2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
Setting the Scene
Dulverton is tucked in a steeply wooded valley where the River Barle meets the River Exe. Ancient routes have converged here for millennia, still bearing traces of habitations from as early as during the Iron Age. The river and Barle Valley are both designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest for their biodiversity, where species such as river otters, kingfishers, and rare varieties of plants can be found.
The cottage takes in sweeping views of the town and Exmoor National Park beyond, which is also named Europe's first dark sky reserve, giving it the perfect conditions for stargazing. In fact there is an annual Dark Skies Festival hosted by Dulverton. The house is also conveniently located for reaching further areas of outstanding natural beauty, including the Quantock Hills AONB, Blackdown Hills AONB and Dartmoor National Park; yet, the thoughtful planting in the garden has meant that one doesn't need to travel to enjoy the home's own slice of nature. For more information, please see the History section.
The Grand Tour
Entry is through a scented rose-covered porch and into a hallway, with a smart, black and white checkerboard-tiled floor. The house is wonderfully balanced, with a kitchen to one side and a living room to the other. Both are bathed in light thanks to two large sash windows. The kitchen comprises Neptune cabinetry topped with locally quarried slate worktops, all set against wooden floors and two walls of characterful tongue and groove panelling. An open oak Shaker-style shelf runs the width of the room. There is also a useful pantry cupboard, as well as a built-in dresser.
The living room is in part warmed by a wood-burning stove, set within the original wooden fireplace surround. The room is delineated by a step up into a raised part of the room. This was used by the previous owners as a dining space, but is currently arranged as a brilliant library area, with walls clad in elegant cabinetry, again by Neptune.
From here, a door leads through to a brilliant utility room, featuring cabinetry topped with sold beech worktops and a deep butler sink. A side entrance to the house opens here, making for a fantastic boot room. A guest WC also adjoins this space.
The first floor is home to two lovely double bedrooms, each with handy, fitted wardrobes and with ample space for other freestanding furniture. A family bathroom services them both, with a Neptune sink topped with marble, and blue-painted fitted cupboards.
The Great Outdoors
The house, which is raised and set back from the street, enjoys a picturesque, south-facing front garden, filled by the current owner with an abundance of pretty flowering plants, including dahlias, hollyhocks and roses. The house and its porch are draped with sweet-smelling wisteria and roses, which flower at different times throughout spring and summer. Tucked behind a log store is a terraced area, perfect for keeping a table and chairs, and dining outside in the warm summer months.
Out and About
Dulverton has some fantastic culinary offerings, such as award winning Woods Pub & Restaurant, which creates inspired dishes using locally sourced ingredients, The Bridge Inn, a beloved watering hole overlooking the Barle Bridge. Tongdam Thai, offers brilliant food set against an atmospheric backdrop. The Copper Kettle is regarded for its cream teas and freshly baked goods, and The Tantivy is a really lovely coffee lounge and emporium of local gifts and goodies in the town centre.
Another highlight is the Dulverton Farmers’ Market which takes place on the last Saturday of the summer months. It hosts a range of local delights, with microbrews from The Cottage Beer Project, Lucho Bakes’ freshly baked loaves, jams and chutneys from The Selworthy Pantry, and lovely handmade arts and crafts. Exmoor Distillery also has a stand, but since its headquarters are located on the edge of town, the creators of Northmoor Gin, Blackmoor Rum & Barle Valley Vodka can be visited throughout the year.
In terms of outdoor activities, Wimpleball Lake is a popular attraction. Built as a water supply reservoir in the 1970s, it is just a few miles from Dulverton and provides a beautiful location for water sports like sailing, kayaking and even land-based activities like high ropes or zip wires. It is also a popular destination for walkers, as is The Tarr Step, an ancient clapper bridge which doubles as an excellent spot for wild swimming. Otherwise, the breathtaking moorland, woodland, and rivers of Exmoor lie in wait to the north, and it takes only half an hour to drive to the coast.
Transport links are good despite its rural setting. The M5 is a short drive away, granting rapid access to Exeter; the A30 and A38 also ensuring London, Devon, and Cornwall are within easy reach. Tiverton Parkway Station is a 36-minute drive away, from which trains run to London Paddington in 2 hours and to Bristol in under 50 minutes. The vibrant city of Exeter is reachable within an hour and its two stations (St David’s and St Thomas’) both run regular nationwide services. Exeter Airport is a 47-minute drive away, offering a long list of European destinations.
Council Tax Band: C
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