Property of the Week: Fortescue Road, Sidmouth

The garden room is a stunning space and leads directly to the garden (Image: Bradleys Estate Agents)

This bright and airy dwelling on Fortescue Road in Sidmouth has been beautifully updated by its current owners into a most charming, homely property. The three-bedroom house was constructed at the turn of the 19th century yet it has been sympathetically modernised without losing its original character.

The kitchen has a modern yet country cottage look to it (Image: Bradleys Estate Agents)

Inside, from the entrance porch, a door opens into a light and spacious kitchen/dining room which has a modern country cottage look to it. A lovely white, oil-fired Aga sits at the heart of this room and is indeed a pleasant focal point. Also on the ground floor, there's a traditional lounge with a bay window and an attractive tiled fireplace. To the rear, there is an impressive breakfast/garden room that harmonises the indoors with the outdoors, creating a bright, welcoming and relaxing space. The room has a vaulted ceiling, large west-facing windows and sliding patio doors that lead directly into the garden.

The family bathroom has some lovely features including a roll-top bath (Image: Bradleys Estate Agents)

On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms and a large family bathroom. On this level, there are stunning views towards Muttersmoor from the rear of the property.

The large garden faces west so enjoys afternoon and early evening sun (Image: Bradleys Estate Agents)

Outside, the large rear garden enjoys a westerly aspect, making it a perfect place to relax on a warm summer evening. There's a raised decked sun terrace, and a wealth of mature trees, shrubs and plant borders offering an abundance of colour throughout the year. Outbuildings include a timber garden shed, a studio/office and an insulated cabin.