Sold STC - 3 bed House - Semi-Detached

So seldom does such a superbly located, unique, characterful country home come on the market, while being within a fifteen minute drive of Cullompton and M5 intersection. This much extended semi-detached cottage enjoys a tranquil setting on the outskirts of the small hamlet of Sainthill, just below Blackborough Woods. An early inspection is recommended in order to appreciate the setting, grounds and awe-inspiring views.

Description

So seldom does such a superbly located, unique, characterful country home come on the market, while being within a fifteen minute drive of Cullompton and M5 intersection. This much extended semi-detached cottage enjoys a tranquil setting on the outskirts of the small hamlet of Sainthill, just below Blackborough Woods. The characterful accommodation benefits from oil heating, with LPG for cooking purposes. The adaptable layout offers one/two bedrooms on the ground floor, with two more and a bathroom on the first floor, whilst the spacious kitchen/dining area leads to a charming and cosy sitting room with wood burner. The extensive gardens on two sides are a gardeners delight, whilst offering immense privacy and tranquillity. An early inspection is recommended in order to appreciate the setting, grounds and awe-inspiring views.

Situation and Amenities

Enjoying a rural situation about a mile from Kentisbeare Village with its Post Office stores, primary school and Wyndam Arms Public House, whilst being within the catchment for Uffculme School. The nearby country town of Cullompton provides High Street shops and two supermarkets, whilst the motorway intersection facilitates rapid commuting south to the cathedral city of Exeter and north to the county town of Taunton. The cottage lies at the foot of the Blackdown Hills, an area designated as being of outstanding natural beauty. The comparatively central Mid Devon location places the picturesque national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor together with the north and south Devon coastlines all within a modest car journey.

Bullet Points

Stunningly located semi-detached country home
Fascinating versatile accommodation
Three/Four Bedrooms
Two/Three Reception Rooms
Fitted Kitchen
Ground Floor Shower Room
First Floor Bathroom
Garage/Outbuilding
Fabulous country gardens
Far reaching views
Double glazed windows
Photovoltaic array with feed-in tariff
Mains electricity
Private drainage
Oil fired heating (partially underfloor)
LPG for cooking
18 miles Exeter, 22 miles Taunton
Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 11 miles
EPC rating “D”
Council Tax Band ”D”

On The Ground Floor

Charming vaulted timber frame Entrance Porch to part glazed heavy timber front door.

Entrance Hall with timber effect flooring, deep storage cupboard with meters and overhead access to solar controls.

Shower Room having wide walk-in shower, close coupled W.C., stylish “pewter” washbasin, window.

Bedroom/Study vaulted ceiling with Velux window, additional window overlooking garden and the Culm Valley to distant hills, timber effect flooring.

Inner Hall with Utility Recess providing space and plumbing for washing machine, adjoining deep cupboard housing plumbing and manifolds for underfloor heating.

Bedroom 2 continuation of timber effect flooring, deep window enjoying fabulous views over gardens to distant hills, vaulted ceiling with Velux window, multi-panel folding timber screen, facilitating integration with Living Room if required.

Delightful Kitchen/Dining/Living Room being “U” shaped around the central staircase, the Kitchen Area well appointed with range of pale grey shaker units comprising base cupboards and drawers, integrated refrigerator, integrated dishwasher, worktop with vitreous enamel single drainer sink with mixer tap over, five ring freestanding Calor Gas cooker, two windows enjoying outlook across fields to the nearby Blackborough Woods, continuation of timber effect flooring to the Dining Area, another delightful room with part vaulted ceiling and Velux window, wide windows enjoying outlook over garden across the valley to distant hills, fully glazed door to back garden and raised patio.

Sitting Room charming dual aspect room with doors from both the Kitchen and Dining Area, feature fireplace housing log burning stove with heavy beam over, dual aspect, radiator, window with views to Blackborough Woods, window seat, second window with westerly view over gardens and valley, concealed staircase, returning stairs to first floor.

On The First Floor

Long Landing radiator, views to Blackborough Woods.

Bedroom 1 a fine double bedroom with dual aspect having spectacular southerly views across the valley and on the other side to Blackborough Woods, radiator, loft access.

Bedroom 3 a good single with far reaching valley views, radiator, loft access.

Bathroom having white suite comprising bath with mixer tap, close coupled W.C., pedestal basin, loft access, wall mounted electric heater, lovely views.

Outside

The property is approached off the lane over a short section of shared private drive to the gated entrance with extensive tarmac parking and turning area, adjoining which lies the Detached Single Garage of rendered block construction beneath a tiled roof, twin wooden doors, pedestrian door, light and power. The extensive country gardens wrap around the cottage on two sides, with sweeping lawns interspersed with a vast array of established trees and shrubs, including fruit trees and ornamental trees, the whole being flanked by mixed hedgerows. The wonderfully stocked borders are an absolutely delight, with their wide variety of traditional cottage plants. An extensive paved terrace adjoins the house, with steps leading down to the lower garden, Charming Stone Built Potting Shed with cedar shingle roof, with the gardens providing the perfect backdrop to this unique country home.

Services

he Vendors have advised of the following, and it is advised to check all this information prior to viewing:-
Mains electricity
Current utility providers:
Electricity - Mains
Gas - Oil fired and LPG for cooking
Water - Private village water supply with UV treatment on the property
Drainage - Private drainage to old-style septic tank within the property
Mobile coverage: Unknown
Current internet speed showing at: Basic - 13 Mbps;
Telephone: Landline connected in the property
Satellite/Fibre TV availability: BT and Sky