| Minchin Cottage - Aylesbeare nr Exeter |
| Self Catering Accommodation in Aylesbeare, Devon |
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| Accommodation |
| Summary • 4/5 bedrooms, comfortably sleeping 8+ • 2 bathrooms (one en-suite), one further downstairs WC • large sitting room • large dining room • elm wood kitchen and breakfast room • south facing double aspect sun room • parking for 3/4 vehicles • broadband Wi-fi connection • property in half an acre plot, including beautiful lawn area and terraces |
| Sections of the house date back to the mid to late 15th century, and there are many original features, including a handsome Tudor chimney stack bearing the date 1589, stone mullion windows, stone fireplaces and exposed timbers. The property comprises the original house, full of period charm and character, plus a converted adjoining former outbuilding, which has been converted in an attractive, contemporary style, including a full height sun room at one end with French doors opening on to the terrace and gardens. The property has recently been refurbished throughout, including new fitted kitchen and bathrooms. |
| The gardens are a particular feature of the house, consisting of gently sloping lawns, well stocked borders, and enclosed by a traditional brick wall flanked with apple and pear espalier trees. There is also an organic vegetable patch. |
| The house is approached by a short gravel drive, with turning and parking area, with a separate timber framed car port. There is ample parking space for 3-4 cars. |
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| Ground floor |
| Entrance hall with utility room (freezer, washing machine, sink, bread maker, storage cupboards, coat racks) and downstairs cloakroom (WC and sink), hall (with further large fridge freezer and coat/boot cupboard) leading to a breakfast room with French doors to terrace and gardens. The kitchen has a range of bespoke fitted elm base and wall cupboards, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and electric range cooker. The kitchen leads to the well proportioned and large dining room with large exposed beams. |
| An inner hall then leads to the oldest part of the house, currently a sitting room with a large stone fireplace and woodburner, mullion windows, built in window seat, piano and a glazed door to lobby leading out to the parking area. |
| Leading off from the other side of the kitchen is a hall leading to the lovely sun room, currently used as a play room, with glazed picture windows around two sides, and French doors to the terrace and gardens, with a washing line, summer furniture, large gas barbeque, plant shed, and very large "spring free" fully enclosed trampoline. Off the sun room is a spacious bedroom sleeping two, with an ensuite bathroom (bath, WC and sink). |
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| First Floor |
| Large double bedroom with king-size cherry wood sleigh bed, sink, exposed roof timbers, ancient stone fireplace and stone mullion window. Leading off this room is a large dressing room with range of fitted wardrobe cupboards and drawers. Large marble tiled bathroom with free standing bath, large shower cubicle, sink and WC. |
| Further double bedroom with lovely views over the garden. |
| From the rear hallway another staircase leads to a single bedroom (restricted head height, but perfect for children) with second hideaway bed, with a door to a galleried room overlooking the kitchen, which is currently used as a further child's single bedroom. |
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| Availability |
| From 10:00 AM Friday 15 August 2008 until midday Friday 29 August 2008, at a rate of £1,300 per week, or £2,500 for the fortnight. Inclusive of all services (electricity, heating, water) linen and towels. No smoking. No pets. Children welcome. |
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| Contact Details |
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Louise Edwards Address: Minchin Cottage, Minchin Lane, Aylesbeare Nr Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BY Telephone: 01395 232646 |
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If you would like further information about Minchin Cottage, please email Louise on: |
| Robandlouexeter@aol.com |
