End terrace house for sale in Bickleigh, Tiverton EX16

Description

Rose cottage is a charming, thatched property situated on the outskirts of this popular Exe Valley village. A new thatch was fitted in 2020 whilst internally there are exposed beams and well-presented accommodation throughout. The 21 ft sitting/dining room is dual aspect with an inglenook fireplace and an electric log effect burner and stone hearth. The dining area has room for a table and chairs with stairs rising to the first floor.

The kitchen has a high vaulted ceiling, three velux windows and is fitted with a range of cream wall, base and drawer units and wood worksurfaces. There is an integrated dishwasher, American style fridge freezer and a breakfast bar providing additional seating, a further storage area houses the boiler which supplies central heating and hot water. The kitchen opens to a larder area with useful fitted wooden shelving and a further door opening to the bathroom which is beautifully fitted with a white roll top clawfoot bath and shower attachment. On the first floor landing there are numerous interesting alcoves providing storage and display areas. The principal bedroom is a large double bedroom with dual aspect, far reaching views and a built-in wardrobe. The en suite has a fully tiled double shower enclosure.

Outside, the property is approached from the village lane with on street parking( not allocated) and a single garage in a separate block of four opposite the property. A real feature of the cottage are the gardens which are mainly located to the side, benefiting from superb facing countryside views. There are several areas of lawn, well stocked with shrubs and trees. These are linked by paths and steps to a timber deck area, ideal for dining out and enjoying the views. To the far corner of the garden has a further decked area with a hot tub and a summer house having power and a light, potentially suitable for an office.

Situation

Tiverton approx. 3 and a half miles.
Tiverton Parkway and M5 motorway approx. 10 miles.
Exeter approx. 11 miles.

The village has a church, a friendly riverside pub and two visitor attractions, Bickleigh Mill, restaurant and craft centre. Bickleigh Castle is also nearby. The Cathedral city of Exeter is approximately eleven miles to the south and offers excellent shopping, cultural and leisure facilities. Close by you also have the University of Exeter along with private and state schools. The market town of Tiverton, some 3.5 miles to the north, has good shopping facilities, Petroc College (Mid-Devon campus) and Blundells School. There is a mainline railway station at Tiverton Parkway, next to junction 27 of the M5 motorway, both approximately 10 miles away. Exeter airport is some 13 miles away to the east of the city.

Directions

From Exeter take the A377 to Cowley Bridge, then join the A396 towards Tiverton. Continue along this road through the villages of Stoke Canon and Rewe for nearly ten miles until reaching Bickleigh. Before the bridge turn right signposted the village centre. The property will be found after a short distance on the left.

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Agents Note

Services

The vendor has advised the following: Mains gas (serving the central heating boiler and hot water), mains electricity and water. Private drainage system/water treatment works exclusively for Rose Cottage – emptied annually approx. Cost £180. Free standing electric wood burner. Telephone landline currently in contract with Sky. Broadband currently in contract with Sky. Download speed 55.43 Mbps and Upload speed 15.46 Mbps. Mobile signal: Several networks currently showing as available at the property.