An end of terrace house situated within an elevated position within the desirable village of Branscombe. The property, a former council house is subject to a Section 157 (local connection restriction) and enjoys fantastic rural views over nearby countryside. Once updated it would make a lovely family home with good sized accommodation that is centrally heated and uPVC double glazed. The accommodation briefly comprises; hall, living room with wood burner, kitchen/dining room, inner lobby, cloakroom, and rear lean to covered area. Whilst on the first floor there are three bedrooms, shower room and separate w.c.No onward chain.
The gardens are predominately to the rear, and have over the years been well stocked with a wide variety of plants and shrubs that include vegetable beds. The sloping garden rises to an enclosed area screened by mature hedging, this in turn leads to the end of the rear garden with shed and spring. There is also a number of useful stores and sheds within the garden and to the side of the property.
N.B. This property is subject to a Section 157 Rural Housing Restriction, which means that a buyer must have lived and/or worked in Devon for at least 3 years to qualify to buy, although there can be some exceptions to this (subject to EDDC approval).
The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises
GROUND FLOOR Steps lead up from the shared parking area over a shared path to part glazed uPVC front door.
ENTRANCE LOBBY Window to side. Leading to
HALL Stairs rising to first floor. Radiator.
LIVING ROOM - 4.97m (16'4") Max x 3.02m (9'11") Max Window to front with beautiful views towards St Winifred's Church, and wooded hills . Fireplace fitted with wood burning stove. Window to rear looking through the lean-to. Radiator.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM - 4.95m (16'3") Max x 4.06m (13'4") Max
KITCHEN AREA Window to rear looking through the lean -to. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with laminate work surfaces with composite one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer. Space for free standing cooker and appliance. Panty cupboard. Two further cupboards, one containing the oil-fired boiler.
DINING AREA Window to front with fantastic views. Radiator. Door to
INNER LOBBY Plumbing for washing machine. Door to rear lobby area.
WC Window to lean to. W.C
Inner lobby area opens into
REAR LEAN -TO - 7.46m (24'6") x 2m (6'7") Crittall windows to rear and side, polycarbonate roof, doors to side and rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM ONE - 4.05m (13'3") x 2.75m (9'0") Window to front with lovely views over the valley towards wooded hills. Built-in wardrobes. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO - 3.17m (10'5") Max x 3.02m (9'11") Max Window to front with similar views to bedroom one. Built-in cupboard. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE - 3.12m (10'3") x 2.09m (6'10") Formerly a bathroom. Window to rear overlooking the garden. Wash hand basin. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM Obscure glazed window to rear. Curtained shower tray, wash hand basin. Radiator.
SEPARATE W.C Obscure window to rear. W.C
OUTSIDE Shared parking area to the front of the property with steps up to a shared path leading to the main entrance path with flower and shrubs beds either side. Side gate to path with open fronted store, oil storage tank, raised shrub border. Door to lean-to. Further door from lean-to to rear garden.
REAR GARDEN The gardens are mainly to the rear of the property and comprise a number of terraces with steps rising. The first has been paved, with wooden shed and
WORKSHOP /STORE - 2.88m (9'5") x 2.61m (8'7")
The next terrace has been previously used for growing vegetables within various beds, a greenhouse and well stocked flower and shrub border. Water Tap. Steps rise to an enclosed predominately level area screened by hedging area with access to the final terrace which has a wooded shed, open fronted store and a spring. Stunning rural views are enjoyed from a great deal of the rear garden, that include a distant view of the sea.
TENURE Freehold.
SERVICES All mains services are connected except gas. Oil fired central heating. Water is metered.
COUNCIL TAX Band C. East Devon District Council. £2134.07 (2025/26).
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Notice Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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