Hawley Bottom, Dalwood, Axminster

Built in 1835 as two workers cottages, this detached extended home has evolved through the years to provide the charming three bedroom cottage we see today. Situated just under a mile from the village centre, Valley View is surrounded by its own land, estimated to be around 3 acres with a number of outbuildings providing useful workshop, garden studio and storage. A long driveway from the quiet country lane leads to the property and ample parking for several vehicles. The ground around the house is generally sloping but not steep and separated into various parcels comprising formal gardens, an arboretum, a small paddock, sweeping grasslands and small wooded areas.

The house is well maintained with accommodation over two storeys offering lovely views down the valley. On the first floor is a bright landing, three bedrooms and a bathroom, whilst downstairs, the accommodation comprises, rear entrance conservatory/boot room, kitchen with separate prep room, dining room with vaulted ceiling, living room, garden room and hallway with w.c.
Mains electricity is connected and with private water and drainage, there is an opportunity to live partly off grid. A wet central heating system is fired by the multi-fuel stove, which runs the hot water and 8 radiators. The property is not listed.

Dalwood is a pretty village in East Devon nestled in a sweeping valley around 3 miles west of Axminster and 5 miles east of Honiton. As well as the Parish Church, the village boasts a Methodist Church, a Pub (The Tucker's Arms), a community run shop and cafe, a nursery and pre-school and a very active village hall with plenty of clubs and events. The village has a strong community and holds a traditional country style Fair each summer.

The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

REAR ENTRANCE PORCH/ BOOT ROOM - 3.85m (12'8") x 2.45m (8'0")
Half wall with uPVC double glazed windows with lovely views and Polycarbonate roof. Half glazed door to garden. Tiled floor. Wooden period door to

KITCHEN - 4.26m (14'0") x 2.3m (7'7")
Windows to rear with views and side. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base units with laminate work surfaces and inset Butler sink. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Space and connection for electric range cooker. Radiator. Quarry tiled floor. Heat detector. Fire alarm control panel. Security system control panel. Step up to Dining Room. Step down to

FOOD PREP ROOM - 3.27m (10'9") x 2.55m (8'4")
Window to rear. This room is an extension of the kitchen or could be converted to a utility room if preferred. Fitted with a range of base units with laminate work surfaces and wall shelves. Quarry tiled floor. Door to hall. Smoke detector.

HALL - 4.54m (14'11") Max x 2.8m (9'2") Max
Two windows to rear with lovely views down the valley. Stairs rising to first floor. Under stairs cupboard. Smoke detector. Radiator.

W.C.
Fitted with a white suite comprising w.c. and wall mounted wash hand basin. Extractor. Tiled flooring.


From kitchen

DINING ROOM - 3.52m (11'7") x 2.95m (9'8")
A lovely room with vaulted ceiling. Windows to front and side and further high window to side. Small period style fireplace. Radiator. Wood flooring. Opening to

LIVING ROOM - 7.19m (23'7") x 3.21m (10'6")
Window to front. Fireplace fitted with multi-fuel stove, which has a back boiler that runs the central heating. Built in cupboard beside fireplace. Further brick fireplace on opposite wall for open fire. Wood flooring. Door to hall. Window opening and open doorway to

GARDEN ROOM - 3.7m (12'2") x 2.62m (8'7")
Dual aspect with windows to side and front with a lovely outlook over the garden. French doors to side opening onto a patio seating area. Tiled floor. Smoke detector.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Bright galleried landing with Velux window. Smoke detector.

BEDROOM ONE - 4.16m (13'8") x 3.24m (10'8")
Window to front with lovely views over garden. Built-in wardrobes. Airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder. Radiator. Smoke detector. Hatch to part boarded loft space where the cold water tank is housed. Smoke detector.

BEDROOM TWO - 3.26m (10'8") x 3.02m (9'11")
Window to front. Radiator. Smoke detector.

BEDROOM THREE - 3.25m (10'8") Max x 2.41m (7'11") Max
Window to side and rear, together with a Velux window. Radiator. Smoke detector.

BATHROOM
Velux window. Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Ladder style chrome radiator. Vinyl flooring.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a long driveway that leads down from the lane. The neighbours have a right of way over the first part of the driveway to enable access to their property. The driveway passes a gate to a small paddock which forms part of the land. Within the paddock is a large open fronted wood store and attached to this is a lockable store.
The driveway terminates beside the cottage where there is parking for several vehicles. Adjoining the parking area is a brick shed with log store behind. Steps from here lead down to further block built former pig sheds. On the opposite side of the drive are two further timber buildings, as detailed below.

TIMBER WORKSHOP - 4.14m (13'7") x 2.97m (9'9")
Double doors to driveway. Power and light.

TIMBER STUDIO - 2.97m (9'9") x 2.27m (7'5")
Lined and insulated. Power and light. Three double glazed windows.

GARDEN
To the front of the house is a mature garden, with a lawned area and well stocked with trees and shrubs as well as seasonal flowers. There are patio seating areas on three sides of the property to make the most of the sun as is moves around the garden. The patio at the back has lovely views over the land and down the valley.
On the west side of the property is a gated area forming an arboretum, planted with a number of trees including fruit trees and an Empress tree. At the far end of this area is a good sized polytunnel.

GROUNDS
At the back of the property, the ground drop away slightly (to the north) with further tree planting about half way down the slope. At the bottom is a sunken garden. There was a pond here which has been taken out but could be reinstated if desired. To the east side of the property is a wooded area. On all the grounds total around 3 acres.

SERVICES
Mains electricity is connected. Solid fuel central heating (via multi-fuel stove). Private water and drainage.



COUNCIL TAX
Band E. East Devon District Council. £2933.01 (2025/26).

EPC RATING
F

BROADBAND
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MOBILE
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FLOOD RISK
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Council Tax
East Devon District Council, Band E

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.