2-bedroom house · EX16 7LX
For saleListed 95 days
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About
A charming semi-detached Grade II Listed character thatched cottage situated to the edge of Uplowman village, enjoying a semi-rural position with well-established gardens, external storage and off-road parking Description Having been extensively renovated by the current Vendors, 1 Staplegate provides a very well-presented two bedroom semi-detached character cottage situated to the edge of Uplowman, enjoying a semi-rural position yet just 10 minutes from the conveniences of Tiverton.
Retaining a wealth of charm throughout, the accommodation comprises: Front door into the Sitting Room with front aspect and fireplace with inset electric wood-burning effect stove.
A door leads into the Inner Hall with stairs rising to the first floor and under stairs storage cupboard.
The Dining Room provides a reception room with front aspect, offering space for a dining table and chairs.
The Hallway opens into the Utility Room which is fitted with a matching range of base and wall units with work surface over and integrated fridge/freezer.
There is space and plumbing for a washing machine. The Cloakroom is fitted with a close coupled WC and wash basin.
The Kitchen enjoys a rear aspect overlooking the gardens and is fitted with a modern matching range of wall, base and drawer units with continuous work surface over incorporating sink unit.
A range of integrated appliances include dishwasher, eye level double oven and induction hob. This room provides space for a breakfast table and chairs and benefits from an access to the rear gardens.
From the Inner Hallway, stairs rise to the first floor landing. Bedroom 2 is a double bedroom with front aspect. Bedroom 1 is a large master bedroom with front aspect.
The Family Bathroom is fitted with a modern matching suite comprising bath with shower over, close coupled WC, wash basin set in vanity unit and heated towel rail.
Outside Approached from the village lane, a gravelled area provides off-road parking for one car.
About 100m along the lane, a five-bar gate provides access to the additional off-road parking at the end of the garden.
The well-established gardens are planted with a variety of plants, shrubs and trees having been lovingly tended by the current Vendors during their ownership.
There are multiple seating areas throughout the gardens, providing spaces to enjoy views across the gardens. A more productive area has raised vegetable beds and a greenhouse.
A wooden stable provide useful additional storage space, with a plant shed attached to the cottage, equipped with power and light, providing storage facilities.
To the rear of the gardens, there are two garden store rooms - one providing the Boiler room, housing the oil-fired boiler. Services & outgoings We understand that mains electricity is connected.
Private water supply via borehole with filtration system and uv (shared with number 2. Drainage to a private shared system with number 2. Oil-fired central heating.
Council Tax: Band C - Mid Devon District Council.
Situation The property lies in a small hamlet, close to the centre of the village of Uplowman offering a good range of local amenities including primary school, Church and public house.
The property is ideally situated for someone requiring a rural setting, yet within easy reach of Tiverton, the Golf Course and the renowned Blundell’s School.
Tiverton offers a range of shopping, banking, recreational and educational facilities and with 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.
The County town of Taunton and Cathedral City of Exeter, are also within convenient reach and afford more comprehensive facilities, befitting those of County and Regional centres.
Directions What3words:///affirming.flip.inkjet Additional information Broadband: Broadband is available (Openreach). Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone.
For an indication of speeds, 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.
Rights & Restrictions: The property is Grade II Listed.
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