5 bedroom house

Set in 0.5 acres, a pair of semi-detached cottages with south facing level gardens providing a fantastic opportunity for multi-generational living or income potential. The three-bedroom cottage extends to 1,020 sq ft and the two-bedroom cottage extends to 1,040 sq ft. Off road parking. EPC Bands D & E.

Situation - Conveniently situated within an easy commute of Exeter and Honiton, whilst enjoying a rural, yet not isolated location, a mile from the popular East Devon village of Rockbeare. There are a range of amenities, including primary school, church, village hall and the award-winning Jack-in-the-Green pub and restaurant within a short distance. Nearby Cranbrook town centre provides all of the essential amenities, including shop, post office, doctor’s surgery, veterinary practice and railway station providing a regular service between Exeter and London Waterloo. The property is a short distance from the A30, as well as the M5 (J29).

The cathedral city of Exeter is an easy commute to the west and offers a wide range of facilities, rail links on the Paddington and Waterloo lines and Exeter International Airport.

Description - Set within 0.5 acres, 1 and 2 Manor Cottages are a pair of semi-detached rural cottages with level gardens. There is plenty of opportunity for a new owner to continue to improve and modernise the cottages, subject to the necessary planning consents.

1 Manor Cottages
The front door opens through to the entrance porch with the stairs to the first floor. To the right is the dining room which overlooks the front garden and benefits from a decorative open fireplace. To the left of the entrance is the sitting room with working open fireplace and understairs cupboard. From here there is an opening through to the kitchen, fitted with an array of units and space for appliances, along with a door opening to the rear porch. Adjoining the kitchen is the bathroom with white suite, including electric shower over bath. To the first floor are three bedrooms.

Approached along Rag Lane, the private driveway leads to the parking area besides the house. The gardens are predominantly to the south, mostly laid to lawn. There is a timber store adjoining the house.

2 Manor Cottages
From the entrance hallway a part-glazed door leads into the sitting room with window overlooking the front garden, woodburner and stairs to the first floor. Enjoying the rural position, the kitchen/dining room is triple aspect and fitted with a range of matching units and appliances. Adjoining the kitchen and sitting room is the utility; fitted with a further range of units, space for appliances and door to the rear. To the first floor are two double bedrooms and spacious family bathroom.

Approached along Rag Lane, to the front of the property there are double gates opening to a parking space with a path leading to the front and around the side to the rear. The gardens are predominantly to the south, mostly laid to lawn, with views over open farmland. There are two timber sheds and wood store.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. 1 Manor Cottages has oil fired central heating.

Directions - From Exeter proceed on the Honiton Road through Heavitree towards the M5 motorway. Pass under the M5 taking the next left signposted to the Science Park and Sowton Village. Continue on this road (B3174) passing through Clyst Honiton then turn right onto Parsons Lane into Rockbeare. Proceed through the village passing the primary school and village hall on the right. On leaving the village take the second right into Rag Lane signed ‘No Through road’ and the property will be found after a short distance on the left.

Agents Note - 1, 2 and 3 Manor Cottages are being sold by the same vendor. An offer has been accepted on 3 Manor Cottages.



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