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Little Croft Little Croft Holy City, Axminster, EX13 7JZ Chardstock 1 Mile; Axminster 4.7 Miles; Chard 3.6 Miles; Little Croft Little Croft Holy City, Axminster, EX13 7JZ Chardstock 1 mile; Axminster 4.7 miles; Chard 3.6 miles; • 4 Bedrooms, 3 en suites • Sitting Room with woodburner • Kitchen with Rayburn • Oil CH, PVCu double glazing • Extensive driveway parking • Double Garage Building • Potential future annexe • Picturesque country setting Guide price £589,500 SITUATION Little Croft enjoys an attractive rural setting along a pretty country lane of similarly individual homes adjoining open farmland. The nearby popular village of Chardstock lies on the Devon / Somerset border within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and supports an active local community served by St Andrews primary/pre-school, a post office/general store, village hall and public house. Axminster lies just c 4.7 Miles to the South providing a wide range of day to A beautifully styled character country home with detached double day facilities including a Tesco supermarket, the renowned River Cottage Canteen, and a rail service to London Waterloo. Secondary schooling is well provided for with the Axe Valley College within the town and the highly garage and mature landscaped gardens in 0.8 acres. regarded Colyton Grammar School and the Woodroffe School at Lyme Regis being c 11 miles and c10 miles respectively. Nearby beaches include the ever popular Lyme Regis, Seaton and the historic seaside villages of Branscombe and Beer. Holy City is on the southern edge of the Blackdown Hills, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty with a wide variety of quiet lanes, bridleways and footpaths. DESCRIPTION A storm entrance canopy frames an etched PVCu double glazed entrance door which opens into the hall. Floored in natural original pine, the Hall flows through the centre of the property with feature arches providing architectural detail, a staircase rising to the first floor, cloaks cupboard and panelled doors to all ground floor rooms. At the end of the hall, framed by an arch is the open plan Garden Room with PVCu double glazed picture windows and French doors onto an external West facing terrace. Sympathetically extended from the original property the Sitting Room features a bright triple aspect with a 'Clearview' wood burning stove providing a natural focal point at one end. Neighbouring the Sitting Room is the Kitchen, recently renewed and beautifully fitted with a comprehensive range of units, granite work surfaces and integrated appliances. Double glazed windows overlooking the block paved gardens to the South whilst a Royal Blue oil fired Rayburn takes centre stage serving the domestic hot water and central heating systems. On the opposite side of the hall is a separate Dining Room, its dual aspect enjoying views over the gardens and drive. Next to the Dining Room is Bedroom 4 which could also double as a Study as required. Travelling along the hall and passing the part galleried staircase leads to the Family Bathroom and two double en suite bedrooms. The Bathroom is stylishly appointed with separate shower and bath incorporating period style fitments, mosaic tiling and soft pastel coloured country panelling to Spode rail height. The two bedrooms lie on opposite sides of the hall, each with beautifully fitted en suite bathrooms featuring tiled floors, classic white sanitary ware and period style fitments including shower attachments over the bath. Part galleried over the Hall, the first floor landing provides an open plan office/reading area with windows overlooking the grounds and across the surrounding countryside. Doors provide access to the eaves whilst a panelled door opens into the Master Bedroom suite. Benefitting from a bright triple aspect via double glazed roof and dormer windows, the master bedroom is fitted with a range of deep wardrobes with an adjoining en suite shower room complete with cupboard storage, vanity shelf and feature LED concealed lighting. OUTSIDE The property is approached from the lane via a gated entrance onto a wide gravelled driveway providing extensive parking for a number of cars, boat, motorhome etc in front of and around to the side of a newly constructed double garage. Of cavity wall insulation and of substantial proportions, the garage has been conceived to offer future ease of conversion to additional accommodation should the need or want arise. Twin up and over doors give vehicular access whilst timber stairs/steps climb to a first floor storage area offering comfortable overhead clearance. Immediately surrounding the property are landscaped gardens featuring block paving effect and shingled areas including a wide barbeque al fresco dining area to the South side and an expansive paved terrace to the West. To one corner is a log store and a further pergola covered sheltered terrace. Gently sloping away from the property are mature lawns with central well stocked bed and a variety of fruit trees being bordered at the far northern boundary by mature light woodland. To the bottom corner is a good sized timber storage shed with adjoining open tractor/machinery store. SERVICES Mains water and electric. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the agents Stags, Honiton 01404 45885. DIRECTIONS From the A358 midway between Axminster and Chard take the turning signposted to Chardstock at The Tytherleigh Arms. Proceed along this lane continuing through the village of Chardstock passing The George in on the right and following the signs to Holy City and Membury. After a little over two miles from The Tytherleigh Arms turning, Little Croft will be found on the right hand side just past Old Orchard. Little Croft, Holy City, Axminster, EX13 7JZ 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] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.
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