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Guide price£550,000
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4 bedroom detached house for sale

Drayford, Crediton, Devon, EX17
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Detached house
4 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: F*
1,453 sq ft / 135 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band D
Broadband: Basic 14Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • APPROX 1.83 ACRE PLOT IN TOTAL
  • CHARACTERFUL COTTAGE
  • DOUBLE GARAGE REQUIRING RESTORATION
  • TWO DRIVEWAYS
  • IDYLLIC GARDEN WITH THE 'LITTLE DART RIVER' RUNNING THROUGH IT
  • CONSERVATORY
  • UTILITY ROOM
  • FISHING RIGHTS EITHER SIDE OF THE GARDEN BANK WITH A GOOD SUPPLY OF TROUT
  • OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING
  • SET WITHIN THE QUAINT VILLAGE OF DRAYFORD
Boasting the "Little Dart River" at the bottom of its own private garden is this highly characterful four bedroom detached cottage oozing charm and tranquility, whilst being set within the idyllic North Devon village of Drayford. 'Drayford Mill House' offers off road parking for several vehicles, numerous outbuildings and a conservatory encompassing a charming outlook over the surrounding gardens possessing fishing rights over the river. This stone built gem enters the market for the first time in almost 40 years and is sure to catch the eye of copious prospective buyers.

The front door to the home opens into an entrance porch with space for storing coats and shoes. There are also doors to the kitchen / dining room and cloakroom, housing a close coupled WC and wash hand basin.

The kitchen / dining room is the epitome of a country kitchen, featuring exposed wooden beams and tiled flooring. There is ample space for a dining table and chairs, eye level double electric oven, integrated four-ring hob, space for an under counter fridge and seperate freezer and doors to both the conservatory and inner hallway.

The sizeable conservatory is a joy to behold, benefitting from exquisite views over the gardens and Little Dart River. The utility room is also positioned off of the conservatory with plumbing for a washing machine and a door to the garden.

At the opposite end of the house is the charming living room, possessing a woodburning stove inset into a beautiful fireplace with its own bread oven.

On the first floor are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are double rooms in size, whilst bedrooms 3 and 4 are single rooms. The family bathroom comprises of a close coupled WC, wash hand basin and a corner bath. From the first floor are stairs rising to the loft room benefitting from having an abundance of storage.

There are driveways either side of the property, meaning that there is plenty of parking for family gatherings. There are also numerous outbuildings, including a double garage requiring works. The garden itself possesses a raised seating area adjacent to the conservatory. Steps descend down to an area of lawned gardens and a bridge over Little Dart River to further land owned by Drayford Mill House. There is fishing rights either side of the garden bank with a good supply of trout. There is also a steep paddock of approximately 1 acre.

N.B: The property possesses a septic tank which has not been surveyed to confirm it is compliant with modern regulations.
From South Molton take the B3137 signed Witheridge. Stay on this road driving through Alswear and Meshaw and approximately 1 mile before Witheridge take the right turn signed Drayford. Continue to the bottom of the road before turning left and taking the next left hand turning. "Drayford Mill House" will be found after a short distance on your left hand side.

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Services
Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage - The property possesses a septic tank which has not been surveyed to confirm it is compliant with modern regulations.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent

Council Tax Band
D – Mid Devon District Council

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