Key Features

• Bedrooms: 3
• Well Appointed Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Dual Aspect Lounge
• Three Double Bedrooms
• En Suite and Family Bathroom
• Long Conservatory/Hallway
• uPVC Double Glazing
• Electric Night Storage Heating
• Established Gardens
• Large Integral Single Garage
• Off Road Parking

Full Description

This detached single storey cottage is both highly individual and enticingly quirky, the original part of the building built some 200 years ago. The property affords plenty of character with exposed stonework frequently featured. This most interesting residence possesses all the trappings of a country home in a friendly village environment whilst enjoying the convenience of being only approximately 6 miles from the city centre. Nimbus Cottage will appeal, in particular, to those seeking to enjoy a relaxing change of lifestyle within a small and friendly community. The spectacular views across the neighbouring countryside give this character home extra special appeal.

In recent years, the property has been improved, most appreciably in the kitchen which has been tastefully modernised by the present owner and features highly decorative ‘country style’ wall tiling and authentic terracotta floor tiles. The property features the benefits of uPVC double glazing and electric heating throughout and the thick stone walls combining with the  property’s own virtual ‘micro climate setting’, promises a home with plenty of shelter, warmth and comfort. The property also benefits from having its own natural spring water supply connected to an outside tap; perfect for watering the garden! Furthermore, the property is fitted with movement sensors as part of a security alarm system with link to local police station.

Nimbus Cottage has established and well enclosed gardens extending on three sides of the property. A brick paved driveway affords off road parking and there is also a larger than average integral single garage. Additional hard standing, lying down the far side of the property provides further off road parking for a small car or motor bike.

Dunchideock is lovely village situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of the Haldon Hills. It is a small, rural parish situated in the Kenn Valley Ward of Teignbridge District. The Cornish sounding name reflects its early existence as a Celtic settlement, the origins of which go back before the 7th century Saxon invasion of Devon.
Dunchideock is served by a Devon County Council supported rural bus route between Exeter and Bridford, providing five services daily, Monday to Saturday.
This is primarily a residential and agricultural area, with most of the land managed by four farms. Local businesses include a country house hotel (The Lord Haldon “Best Western Hotel”) a horse riding stable and several small light industries (car repairs, woodworkers, etc).
The Grade I listed church of St. Michael and all Angels dates from the 13th century.

Although a small community, there is a good range of social and recreational activities held largely at Dunchideock‘s village hall or the village hall at Shillingford St. George including Art Classes, Gardening Club, History Club, Table Tennis, Whist Club, Film Club and the Women's Institute.

• Horse Riding
Dunchideock has recently become popular for horse riding with a number of commercial riding stables in the area.
• Walking
As well as riding, this is a wonderful area for walking. There are plenty of delightful quiet lanes along with four public footpaths to enjoy and explore the picturesque countryside around you.
• Post Offices & Shopping
The neighbouring village of Ide has a General Store and Post Office. This is an excellent post office & village shop, also licensed to sell alcohol.
• Doctors
There isn't a doctor in Dunchideock. However, most of the parish use either Ide Lane Health Centre in Alphington or St. Thomas Health Centre in Cowick Street.
• Schools
Depending on where you live in Dunchideock, primary schooling is served by Ide First School, Doddiscombsleigh Community School or Kenn Church of England Primary School. The associated secondary schools are West Exe Technology College and Teign School. Enquire at the county Divisional Education Office (01392 386826) for your children. Where your home is beyond the statutory walking distance from the designated school, free transport is provided to the nearest school
• Pubs & Restaurants
There are several pubs in the area, all of which serve food. Ide has The Poachers and The Huntsman, there is the Teign House at Christow and the Nobody Inn in Doddiscombsleigh to name just a few. But of course, closer to home in Dunchideock, there is the Lord Haldon Country House Hotel which has a public bar and an excellent restaurant.

The accommodation with approximate measurements comprises:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 11' 11" x 11' 11" (3.63m x 3.63m) reducing to 11' 6" (3.51m). A dual aspect kitchen well fitted with a comprehensive range of oak faced base and wall cupboard units including a ‘Franke’ single drainer stainless steel sink unit and vegetable preparation drainer bowl with mixer tap and filter tap. Ample roll edged work surfaces with decorative wall tiling and concealed work top lighting over. Integral appliances include an electric double oven and grill, ceramic hob with concealed extractor unit over, dishwasher, automatic washing machine and larder style fridge freezer. Night storage heater. Terracotta floor tiles. Beamed ceiling. Telephone point. Several adjustable eyeball spotlights set in ceiling. Exposed stonework in far corner of the kitchen. uPVC double glazed door opens out onto the upper garden. Opaque glazed door to:

Inner Hall: Some exposed stonework. Timber panelling. Terracotta floor tiles. Wide doorway to long conservatory/rear hall. Doors to:

Bathroom: A generous sized bathroom fitted with a three piece suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Exposed stonework to one corner of the bathroom incorporating customised ‘wine bottle’ storage cupboard complete with wine racks. Heated towel rail. Night storage heater. uPVC double glazed window overlooking the walled garden. Wall mounted cloak hooks.

Bedroom 1: 13' 5" x 11' 7" (4.09m x 3.53m) A hexagonal shaped bedroom. Maximum measurements only. A lovely dual aspect room with wonderful views. Night storage heater. Telephone point. Ornamental ceiling beams. Built in wardrobe cupboards. Television point. Two feature stained glass windows. Twin uPVC double glazed patio doors open onto a raised brick paved patio and command superb view across the surrounding countryside. Door to:

En Suite Shower Room: A fully tiled shower room fitted with a matching three piece suite. Extra wide shower unit. Wash hand basin set in vanity unit. Close coupled WC. Wall mounted mirror set over wash basin area together with electric vanity light. Wall mounted shaver socket and electric fan heater. A second wall mounted mirror is set in recess over WC area. Window to rear aspect. Heated towel rail.

Long Conservatory/Rear Hall: 21' 9" x 4' 4" (6.63m x 1.32m) widening to 5' 8" (1.73m). Terracotta floor tiles. Night storage heater. Four wall light points. uPVC double glazed rear entrance door to rear patio/brick paved sun terrace. Three large floor to ceiling picture windows commanding picturesque outlook to the rear across the surrounding neighbourhood and fields. Pine panelling to sloped ceiling. Some exposed stonework. Doors to:

Bedroom 2: 12' 1" x 8' 9" (3.68m x 2.67m) widening to 11' 9" (3.58m). Beamed ceiling. Two built in double wardrobe units. Window to front aspect. Built in book shelving set in alcove. Some exposed stonework.

Bedroom 3: 12' 3" x 11' 2" (3.73m x 3.40m). Well fitted with a good range of built in pine fronted bedroom furniture including two double wardrobe units, overhead storage cupboards and a central dressing table with wall mounted mirror over. Window to front aspect. Night storage heater.

Lounge: 20' 3" x 12' 8" (6.17m x 3.86m). A lovely dual aspect lounge with windows commanding spectacular far reaching countryside views. The side elevation view takes in the beautiful grounds of the neighbouring property. Exposed slate stone fireplace containing ‘Clearview’ multi fuel burning stove. Night storage heater. Book shelving set in alcove. Ornamental ceiling beams. Four wall lights plus

Garden: The property stands in a good sized plot with enclosed gardens extending principally on the lower east side and upper west side elevations of the property. There is off road parking for one vehicle plus the added advantage of a larger than average integral single garage with side access door to garden. Just up from the front door entrance are timber gates opening onto a further brick paved area of hard standing which affords extra off road hard standing for a small car/motor bike.
The lower part of the gardens continue up behind the rear south facing elevation of the property. From here, steps lead up to a raised brick paved sun terrace where you can sit and marvel at the superb uninterrupted view. A larger area of garden lies on the upper western side of the property. This garden is well enclosed on three sides by substantial stone walls and panelled timber fencing. This established garden, while requiring some maintenance, offers tremendous landscaping potential.
There may also be potential to develop and extend out beyond the lounge to create a substantial area of decking over the lower driveway which would, in turn, create a carport facility and a wonderful area of outdoor space in a raised position. The views from the lounge are already spectacular but this decking area, subject to obtaining the relevant planning permission, would take full advantage of this very picturesque setting and spectacular vista; If feasible, this would provide the perfect environment for outdoor entertaining and a touch of ‘alfresco style’ eating’

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