Kenton, Devon

Description

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Set in the grounds of Kenton Church, this delightful cottage has been lovingly maintained and updated by the current owners, retaining much of the original character.
Approached via an attractive front porch leading to the entrance hall with quarry tiled floor and stairs rising to the first floor. To the left is a 17ft, dual aspect sitting room enjoying coved ceiling and picture rail with ornate hand-painted border plus a feature fireplace with a wooden mantle, slate hearth, and an inset cast iron, gas fire. In addition, there is there is useful storage space.

On the right-hand side is the formal dining room, also benefitting from a charming fireplace and flowing through to the 18 ft kitchen/breakfast room. The bespoke, shaker style kitchen is well equipped with a range of wall and base units with solid oak countertop, a Belfast sink and decorative tiled splashback. In addition, there is a Falcon Range cooker with electric double oven and induction hob and space for undercounter fridge, freezer and washing machine. There is ample space for a breakfast table plus a door proving access to the large courtyard garden.

Ascending to the first floor, there are 2 double bedrooms both with feature fireplaces. The principal bedroom enjoys views over the church grounds and in addition on the landing, there are useful storage cupboards. Completing the first floor is a spacious bathroom with ample space to add a shower unit if required.

Church Cottage has a fully enclosed and spacious, private courtyard garden with bordering flower beds and pretty stone walled backdrop. There is a rear gate for access, which also in turn leads to a useful store.

Situation

Kenton offers a variety of amenities including: Kenton Primary School, a hairdresser, a local farm shop with Post Office and two restaurants. The historic Powderham Castle and Deer Park are nearby. The parish church of All Saints lies near the centre of the village.

There is also an active village community with groups and societies for all ages and serving a wide range of interests. Village facilities include the Village Hall, a hard tennis court and a playing field.

The popular Exe Estuary Trail walking and cycling route is readily accessible from Kenton and the neighbouring village of Starcross (2 miles) features the Starcross Yacht Club. It is well situated for access to a variety of countryside walks and there are very many beautiful areas and attractions to explore nearby.

There are frequent bus services between Kenton and Exeter city centre, which is approximately 7 miles away. Starcross also has a rail link with Exeter (taking some 20 minutes), as well as southwards through Dawlish and Teignmouth to Newton Abbot, the Devon Riviera coast, Plymouth and on into Cornwall.

Directions

From Topsham, proceed along Exeter Road continuing along Topsham Road until you reach Countess Wear roundabout, taking the first exit onto Bridge Road. Continue to the next roundabout, again taking the first exit. Proceed along the A379 for approximately 1.5 miles, taking the second exit at the roundabout and continuing for a further 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Church Street and continue to the top of the road, bearing right where the property can be found on the right hand side.