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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · EX21 5QT
For saleListed 172 days
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About
This handsome property sits in a commanding position, and we understand it is part cob and stone and part traditional construction with double glazing under a slate roof with PVCU soffits and fascias.
From Shebbear village you come into the small hamlet of Caute and as Stoneleigh cottage is ‘L’ shaped, it presents three distinct faces to the world.
The first is in a south easterly direction and this is where the large kitchen/breakfast room is found, with the second sitting room, which is also westerly facing, along with three bedrooms (2 doubles and a single), a modern bathroom and a front door leading out to the gardens.
Coming in through the main gates onto the driveway is on the south westerly side, where there is an entrance vestibule leading into the house, an inner hall that leads to the large kitchen/breakfast room, a cloakroom and the prep kitchen.
This is a very useful and well planned space for those who like to formal entertain as the dining room leads off and in turn off this is found a second sitting room and conservatory.
Both sitting rooms have gas fired log effect stoves. The conservatory being on the northern side is very useable all year round and having low windows allows for a real vista into the gardens.
If you cannot sit still for long and want to be out in them, a double door gives access.
Upstairs are two double bedrooms one of an extremely good size and a contemporary refitted bathroom with bath and separate shower.
The parts of the house interconnect downstairs and with some careful thought could be made to do so upstairs if so required, subject to any relevant consents.
Outside The in/out driveway sweeps past the property continuing beyond the double garage, which has workshop space, further parking, the greenhouse and then out into the lane.
With the main gates shut the tarmacadam drive would provide a great area for children to ride or learn to ride their bikes.
Gardens These are a total delight and have been lovingly created under the current Vendors guidance to have distinct area, almost like rooms in which to enjoy nature around, soak up the sun or sit in the shade in the heat of the day.
Running away from the house on one side is a vast swathe of lawn circa 50 meters in length that is a blank canvas for the new owner to create their own vision or just to enjoy for pleasure with family, friends and children.
The gardens are well stocked with a plethora of shrubs, plants and spring bulbs giving some colour through most of the year.
For those who thrive on growing their own fruit and veg there is a fruit cage with adjacent raised bed. Agents note Within the curtilage is an electricity transformer.
The current vendors changed the internals 1st floor to allow for dual occupancy. From Torrington Town Square, take the South Street exit to the New Street junction.
Turn left, heading towards Bideford and on the outskirts of the town, bear left on the B3227 Langtree Road. Proceed through the village of Langtree, on to Stibb Cross.
At the crossroads, take the left hand turning, signposted Shebbear. Follow the road for approximately 2 miles and take the right hand turn at Rowden Chapel signposted Newton St. Petrock.
After a mile, take a sharp left hand turn at Ladford Mill, signposted Caute/ Shebbear. Follow this road through and the property can be found on the left hand side before the next open junction.
///bluff.tamed.grid Services Mains water and electricity, oil fired heating, LPG for the gas. Private septic drainage shared with the neighbour with the costs split 50/50.
We encourage you to check before viewing a property the potential broadband speeds and mobile signal coverage.
You can do so by visiting EPC E Council Tax D Tenure Freehold Viewings Strictly by appointment with the selling agent only Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 7.37m x 4.04m Sitting Room 5.3m x 4.04m Prep Kitchen 3.43m x 3.4m Dining Room 4.47m x 4.45m Sitting Room 5.3m x 4.42m Conservatory 4.6m x 2.87m Bedroom 4.42m x 4.4m Bedroom 3.33m x 3.05m Bathroom Bedroom 4.22m x 4.04m Bathroom Bedroom 3.07m x 3.02m Bedroom 5.3m x 4.04m
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