2 bedroom detached house for sale

A highly attractive 17th Century cottage beautifully and very privately set within its own land. Hall, kitchen, utility, cloakroom, study, dining room, living room, galleried landing, two large double bedrooms and bathroom. Large former threshing barn incorporating a workshop and craft room/studio. Gardens, orchard, pasture and woodland. Total about 4.25 acres. Council Tax Band E. Freehold.

Situation - Pitt is set in a beautiful, private and very peaceful location at the head of a sheltered valley, surrounded by its own land on the western side of the Taw Valley. Although very peacefully located, the property is very accessible with the A377 only 1.5 miles away. The village of Ashreigney is about a mile away to the west and the popular small town of Chulmleigh is only 2.5 miles to the east. Chulmleigh has an excellent community spirit and a good range of amenities including various shops, a post office, health centre, dentist, pubs and a church, primary and secondary schooling. There are also nearby rail stations on the Barnstaple to Exeter 'Tarka' line at Kings Nympton and Eggesford. The busy market town of South Molton is about 12 miles with the regional centre of Barnstaple about 18 miles. Exeter is about 23 miles to the south.

Description - On the market for the first time in over 30 years, Pitt is a beautifully located period cottage that has been superbly renovated and restored by the current owners into what stands today. The unlisted cottage has much charm and character typical of its age yet has modern features such as partial under-floor heating, double glazing, oak joinery and shuttered windows.
Set across from the cottage is an imposing, stone/cob threshing barn that provides plenty of storage, workshop and studio space but has considerable potential for further conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Accommodation - Steps lead up to an open PORCH with front door into the ENTRANCE HALL with stairs to the first floor. To the left is the KITCHEN with exposed ceiling beams and window seat and which is fitted with a modern range of units with corian style worktops, matching wall units, stainless steel sink unit, integrated fridge and electric Aga range cooker. The rear HALL has a CLOAKROOM off with WC and wash basin and there is a LOG STORE with door to the outside. The UTILITY has a dual-bowl sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and plenty of space for white goods. Off the utility room is a STUDY with fitted shelving.
Returning to the hall a door to the right leads into the DINING ROOM with an impressive beamed ceiling, window seat and a large stone inglenook fireplace with a slate hearth and wood burning stove. The LIVING ROOM has a fireplace with slate hearth and wood burning stove, ceiling beam and window seat.

On the FIRST FLOOR there is a spacious GALLERIED LANDING with airing cupboard and book-shelving. BEDROOM ONE is a large double room with large chimney breast and BEDROOM TWO is also a large double room. The BATHROOM is a fitted with a modern suite comprising a panelled bath, concealed cistern WC, tiled shower cubicle and vanity wash basin.

Outside - The property is approached from the council maintained road over its own access lane that leads down to the cottage and barn which are set either side of a large, paved parking and turning area. The former THRESHING BARN offers a large, storage space (40' x 16') which is vaulted to the roof. The barn also incorporates a WORKSHOP (18' x 12'6") and a CLOAKROOM with WC and wash basin. Above the workshop on the first floor is a very useful STUDIO/CRAFT ROOM (17'7" x 15'11") which has a semi-vaulted ceiling, sink unit and a wood burning stove on a slate hearth.

The gardens and grounds are delightful. To the rear of the cottage is a large lawned area bordered by a run of mature trees and to the lower side of the barn is an area of bog garden interspersed with raised timber boardwalks. To the rear of the barn is a KITCHEN GARDEN with greenhouse, 11 raised beds, fruit cage, and herb garden. Adjacent is an orchard of fruit and nut trees and beyond is a pasture paddock. Towards the western edge of the property is an area of mature woodland with a stream running through and a highly attractive grassy glade. The current owners have planted 300 trees planted along the western and northern boundaries creating a shelter belt around the site.

In total the property extends to about 4.25 ACRES.

Services - Mains water and electricity, PV panel array. Oil fired central heating (via under floor and radiators). Private drainage system (Septic tank and soakaway) Mobile coverage from EE, O2 and Vodafone.

Viewing - Strictly by confirmed prior appointment please through the sole selling agents, Stags on[use Contact Agent Button].

Directions - From the A377 at Leigh Cross (1 mile west of Chulmleigh) take the turning to the west signposted to Bridge Reeve. Continue down into the valley, over the bridge and at the T junction turn right. Stay on this road for a further 1.2 miles and the entrance to the property will be found on the left.
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