Tower Cross, Offwell, EX14

This charming, unlisted period property is situated on the rural outskirts of Offwell village within easy access of Honiton and the mainline station to London Waterloo. The house is also in the catchment area for the highly regarded Colyton Grammar School, which rate consistently in the top ten within the country. With over 2,700 square feet of accommodation, the house offers flexible living, which might appeal to multi-generational families or offer potential holiday letting income. Set within walled gardens of around one third of an acre, with a large barn providing further potential, the house and gardens offer delights at every turn. The house boasts some beautiful features, in particular the stunning large stair case and bright landing, sash windows, fanlights, curved leaded dormer windows and vaulted ceilings in two of the bedrooms.

The house has the ability to be separated into two private sections with lockable doors on both the ground and first floors, enabling the creation of two separate living spaces.

Within the walls of the garden are remote controlled double gates providing a vehicular entrance to the parking area as well as a separate pedestrian gate. This ensures complete privacy and security for the entire property. The large stone and brick barn is set against a wall near the parking area and provides over 700 square feet of space, currently used mainly for storage but offers the potential for conversion to additional accommodation (subject to consents).

Offwell is a pretty village set well away from the A35 but convenient enough for ease of access to Honiton (just 2.5 miles away) where there is a mainline station with regular services to London Waterloo and to Exeter St. Davids. At the heart of the village is a beautiful Church and primary school. The village also boasts a sports field, social club and large village hall. For more information on village life, please go to: [email protected].


The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

PORCH
Small recessed porch with outside light. Wooden single glazed multi-paned front door with fanlight into hall.

HALL
Folding doors to extended hall. Built in cupboard. Coat hooks. Under stairs area. Smoke detector. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Smoke detector. Opening to kitchen

EXTENDED HALL
open to the sitting room, this area is dedicated to the beautiful turning staircase with curved balustrade rising to the first floor. This is a fabulous space for furniture or for housing a large Christmas tree in the festive season. There is a large recess beneath the stairs, where currently stands a piano.

SITTING ROOM - 8.81m (28'11") x 5.41m (17'9")
(Measurements include extended hall)
Window to front. French doors with semi-circular fanlight. Beautiful stone fireplace fitted with a multi fuel stove. Radiator. Built in bookcase.


KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 8.51m (27'11") x 5.46m (17'11")
(Measurements include hall)
Doors to front garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of traditional wall and base units with Granite work surfaces and inset Butler sink. Large built-in larder cupboard and antique corner wall unit. A range of appliances are included: Siemens 90cm electric fan assisted oven, oil fired two oven Aga and Miele dish washer. Free standing island furniture with solid wood work top and storage beneath is also included in the sale. Tiled floor. Wide period panelled door leading to dining room.


DINING ROOM - 4.6m (15'1") x 2.95m (9'8")
Window to rear. Pretty corner fireplace. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Opening to utility room.

UTILITY ROOM - 3.12m (10'3") x 2.31m (7'7")
Window to front. Fitted with base units with laminate work surfaces and inset double butler sink. Wall shelves. Space and plumbing for washing machine and one other appliance. Floor standing Grant oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Tiled flooring. Door to w.c.

WC
Window to front. Fitted with a white w.c. and wall mounted wash hand basin. Half wooden panelling. Tiled floor. Electricity fuse box set high on wall.


Door from dining room leads to

SECOND HALL
Lockable door between dining room and second hall. Stairs rising to first floor. Under stairs cupboard. uPVC double glazed window to rear. Cupboard beneath window housing electric meter and stop cock. Ceramic tiled flooring. Radiator.

SNUG - 5.66m (18'7") x 3.07m (10'1")
Wooden double-glazed window to rear. French doors to front leading to the garden. Fireplace fitted with an electric fire. Built-in shallow cupboard. Radiator.

KITCHENETTE - 2.41m (7'11") x 2.49m (8'2")
Stable door to garden. Window to front. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with laminate work surfaces and inset composite white sink unit and drainer. Slimline dish washer. Free standing electric cooker. Door to utility cupboard.

UTILITY CUPBOARD
Window to front. Space and plumbing for washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR
Beginning from the main staircase

LANDING
A beautiful, bright and spacious landing with large windows to front and rear and vaulted ceiling. There is space for chaise longue or other furniture.

BEDROOM ONE - 5.49m (18'0") x 4.95m (16'3")
Sash single glazed window to side with distant hill views. Two Velux roof lights. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Roll top, freestanding bath. Two Radiators. Stripped floor boards.

BEDROOM TWO - 5.51m (18'1") x 4.8m (15'9")
Sash single glazed window to front garden. Two Velux roof lights. Range of built-in wardrobes. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Radiator. Door to

JACK AND JILL BATHROOM
Single glazed window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising freestanding, roll top bath, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Small period corner fireplace. Radiator with towel rail fixture. Laminate flooring. Door to small hallway leading to

BEDROOM THREE - 4.83m (15'10") x 2.74m (9'0")
Single glazed window to rear with secondary glazing. Built-in wardrobe. Pretty period fireplace. Radiator.


Small hallway leads to

SECOND LANDING
Lockable door to hall enabling separation and privacy from the rest of the house. Single glazed window to rear with secondary glazing. Hatch to loft.

SHOWER ROOM
Single glazed window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising large shower enclosure, w.c. with recessed cistern and wash hand basin set into base unit. Splashback tiling. Extractor. Tiled floor. Radiator with towel rail and further electric ladder style towel rail.

BEDROOM FOUR - 3.25m (10'8") x 2.9m (9'6")
Single glazed window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising large shower enclosure, w.c. with recessed cistern and wash hand basin set into base unit. Splashback tiling. Extractor. Tiled floor. Radiator with towel rail and further electric ladder style towel rail.

BEDROOM FIVE
Single-glazed window to rear with secondary glazing. Pretty period fireplace. Built-in shallow cupboard. Built in shelves. Radiator.

OUTSIDE
The property, being walled all around is completely private and secure. Large wooden gates, which are electrically operated allow vehicular entry to the parking area. Near the parking area is the large barn, split into two separate spaces.

BARN
An attractive structure, built against the wall with the neighbouring property with stone elevations and brick quoins and window surrounds and a slate roof. The barn could be renovated to create a garden studio/hobby space or be used as garaging (with a little alteration). There is also the potential for creating annexed accommodation (subject to consents).

BARN ROOM ONE - 10.93m (35'10") x 3.94m (12'11")
Wooden door to garden. Three single-glazed windows to the garden. Concrete floor. Doorway to room two.

BARN ROOM TWO - 5.77m (18'11") x 3.89m (12'9")
Wooden door to garden. Single-glazed window to front. Part cobble stone floor.

GARDEN
The garden is a delight with sections separated by a stone wall and hedging. The parking area is partly enclosed by hedging providing good screening from the main garden. An area of lawn leads to the house and to a side gate in the wall offering pedestrian access to the lane. This part of the garden is planted with a number of fruit trees, an oak and a variety of mature shrubs and climbers. The next section of garden is a more intimate space for relaxing and entertaining with a seating area adjoining the house (French doors from the kitchen lead onto this area). Behind the screening hedge is a lovely nature garden with a fish pond and delightful planting. A further part of the garden lies outside the far end of the house, which offers a private space in the case of multi-generational living. The garden enjoys a south easterly aspect and is very sheltered.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Water is not metered. Oil fired central heating. Shared septic tank drainage.

BROADBAND
The seller has advised us that Broadband is available in this area. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/

MOBILE
Mobile coverage can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage

COUNCIL TAX
Band E. East Devon District Council. ?2,816.30 (2024/25).

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The property has a mixture of single and double glazed windows, some single glazed have internal secondary glazing. There is central heating throughout fired by a Grant boiler, which is around 5 years old. New Axminster carpets were fitted to some rooms in November 2023 and a new shower was installed just over a year ago. The drainage is a shared septic system with one neighbour.

DIRECTIONS
From A35, turn in to Tower Rd. Turn first left (by Garden centre), then immediate Right into the gated entry. Take care turning in via wooden gates.

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Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Utilities
Electric: Mains Supply
Gas: None
Water: Mains Supply
Sewerage: Private Supply
Broadband: FTTC
Telephone: Landline

Other Items
Heating: Oil Central Heating
Garden/Outside Space: Yes
Parking: Yes
Garage: No