Fenny Bridges, Honiton, Devon

SITUATION
Willow Hayne is conveniently situated in the tiny scattered hamlet of Fenny Bridges which lies approximately 2 miles west of the market town of Honiton and stands in a convenient location in the hamlet and not on the old A30.
The property is set in level gardens and grounds which extend to almost 1.3 acres. Fenny Bridges is close to the charming village of Feniton which has a Primary School, the pretty Parish Church of St Andrews, supermarket, popular cricket and football clubs and main line rail link to London (Waterloo). Also close by is the old thatched Greyhound Inn. There are some delightful walks towards and close by the village.

The busy market town of Honiton lies about 2 miles to the east and is particularly well-known as an antique and book centre as well as having most of the usual multiples such as Smiths, Boots, supermarkets and a variety of independent shops, restaurants, schools, sports centre/ swimming pool, golf club and main line rail link to London (Waterloo). Honiton has excellent communication facilities with a dual carriageway to the Cathedral City of Exeter, the county town, some 15.5 miles to the west.

Exeter has excellent shopping and sporting facilities, theatres, main line rail link to London (Paddington) and a small international airport together with M5 access.
The Regency coastal resort of Sidmouth lies some 10 miles to the south with its pebble beach (sand at low tide), long esplanade and range of independent shops and boutiques. There are some very good schools in the close vicinity and the property is within the Kings School catchment area and the renowned Colyton Grammar School, one of England's top co-educational state schools, is only 12 miles away.

THE PROPERTY
The property requires a degree of modernisation and this has been taken into account when setting the Guide Price. This charming home is a rare opportunity to acquire a property with significant potential to add value and create a wonderful country retreat.

The LPG centrally heated accommodation has a large triple aspect sitting room with a feature stone fireplace and access to the gardens. The modern kitchen/dining room has plenty of storage, an electric oven, hob and a Rayburn. To the rear is a cloakroom with a utility space. On the first-floor are the two good-sized double bedrooms and a large en-suite shower room which formed part of the original cottage and two further bedrooms and a family bathroom which forms part of the more recent rear extension.

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The wonderful established gardens are a real asset to this fine home and have been beautifully landscaped over the years. The front garden has many raised beds and borders that are fully stocked, whilst the rear has a lovely feature wildlife pond and patio that lead to a large lawn. There is a large single garage which has a utility space, power, and light, with an adjoining store, W.C, and potting shed.

A driveway leads to a rear parking area and a substantial 32’ x 23’ barn with a lean-to, this provides excellent scope subject to the necessary consents. Beyond this is a fantastic grass paddock which measures approaching 1.4 acres and has fencing and hedge boundaries.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. LPG centrally heated. Private drainage (New treatment plant)

LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Devon District Council:
Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTFICATE
Rating: F

AGENT NOTE. The sellers have made us aware that the property was affected by a freak flood in 2008 and by surface water earlier this year. For more information please ask the agent.

FLOOD RISK.
Flood risk information can be checked through the following: gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk

BROADBAND & MOBILE.
The seller has advised us that Broadband is available at the property Broadband availability at this location can be checked through: checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Mobile coverage can be checked through: checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage