An individual detached 3 bedroom cottage on the edge of Exeter extending of 0.54 acres. Detached Grade II Listed cottage with flexible accommodation throughout including 3 reception rooms, conservatory and 3 bedrooms. Outside there is extensive gardens, grounds, ample off-road parking and workshop / garage. In total 0.54 acres. Freehold. Council tax band E. EPC Band D.

Situation - Cowley is to the north of Exeter on the edge of the beautiful mid Devon countryside, perfectly positioned to take advantage of the rural surroundings, whilst being just three miles from the city centre. Exeter, the regional capital of the South West, boasts great business facilities together with restaurants, cafés and wine bars. The city is well served with a good range of leisure and cultural amenities, including substantial shopping facilities.

Communication links are good, with the M5 accessible at Exeter providing links to the A38 to Plymouth, or the A30 to Cornwall to the south, and Bristol and London to the north and east. There are regular rail services to central London from Exeter in just over 2 hours. Exeter International Airport provides a number of domestic and international flights.

Description - Forge Cottage is an individual Grade II listed cottage providing flexible accommodation arranged over two floors. The property has been in the same family ownership since 1970 with many improvements made during this time, however there is scope for a new owner to continue to improve and modernise (subject to the necessary consents). Outside there is off-road parking with garage / workshop and extensive grounds. In total the property extends to 0.54 acres.

Accommodation - The main entrance is along the north easterly aspect. There is a hallway providing access to the kitchen, dining room, cloakroom and utility, along with opening to the inner hall. From the inner hall a door opens to the wet room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units with wooden worktops, built-in eye level oven and microwave, integrated dishwasher and linen cupboard with slatted shelving. There is plenty of reception space throughout. Beyond the kitchen is the triple aspect reception room overlooking the garden. The triple aspect sitting room, again, enjoys views over the garden with a door through to the conservatory with double doors to the patio. The living room has a fireplace with wood burner, an arched door opens to the second conservatory and a separate door opens to bedroom 3/study with feature fireplace.

To the first floor, there is a small landing with hatch to roof and doors to two bedrooms and bathroom. Bedroom 1 has a part vaulted ceiling, attractive feature fireplace and window overlooking the church opposite, whilst bedroom 2, again, has a part vaulted ceiling, an attractive feature fireplace and a window overlooking the garden. Completing the first floor is a wet room, which is fully tiled with wash basin, WC and walk-in shower.

Outside - There are cottage gardens around all sides of the property. Double gates open to a concrete path, which leads around the property with flower bed border. There is a patio and terrace with steps leading to the garden, which is currently overgrown, although offers enormous potential with a number of mature shrubs, fruit trees and plants.

There is a large timber and corrugated workshop / garage with windows, high roof height rear access door, electric roller door to the front and separate pedestrian door to front. Part with loft storage. The roof was replaced in 2016. To the side is a covered carport with hardstanding and space for three cars on driveway. Steps from here lead to the garden.

Services - All mains services connected.

Directions - From Exeter take the A377 signposted Crediton at Cowley Bridge roundabout. Proceed for a quarter of a mile, over the railway and river bridge, and take the first left into St Andrews Road. The property will be found after a short distance on the right.