for a country cottage, the property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing is fitted throughout. Adjacent to the kitchen is a very useful outbuilding, formerly part of an older property with scope to incorporate into the main accommodation, subject to planning.

The cottage enjoys an elevated and extremely private location just off the centre of this very popular East Devon village. Local amenities include a primary school, community hall and pub whilst the traditional market town of Axminster is about 2 miles to the South offering a choice of major supermarkets, independent retailers, education and leisure facilities and Intercity rail service. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is some 8 miles distant and Lyme Reis with its iconic Cobb harbour and a range of boutique shops and the Cathedral City of Exeter is within easy reach with the benefit of an international airport.

The garden and grounds extend to an estimated 0.4 acre enjoying a lovely sunny aspect and a high degree of privacy. An elevated terrace is the perfect place to sit and relax, whilst the main garden is principally laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs. A gate leads to the lower garden with a useful stone building in need of repair and a variety of trees, shrubs and fruit trees. There is a single garage at the top of the garden and further lane side parking.