Copplestone Cottage

Copplestone Cottage
Copplestone Lane, Colaton Raleigh, Sidmouth, East Devon. EX10 0HW
Copplestone Cottage
Colaton Raleigh, Sidmouth, East Devon. EX10 0HW
Stepping into Copplestone Cottage is like
stepping into the pages of a nursery rhyme
book, with its quaint nooks and crannies and
its fairytale wrap around garden.
Guide Price £500,000
SITUATION
Copplestone Cottage is situated on the edge of the village of Colaton
Raleigh, and nestles in some of East Devon’s most attractive
countryside between the Regency coastal towns of Sidmouth and
Budleigh Salterton. Colaton Raleigh has a small but active village
community and has the Otter Inn public house, shop and pretty
church of St John the Baptist. It lies approximately 4½ miles inland
from the coast which is a World Heritage site known as the Jurassic
Coast.
There are fabulous country and coastal walks in the near
vicinity, which include the south West Peninsular Coastal Path which
stretches the whole of the East Devon coastline and form which
beautiful views can be gained.
Budleigh Salterton is some 4 miles to the south and is a very popular
seaside resort with wide pebble beach and gentile air.
It has an
attractive range of shops, eating and drinking hostelries and hosts a
wealth of literary and musical events. The popular town of Sidmouth
is about 6 miles away and besides a range of independent shops and
boutiques, has its own theatre, cinema, swimming pool and a cricket
pitch overlooking the sea! The vibrant university city of Exeter is some
13 miles away and with its excellent shopping centre, theatres,
cinemas, mainline rail link to London (Waterloo and Paddington),
international airport and M5 access.
PROPERTY
Previously belonging to Lord Clinton’s Estate, Copplestone Cottage is a
17th century Grade II Listed detached, thatched cottage.
Built of
traditional construction with rendered colour washed exterior elevations,
its roof is principally of ‘water reed’ thatch. A gem of its kind, the
cottage carries a quiet, distinctive charm, and seems unspoiled by the
passage of time. It has beams, an inglenook fireplace, beehive oven and
window seats to the sitting room and dining room: the kind of things
one would hope to find in a home like this including a kitchen which
was inspired by those on narrow boats and this has a breakfast area and
access into the garden.
Both the bedrooms upstairs are spacious and peaceful with views of the
garden. They are set well apart from each other with a good sized
bathroom between them.
On either side of the central 2 bedroom
cottage are 2 useful spaces. At one side is a highly useful workshop/store
room. On the other side is the stable, or hay loft which has only recently
been converted to provide additional sleeping facilities.... It is now a self
contained bohemian style double bedroom with its own separate
entrance, study and raised sleeping area. It even has an outside rustic
toilet and shower. In summary, Copplestone Cottage will appeal to
those seeking a character cottage that has the charm, versatility and
atmosphere that makes it a rare find.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached from the lane over a gravelled driveway
which provides parking for several vehicles and gives access to an open
car port. The gardens lie to the rear and have been well manicured and
beautifully tendered over the years. Areas of lawn sweep through heavily
planted and well established shrub beds, which provide a huge amount
of colour and interest and there are wonderful views and vistas through
out the grounds. There are several seating areas. Winding up to the top
if the garden is a stunning thatched gazebo... a dining space that seats 8
and is by the Julian Christian Collection. This has power, light and
heating and is in the most tranquil of settings for entertaining, reading,
home office, and has far reaching views across the gardens and valley
beyond.
OUTSIDE
From the A3052 coastal road heading in a
westerly direction, turn left at the mini
roundabout in Newton Poppleford onto the
B3178
signposted
Budleigh Salterton.
Colaton
Raleigh
and
Proceed for just over 1
mile into the village of Colaton Raleigh taking
the right hand turning opposite The Otter Inn
public house. Continue down the lane taking
the first right hand turning and Copplestone
Cottage will be found after a short distance on
the right hand side.
Please note: The text on this brochure in the
main was written by the vendor.
CONTACT
Humberts, 105 High Street, Honiton, Devon.
EX14 1PE
honiton@humberts.com
01404 42456