Buckley Hill Cottage is an attractive Grade II listed thatched cottage which dates from the 17th century. The cottage has been completely renovated by the current owners and the result is a beautifully presented family home with high specification fixtures and fittings throughout. The property has whitewashed and weatherboarded elevations outside, while inside the property offers three bedrooms and plenty of characterful features including exposed timber beams and an original inglenook fireplace. Buckley Hill Cottage sits in beautiful gardens of approximately 1.72 acres and enjoys a highly sought-after village position with wonderful countryside views.

A bright and welcoming entrance hall leads through to the property’s two reception rooms. The snug has a dual aspect including a bay window allowing for a wealth of natural light, as well as a fireplace, while the sitting room has an inglenook fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove and French doors that open out onto the garden. The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room has shaker-style units to base and wall level, oak worktops, a range cooker and space for a large dining table as well as providing access to the outside patio area. There is also a useful cloakroom on the ground floor.

Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom which has a contemporary en suite shower room. The second bedroom benefits from a large adjoining dressing room, which could be used as a home office if required or a further bedroom/nursery. Also on the first floor is a family bathroom with an over-bath shower.

Local Authority: East Devon District Council
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
Council Tax: Band G
Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £895,000

At the entrance to the cottage a five-bar wooden gate opens onto a gravel driveway which provides parking for several vehicles and access to the detached garage. The enchanting garden includes paved and gravel terracing, raised vegetable beds and well-maintained rolling lawns, bordered by colourful flowerbeds and an array of established shrubs and mature trees. There is also a peaceful pond, and towards the rear of the garden a shaded wildflower meadow. Beside the garden there is also a large paddock with an orchard at its centre. The level paddock is ideal for exercising horses and has a field shelter, a covered hay store and water supply as well as its own gated access via Buckley Road.

The property lies in the peaceful village of Sidbury, close to the Jurassic Coastline with its dramatic cliffs and miles of beaches, and set amidst the beautiful East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sidbury has several everyday amenities including a local pub, a village hall and a primary school, while nearby Sidford has further facilities, including local shops. The village is just three miles from the centre of the vibrant and bustling seaside town of Sidmouth, which boasts plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés, plus excellent leisure facilities, including sailing and golf at Sidmouth Golf Club. There is also schooling in Sidmouth including the independent St. John’s School. The cathedral city of Exeter, approximately 16 miles away offers a wide choice of cultural activities with theatres, the RAMM museum, an arts centre and a wealth of good restaurants and shopping, including John Lewis. There are several primary and secondary schools, both state and independent, whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the leading universities in the country. The area is well served by road, with the A3052 connecting to the M5 12 miles to the west, while Honiton Station is approximately 6.9 miles away, with regular trains to London Waterloo.