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<\/a><\/p>\nThe White Cottage is in the centre of a private country estate, Lee Ford, on the edge of Budleigh Salterton about a mile from the famous seafront and pebble beach where Sir John Millais painted “The Boyhood of Raleigh”, now in the Tate Gallery in London.<\/p>\n
Unlike Exmouth and Sidmouth on either side, Budleigh Salterton has changed little in the past half century while Exmouth, 4 miles away, has grown into a major commuter town for Exeter. It has good shops and pubs, a primary school and its own Health Centre. The nearest supermarkets are Tesco and Lidl, 2 miles away on the road to Exmouth, a Marks & Spencer in Exmouth town centre and a Waitrose, about 8 miles on the road to Sidford. Exeter is 12 miles away. The local East Devon Golf Club is listed in the top one hundred golf clubs in the country, www.top100golfcourses.co.uk.<\/p>\n
The entrance to the Lee Ford estate is in the village of Knowle. Lee Ford extends to 45 acres of parkland, fields and a renowned garden and woodlands. There is direct access to the cycle and pedestrian path which links Lee Ford to Exmouth and on to a wider network.<\/p>\n
The Property<\/p>\n
The two storey White Cottage is built of cob under a slate roof and is around 300 years old. The walls are more than 0.5m thick. Attached to it is a smaller cottage of similar age. Behind the cottage is a patio and lawn area with views over fields. Outside the front is ample space for safe parking and a large lawn. The location is rural, private and quiet, but still close to town and 200m to the nearest bus stop.<\/p>\n
The accommodation comprises:<\/p>\n
Ground Floor<\/p>\n
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- Spacious living room with open fireplace, 5.4m x 4.9m<\/li>\n
- Study\/dining room, 3.0m x 2.3m<\/li>\n
- Fitted kitchen with\u00a0Zanussi Pyrolytic multi-function electric oven and induction hob, dishwasher<\/li>\n
- Utility room with fridge-freezer and washing machine<\/li>\n
- Shower room with basin and WC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
First Floor<\/p>\n
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- Double Bedroom 1, with 2 fitted wardrobes, 4.85m x 3.5m<\/li>\n
- Double Bedroom 2, with 2 fitted wardrobes, 4.25m x 3.9m<\/li>\n
- Double Bedroom 3, with fitted wardrobe, 3.7m x 3.2m,\u00a0and en suite bathroom<\/li>\n
- Separate family bathroom with bath\/shower, bidet, basin, WC & airing cupboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Gas central heating, all radiators with thermostatic valves<\/p>\n
EPC rating E<\/p>\n
Lease terms<\/p>\n
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- An Assured Shorthold Tenancy for 12 months.<\/li>\n
- Renewal by agreement, the second and subsequent year renewal terms may include an optional mutual break clause subject to two months’ notice.<\/li>\n
- Rent, for the first 12 months, \u00a3 per calendar month paid monthly in advance by standing order.<\/li>\n
- Deposit 5 weeks’ rent. The deposit will be protected under the Housing Act 2004 with Tenancy Deposit Solutions Ltd.<\/li>\n
- Unfurnished but with kitchen equipment, carpets and curtains.<\/li>\n
- There are no letting or legal fees.<\/li>\n
- Usual financial references required.<\/li>\n
- No pets. Non smokers preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Tenant\u2019s Outgoings<\/p>\n
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- Council Tax – Band E, charge for 2024\/25 is \u00a32,829.84, payable to East Devon District Council.<\/li>\n
- Gas and electricity accounts, telephone and WiFi, see below.<\/li>\n
- Private Estate treated water supply, charge \u00a380 per quarter. No meter.<\/li>\n
- Current sewage charge \u00a3378.70 per annum charged by the Estate.<\/li>\n
- BT telephone line via Estate PABX. Calls charged by the Estate.<\/li>\n
- Internet broadband also charged by the Estate at \u00a320 including VAT per month.<\/li>\n
- Mains gas. A recent estimate for the annual gas bill is \u00a31,340.<\/li>\n
- Electricity. A recent annual estimate is \u00a31,550.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Landlord\u2019s Outgoings<\/p>\n
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- Buildings and landlord\u2019s contents insurance premiums, covering the usual perils including storm and flood.<\/li>\n
- Annual boiler service, all safety certificate costs and any maintenance save for the cost of any repair needed due to negligence or errors of the tenant.<\/li>\n
- Interior and exterior maintenance and decoration. Repairs to all landlord\u2019s equipment save for any damage caused by the tenant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For further details and to arrange a viewing, contact Angela Holland, telephone 01395 445894, email crescent@leeford.co.uk.<\/p>\n