Hillside, Colyton, Devon, EX24

Situated in an elevated position in the heart of Colyton nearby to Colyton Grammar School, this is a substantial semi-detached family home with flexible living space, three well-proportioned bedrooms, parking, front garden and particularly large, mature rear gardens. The property benefits from some period features including many original windows, picture rails, wooden panelled doors, high ceilings and 1930’s feature fireplaces. Due its situation on the hill, there are also far-reaching views across the valley and Colyton toward the distant countryside which can be enjoyed from the front rooms of the property. The property, which is offered with no onward chain, could now benefit from some updating and improvement. Canopy porch above the front door which opens to the entrance hall with quarry tiled flooring and stairs rising to first floor. The traditionally laid out accommodation has a dining room to the front of the property with an original fireplace, painted wooden floorboards and a sash window overlooking the front garden. The living room which is directly behind this room has twin sash windows affording views over the rear garden, and an attractive original open fireplace, alongside an alcove bookshelf and stripped wooden floorboards. A door to the left of the entrance hall opens to the kitchen with quarry tiled flooring and a range of base and wall units with laminate worktops, inset sink and tiled splash backs, with space for cooker, under unit fridge and space and plumbing for dishwasher. In addition, there is an old-style, oil-fired range, sash windows to side and rear with a door to the rear garden. A door from the kitchen opens to an under stairs cupboard with window, space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge freezer. Stairs rise and turn with a handrail to the first-floor landing with sash window to front which has glorious far-reaching views looking out towards Musbury and the countryside in the distance. There is access from the landing to a cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and also an access hatch to loft with ladder. There are three double bedrooms with Bedroom 1, having two windows looking out towards the delightful rear garden and an alcove wardrobe. Bedroom 2 has a decorative cast iron original fireplace and enjoys the lovely countryside views in the distance. Double doors open to the bathroom with a panelled P-shaped bath with electric shower over, central mixer taps, WC, and wash hand basin set over vanity unit. Outside: There is ample parking to the front of the property with space for two vehicles with a pathway running to the front of the property with the front garden being laid mainly to lawn with mature shrubs and flower borders. A pathway then leads along the side of the property to the rear garden. The rear garden is landscaped over several levels with a hard standing pathway winding to the top of the garden. There is a large patio area bordered by mature shrubs alongside an area laid to lawn with inset beds planted with single palm trees. Mid-way up the garden is a large wooden shed/studio with power, light and windows looking out across the garden. There is an additional patio area with a raised oblong pond with flowering water lilies. This area enjoys far reaching views toward the surrounding countryside. Beyond, is an additional large area laid to lawn, bordered by fencing with an additional two garden sheds. To the far end of the garden is a hard standing area which is currently used as a compost heap. Due to its elevated position this area would make a delightful seating area to take full advantage of the far-reaching views. Council Tax: We are advised that this property is in Council Tax Band C. East Devon District Council. 01404 515616 Services: Mains water and electric are connected, with oil fired heating system. Gas is connected to the road so could be installed to the property. What3Words: ///scope.memory.animates