Exbourne, Okehampton

A superb and lovingly restored character cottage in the heart of this sought-after Devon village. Well-appointed accommodation with charming garden and summerhouse. VIEWING ESSENTIAL. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
This fine property is located in the heart of the sought-after Devon village of Exbourne.

Exbourne offers a range of local amenities including primary school, garage, public house, village hall, Post Office and store and Parish church. A more comprehensive range of facilities can be found in Okehampton which is situated approximately 5 miles south.

Okehampton lies on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is approximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts. There are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding, and fishing. The shopping area contains supermarkets as well as many interesting locally owned shops. Primary and secondary education is well catered for in local schools. The recreation ground and park contain, amongst other things, a covered heated swimming pool. Most sports are available including 18-hole golf course, squash courts, indoor rifle range and thriving rugby and soccer clubs. The cathedral city of Exeter and the regions airport are approximately 25 miles to the southeast.

A superb character cottage, which has been lovingly restored in recent times and now offers an excellent combination of modern living and original character features.

The rear of the property was once the village smithy and there is a tribute to this, with a lovely, patterned glass window overlooking the hallway and through to the bathroom, as pictured. The cobbled floor of the smithy has carefully been re-laid as the winding pathway through the garden to the front entrance door. The property is not listed and is believed to date back to the 1700's.

The property is approached via the aforementioned cobbled pathway, which in turn leads to an attractive open-fronted porch and entrance door. Beyond is a lovely family-style kitchen dining room with a matching range of kitchen units, integrated appliances including dishwasher, fridge, twin electric ovens, electric ceramic hob and extractor hood. There is a natural slate floor, with electric underfloor heating, as well as a radiator. Moving through to the sitting room, there is a lovely deep-silled window with window seat and a superb feature fireplace with fitted wood burner.

Returning to the kitchen/dining room, a small number of steps lead up to a hallway, with store cupboard and a door to side. This part of the cottage was once the village smithy and has a high ceiling with exposed A-frame roof trusses. The seller has thoughtfully installed a patterned glass window, depicting a horse's head, which is a lovely tribute to the property's former history. From the landing are stairs leading to the upper floor and doors leading to a utility room, a cloakroom and versatile double bedroom/study.

To the upper floor is a family bathroom and two further double bedrooms, with the main bedroom having an ensuite shower room.

The property benefits from LPG central heating and full double glazing.

To the outside is a charming garden, predominantly laid to well-tended lawn, with patio seating areas and a block-built summerhouse with power and lighting connected. The garden is bordered by mature hedging offering a good deal of privacy.

We are delighted to offer this superb property as sole agents and viewing is essential to appreciate.

The property is offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

ACCOMMODATION
Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances, or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.

The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is as follows:

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
(4.73m x 3.09m)
A dual aspect room with windows to front and side. A matching range of wall and floor mounted kitchen units with wood worktops. Integrated dishwasher and fridge, twin electric ovens, electric ceramic hob with toughened glass splashback and extractor hood. Enamel sink and drainer with mixer tap; slate tiled flooring with electric underfloor heating; LED lighting; space for dining table and chairs; patterned glass borrowed light window; radiator; wall mounted boiler in housing cupboard; steps to first floor landing and a door to:

SITTING ROOM
(4.71 m x 3.00 m)
Deep-silled window to front with window seat; a lovely feature fireplace with fitted wood burner on slate hearth with timber bressummer over; storage cupboard to side. Laminate wood flooring; radiator; two television points; wall and ceiling lighting;

Returning to kitchen/dining room, a small number of steps lead to a

HALLWAY (Former Smithy)
With slate tiled flooring; feature exposed A-frame roof trusses; feature patterned glass window depicting horses head; vertical radiator; door to side; two storage cupboards, latch doors to:-

UTILITY ROOM
(1.79 m x 1.73m)
Window to side: slate tiled floor; a range of wall and floor mounted units with roll top work surface; stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap; space and plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge/freezer; LED lighting; extractor fan; radiator;

CLOAKROOM
(1.79m x 0.98m)
Low level WC; wall mounted wash hand basin; wood panelling to half height; tiled flooring; radiator; LED lighting.

BEDROOM THREE/STUDY
(3.68m x 2.67m)
Window to rear and overhead skylight window; radiator; part exposed roof truss; storage cupboard; TV point.

UPPER FLOOR LANDING
Mains smoke alarm; hatch to loft space; airing cupboard with slatted shelving and radiator; latch doors to:-

BEDROOM ONE
(4.9m x 2.86m)
Window to front with part rural views; superb, exposed timber A-frame; radiator; two TV points; door to:-

ENSUITE
(1.83m x 1.79m)
Three windows to rear; low-level WC; pedestal wash hand basin; corner shower cubicle with mains shower; fully tiled walls; tiled floor; heated towel rail; extractor fan; wall mounted electric heater; shaver socket; LED lighting.

BEDROOM TWO
(3.81m x 2.29m)
Two windows to front with part rural views; radiator; TV point; part exposed ceiling beams.

BATHROOM
(2.35m x 2.21m)
Window to side and feature patterned glass window of horses' head; Low level WC; pedestal wash hand basin; panel enclosed bath with mains shower and shower screen; heated towel rail; wall mounted electric heater; tiled flooring; extractor fan; LED lighting.

OUTSIDE
To the outside is a charming garden, predominantly laid to well-tended lawn, with winding cobbled pathway leading to the front door; patio seating areas providing a lovely place to sit and relax. The garden is bordered by mature hedging offering a good deal of privacy. To the side of the garden is a:-

SUMMERHOUSE
(2.58m x 1.81m)
A lovely addition to the property, of block construction with double panel glazed doors and power & lighting connected.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, LPG central heating.

OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in band 'B' for Council Tax purposes.

DIRECTIONS
For SAT NAV, please use the property postcode EX20 3RX.
Upon entering the village of Exbourne, you will see The Red Lion Public House on your right, continue passing the village Church, also on your right. Take the next turning right and at the next Junction, you will be found the property immediately on your right.