ABOUT THE PROPERTY

A quintessential double fronted detached Victorian residence dating from 1878, originally forming part of the Castle Hill Estate and sold for the first time to the previous owner in the 1980’s. Despite the name, this certainly isn't a cottage, providing substantial, adaptable and well proportioned rooms, beautifully presented throughout and arranged over three floors. Approached from the country lane, a private entrance driveway provides ample parking and leads to a useful garage/workshop with first floor above. The mature gardens enjoy privacy with a peaceful setting backing onto open estate land. In all, The Cottage extends to about 0.52 Acres.

The property comprises of dressed stone elevations with brick quoins beneath a beautifully designed terracotta tiled roof with later brick and slate roofed extensions to the rear. The country lane to the front provides a swift access to South Molton, the A361 North Devon Link road linking Barnstaple to Tiverton and the M5 together with West Buckland School just 2 miles distant.

The spacious accommodation comprises, on the ground floor; entrance porch with timber front door and fanlight, welcoming hallway with stunning vestibule door and stairs to first floor. To either side are large reception rooms both with attractive bay windows to the front elevation featuring timber sliding sash complete with secondary glazing. An inner hall leads to a useful utility room and WC. The modern country style kitchen is smartly appointed fitted with two tone bespoke units, oil fired Rayburn and separate hob with further built in appliances and French doors leading out to the garden facing west. To the rear of the kitchen, is a large study with separate access and adjoining rear entrance porch. The first floor provides four bedrooms, master with en-suite bathroom together with a family shower room. Stairs lead to the second floor which offers two further bedrooms currently utilised as a bedroom and living room.

For layout and approximate room measurements please see the enclosed floorplan and refer to the Virtual Tour.

THE GARDENS

Approached from the country lane, a large entrance driveway provides ample parking and leads to the large detached garage complete with inspection pit and first floor above providing store/workshop with power and light connected. Stone steps lead to a raised patio area containing a pond, useful store sheds and greenhouse. Adjoining the rear porch is a walled courtyard with feature well pump.

The driveway extends to the front of the dwelling with lawned gardens and established shrubs, leading through to the south-westerly facing main gardens also lawned containing patio areas, mature shrubs, beds and trees. A central pathway leads to a useful gated rear access from the lane located at the end of the garden with timber store shed.

In all, The Cottage extends to about 0.52 Acres


THE AREA

The property is located in an extremely accessible position less than 1.5 miles from the A361 North Devon Link Road.

The popular village of Filleigh is 2 mile distant and boasts a popular pub, primary school, a historic church and regular bus services to Barnstaple. South Molton & Barnstaple provide a wide range of everyday facilities, services, shops and public houses together with primary and secondary schooling. Independent schooling is available at West Buckland also just 2 miles distant.

The market town of South Molton, located just to the south of Exmoor, offering an excellent range of everyday services including shops, schools, restaurants, together with a Sainsbury’s supermarket, health centre, recreational facilities and cottage hospital. The town also enjoys a traditional country pannier market twice weekly.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that the property is connected to mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating system. Oil fired Rayburn. Woodburning stove to the sitting room.

Drainage is to a modern private treatment plant.

North Devon Council – Band E (approx. £3,632 per annum)

EPC - F

Tenure - Freehold

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DIRECTIONS

From South Molton, head north on the B3226 in the direction of the A361 North Devon Link Road and turn left signed Filleigh/Swimbridge. After approx. 1.5 miles turn right signed East Buckland/West Buckland and follow the lane for a further 1.3 miles passing Filleigh Cricket ground and crossing over the A361 North Devon Link Road. After a short distance, the entrance to The Cottage is on the right hand side.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

These sale particulars have been prepared as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you, please make contact prior to viewing the property. To the best of our ability we try to represent the property accurately and honestly. A purchaser must make sure they are satisfied with the property before agreeing to proceed.

A Property Information Questionnaire & Title Register are available to prospective purchasers before committing to proceed with a purchase. We are not legal experts, and you must seek and be guided by your own legal advice. Talk to us if there are any questions or concerns relating to the property.

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Council Tax Band: E (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: Driveway, Garage, Off Street
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: Oil
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Septic Tank
Broadband: ADSL