Fore Street, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton £295,000

On entering the property, an entrance lobby has stairs rising to the upper floor and access to the sitting room which enjoys an outlook over Fore Street and has a feature brick fireplace with wood burning stove and an understairs storage cupboard. The sitting room opens into a large kitchen/dining/family room which enjoys a lovely southerly aspect and has a partial vaulted ceiling with large roof light and French doors leading into the garden. The kitchen area has a good range of matching hand-made units along with solid wood worksurfaces, Belfast sink and a built-in electric oven and induction hob. There is also a freestanding fridge and freezer along with a fitted wood pellet stove. A useful, adjoining cloaks/WC also houses the hot water cylinder and heating controls.

To the first floor the landing gives access to the roof space along with two double bedrooms, one being to the front and having a storage cupboard and shelving and the other enjoys a southerly aspect, again with fitted shelving. A recently renewed shower room is fitted with a white suite comprising a large walk-in shower, wash basin and WC and also features a chrome heated towel rail and a freestanding washing machine with worksurface over. The cottage benefits from having double glazed windows and the central heating system comprises two independent heating circuits – underfloor heating in the kitchen/family room and cloakroom and radiators in all other rooms. This runs on Solar in combination with the wood pellet stove and an electric immersion heater. The solar panels charge a battery which reduces use of mains electric. The wood burner in the lounge is an independent heat source. All systems were serviced in 2024.

Occupying a level position within the centre of Otterton, this terraced house was originally constructed in the early 1900’s, with a more recent single storey extension to the rear elevation. In more recent years the cottage has been used as a successful holiday let and offers well presented accommodation which still retains much of its original character and charm. The garden is to the rear and enjoys a lovely southerly aspect, is enclosed and mainly paved with adjoining shrub borders along with a timber shed.

Otterton is a picturesque and historic village, nestling in the beautiful East Devon countryside and is conveniently situated for the coastal resorts of both Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton. The village offers a range of facilities including a church, village hall, primary school, community shop and the well renowned Kings Arms public house and popular Otterton Mill which houses a craft centre, restaurant and bakery.

Mains water, sewerage and electricity are connected. No mains gas.

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

Available by negotiation.

Vacant possession on completion.

Strictly by appointment with the agents.

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