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£650,000
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4 bedroom detached house for sale

Merton, Devon
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Detached house
4 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: E*
2,432 sq ft / 226 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Basic 8Mbps *
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
  • Stunning family home
  • Beautiful rural setting
  • Sympathetically extended and renovated
  • Versatile accommodation
  • Three / four bedrooms
  • Three / four reception rooms
  • Large driveway and garage
  • Private wrap round garden
Where does one start in trying to describe such a beautiful home?

I am completely undecided as to whether I love this home because of its stunning rural setting, it’s pretty and appealing looks, the practicality of family living that it offers or the feeling one gets as you sit on the sun terrace realising that you have made that Devon dream become reality.

This beautiful property has been lovingly and sympathetically extended and re-furbished by the current owners to create a truly amazing home, one not to be missed! No expense has been spared and every detail has been meticulously planned during the project. It really is the perfect blend of charm and character of yesteryear with the function and practicality of modern day living. Versatile accommodation too with plenty of room for family expansion both upstairs and more specifically down. The family room is a particularly nice space for entertaining friends and family alike especially in the summer months when you can throw open the folding doors and spill out onto the sun terrace. This is a beautiful private enclave to sit out enjoying the best of the Devon fresh air. All the sights, smells and sounds of the country titivate your senses! The clucking of pheasants, squawks of buzzards overhead and morning dawn chorus of gardens birds fill the air. Maybe I romanticise a little but even the most hardy of people will find themselves with a beaming smile from ear to ear. An unmistakable sense of calm and relaxation ensues as you stand there trying to take it all in. There is no need for me to keep listing all the wonderful features of the home as the pictures can really tell the story for me.

Within three miles you can find yourself on the Tarka trail, a footpath/cycle way mainly built on the bed of a disused railway where all the gradients are gentle. It winds its way through some stunning woodland along the course of the River Torridge past Beam Weir, where Henry Williamson’s Tarka the Otter was born, from which the trail gains its name. It continues past Bideford and along the coast to Barnstaple where it splits and one leg turns inland again following the portion of the railway which is still in use the other continues on the bed of the disused railway and onto Ilfracombe. Both Dartmoor and Exmoor national parks are within an hour’s drive away. The closest coastline is only a 15 mile drive and is very popular with surfers and body borders alike.

I could keep waxing lyrical about this beautiful home and surroundings but there is no substitute for taking a look in person. I strongly urge you to take the time to experience it for yourself and would love the opportunity to meet with you there to help embed what you see on paper in the flesh.

It is typical for properties of this period to be constructed of stone and cob. The new extension is build with a cavity wall insulated double skin block with exterior render under a slate roof.

Heating: Oil fired boiler powering radiators and heating water. There is also a separate immersion heater as well as two log burning stoves.

Mains water (water rates) - Mains electric - private drainage (water treatment plant) - Landline telephone

Broadband coverage is best supplied by airband, the vendor informs us that it currently gives 35 / 40 mbs.

Mobile phone coverage is available onsite (see Ofcom checker for further information)



Directions
From Torrington proceed in a southerly direction on the A386 signposted Hatherleigh/Okehampton across the river bridge and up mile hill the other side. Continue on this road for approximately three miles passing Cross Park Cottage and PrettyTop Cottage on your left before turning left sign posted Pinkhill Farm. Continue on this track bearing right then left where Little Potheridge Cottage will be located immediately on your left.

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    LOCAL KNOWLEDGE - NATIONAL STRENGTH !   The Company Bond Oxborough Phillips is an established local company with over 20 years experience in selling property in North Devon and North Cornwall. Throughout our network of offices we are able to offer a complete property service which includes Residential Sales, Property Management and Lettings, Auctions, New Homes and Development. Our extensive knowledge and experience of the local property market enables us to provide a professional and efficient service combined by a proactive marketing campaign. Staff  All members of our negotiating teams are highly motivated and experienced in the local market. Our experience in our field enables us to advise clients on all aspects of buying and selling property. We recognise the importance of high standards of customer care and our constantly striving to improve our service. Coverage  An extensive regional marketing campaign, a national network of over 250 offices and extensive website marketing enable us to provide unrivalled coverage of your property. Presentation  We understand that first impressions of a property are all important. We place extreme emphasis on the presentation and quality of the sales brochure. Using the latest digital technology we produce high quality full colour particulars which always include a floor plan. Experience has shown us that a good presentation will increase viewing rates. Properties  We are delighted to be instructed to sell all types of residential and commercial property. Our register currently includes Luxury Waterside Apartments, interesting Period Townhouses, a wide selection of Bungalows, Character Cottages, Executive style Houses, Barn Conversions, Holiday Chalets and Off-plan Developments. Keeping you informed As part of our service , we guarantee to give all important feedback on every viewing. Our Customer Care Co-Ordinator will provide regular summary and reports covering all aspects of our marketing campaign. Regular contact and discussion with our clients enables us to achieve a stress free and smooth sale. Prominent and highly visible offices  Largest window display in the town Dedicated and experienced staff Immediate telephone marketing Extensive newspaper advertising Maximum website exposure Weekly property updates Accompanied viewings Guaranteed viewing feedback Regular marketing reports and reviews Comprehensive property brochures Informative floorplans

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on May 18, 2023

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    Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on May 18, 2023

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    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
    Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

    Energy Performance data and Internal floor area: obtained on January 31, 2024 from The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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