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About
A beautifully set three bedroom bungalow with sea views, two self contained annexes, two holiday let units, large gardens, private driveway and a pasture with development potential stpp, located near the coastal village of Starcross along the Exe Estuary.
Situation: The property is situated on the outskirts of the popular seaside village of Starcross, just outside the Historic City of Exeter.
On the road from Exeter along the waterfront to Dawlish Warren, Cockwood is a beautiful mix of coastal and countryside.
The famed Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve and Haldon Forest are close by offering hours of outdoor exploration.
The attractive hamlet is set above Starcross & Dawlish Warren, and has breathtaking countryside and coast all around.
There is plenty locally including a church, public house, petrol station, 50a park, Sainsburys and a choice of schools and golf courses.
Exeter, with its extensive range of amenities and excellent transport links is only 11 miles distant however with Starcross and Dawlish Warren Train Stations in such close proximity London and Penzance are both only 3 hours away.
Additionally a twice weekly bus to Dawlish & Sainsburys from the end of the driveway.
Description: This stunning home, occupying an idyllic valley setting is available for the first time in many years.
What began as a family home for a young family with ponies this property has grown and developed with them, now boasting two self contained annexes offering a steady income, the bones of two holiday let units that just need the finishing touches, which combined with a private entrance would have an incredible market and the possibilities that come with 2 acres in such a desirable area.
The bungalow has stunning sea views, a balcony, decking and croquet lawn outside along with light and bright rooms within, almost all of which have direct access to the beautiful grounds—making bringing the outside in so much easier.
Two bedroom include an ensuite—one of which could even become a granny annex if desired as it has it's own entrance. Full details are available from Rendells, the vendors sole selling agents.
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession— rental units are currently tenanted under an APT.
Land Registry Title DN180514 Council Tax: 52 Band F - £3804.08 pa for 2026/2027 52a Band A - £1755.72 pa for 2026/2027 52b Band B - £2048.35 pa for 2026/2027 EPC: 52 Rating D 52a Rating C 52b Rating C Services: Mains Electricity, Water & Gas.
Septic tank drainage. Superfast Broadband available up to 33 mbps (Source Ofcom).
Local and Planning Authority: Teignbridge District Council - - Wayleaves, Easements: The property is sold subject to any Rights of Way, wayleave, Rights or Easements which exist at the time of the sale whether they are mentioned or not.
Fixtures & Fittings: All fixture and fittings, unless specifically referred to in these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold.
Plans & Maps: Not to scale for identification purposes only. Promap Ordnance Survey reproduced with permission of HMSO (c) Crown copyright, all rights reserved.
Licence number Boundaries, Roads & Fencing: The Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries, and neither the Vendor, nor their Agent will be responsible for defining the ownership of the boundary fencing and hedges.
Viewings Strictly by appointment only through Rendells Estate Agents, Tel: or Email or What3Words location: tribal.firming.requiring This will take you to the entrance to the driveway.
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