Description
A rare opportunity to purchase a three bedroom bungalow set in mature level gardens and a paddock extending to 3.22 acres, which offers potential for renovation or re-development (STPP) in this sought after location. For sale by Formal Tender. Tenders close Thursday 6th June 2024.
The Property - The Burrow is set in 3.22 acres and was originally constructed during the 1950's as a detached two bedroom bungalow. The bungalow was extended in the late 1980's to created a generous third bedroom, which offers a good degree of flexibility and could be converted into a reception room, allowing the current kitchen to be enlarged. Constructed of rendered block elevations under a tiled roof, the property is now in need of renovation. (See Agents Note). A useful conservatory, currently used as a boot room/utility, opens into the kitchen. The adjoining open plan sitting room/dining room has a fireplace with a woodburner and patio doors which open onto the garden. Three bedrooms and bathroom are all located off the hallway and overlook the grounds. Formerly run as a plant nursery, the property has a substantial plot with far reaching views towards Exeter, and offers huge potential (STPP). The bungalow feels very private as it is set back from the road and well sheltered by mature trees.
Situation - The Burrow is located in a convenient yet rural location in the Otter Valley between the favoured villages of Aylesbeare and West Hill in the East Devon National Landscape (formerly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Aylesbeare (1.8 miles) offers a range of amenities with its village hall, well-regarded public house and church. West Hill (1.7 miles) is a thriving community with a village store with Post Office, church, village hall and outstanding primary school. The property is centrally situated within easy reach of Ottery St Mary, Exeter, the M5, and the popular seaside town of Sidmouth. The historic town of Ottery St Mary with its magnificent church has a good selection of everyday amenities including a range of independent shops, supermarket and medical centre. The nearby regency resort of Sidmouth, is located on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and has excellent opportunities for coastal walking, fishing and swimming. The town is well served with a range of shopping and leisure facilities, including a Waitrose, cinema and a variety of sporting clubs. Whilst surrounded by beautiful countryside, communication links are excellent, the A30 is within two miles providing access to the Cathedral City of Exeter, Exeter Airport, the M5 and the A303. Exeter is easily accessible with its excellent shopping and cultural facilities and a main line rail link to London Paddington.
Outside - The drive leads through the front garden, past the bungalow to a parking and turning area, providing access to the useful timber framed open fronted Outbuilding (8.43m x 5.83m), currently used as a garage. There is an adjacent block built Kennel with galvanised roof. The good sized level garden is mainly laid to lawn, with an orchard and a productive kitchen garden. The informal gardens wrap around three sides of the bungalow and are largely level. They are mainly laid to lawn with an attractive formal pond and an orchard to the rear. At the side of the property is a productive kitchen garden. The gardens feature a variety of both mature deciduous and coniferous trees giving year round interest and colour. Beyond the garden is the adjoining paddock which slopes to the west. It is bounded by hedges and some handsome mature oak trees adding much conservation appeal to the property. This pretty paddock provides an ideal opportunity to create a small holding, as it currently houses a chicken run or alternatively an equine property.
Services - Mains electric and water. Private drainage. Woodburner & electric storage heaters.
Agents Note - We understand that the original bungalow is of non-standard construction whilst the modern extension has foundations.
Rights Of Way - No public rights of way affect the property.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Education - Primary schooling at West Hill Primary School. Good state secondary schooling at The Kings School or the excellent Colyton Grammar School. Independent schools in the area include St Johns at Sidmouth, Blundells at Tiverton and the Exeter or Taunton Schools.
Sporting - Racing at Exeter or Taunton. Golf at Sidmouth or Honiton. Sailing at the coast at Sidmouth or Lyme Regis. Premiership Rugby at Sandy Park, Exeter and County Championship Cricket at Taunton.
Local Authority - East Devon District Council, EX14 1EJ. Tel 01404 515616.
Council Tax : E
Solicitor - Ashfords, Exeter EX1 3HL.
Tel 01392 333696 Ref: Frances Griffiths
Email: frgriffiths@ashfords.co.uk
Method Of Sale - Tenders are invited to be submitted on the attached Formal Tender Form together with the signed Formal Tender contract and deposit being 10% of your tender amount prior to 12 noon on Thursday 6th June 2024. For further information please contact the sole agents Symonds and Sampson LLP.
