5-bedroom house · EX16 8NW
For saleReduced £50k (−6.9%) on 21 JunListed 211 days
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A well-presented and versatile detached property set within the village of Nomansland, having been upgraded to include a range of energy-efficient measures, potential annexe with wrap around gardens, large double garage and far-reaching countryside views.
Description Having been built in the 1950 by the Post Office, The Last Post is a superb detached residence within the village of Nomansland, which used to serve as a shop, and has since been sympathetically modernised and upgraded to create the wonderful five bedroom property it is today.
With air source heat pump, solar panels with battery storage and a private unfiltered well water supply (providing clean mains water), the property prides itself on being eco-friendly, whilst retaining a wealth of character and provides well-presented and versatile accommodation; Front door into the Entrance Hall with two storage cupboards and stairs rising to the first floor.
An opening leads into the Garden Room a great reception space with dual aspect providing the ideal space for casual seating.
A door leads into the Office/Library a superb reception space, used by the current Vendors as a home office/Library with full-height bookshelves, fireplace with wood burning stove and with views across the side gardens.
The Inner Hall provides an additional storage cupboard and with a door into the spacious dual aspect Sitting Room creating a superb reception space.
The Rear Hallway connects the original main house to the modern converted wing of the property, with an external door leading to the garage parking area and a door into the Cloakroom with close coupled WC and wash basin.
The spacious Utility Room hosts the solar panel inverter along with batteries, the pressurised water cistern and related pipework as well as providing space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier and with a door leading to the gardens.
Accessed via the Rear Hall, a door leads into the Kitchen/Dining Room, the real ‘heart of the home’ with a 28ft x 18ft space catering for a large dining area space along with additional casual seating with double doors opening onto the patio.
The Kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of matching units with work surface over incorporating sink unit.
There is space for a Range cooker, space for a fridge/freezer and space and plumbing for a dishwasher. A further door provides internal access to the large double garage.
From the Entrance Hall, stairs rise to the first floor light and bright galleried landing within the original part of the property. Bedroom 4 is a large double bedroom with side aspect.
Bedroom 2 is a large double bedroom with dual aspect and central fireplace (no functioning chimney) and with a range of built-in wardrobes.
The Family Bathroom is fitted with a matching suite comprising bath with shower over, close coupled WC and wash basin. Bedroom 5 is a double bedroom with side aspect and built-in storage.
The En-Suite Bathroom is fitted with a matching suite comprising bath with shower over, close coupled WC and wash basin. From the Kitchen/Dining Room, stairs rise to the modern first floor landing.
Bedroom 1 is a light and bright double bedroom with an extensive range of built-in wardrobes.
The En-Suite is fitted with a matching suite comprising large shower cubicle with inset mains shower, close coupled WC and wash basin. Bedroom 3 is a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes.
The En-Suite is fitted with a bath with shower over, close coupled WC and wash basin.
Outside Approached from the main village road, two five-bar gate entrances provides access onto a large private driveway, providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the double garage, with up-and-over doors, power and light (the garage can also be accessed internally).
The property sits within a plot of about 0.46 of an acre, providing a superb spot with the house sitting centrally within the plot.
The front of the property enjoys a large lawned area, which is bordered by mature hedging with a variety of well-established trees throughout.
Accessed via the Kitchen/Dining Room and the Utility Room, there is an extensive paved patio, providing the ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, enabling full views across the gardens.
The extensive rear gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature shrubs and trees, with a further pedestrian access gate to the lane at the rear.
There is a more productive area of garden, hosting a greenhouse along with planted borders and compost bin.
Situated adjacent to the double garage, there is a large wooden storage shed, which loops back around to the driveway.
Services & outgoings We understand that mains electricity, water and sewerage are connected to the property. A private water supply provides water to the toilet systems.
Solar pv panels provide electricity. Air source heat pump provides central heating to the main house and underfloor heating to the barn conversion addition.
Council Tax: Mid Devon District Council - Band E.
Situation The village of Nomansland is situated some 8 miles to the west of the market town of Tiverton, which provides an excellent range of shopping, recreational, healthcare and educational facilities.
Easy commuting via the North Devon Link Road either to the north coast via Barnstaple or eastward back to the M5 (J27) and Parkway mainline Railway Station, providing speedy access to London Paddington.
Exeter lies some 16 miles to the south and offers a more comprehensive range of facilities as befitting a Cathedral City and Taunton, the County town of Somerset lies approximately 29 miles to the north, again offering a varied and comprehensive range of facilities.
Directions What3words:///episode.dragonfly.bring Additional information Broadband: FTTP-Ultrafast broadband is available. (Openreach). Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone.
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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%).
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