Southerton, Ottery St. Mary

Grade II Listed cottage with accommodation, including kitchen with Heritage Range Cooker, three reception rooms, sitting room / potential third bedroom and two first floor bedrooms. Beautiful level gardens with off road parking and garage. In total 0.31 acres. Freehold. Council tax band E.

SITUATION
Southerton is a small hamlet of individual character properties situated on the fringe of Aylesbeare Common, in a much sought-after location between Ottery St Mary (4 miles) and Newton Poppleford (1 mile). It is within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) with wonderful walking opportunities with the Otter Valley, whilst being close to the Jurassic coast and the Coastal Path. There is a sailing club at Sidmouth and the fishing villages of Beer and Branscombe lie to the east.

Exeter is an easy commute to the west and offers a wide range of facilities, rail links on the Paddington and Waterloo lines, access to the M5 at Junction 30 and Exeter International Airport.

DESCRIPTION
Thatches is a charming detached thatched residence and a fine example of a sympathetically modernised yet unspoilt Grade II Listed country cottage with views over adjoining countryside. The property offers flexible accommodation with plenty of character and charm, including exposed beams, exposed fireplaces to the sitting room and dining room areas. The property extends to 0.31 acres with beautifully landscaped gardens, off road parking for several cars and garaging.

ACCOMMODATION
Along the southerly aspect there is the picturesque thatched entrance porch with leaded light glazed windows to either side and timber panel door. There is plenty of reception space and one of them could be used as a third bedroom. The double aspect sitting room includes a shelved alcove and a large canopied feature fireplace with oak mantel and brick hearth. The dining room has an attractive brick feature fireplace with wood burning stove and useful under stairs cupboard. The beautiful triple aspect garden room has an oak floor with French doors opening to the terrace. There is also a snug / study with two windows. The kitchen / breakfast room is well equipped with modern range of fitted units providing excellent cupboard space, integrated dishwasher, electric hob, electric oven and an oil-fired Heritage range cooker, along with space for a table. Completing the ground floor is the utility room with plumbing for laundry appliances and stable door opening to the garden, along with doors to pantry and ground floor shower room.

The first-floor landing leads to the bedrooms and bathroom. The principal bedroom has two windows and fitted wardrobes, whilst the second bedroom, again has two windows, along with a fitted cupboard and an attractive feature fireplace. The bathroom has a panelled bath with shower attachment over, low level WC and wash hand basin with cupboard below.

OUTSIDE
The gardens are a beautiful feature of the property. Approached along country lanes to either side of the property, there is an attractive thatched canopied entrance gate leading to the front garden, whilst there is a tarmac drive to the rear providing off road parking for several cars and access to the detached garage with double doors and electricity connected. Predominantly laid to lawn, there are mature hedge boundaries with a number of attractive trees and beds, including shrubs and flowering plants and a large patio adjoining the south facing aspect. Outbuildings include a summerhouse, workshop and greenhouse.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.

DIRECTIONS
From the M5 Junction 30 take the Sidmouth road (A3052) for approximately 6.5 miles, upon reaching the village of Newton Poppleford, at the roundabout turn left into Venn Ottery Road, following the sign post for Southerton. Continue along the lane and take the fifth left signposted Southerton. The entrance to the property will be found after approximately 0.25 miles and identified by a Stags for sale board.