Stedcombe Vale, Axmouth, Devon, EX12

A Charming, unique and well-presented three/ four bedroomed split level detached bungalow located in a quiet and secluded country setting about half a mile from the village of Axmouth and two miles from the sea front. Stedcombe Vale is approached by a private drive and is a community of nine properties, formally the home farm of Stedcombe Manor on the eastern side of the River Axe.

The spacious and versatile accommodation briefly comprises; entrance hall, excellent sized L shape living/ dining room, stylishly fitted kitchen, garden room, three bedrooms, with the largest bedroom benefiting from built in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, a family bathroom, a home office and integral double garage. Outside, the walled gardens are truly stunning and features; areas of lawn and patio, together with a log cabin/ hobbies room with light and power, walled terraces, ornamental pond, vegetable growing areas, mature flower and shrub borders and a stream.

The Property

Rivendell was constructed in 1987 with brick elevations under a slate roof, with the usual attributes of double glazed windows and oil fired central heating. The property has been extensively updated and renovated to an excellent standard by the current owners.

The property is approached over a gravelled entrance drive providing ample onsite parking, leading to the double garage and steps up to the front door.

Entrance Hall

Stairs down to lower level. Stairs up to inner hallway. Galleried landing with high-level window giving attractive countryside views. Hatch to roof space, which is partially boarded, with a light and a descending ladder. Double doors to airing cupboard. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Two steps up and doors off to:-

Light & Bright Living/ Dining Room

A large L-shaped room comprising:-

Living Area

Window to front offering stunning countryside views. Sliding door giving access to the gardens. Coved ceiling. Feature fireplace, fitted with a log burner. Radiator.

Dining Area

Sliding patio doors to garden room. Coved ceiling. Radiator.

Garden Room

Glazed to three sides offering attractive garden views. Double doors giving access to the gardens.

Returning to dining area, door through to:-

Kitchen

Also accessed from hallway. Window to rear. Coved ceiling. The kitchen has been stylishly fitted to three sides with a range of matching wall and base units. U-shaped run of work surface with inset single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap, with built in dishwasher beneath. Inset four ring induction hob with extraction above and built in oven beneath. Space for free standing fridge freezer.

Returning to entrance hall, further doors off to:-

Bedroom One

Window to front offering pleasing countryside views. Coved ceiling. Triple mirrored doors to built-in wardrobes. Door to built in cupboard. Radiator. Door to:-

En-Suite Shower Room

Obscure glazed window to front. The shower room is fitted with vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and cupboards beneath and close-coupled WC and a shower cubicle with glazed door. Full tiling to walls. Chrome ladder style towel rail. Radiator. Natural stone flooring.

Bedroom Two

Window to rear. South facing feature Oriel window. Coved ceiling. Radiator.

Bedroom Three

Window to rear. Coved ceiling. Radiator.

Family Bathroom

Obscure glazed window to rear. White suite comprising; panel bath with chrome mixer tap, vanity sink with chrome mixer tap and cupboards beneath and concealed flush WC alongside with storage over. Full tiling to walls. Chrome ladder style heated towel rail. Coved ceiling.

From the entrance hall, steps down to lower floor with hall and coat hanging area. Radiator. Doors off to:-

Home Office/ Fourth Bedroom

Double doors giving access to the rear garden. Hatch door gives access to large storage area with a light. Coved ceiling. Radiator.

Integral Double Garage

Twin up and over doors. Window to rear. Door to rear giving access to the gardens and the stream. Utility area with space and plumbing for washing machine with space for tumble dryer over. Oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Light and power.

Gardens & Grounds

The property is set in a quarter of an acre, with attractively landscaped gardens that are walled on three side, offer stunning views, and face south and west.

Lower Garden

The lower garden is paved and can be easily accessed from the upper garden, the garage or the home office on the lower level of the property and has a gate leading to a delightful stream. The lower garden also features an excellent sized log cabin, which is insulated with light and power, and would make an ideal hobbies room or home office.

Upper Garden

The upper garden has been attractively landscaped with mature planting, areas of lawn, well stocked shrub borders, various seating opportunities, a good sized patio and an ornamental pond.

From the ornamental pond, steps lead up to an elevated seating area which benefits from outstanding far reaching views.

The gardens and grounds are truly stunning and are a special feature of the property. They offer a good degree of privacy and make a delightful and charming setting for outside entertaining and al fresco dining.

Services

Mains electricity and water. Oil fired heating and hot water. Private drainage via a communal treatment plant.

Maintenance & Charges

The sewage system and the private road are owned by Stedcombe Farm Management Ltd and each house in Stedcombe Vale has one share in the company. The present payment by each house to the company is £45 per calendar month. This covers the sewage works maintenance, the environmental agency water quality certificate and the maintenance of the road and borders.

Council Tax

East Devon District Council; Tax Band F - Payable for the 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027 financial year is £3,653.64

Axmouth

Axmouth is a delightful village located on the River Axe estuary and only a short level distance from the Jurassic Coast and the sea front and beach in Seaton.
This charming village has numerous period properties and two excelling pubs; The Harbour and The Ship Inn.
Axmouth is ideally located for easy access to the facilities of Seaton, Lyme Regis and Sidmouth.

Disclaimer

John Wood & Co acting as ‘Agent’ for the property of the Vendor, gives notice that the Agent has prepared these details in good faith and should be used for guidance only. They should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Any statements made within these particulars are made without responsibility on the part of the Agent or the Vendor and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Prospective Purchasers must ensure by inspection or otherwise, that each of the statements in these particulars is correct. Please let the Agent know if there is a specific detail about this property that will influence your decision to purchase or that you would like clarified.
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