Off Cofton Hill, Cockwood, EX6

2 bedroom property for sale

£169,950
A pretty, characterful cottage situated in a tucked away position close to the picturesque harbour of Cockwood village and River Exe. Delightful views over countryside, glimpses of Exe estuary, West facing, great sunsets, lots of natural light. The cottage has a slate roof, gas central heating, modern fitted kitchen and is easy to maintain. Well presented and sympathetically updated with scope for further cosmetic improvement. An ideal holiday hideaway or an affordable first home. EPC - E


The former fishing village of Cockwood is a thriving community with 2 excellent pubs, village hall, a primary school rated good-outstanding and a picturesque harbour. Nearby are many excellent beaches, countryside walks and cycle trails. The local area has very good amenities and public transport including a health centre, supermarket, garage and chemist's whilst the university/ cathedral city of Exeter is only 10 miles away and the seaside towns of Teignmouth and Dawlish just along the coast.

The cottage is easily accessed, a few steps off Cofton Hill, via a path situated between numbers 10 and 12 Cofton Hill. Alternative access is also available via Vicarage Road.



ENTRANCE HALL/PORCH : 1.16m x 0.85m (3'10" x 2'9") , Tiled floor with part glazed exterior wood door, porch light. Interior double doors with large double-glazed windows, hand made by local carpenter, views to countryside.

LOUNGE : 3.70m x 2.90m (12'2" x 9'6") , West facing, double glazed leaded window with views to open countryside, cast iron fireplace, radiator, wall lights, TV point, phone point, and doors to kitchen and bathroom. A door also leads to the stairs accessing the two bedrooms.

KITCHEN : 2.70m x 2.40m (8'10" x 7'10") , Double glazed leaded window with views to open countryside, high-gloss floor and wall cupboards with glass inserts, solid oak worktops, glass shelving, stainless steel sink, space for fridge, freezer and cooker etc, ceiling spotlights, radiator, part-glazed door to rear courtyard garden.

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM 1 : 3.80m x 3.00m (12'6" x 9'10") , Solid wood flooring, two west-facing Velux windows with views over open countryside, side window, radiator, phone point and wooden door.

BEDROOM 2 : 2.90m x 2.70m (9'6" x 8'10") , Solid wooden flooring, cast-iron fireplace, radiator, Velux window with views over open countryside and further window with glimpses to Exe Estuary.

BATHROOM : 2.90m x 1.70m (9'6" x 5'7") , Door from lounge into good sized bathroom, comprising white suite with handbasin and bath with tiling over. Separate fully-tiled area with WC, window, radiator and wood shelving. Vaillant central-heating boiler

GARDEN : The rear courtyard garden catches the morning to early afternoon sun and is fully enclosed with slate floor tiles. To the front of the cottage there is a further small sitting/plants area. The footpath, leading from Cofton Hill to Vicarage Road, also runs in front of the cottage and car parking is freely available on Cofton Hill. The area is very well served for public transport with frequent bus services, ferry, and a local rail station which also serves the London - Bristol - Paddington link.

OUTSIDE : A new roof was fitted in 2005 with natural slate tiling and insulation and all the internal walls are painted a natural white. The cottage is also freehold

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