3 bedroom detached house for sale

A most attractive and versatile residential smallholding comprising a detached three bedroom Grade II Listed cottage occupying an exceptional position, nestled amongst the picturesque landscape within the Blackdown Hills. The whole plot extends in total to approximately 5.07 acres which includes beautiful gardens and sloping pasture land with stables.

*The property can be purchased without the land if required, please ask the agent for more details*

This attractive Grade II Listed period cottage has been much improved by the current owners and is set in a tranquil rural situation enjoying outstanding countryside views. The property is believed to date back to medieval times and has many period features remaining including original cruck beams, trusses, inglenook fireplace and a wealth of exposed beams and timbers.

The accommodation comprises briefly on the ground floor of a delightful lounge with inglenook fireplace and dual aspect windows, dining room, modern kitchen, large double bedroom with built in cupboard and door to a delightful en-suite shower room with WC washbasin inset vanity unit and shower cubicle. On the first floor are two further double bedrooms both with dual aspect windows and a stunning family bathroom, free standing bath, WC and wash basin inset vanity unit. The property further benefits from oil fired central heating.

Shelve Cottage Cottage is a delightful home situated between the hamlet of Beacon and the village of Luppitt in a superb elevated position on the edge of Hartridge Common. The house is located some 4 miles northeast of the busy market town of Honiton which provides a range of shops, recreational and educational facilities, a Tesco and a railway station on the London Waterloo line. The A30 dual carriageway at Honiton provides excellent access to Exeter with its international airport, access to the M5 and mainline to London Paddington. The village of Dunkeswell is also just 2 miles away offering a local shop and other convenient amenities. The property enjoys amazing rural views across the Blackdown Hills including Dumpton Hill a National Trust property, and it is within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are many delightful walks in the surrounding countryside in this particularly attractive part of East Devon.

The grounds extend to 5.07 acres and include a beautiful cottage garden with large patio area with an old stone outhouse, log store and garden shed. Across the bridleway are a range of outbuildings including a timber double garage and two workshops. There is also a good sized parking area. Above this and accessed by a set of stone steps is a further area of garden including a 0.45 acre orchard and wild flower meadow.

The remainder of the property down the bridleway includes a stable yard with two 14ft x 12ft loose boxes and attached barn with lock-up tack room.