Description
Historic former bake house backing on to open fields in over 1/4 acre. Garage and lots of parking. In need of some updating. EPC exempt
Situation - This property is located in the heart of the hamlet of Rawridge in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (formerly known as an AONB) and close to the picturesque village of Upottery which benefits from a public house, The Sidmouth Arms, a highly regarded primary school, historic church and a host of other sporting and recreational clubs. The A30 trunk road adjoining to the east gives rapid access to both Honiton and the university and cathedral city of Exeter.
Taunton and the M5 motorway are about 30 minute drive from the property. Honiton benefits from comprehensive amenities including shops, schooling, recreational facilities and a railway station on the London Waterloo line. The larger centre of Exeter caters for all needs including an international airport, mainline railway stations on both the Paddington and Waterloo lines and access onto the M5 motorway.
Description - This charming cottage is set within the curtilage of a listing building and boasts stunning views across the picturesque Otter Valley. Originally converted in the early 1990s, the property features a blend of stone, brick, and block construction beneath a durable man-made slate roof. While full of character, it now presents an excellent opportunity for updating and refurbishment to unlock its full potential.
Accommodation - The property is accessed via a pathway from the parking area, leading to the front door located on the first floor.
Upon entering, you're welcomed into a conservatory that enjoys the lovely views down the Otter valley. An inner hallway provides access to the main living areas and a staircase leading down to the lower floor.
The first floor features a bright and spacious kitchen, a utility room, the family shower room, master bedroom with its own en-suite, 4th bedroom/dining room.
The lower floor offers additional character and charm, showcasing an old, large bread oven. This level also includes a cosy triple aspect sitting room, two further bedrooms, and a compact shower room.
Outside - The property owns the drive from the road which provides access to two further properties.
Tucked away in a peaceful setting, the property benefits from ample parking, a generously sized garage, and a lovely garden that backs onto open fields, offering an ideal blend of privacy, community and scenic countryside living.
Services - Mains water, and electric, electric heating. Private drainage which is understood to be a septic tank, this hasn't been tested. Broadband: Standard & Ultrafast available. Mobile signal: EE-Limited. Three-Limited/None. O2/Vodaphone-Likely. Flood Risk: Low risk surface water & Very Low risk from rivers/sea.
Directions - From Honiton turn off the A30 marked Upottery and Rawridge. Go past the old thatch cottages in Rawridge and opposite the old fountain, turn left down a drive to The Old Mill.
