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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · EX10 8NF
For saleReduced £10k (−1.8%) on 22 AugListed 499 days
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About
This stunning Grade ii-listed cottage is beautifully situated in a highly attractive location within walking distance of the town centre and the Esplanade, with easy access to a wide range of amenities and transport links.
Alma Cottage, believed to date back to the early 19th Century, has been thoughtfully modernised and improved in recent years by the current owners, while carefully retaining its original character features, including Gothic arches, panelled walls, and lead-lined windows.
The roof was re-thatched with Water Reed in 2017. The charming accommodation comprises three bedrooms on the first floor, along with a modern, refitted shower room.
On the ground floor, there is a welcoming lounge and a spacious kitchen/diner featuring modern fitted units, engineered oak flooring, and a range of integrated appliances including a range cooker, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher.
Outside The property boasts a beautifully landscaped, level garden paved in elegant Indian Sandstone, creating a stylish and low-maintenance space perfect for outdoor living.
Raised, well-stocked flower borders add vibrant colour and year-round interest, while a combination of walled and fenced boundaries provides both charm and privacy.
This tranquil garden is an ideal setting for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. We can confirm that the current vendors have buildings insurance in place.
Directions From Sidmouth High Street, head north?east toward Station Road (B3176). When you reach the mini roundabout next to The Woodlands Hotel, take the second exit onto Station Road.
Continue straight along Station Road for a few hundred yards. Just before the pedestrian crossing, turn left onto Coburg Road and Alma Cottage lies a short distance in on the left-hand side.
Location Sidmouth is a charming and picturesque Regency seaside town nestled along Devon’s stunning Jurassic Coast, a designated World Heritage Site.
Renowned for its beautiful pebble beach, dramatic red cliffs, and the scenic South West Coast Path, the town offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and traditional elegance.
The town centre features a wide variety of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, as well as everyday amenities including a Waitrose, health centre, and library.
Sidmouth is also home to the award-winning Connaught Gardens, a historic cinema, and a thriving calendar of events, including the renowned Sidmouth Folk Festival.
Excellent local schools, regular bus services, and convenient road links to Exeter and the M5 make Sidmouth a highly desirable place to live for families, retirees, and professionals alike.
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