Church Street, Sidbury, Sidmouth £295,000

The cottage is now in need of modernisation and improvement however presents an opportunity and potential to an in-coming purchaser. On entering the cottage, an entrance lobby has the stairs rising to the upper floor and opens into the sitting room, having a westerly aspect towards the church. A display cabinet and shelving and cupboard under the stairs provide storage. The adjoining kitchen is to the rear aspect and offers a range of cupboards and worksurfaces, along with an electric oven, hob and cooker hood. The kitchen also houses the gas fired boiler for the central heating and hot water.

Adjoining the kitchen is a useful utility/storage room with back door along with space for a washing machine and further appliances. To the first floor, the landing gives access to the roof space via a hatch and to the two bedrooms, the main bedroom enjoying a westerly aspect overlooking the church and having a large walk-in storage cupboard. The rear bedroom looks east with an outlook over the garden and beyond. A separate shower room comprises a large shower cubicle along with a WC and wash basin.

This end of terrace cottage is Grade II Listed and stands in a very desirable location next to the church, with village amenities all being within a short stroll. A feature of the cottage is the garden, situated to the rear and being larger than average, extending eastward toward Sidbury Mill Leat. A footbridge gives access to a further area of ground belonging to the cottage on the banks of the River Sid. The rear garden extends eastwards and is mainly laid to lawn with adjoining shrubs along with a lily pond and garden stores. The timber bridge gives access to the further area of ground, again mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, having a greenhouse along with a polytunnel. This area provides a peaceful and secluded setting with an outlook over the River Sid. There is a pedestrian ‘right of way’ for neighbouring cottages across the rear garden. The owner of Sidbury Mill has a right to access and maintain the Leat.

The cottage stands in a Conservation Area, away from everyday traffic. Village amenities are close by and include a butchers/convenience store, popular public house, regular bus service, village hall and popular primary school. The unspoilt town of Sidmouth with its Regency esplanade and Jurassic coastline is only three miles away.

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.

Standard and Superfast broadband are available with predicted download speeds of 80 mbps. Mobile coverage has limited availability from EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone. Information provided by Ofcom.

We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band is C.

Vacant possession on completion.

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