Set in the heart of the beautiful East Devon countryside between the coastal towns of Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton, 'Thorntree Cottage' is a 2 bedroom, single storey cottage forming part of a unique courtyard development of converted farm buildings. The property has the use of extensive communal gardens and its own private and enclosed south-facing garden with superb views of the surrounding countryside from each room.

Planning permission has recently been approved to convert the existing loft space to provide 1 additional bedroom, living space and en-suite, along with a restricted height storeroom. To facilitate this loft conversion the proposal will place a new gable end to the front southern elevation along with an enlarged porchway sited on the same southern elevation. Then to the side eastern elevation provide a

feature gable end window which will utilise the impressive views towards the coast near Ladram Bay and on the rear North elevation a number of roof lights to service the proposed new bedroom and en-suite.

The property is a superb main residence, but would also appeal to those looking for a unique holiday home and one which already has an established client portfolio for holiday lets.

The accommodation currently comprises:

* 4 steps to Entrance Porch

* Open Plan Living Space

* Living Area

* Dining Area

* Kitchen

* Bedroom One

* Bedroom Two

* Bathroom.

* Gas fired central heating

* Enclosed front garden

* Private parking for 2 cars

* All main services are connected

* EPC Rating

The village of Colaton Raleigh has a great local shop and a fantastic pub called ‘The Otter’ which is just 200 yards away and it offers meals and a beer garden. Otterton is just one mile away with a church, shops, pub and the charming Otterton Mill and the coastal resorts of Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth are 4 miles. Nearby, Exmouth has a two-mile sandy beach and offers excellent water sports facilities including sailing, power boating, water skiing, jet skiing, wake and paddle boarding, wind or kite surfing and canoeing. Coastal and estuary cruises operate from the dock and charter boats are available for fishing trips. From November to February, the Exe Estuary is home for some 20,000 migratory birds and the red sandstone cliffs of Orcombe Point at the eastern end of the beach are designated the gateway to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.The beautiful, pebbled heathlands of East Devon with extensive walks, abundant wildlife, rare plants, and splendid panoramic views are only a few minutes’ drive from the property and the Southwest coastal path is nearby. Keen hikers should head to Dartmoor National Park with is just a 30-minute drive away and the quintessential East Devon coastal towns and villages of Budleigh Salterton, Beer, Branscombe, Sidmouth and Seaton are within easy reach.

TENURE & OUTGOINGS

The property is leasehold, held on a 999 year lease from 1 January 2009.

We understand that there is a residents association which look after the communal areas. This property contributes £35 per calendar month which goes towards the maintenance of the communal areas and outside lighting. Council tax band is A.

DIRECTIONS

From the A3052 in the Village of Newton Poppleford, at the roundabout continue signposted Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth. The next village is Colaton Raleigh. Continue through the centre of the village passing the Otter Inn pub on the left and then the entrance to Drupe Farm Court will be seen a little way along on the left. Drive through the double gates, along the drive and the parking spaces for number 12 will be seen straight ahead.