5 bed detached house for sale

Rackenford Road, Tiverton, Devon EX16

A charming five-bedroom Grade II Listed detached property situated within a prominent position within Tiverton, offering a wealth of history and charm, with flexible accommodation and walled gardens
Description

The Old Toll House is one of Tiverton’s historic properties, formerly acting as one of three toll properties in the town, servicing traffic travelling between Tiverton and South Molton via both Witheridge and Rackenford. Believed to date back to about 1826, the Grade II Listed property retains a wealth of its charm and character, providing spacious and flexible accommodation across three storeys and can be seen recorded in local Tiverton areas such as the Tiverton Museum and Elsie May’s. Offering potential Purchasers their chance to snap up a piece of important history within Tiverton, the well-presented property comprises;

Front door into the Entrance Hall with two staircases - one rising to the first floor, one descending to the Basement level. The Study provides a light and bright room, ideal for a home-working set-up with dual aspect and wooden shutters. The Sitting Room is a superb reception room with side aspect and central fireplace with inset woodburning stove on slate hearth. This room opens into the Dining area a further reception area with rear aspect via French doors, built-in storage units and providing ample space for a large table and chairs. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room enjoys a dual aspect - to the rear overlooking the gardens and to the front with a pretty window seat. The Kitchen is fitted with a range of wood base units with Belfast sink over, space for a Range Cooker, space for a large fridge/freezer and ample space for a table and chairs.

From the Entrance Hall, stairs rise to the first floor landing with window to the front and exposed ceiling timbers. Bedroom 2 is a large double bedroom with front aspect and built-in storage. Bedroom 1 is a large double bedroom with side aspect enjoying a window seat and wooden shutters, central Victorian feature fireplace and exposed ceiling timbers. Bedroom 3 - used by the current Vendors as a Dressing Room - enjoys a front aspect with built-in storage cupboard. The Family Bathroom is fitted with a matching white suite comprising bath with electric shower over, close coupled WC and wash basin set on vanity unit.

From the Entrance Hall, stairs descend to the Basement level. The Cloakroom is fitted with a close coupled WC and wash basin. The Store Room provides a useful space, ideally suited as a cold store. Bedroom 5 is a double bedroom with rear aspect - utilised by the current Vendors to provide a home-gym set-up, believed to be the former Kitchen when the property was originally built. Bedroom 4 offers a great double bedroom with rear aspect and central stone fireplace with inset wood-burning stove on slate hearth and a reinforced glass-pane to the floor shows the former well. This room offers built-in storage and a door leading to the covered utility area.
Outside

Approached from Rackenford Road, the property fronts on to the road, with a small paved area to the front.

Accessed via the Dining area, or via the side access gate, the rear walled gardens are fully enclosed, offering a superb degree of privacy. Facing south-westerly, the gardens provide the idea spot to enjoy the sunshine. A paved patio area, situated just off of the Dining area, provides the best space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, with a paved pathway to all borders.

Steps lead down to the basement level, providing superb covered storage space, with multiple storage sheds and providing space for boots. This area acts as a utility space, providing space for bins and recycling boxes, along with an outside tap and hose point as well as space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier.
Services & outgoings

We understand that mains electric, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating.

Council Tax: Band E - Mid Devon District Council.
Situation

The Old Toll House lies on the western edge of Tiverton, which is a popular town, straddling the River Exe and affording a comprehensive range of commercial, recreational and educational facilities, including the noted public school of Blundells for which the property falls within the 10% reduced fee catchment area. To the east lies the M5 (J27) and with mainline rail connections available adjacent to this junction at Tiverton Parkway. To the south lies Exeter, with the range of facilities befitting those of a county and regional centre. The property occupies an outstanding position within South West England, renowned for both the diversity of its countryside and for the many varied sporting and recreational activities available either within the immediate vicinity or further afield.
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Additional information

Broadband: FTTP-Ultrafast broadband is available (Openreach).

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.

Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).