Little Guinea is an immensely stylish detached property with stunning views across the Exe Estuary and out to sea. Located in the sought after village of Cockwood, just nine miles from Exeter, the current owner has extensively refurbished and extended the property to create a spectacular family home. The property is attractively clad and benefits from high quality fixtures and fittings throughout, welcoming plenty of natural light and views via extensive glazing. There is also a detached annexe, providing well-presented accommodation for guests.

The heart of the home is the very spacious open plan kitchen, sitting room and dining room, with its bifold doors taking in the magnificent views across the estuary. The impressive kitchen has contemporary fitted units, a central island with a breakfast bar and high quality integrated appliances. There is also a separate utility room and office. One double bedroom is on the ground floor, with Jack and Jill access to a shower room. The first floor has an additional three double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with a dressing area and en suite bathroom. The principal bedroom has a Juliet balcony, while the other two first-floor bedrooms have shared access to a balcony, all with beautiful water views.

The detached annexe provides well-presented self-contained accommodation including an open plan kitchen and sitting room, a double bedroom and an en suite shower room.

Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council.

Services: All mains. Gas central heating.

Council Tax: Band F.

Outside

At the front of the property there is a driveway with ample parking for the house and annexe. The garden has an area of lawn, border flowerbeds with a water feature and a split-level terrace of composite decking, which adjoins to the open-plan living space and provides a splendid place to admire the views. To the rear of the house there is a sheltered sitting area, a patio and a good-sized area of raised lawn, with a pathway leading to the storage shed towards the end of the garden.

Situation

The small village of Cockwood lies on the mouth of the River Exe, across from the large coastal town of Exmouth and nine miles south of Exeter. The village has its own harbour, making it an ideal spot for keen sailors, and also offers two local pubs and a primary school, while the neighbouring larger village of Starcross has a local store a pharmacy, a doctor’s surgery and a primary school. Exeter is within easy reach, and offers a wide choice of cultural activities with the theatre, the museum, arts centre and a wealth of good restaurants and shopping including a John Lewis, IKEA and a Waitrose supermarket.

Communication links are excellent. The M5 provides links to the A38 to Plymouth, or the A30 to Cornwall to the South, and Bristol and London to the north and east. Regular rail services run from Exeter St. Davids to London Paddington, taking just over two hours. Exeter International Airport provides flights to a range of domestic and European destinations.

Directions

The postcode EX6 8RB will take you to the property using a satellite navigation system.