Property description
An attractive and well presented modern terraced cottage style' property forming part of a sought after development for the over 55's. The property, set in pleasant communal gardens, has been tastefully decorated and presented by the present owners, with a number of rooms having panelled walls. The accommodation comprises two good sized double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and both with built-in storage, family bathroom, ground floor cloakroom, kitchen/dining room and living room with French doors to the garden. Outside, to the rear, there is a delightful, and enclosed very well stocked southerly facing garden with upper and lower seating areas. The property benefits from gas fired central heating, and double glazing. Queens Court has been thoughtfully designed with pretty landscaped gardens and seating areas as a centre piece and the parking areas set subtly to each side and at a lower level. The development forms a very pleasant community set conveniently within a short walk of the town's amenities.
Colyton is a pretty little market town (more like a village) with a small town centre offering a good range of daily needs including two convenience stores, fish and chip shop, butcher, hairdressers, post office, small stationers, pharmacy, health centre, garden centre, library and a few other individual shops. On the edge of the town is the tramway station which operates services throughout the summer along the Axe Estuary to Seaton. The Jurassic Coast and pretty harbour at Axmouth is just 2.5 miles away and the ever-popular seaside resort of Lyme Regis just 7 miles to the east. There is a primary school in the town and the well regarded Colyton Grammar School is just over a mile away. A beautiful Church is at the heart of the town and there is an interesting variety of architecture. Nearby Axminster (6 miles), has a mainline station with regular trains to London Waterloo and Exeter. The city of Exeter is approx. 25 mins by car and the airport just outside Exeter is approx. 19 miles.
The accommodation (all measurements approximate) comprises
GROUND FLOOR
Front door with obscure glazed panel leads into
ENTRANCE LOBBY
Small window to side. Part panelled walls. Radiator. Door to
CLOAKROOM
Obscure glazed window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising w.c. and corner pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled walls. Radiator.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM - 4.57m (15'0") Max x 4.56m (15'0") Max
Window to front with views over the attractive communal gardens to distant countryside. Stairs rising to first floor with under stairs cupboard (currently used to accommodate a tumble dryer). The kitchen is fitted to the front of the room leaving space for dining at the other end, the two areas being partially separated by a peninsular. Range of matching wall and base units with inset stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Built-in appliances include: Neff electric oven with ceramic hob and cooker hood above; under unit fridge and freezer, slimline dishwasher. Recessed spotlights and under unit lighting. Further under stairs cupboard with washing machine. Radiator. Door to
LIVING ROOM - 4.57m (15'0") x 4.36m (14'4")
French doors with windows either side overlooking and leading into the rear garden. Feature fireplace with bio- ethanol fire. Part panelled walls. Three radiators.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Hatch to insulated loft with light, pull down ladder and Worcester gas boiler. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Radiator.
BEDROOM ONE - 3.41m (11'2") x 3.31m (10'10")
Window to rear overlooking garden. Deep recess with built-in wardrobe. Part panelled wall. Radiator. Door to
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Obscure glazed window to rear. Fitted with a white suite comprising large shower cubicle, w.c. and wash hand basin set in vanity unit with cupboards below. Extractor. Part panelled wall. Ladder style radiator.
BEDROOM TWO - 4.58m (15'0") Max x 3.35m (11'0") Max
Two windows to front with pretty views over the communal gardens and the distant countryside. Deep built-in wardrobes. Radiator.
BATHROOM
Suite comprising bath, w.c. with recessed cistern and wash hand basin set into wall. Extractor. Part wall tiling. Ladder style radiator.
OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property is an enclosed, beautifully stocked garden on two levels, with a patio seating area to the lower level with wooden shed and retaining wooden wall with steps up to the higher level. This area comprises a circular paved patio with adjoining pebble and brickette pavers, raised planting troughs that contain along with other areas of the garden a wealth of plants and shrubs, that include; Passion flower,
Climbing roses, Jasmine, Climbing bluebell, Honeysuckle, Lavender Salvia, Japanese Anemones and a Lace hydrangea.
At the top of the garden, beside the wall, is gated pedestrian access for this and neighbouring properties to access the gardens without the need for going through the property.
To the front is an attractively landscaped communal garden with seating. The properties at Queens Court are set around this central feature, providing a welcoming social space.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Water is metered.
COUNCIL TAX
East Devon District Council. Band C. Currently £2155.46 (2025/26)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Queens Court was built as a small development of freehold houses for the over 55's. Each property owner is a member of the management company, which oversees the maintenance of the communal areas. There is a monthly service charge of £100, which covers window cleaning, buildings insurance and lighting and maintenance of communal garden and grounds. There is a refuse enclosure adjacent to the road for residents' rubbish and the refuse is collected from this point. There are low level lights fitted around the communal pathways.The owner has advised that there is unallocated parking for one vehicle on the private road within the estate.
BROADBAND
We understand that broadband is available at the property. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through:
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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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