Honey Ditches Drive, Seaton

'Blackbirds' is a spacious detached property, in a sought-after cul-de-sac, with panoramic sea and estuary views from the first floor. Our vendors have refurbished the property to a very high standard, with a number of original features being maintained, whilst upgrading the property to modern requirements, including the installation of a new energy efficient boiler (March 2023) and replacement flooring throughout. The property is flooded with natural light, thanks to the large picture windows and internal glass walls, and is immaculately presented.

The accommodation briefly comprises: enclosed entrance porch with door to hallway; re-fitted kitchen, separate dining room, shower room and ground floor master bedroom or additional reception room (if preferred). On the first floor are two further bedrooms, the family bathroom, and upstairs living room with fabulous sea and estuary views. The original garage has been converted to provide a very useful studio /home office or gym with its own side entrance, along with utility room with a door to the back garden. There is driveway parking for two vehicles and secluded gardens to the rear and side of the property. With double glazed windows throughout, this very stylish property will appeal to anyone interested in mid century modern living.

Seaton is located at the mouth of the Axe Estuary, a haven for wild fowl, and adjoins the pretty Axmouth harbour. The town offers a range of day to day needs including shops, cafes, doctors, a bank, post office, primary school and even a hospital. The mile long shingle beach features a long level pedestrian promenade overlooking Lyme Bay and surrounding cliffs and forms part of the Jurassic coast, England's only natural World Heritage site. About 6 miles north along the Axe Valley is the market town of Axminster with a mainline railway station operating services to London Waterloo and Exeter. The delightful coastal town of Lyme Regis is just over 6 miles to the east and the ever popular coastal town of Sidmouth, just under 10 miles to the west.

The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

PORCH
Glazed sliding door, quarry tiled floor.

HALL
Ranch style staircase with teak top rail rising to the first floor. Double and single storage cupboards beneath stairs. Telephone point. Radiator. Engineered oak herringbone design flooring. Doors from hall to

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 3.06m (10'0") x 2.94m (9'8")
Windows to the front and side. This stylish kitchen (with bespoke elements) was supplied and fitted by The Colyton Kitchen Company in 2022. Concrete and wood-effect units and all-integrated Neff appliances (dishwasher, large fridge, electric hob, two hide-and-slide electric ovens). Under-unit lighting. Built-in waste and recycling bins, full height pantry, panelling to walls, breakfast bar and serving hatch to dining room.

DINING ROOM - 2.98m (9'9") x 2.82m (9'3")
Window to front. Engineered oak herringbone design flooring. Frosted glass wall to hallway. Radiator.

BEDROOM ONE / ADDITIONAL RECEPTION ROOM - 4.96m (16'3") x 3.56m (11'8")
Dual aspect room with window to the front and triple-glazed aluminium sliding doors to the rear. Currently used as a bedroom and study, the vendor having cleverly separated the space using furniture, creating an ideal study area with an outlook to the garden. Quarry tiled floor. Three radiators.

SHOWER ROOM
(Off the hallway). Obscure glazed window. Shower cubicle with mains connected shower, vanity unit with inset basin, low-level WC. Radiator. Quarry tiled floor.


FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Light-filled landing with window to the rear aspect looking over the garden. Feature frosted glass wall to the living room. Hatch to insulated and part-boarded loft. Double fronted airing cupboard. Radiator.

LIVING ROOM - 5.44m (17'10") x 3.58m (11'9")
Dual aspect room makes the most of its elevated position with large picture window enjoying views to the sea and panoramic views across the estuary and Axe Valley. Rear window to garden. Two radiators.

BEDROOM TWO - 3.68m (12'1") Max x 3.39m (11'1")
Large window to front with beautiful sea and estuary views. Built-in wardrobe with additional cupboard storage over. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE - 3.4m (11'2") x 2.1m (6'11")
Window to front with lovely views over the estuary and to the sea. Radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Window to rear. Pampas green suite comprising cast iron bath with replacement bath panel, pedestal wash hand basin and new-production replacement pampas green WC. Tiled walls. Replacement flooring. Radiator.

STUDIO/HOME OFFICE - 4.6m (15'1") x 2.32m (7'7")
Independently accessed via the back of property or through the side gate direct from the driveway, providing the perfect space for anyone needing a separate customer entry. A full garage conversion completed to building regulations in 2016. Plenty of natural light is afforded by a wide, eye-level triple glazed aluminium window to front aspect, double glazed door to rear and double glazed french door to side patio and gate. There are also two sun tunnels fitted which further maximize available daylight. Multiple power points; internet/BT connection point; ceiling spotlights. Radiator. Door to

UTILITY ROOM - 1.84m (6'0") x 1.61m (5'3")
Window to rear. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and further space for other appliances. Half sized Belfast sink. New wall-mounted gas boiler (fitted March 2023).

OUTSIDE
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a central magnolia tree and flower beds with an abundance of plants including fuchsias, peonies, irises, lavender and various flowering bulbs. There is a recently resurfaced (February 2023) double width driveway and adjacent border with specimen conifers and a variety of flowers. A side gate leads into the back garden, comprising a path leading to the back of the house and steps up to the main patio with additional seating area, a rockery, shed, lawn and various well-stocked flower-beds. The Devon hedge which forms the right-hand boundary and the hedgerow to the rear make for a fabulously private rear garden which has the benefit of the afternoon sun. A small lean-to greenhouse to the end of the property contains established citrus trees. There are various established shrubs, a protected (TPO) oak tree and a stunning lilac tree along with specimen rhododendrons and hydrangea which complete the picture.

SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Water is metered?

BROADBAND
We have been advised by the vendor that their BB speed is around 59Mbps (on a superfast contract) but we would recommend that you make your own enquiries. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/



COUNCIL TAX
East Devon District Council. Band E. Currently £2787.11 (2023/24).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The current owners have gone to a great deal of expense over the years to create a property that reflects its 1970`s origins. The attention to detail is impressive with many mid century modern style additions that include light fittings, tiling, floor coverings, replacement pampas green w.c in the bathroom to match the original suite. Many original features have also been retained such as the staircase, obscured glazed screens allowing plenty of light throughout the property.

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.