Bickwell Valley, Sidmouth £475,000

Bec-En-Hent is an imposing, detached property, designed by the renowned local architect R W Sampson and in later years converted into three self-contained flats. On entering the property, a glazed entrance porch opens into a good size reception/dining hall. The adjoining sitting room is a feature of the flat and has a lovely wide bay window overlooking the front garden along with a feature fireplace and a door to the conservatory which is uPVC double glazed and has a vaulted ceiling. The kitchen is to the rear of the flat and offers an extensive range of storage units, along with work surfaces, breakfast bar and appliances comprising a built-in, split-level electric oven, gas hob, cooker hood and free-standing fridge/freezer. A door from the kitchen leads on to a patio area, where there is a utility/store with double doors and offers space and plumbing for a washing machine, along with further storage.

The flat offers two bedrooms, both enjoying a southerly aspect and both having fitted wardrobes. The main bedroom has an en-suite shower room, which comprises a walk-in shower along with WC and wash basin. There is also a separate bathroom, which is fitted with a white suite, has part-tiled walls, a tiled floor and comprises a bath with electric shower over, WC and pedestal wash basin. Gas fired central heating is installed and the majority of the windows are uPVC double glazed.

The property retains much of its original character and charm with Flat 1 occupying part of the ground floor. A huge attraction to this flat is the garden, the majority being very private and enjoying a lovely southerly aspect. A later addition to the flat is a conservatory to the south side and gives direct access into garden. The garden has been designed for ease of maintenance, with extensive paved areas and shrub borders to the south side and running along the eastern boundary, adjoining Bickwell Valley, is an area of lawn and mature hedging. Within the garden there is also a useful hobbies room/summer house, which has a number of uses and enjoys a westerly aspect. A driveway provides ample parking and there is a car-port.

Being at the lower end of Bickwell Valley, the flat is within a short walk of the town centre and seafront, where there is an excellent range of services and shopping facilities along with bus services to the surrounding area.

The property is Leasehold, held on a term of 999 years from 1960 with the three apartments within Bec-En-Hent owning an equal share of the freehold.

We understand that Flat one holds a one third responsibility for the insurance, general maintenance and decoration of the building.

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

Vacant possession on completion.

From the top of the High Street, turn left into All Saints Road and continue to the mini roundabout opposite the Woodlands Hotel. Turn left, then immediately right into Cotmaton Road and continue to the crossroads. Turn right, passing Convent Road on the right and Bec-En-Hent is the first property on the left as you get to Bickwell Valley Road.

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