The Old School House, Powderham, The Old School House, Powderham, Exeter EX6 8JJ A detached, Grade II Listed cottage surrounded by its own garden of approximately ¼ of an acre.

Description Entrance Hallway (1.6m x 5m) Stairs up to The Old School House is a detached 4 bedroomed cottage surrounded by its own garden of approximately ¼ of Sitting room (6.8m x 5.00m) Bedroom 2 (4.0m x 5.1m) an acre. It has views over open fields of the Exe Estuary Views to the estuary. Woodburning stove, brick surround With pedestal sink. Windows to rear over courtyard and to the east and is part of a small cluster of properties fireplace. Recessed cupboards and book shelves, French also over the front - estuary. adjoining parkland at the heart of the Powderham Estate. windows to rear courtyard. Decorative woodburning stove in fireplace, brick surround. Wooden floorboards. In Victorian times, as its names tells, the Old School Dining Room (3.2m x 4.00m) House provided the schoolroom for local children, and With window to rear. Built in cupboards. Wooden floor boards. Bedroom 3/Box room (3.2m x 2.38m) the sitting room, by its size, and features such as built in Window to front of house – estuary. 2 fitted wardrobes. cupboards, bears evidence of this. There is, in addition, a Breakfast Room (2.6m x 4.1m) dining room and a breakfast room adjoining the kitchen. Alcove for former Aga. Windows to front with views Landing cupboard containing hot water tank and walk in towards the estuary. Secondary glazing, laminate floor. airing cupboard. The garden surrounds the property and is mostly down to lawn. There are fruit trees and shrubs at the rear, herb Kitchen (4.1m x 2.80m) Family Bathroom (1.6m x 2.4m) borders and a terrace framed area for growing vegetables. Fitted kitchen units with marble effect tops. Containing sink, WC, bidet and bath. Triton electric Window and door to courtyard at rear. shower. Window to rear. Constructed of cob, brick and stone under thatch (with Rayburn, oil fired, for cooking, hot water and heating. rear parts tile and slate), it is typical of the Shelf units and loft access. Bedroom 4 (2.9m x 5.0m) vernacular and is also Grade II Listed. New sink. With pedestal sink. Dishwasher point. Location Outside Door through to The Old School House is set back from a minor road that Rear Courtyard with log store. runs through The Powderham Estate and is approximately Rear Pantry (1.7m x 2.7m) half a mile from Powderham Church and the footpath Brick outbuilding Containing original slate shelving, stone floor, additional that runs alongside the Estuary up to the Double Locks Comprising two former WCs. General garden storage area. wooden shelving. pub. The villages of (train station with direct links to Exeter, and London) and Kenton are Garden Doorway through to rear courtyard. close by, and both places have the usual amenities: Approximately ¼ acre with views over the Powderham schools, shops, post office and pubs. The A379 Exeter to Castle parkland to the rear. From Sitting Room, door through to road is approximately 2 miles away and Exeter is approximately 8 miles. Garden mainly down to lawn, surrounded by hedgebanks Rear Hallway and bathroom/utility room (2.39m ? x 2.2m) and fence on all sides. With shrubs and herb borders, WC, washing machine and dryer points, sink and shelving. Accommodation terraced vegetable plot and fruit trees. Additional lawned areas to the side and front. The accommodation comprises the following: Stairs to Split Level Landing Parking area to the front for three cars. Ground Floor Bedroom 1/Study (3.6m x 3.7m) Victorian fireplace and wooden floor boarding. Additional access into lean-to corrugated iron garage. Front Porch to Front Door Rental Council Tax Smoking £16,800 pa, £1,400 per calendar month exclusive, payable in Band F £2,212.61 for year 2014-2015. No smoking inside the house. advance by standing order. Outgoings Application Deposit The tenant will be responsible for Council Tax and all other By submitting an application, the applicant will be giving A deposit of one month’s rent will be required in advance, charges levied in respect of the occupation of the property. consent for a (credit) referencing search to be undertaken and returnable at the end of the tenancy without interest, providing acknowledging that a record of search will be retained. that all conditions of the tenancy are satisfactorily fulfilled. Fees This is held in a licenced deposit scheme by Smiths Gore. Credit referencing £40 (single) or £60 (couple) Viewing Smiths Gore’s fees £180 inc VAT. For administration, drawing The property is available for viewing strictly by appointment EPC up the tenancy agreement and registering the deposit. with the agents: Smiths Gore, 8 Southernhay West, Exeter EPC rating: Not required for Listed property. Schedule of Condition/Inventory £120 inc VAT. EX1 1JG. Tel: 01392 278466. Email: [email protected]. All fees are payable at the time of signing the Tenancy General Information/Services Agreement. Directions Mains electricity From Exeter take the A379 road towards Dawlish. Go past Oil fired central heating Repairs and Maintenance Exminster and after a short distance look out for a sign Mains water (unmetered) The tenant will be required to maintain the interior on the left hand side indicating Powderham Church and Private drainage decorations and fittings of the property and to comply with Starcross Yacht Club (SCYC). Take this road and follow it for Broadband available and mobile phone signal all terms of the tenancy agreement. approximately 2 miles. After a mile or so, the road will pass BT land line through a wooded area and emerge again into open country. 4 hard wired smoke alarms – hallway, kitchen, landing, loft. Local Authority Cottages will appear on the right. The Old School House is the Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, last property on the right before the Park Gate and entrance Tenancy Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 4XX to Powderham Castle - and just before the road bends sharply The property will be let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for round to the left towards Powderham Church. a minimum of 6 months. Pets Dogs or other pets may be allowed by permission of the Landlord.

Important Notice Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, all interested parties should note: (i) the descriptions and photographs are for guidance only and are not a complete representation of the property; (ii) plans are not to scale, are for guidance only and do not form part of the contract; (iii) services and any appliances referred to have not been tested, and cannot be verified as being in working order; (iv) no survey of any part of the property has been carried out by the Vendor/Lessor or Smiths Gore; (v) measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon. Maximum appropriate room sizes are generally given, to the nearest 0.1 metres. Outbuildings are measured externally (unless otherwise stated) to the nearest 0.5 metres. For convenience an approximate Imperial equivalent is also given; (vi) only those items referred to in the text of these particulars are included; (vii) nothing in these particulars or any related discussions forms part of any contract unless expressly incorporated within subsequent written agreement. Exeter office t 01392 278466 [email protected]