Semi-detached house for sale in Chittlehampton, Umberleigh EX37

House For Sale – nr Chittlehampton - Chain Free

As the owners are emigrating, this home comes with all fixtures and fittings. The dual fuel rangemaster cooker and meile washing machine are also included. All of the garden equipment (5 person hot tub, ride on mower, chain saw, rotavator, hedge trimmers etc) are included in the full asking price.

A south facing, Grade II listed (Applications free and we have never had one refused), thatched cottage with considerable charm, character and very generous proportions. It has been substantially updated and is well located within a popular rural area close to Barnstaple and a 2 minute drive from the pretty village of Chittlehampton.

The cottage has been completely re-thatched in May of 2023 and should not need re-thatching for nearly 25 years.

There are many original character features dating back to the 15th century - open fireplaces with bread ovens and bressumer beams over and ledge and brace doors to bedrooms. The cottage has lead-light, double glazed windows throughout.

In addition to the cottage and its immediate garden, there is over an acre with garaging, workshops, space for a caravan, kitchen garden, summer house, orchard and polytunnel. The land could be fenced to facilitate keeping livestock or used for glamping/camping (subject to permissions). There is a bank of solar panels that should generate over£2,000 of income per year.

The kitchen and bathrooms have all been thoroughly modernised and recently refitted. A section of the downstairs can be used as an annexe for elderly or disabled person - comprises of shower room, kitchinette/utility, bedroom/office. This could also be used as separate accommodation to generate an income.

EPC - not banded as listed.

Services - Mains water, electricity and gas connected. Private Drainage. Solar panels.

The house is not on a water meter and is very well insulated, keeping it warm in winter and cool in summer and reducing fuel consumption.

Upstairs

1st Floor -Landing - serving all rooms and walk in wardrobe, with 2 Velux roof lights and access to under eaves boarded store area, panel radiator, door to recessed airing cupboard and shelving.

Bedroom 1 - Partially vaulted with exposed roof trusses, south facing lead light window, panel radiator and door to ...

En- suite bathroom - newly fitted with claw foot bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, double vanity unit with marble top and double sink unit. Mirror with light and shaver point, 2 heated towel rails/radiators, mid height cistern w/c, wood effect luxury vinyl flooring. South facing lead light window.

Walk in wardrobe - with double height rails, laminate flooring.

Bedroom 2 - south facing lead light window, modern radiator and door to airing cupboard and shelves.

Bedroom 3/ snug - South facing, lead light window, panel radiator.

Bathroom - panelled bath with chrome mixer tap with shower attachment. Heated towel rail/radiator, pedestal hand basin with chrome tapes, low level w/c, bidet and bathroom cabinet.

Outside

Back garden - to the South, recently landscaped with brick built raised beds, large patio and lawn. Garden shed (with power supply) and pedestrian gate. Automated watering system for pots (included).

Off Road Parking - Space for 2-3 cars adjacent to house.

Adjacent to lane, small paved area with shed and wood store.

Further grounds - Almost immediately across the lane from the house is a substantial garden or about an acre with double gated access at the top and bottom. At the south end is a productive kitchen garden with net tunnel, patio, fruit cage, garden shed and greenhouse. Above this is a timber wood shed and mostly timber built ..

Workshop (5.49m x 3.35m) with workbench, power and light, shelving and wood burner. Door to second ..

Workshop (5.49m x 2.13m) with further shelving and door to ...

Garage (5.49m x 3.05m) with up and over front door.
Garage (4.57m x 2.9m) with up and over door to front of sectional concrete structure.

Caravan storage area/ further parking.
Running away to the north is an expanse of lawn which could allow for livestock, small pony, alpacas etc. Part way up the grassed area is a ....
Summer house - Timber with windows, double door and patio area.

At the top of the garden area is an orchard with many different fruit trees (including walnut, apple, cherry, pear and medlar) and a large polytunnel (12.19m x 4.88m) adjacent to 2 large compost heaps.

There is plenty of room to potentially use the land for camping/glamping subject to appropriate permissions.

Property Ownership Information

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

E

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