4 bedroom semi-detached house

A charming, 4 bedroom period cottage with grounds bordered by a stream, tucked away in a beautiful, south facing position on the edge of a peaceful hamlet in the picturesque Exe Valley.


Hamslade Cottage is situated in a most beautiful, peaceful location, tucked away on the edge of the pretty hamlet of Oakfordbridge. The small country town of Bampton lies a few miles away with a good range of amenities including some lovely shops, pubs, primary school, doctors surgery and a 15th century church. Tiverton is just 7 miles away with an excellent range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities including Blundell's School, as well as quick access via dual carriageway to the M5 and Tiverton Parkway mainline station, providing regular intercity services to London (Paddington 2 hours). The whole area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty with Exmoor National Park 6 miles to the north with its beautiful deep wooded valleys and heather moors ideal for a wide variety of country pursuits.

Hamslade Cottage is a most charming, semi-detached Victorian cottage set within secluded grounds with a southerly outlook to the front. Believed to date from 1887 and built of stone under a tiled roof, the property enjoys well presented, flexible accommodation with some lovely period features including the original pine doors, original tiled and wooden flooring, shutters to windows and Victorian fireplaces. The ground floor comprises a light and airy sitting room with doors opening on to a decked, covered seating area with the beautiful backdrop of the stream and woodland. The study/ day room has a welcoming feel with a stone fireplace and woodburning stove. The dining room benefits from an electric Aga and steps lead down to the kitchen with fitted units including a ceramic sink and oven with hob and there is ample room for an American style fridge. A useful utility room leads off the kitchen with sink and space/ plumbing for white goods. The rear hallway leads to the walk-in pantry, WC and the fourth bedroom with roof lights and a door to the decked seating area. On the first floor, leading off the landing, there are three bedrooms, all served by the family shower room.

Outside, the gardens and grounds provide a beautifully secluded setting, bordered by a stream and surrounded by woodland and farmland. To the front of the property is the driveway with ample parking for several cars. Immediately to the rear of the house, leading off the sitting room, is a delightful decked, covered seating and dining area with the benefit of a separate covered area for a hot tub. In addition there is a summer house set within its own enclosed garden, the summer house with light and power and a pull-down bed. From the driveway, a track leads through the grounds to a gate and the stable block with three loose boxes, light and power connected. The stables could readily be converted to provide a workshop or studio if required. There is also a garden store and log store. The property is approached from the lane by a driveway to a five bar gate which gives access to Hamslade Cottage.
Please note there is an agricultural right of way across the property to a neighbouring field.

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax - Band D

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