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Listing removedReduced £25k (−5%) on 21 JulListed 141 days
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About
Description Positioned within the sought-after village of Whimple, Woodhayes Cottages is a beautifully presented three-bedroom period home, brimming with character and charm whilst offering flexible accommodation perfectly suited to modern family life.
From the moment you arrive, the property exudes cottage appeal, with a delightful mature front garden creating an attractive first impression.
Internally, the home has been sympathetically styled to complement its heritage, showcasing a wealth of character features including real wood flooring, exposed brickwork and a stunning fireplace housing a log-burning stove, creating a cosy focal point to the living room.
The boiler was replaced 12 months ago. The accommodation is both versatile and spacious. A welcoming porch/boot room provides a practical entrance.
There is a useful study which could equally serve as a playroom, hobby room or occasional guest space.
Adjacent is a utility room complete with shower facilities, adding further flexibility to the ground floor layout. At the heart of the home lies a beautifully crafted kitchen/dining room.
The cottage-style fitted kitchen is complemented by a freestanding oak island, exposed brick cooking area and an impressive vaulted dining space, creating a wonderful environment for both everyday living and entertaining.
French doors lead to a rear courtyard housing log store and oil tank.
The living room is spacious with real wood floor and log burner, an extended garden room floods the property with natural light and enjoys views over the garden.
Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms alongside a family bathroom, with each room enjoying a pleasant outlook and retaining the cottage's warm and inviting atmosphere.
Outside, the garden has been thoughtfully improved and offers a wonderful blend of relaxation and practicality.
A recently installed decking area provides the perfect setting for a hot tub and outdoor entertaining, whilst a timber shed and substantial timber outbuilding with mezzanine storage offer excellent additional space for hobbies, working from home or general storage.
Combining period charm, versatile living space and attractive gardens in a highly desirable East Devon village location, this delightful cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a truly characterful family home.
Our vendors have thoughtfully upgraded the home whilst ensuring the charm is continued. They are looking to upsize within the village and have seen something they like.
Council Tax Band: D Tenure: Freehold Porch Front door to front aspect, uPVC front door, radiator. Tiled floor and exposed brick wall.
Study/Snug Ensuite and utility space, double glazed window, radiator, door to Utility Space and plumbing for washing machine, wall and base units, one and a half stainless steel sink with mixer tap and shower cubicle with shower head over and low level wc, radiator.
Living Room Radiator, wood flooring, wood burner with exposed brick chimney breast, door to storage cupboard, access to a sun room.
Sun Room Sky lights, double glazed french doors leading onto the front garden, two large double glazed windows allowing lots of natural light in. Exposed brick walls.
Kitchen/Diner Tiled floors, Farmhouse style Belfast sink, space for fridge freezer, a mixture of floor to ceiling units, wall and base units, wooden worktop, integrated dishwasher, mixer taps over sink, tiled splashback, frosted double glazed window, central island with storage, Smeg large oven with induction hob, chimney breast with tiling and exposed brick, space for family size dining table and chairs, sky light and column style radiator, french double glazed doors leading to the side patio garden which also gives you external access onto the road.
Access Stairs leading to the first floor. Landing Sky light, access to the family bathroom and all bedrooms.
Bedroom Built in storage, built in wardrobes, radiator, double glazed large window to the front aspect, extra built in storage.
Bathroom Panel bath with shower over, wash hand basin, vanity unit with mixer tap, built in storage, wall mounted towel rail, radiator.
Bedroom Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, built in shelving, chimney breast. Bedroom Double glazed window to the front aspect, and secondary double glazed window, radiator.
Outside To the side of the garden is a lodge with power and water, night storage heaters (perfect for a gym or a hobby space). Side door leading to access.
The front garden you can access the parking, gate and fencing.
Beautiful mixture of well maintained shrubs, flower beds, herbs, lawned area and a cobbled pathway to the front door, patio tiles leading to an area that currently has a hot tub and perfect for alfresco dining.
Raised flower beds and access to the lodge and storage sheds.
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