Huxham, Exeter, Devon, EX5

A period four bedroom semi-detached rural cottage situated within the hamlet of Huxham, enjoying large gardens and easy access to Exeter and the M5, yet now requiring modernisation

DESCRIPTION
Offered to the market with no onward chain, Rose Lane Cottage is situated within a lovely countryside position in the hamlet of Huxham, just a short distance from National Trust’s Killerton estate and conveniently located within easy access of Exeter city. Whilst offering a four bedroom semi-detached cottage, the property would now benefit from a degree of renovation and modernisation, with known works to include the uninsulated tin roof, remedial works to Bedroom 4 and the ceiling of the Sitting Room and no current form of central heating. Set within a plot of 0.44 of an acre, the property accommodation comprises;

Entrance Porch with timber stable-style part-glazed door into the Sitting Room which provides a large dual aspect reception room with stone inglenook fireplace with inset woodburning stove, part-exposed stone walls, exposed beams and the ceiling is currently supported by acrow props. The Kitchen enjoys a side aspect and is fitted with a range of base wall, base and drawer units with work surface over incorporating sink unit. Integral electric oven with hob over and space and plumbing for a dishwasher. An opening leads into the Dining Room enjoying an aspect over the rear gardens, providing ample space for a table and chairs. From here, a door leads into the Rear Hallway, with a Laundry area providing space and plumbing for a washing machine and a Shower Room fitted with shower cubicle with inset shower, close coupled WC and wash basin. The triple aspect Garden Room provides rear access to the gardens and external lean-to.

From the Kitchen, stairs rise to the first floor landing. The Master Bedroom is a large double bedroom with rear aspect across the surrounding countryside and a side-aspect Store Room. The Bathroom is fitted a panelled bath with shower over, close coupled WC and wash basin. Bedroom 3 is a double bedroom with rear aspect. Bedroom 2 is a double bedroom with rear aspect. Bedroom 4 is currently undecorated and open to the rafters.

OUTSIDE
The property is accessed by a quiet single track public highway and a hardened track that leads to a gravel parking area for 2no. cars to the front of the property. To the side of the house is a gravel parking area for a further 2no. cars. To the rear of the property the large garden extends approximately 130m and comprises various timber sheds, apple trees, vegetable patches and mature trees, amounting to a well-loved attractive and secluded space. At the far end of the garden is a timber built Workshop (4.61m x 5.64m) with a pitched slate roof, uPVC windows to all sides and glazed double doors to the rear. A bank marks the boundary to the public highway to the east while a bank and ditch marks that lying between the garden and adjoining fields to the west. To the north the boundary to the adjoining garden is marked by a hedge while that to the south is marked by a bank, hedges and mature trees, and to the front of the property a low stone wall and side elevation of a neighbouring dwelling.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage to a septic tank located within the rear garden. No central heating is currently installed.

Council Tax: Band D - East Devon District Council.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Ultrafast broadband is available. (Openreach).

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 

Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

Building Safety: Due to the aforementioned structural concerns respective of the ceiling of the Sitting Room and the open ceiling of Bedroom 4, we ask that children under the age of 16 do not accompany parents on viewings of the property.