5 bedroom cottage for sale in Branscombe near Sidmouth

Guide Price: £2,600,000

Agent: Humberts

Agent's Tel: 01404 42456

Baldash Cottage is an exceptional detached country residence that sits in a simply stunning, secluded position on the fringes of the picturesque village of Branscombe, and roughly six miles from Sidmouth.

The property displays several characterful features such as exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces

This beautiful property, nestled in the East Devon countryside, sits within about 10.8 acres of gardens, grounds and woodland which offer a great deal of privacy and magnificent views over the valley.

The cottage was once a modest former farmhouse, extended considerably during the 1930s, and once again in the early 2000s. This has resulted in a characterful property packed with the period charm you would expect from a thatched farmhouse, with influences from the Arts and Crafts movement, through to the modern oak and glass wing.

The large and inviting kitchen is a special highlight

Inside, the accommodation is finished to a very high standard throughout, with extensive use of oak in the doors and staircase, polished Travertine floors, exposed stonework and underfloor heating.

In the sitting room, there are several lovely period features such as an inglenook fireplace with Beerstone jambs and a beamed ceiling. The kitchen/breakfast room is an impressive living space with a four-oven Aga, granite work surfaces and a door that opens to the terrace.

The principal bedroom has a beautiful vaulted ceiling

There is a beautiful ground floor bedroom suite, perfect for those with mobility difficulties, and four further bedrooms on the first floor. The principal bedroom has a lovely vaulted ceiling and a wall of glass with views over the grounds. From this room, a door opens onto the decked balcony which is a stunning place to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet.

From the sunny terrace there are magnificent views of the countryside

Outside, the grounds offer a high degree of privacy and are mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with a colourful variety of well-established plants and shrubs. The large paved terrace is a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the views. The gardens are surrounded by coniferous and deciduous woodland and a natural area that leads down into the valley.

Within the grounds is a handsome detached building known as The Lodge, which is now a one-bedroom apartment with an open plan kitchen/living space, bedroom and bathroom. It is currently used as a holiday let.