April Cottage April Cottage Exeter Road, Honiton, EX14 1AL Honiton Centre 1/2 Mile Sidmouth 8 Miles Exeter 16 Miles Taunton 28

• Beautiful Period Features • 4 Double Bedrooms • 3 Reception Rooms • Kitchen • Utility Room • Gas CH • Large Walled Gardens • Parking and Garage

Guide price £399,950

SITUATION April Cottage is located on the western edge of Honiton within walking distance of this historic market town which offers a range of day to day amenities and is widely renowned for its specialist antique and book shops. Honiton lies on the southern edge of the Blackdown Hills, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty just 10 miles from the stunning Jurassic coast at Sidmouth, itself a natural World Heritage Site. Communication links are excellent with a direct rail service from Honiton Station to London Waterloo whilst the A30 provides quick and efficient A charming Grade II listed 4 bedroom town retreat within road access to the Cathedral City of Exeter, some 16 miles to the west and junction 29 of the M5 motorway. Exeter hosts a main line rail service to delightful walled gardens with garage and parking London Paddington, an international airport and extensive shopping and leisure facilities. DESCRIPTION A beautiful piece of Honiton's architectural heritage with generously proportioned and elegant accommodation with period character and ornate detail synonymous with the Victorian era. Striped pine panelled doors, timber a quarry tiled floors, picture rails, exposed beams and fireplaces are just some of the examples. A glazed pitched roof entrance Portico with stained glass door opening into the Hall. The Drawing Room plays host to the spectacular splayed Oriel window with leaded casements, shutters and surrounding panelling, with a Minster stone open fireplace providing a warming focal point.

At the rear of the house, the Sitting Room is floored in polished natural pine with fine shuttered French windows opening into the gardens and an open fireplace and stone hearth. A large arched display recess balances the opposite wall to the fireplace linked by original picture railing.

The kitchen has an ornate leaded casement window with stripped pine shutters. Fitted with a range of farmhouse style pine units there is Butler sink, wood edged worksurfaces, electric oven and 4 ring gas hob. The former range recess houses a tiled worksurface and space for an under counter fridge. Stairs rise to a Dining/Morning Room, similarly with leaded light windows to front.

At the end of the Hall, the side entrance Lobby features slate flagstone flooring which continues into the Utility Room with original game hooks to the ceiling.

The staircase from the Hall features a finely turned bannister and rails, rising to a half landing with stairs continuing to the principal landing and stairs to a separate w.c., and Bedroom 2 with casement window overlooking the gardens to the rear. From the Landing, panelled doors lead off to the three further Bedrooms. All bedrooms are of comfortable proportions with barrel vault curved ceilings, the master being particularly generous and housing a ornate cast iron fireplace and French windows with seat overlooking the rear gardens. A Shower Room and Bathroom lie on either side of the Landing, the former with corner mixer shower, tiled floor, wash hand basin and further built in Victorian cabinetry beneath a window to the West. The Bathroom is fitted with a white suite and enjoys an Easterly aspect. OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a part cobbled forecourt/siding providing parking for 2-3 cars and access via timber doors to the integral Garage. The property is accessed via a decorative wrought iron gated entrance to one side with pedestrian pathway to the entrance portico which continues on into the rear gardens.

A particular feature of the property, the rear gardens are a peaceful sheltered haven away from the lively High Street being fully enclosed by traditional stone walling and arranged on two levels with an interconnecting tier comprising of mature shrub beds with central stepped pathway. The lower level is a delightful secluded 'enclave' furnished with a variety of flowering trees, plants and shrubs around level lawns with paved terrace immediately to the rear of the house. The upper tier of gardens are enclosed by a combination of stone walling and timber fencing with lawn, mature trees and aluminium framed greenhouse. Built into the rear of the house itself, a gated passage leads around the other side of the house giving access to the side entrance lobby, an outside w.c., and 'hatchway' to the garage. DIRECTIONS From the centre of Honiton, proceed in Westerly direction continuing along the High Street and into Exeter Road. April Cottage will be found on the left hand side shortly after passing the turning into Mill Street. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the Agents Stags on 01404 45885. SERVICES Mains electric, gas, water and drainage. April Cottage, Exeter Road, Honiton, EX14 1AL

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

Stags Bank House, 66 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PS Tel: 01404 45885 [email protected]

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