East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, EX9

A charming period, detached cottage situated in a delightful rural setting, with a detached 2-bed, contemporary timber lodge used as a separate annex. The cottage does require a degree of updating to fulfil its superb potential.

Situation - It is believed Hayes Mill historically formed part of the Hayes Barton Estate, family home of Sir Walter Raleigh. The property is situated half a mile from the the sought after East Devon village of East Budleigh. There are a range of facilities including two pubs, a fine church and a community shop. It is 2.5 miles from the coastal resort of Budleigh Salterton, which has an extensive range of facilities. East Budleigh is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Accommodation - The main entrance to the property is via the conservatory, predominantly glazed with views over the front garden. The entrance hall provides stairs to the first floor and a useful storage cupboard. To the left is the kitchen/breakfast room, dual aspect, with a door to the enclosed courtyard. The cottage-style kitchen has a butler sink, timber worktops and space for appliances, the breakfast area has a curtained area with space for further appliances and houses the boiler. Built-in pantry. To the right of the hall is a generous sitting room with a dual aspect, under stairs cupboard and a fireplace with an inset wood burner. Adjacent to the sitting room is the family room/snug, a versatile room with a side aspect window, a built-in storage cupboard and a shower room with sink and wc.

The first floor landing has a rear aspect and an airing cupboard. Bedroom 1 has two front aspect windows with garden views, built-in wardrobes and stripped wood flooring. Bedroom 2 has a front aspect with garden views and built in wardrobes. Bedroom 3 has a side aspect with fitted cupboards.

'The Shed' - 'The Shed' is a detached ancillary garden structure confirmed by East Devon District Council as not requiring specific planning permission provided it is used for purposes incidental to the main house. It is arranged with a generous open plan living area with a dual aspect and three sets of doors leading out to the surrounding gardens, 2 bedrooms and a shower room providing a walk-in shower, wc and basin.

Outside - To the rear of the main house is an enclosed courtyard with tall stone walls and steps leading up to Sawmill Lane. To the front of the property is a cottage garden with lawn and timber and wall perimeter. A further plot of garden, to the right of the property, leads up to 'The Shed', predominantly laid to lawn with a summerhouse, fruit trees and a tree lined perimeter. Surrounding 'The Shed' is a vegetable garden with a greenhouse and timber shed, to the left is a parking area suitable for four vehicles. Overall the property amounts to approximately 0.4 of an acre.

Services - Mains electricity. Mains water. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating for the main house, electric heating in 'The Shed'.

Council Tax Band E

Directions - From junction 30 of the M5 motorway proceed south on the A376. After 2 miles turn left onto the B3179. Continue through the village of Woodbury and at the crossroads with the B3180, go straight over signposted Yettington. Proceed through the village turning right on to Sawmill Lane just before the entrance to Bicton Arena. Continue along the lane where the property is located on the right.