House For Sale £475,000
What an absolute delight is this superb Grade II Listed semi detached period cottage, nestling in a rural, yet highly accessible setting in the tiny hamlet of Kentismoor about half a mile from the village of Kentisbeare. An early inspection of this charming country home is strongly recommended.
Description
What a delight is this intriguing Grade II listed period cottage, enjoying a tucked away, rural, yet highly accessible setting in the tiny hamlet of Kentismoor, about half a mile from the ever popular village of Kentisbeare. Comprising just one of four period properties and having been sympathetically updated and extended by the present owner, it now offers delightful three bedroom, two reception accommodation, with a recently created annex. This thatched cottage exhibits the character of a traditional thatched cottage, whilst now benefitting from modern lpg central heating and modern kitchen and shower room. With it annex facility comprising a double bedroom with en-suite shower room, the property is ideally suited to a small extended family or alternatively perhaps an airbnb. Whilst the extensive gardens and grounds, together with useful outbuildings will appeal to avid gardeners or diy enthusiasts. The bridleway/footpath passes near to the cottage, facilitating access to the extensive network of Parish footpaths, ideal for family and dog walking. An early inspection of this charming country home is strongly recommended.
Situation And Amenities
Enjoying a wonderful tucked away rural setting in the tiny hamlet of Kentismoor, about half a mile from Kentisbeare Village with its Post Office stores, thriving primary school, Wyndham Arms Public House, Parish Church and modern village hall. Kentisbeare also boasts thriving football and cricket clubs, both with successful junior sections. A more extensive range of facilities is to be found in the nearby country town of Cullompton with its High Street shops including award winning Veysey Butchers and Bakehouse Coffee Shop/Bistro, together with Tesco and Aldi Supermarkets. Cullompton also boasts a modern library and state of the art community centre, together with sports centre and M5 intersection facilitating rapid commuting south to the cathedral city of Exeter and north to the county town of Taunton. Kentisbeare lies at the foot of the Blackdown Hills, an area designated as being of outstanding natural beauty. The comparatively central Mid Devon location places the picturesque national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor together with the north and south Devon coastlines all within a modest car journey.
Bullet Points
Charming Grade II listed thatched country cottage
Delightful edge of Kentismoor Hamlet setting
Uffculme School catchment
Easy reach Cullompton and M5
lpg central heating
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room with woodburner
Modern Kitchen
Dining/Family Room
Three Bedrooms
Superb Shower Room
One Bedroom with En-Suite Shower
Useful Outbuildings
Extensive Parking
Cottage Garden with terrace
Further lawned garden/small paddock
Mains electricity, water and private drainage (recently installed treatment plant)
16 miles Exeter, 20 miles Taunton
Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 7 miles
Council Tax “B” / EPC exempt
On The Ground Floor
Stable-style cottage front door to
Entrance Hall tile effect flooring, coat hooks, lovely handmade traditional cottage door with Suffolk catch to
Sitting Room charming dual aspect room, engineered oak flooring, impressive brick Inglenook-style fireplace having Bressumer beam and housing woodburning stove, radiator, turning cottage stairs to first floor, understairs cupboard, another cottage-style door to
Kitchen/Breakfast Room delightfully appointed with grey shaker-style floor and wall units, oak worktops having inset four ring ceramic hob with brushed stainless steel cooker hood over, deep vitreous enamel single drainer sink with mixer tap over, downlighting, small Breakfast Bar, built-in storage cupboard with oak door and top, space for freestanding fridge/freezer, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, ceramic tiled floor with wide arch leading through to the
Dining/Family Room having continuation of tiled floor, radiator, twin doors to gardens, extensive windows on two sides, enjoying a glorious rural outlook, radiator, ceiling downlighting.
Bedroom 3/Annex comprising double bedroom with timber effect flooring, lovely country outlook, stable door, downlighting, door to
En-Suite Shower Room having fully tiled shower, Triton electric shower, extractor, downlighting, close coupled W.C., washbasin, recessed shelving for towels, etc., tiled floor, the whole providing a great facility for an older child or possibly for airbnb.
On The First Floor
Approached via easy rising returning staircase, built-in overstairs boiler cupboard with solid oak doors.
Long Landing well lit by flank window, radiator, loft access.
Bedroom 1 again with handmade oak door, radiator, country outlook, downlighting, range of triple built-in wardrobes, with oak doors.
Bedroom 2 radiator, country outlook, eyelevel built-in double cupboards.
Stylish Shower Room with porcelain tiled floor, downlighting, low level mood lighting, generous shower, low level W.C., washbasin with waterfall tap and twin drawers beneath, mirror fronted medicine cabinet over with sensor switch, radiator, pretty recessed oak shelving for towels, etc., extractor fan.
Outside
An area of Cottage Garden accessed from both the Breakfast Room and the Annex offers an area of lawn interspersed with established shrubs and a large paved terrace for alfresco entertaining, the whole enjoying an open country outlook. Beyond the small cottage garden, a short path leads to vast gravelled parking area with some useful buildings, including a Large Workshop/Store of timber frame and corrugated iron construction, with concrete floor, light and power, up and over door, pedestrian door, attached Store Room to the rear, Timber Garden Shed, aluminium framed Greenhouse. Beyond the parking area lies the principal area of garden, with dwarf wall, raised beds and decking, providing the perfect setting to catch the evening sun. Beyond this lies the principal area of Garden/Small Paddock with post and rail fencing, timber shed and additional hardstanding.
Description
What a delight is this intriguing Grade II listed period cottage, enjoying a tucked away, rural, yet highly accessible setting in the tiny hamlet of Kentismoor, about half a mile from the ever popular village of Kentisbeare. Comprising just one of four period properties and having been sympathetically updated and extended by the present owner, it now offers delightful three bedroom, two reception accommodation, with a recently created annex. This thatched cottage exhibits the character of a traditional thatched cottage, whilst now benefitting from modern lpg central heating and modern kitchen and shower room. With it annex facility comprising a double bedroom with en-suite shower room, the property is ideally suited to a small extended family or alternatively perhaps an airbnb. Whilst the extensive gardens and grounds, together with useful outbuildings will appeal to avid gardeners or diy enthusiasts. The bridleway/footpath passes near to the cottage, facilitating access to the extensive network of Parish footpaths, ideal for family and dog walking. An early inspection of this charming country home is strongly recommended.
Situation And Amenities
Enjoying a wonderful tucked away rural setting in the tiny hamlet of Kentismoor, about half a mile from Kentisbeare Village with its Post Office stores, thriving primary school, Wyndham Arms Public House, Parish Church and modern village hall. Kentisbeare also boasts thriving football and cricket clubs, both with successful junior sections. A more extensive range of facilities is to be found in the nearby country town of Cullompton with its High Street shops including award winning Veysey Butchers and Bakehouse Coffee Shop/Bistro, together with Tesco and Aldi Supermarkets. Cullompton also boasts a modern library and state of the art community centre, together with sports centre and M5 intersection facilitating rapid commuting south to the cathedral city of Exeter and north to the county town of Taunton. Kentisbeare lies at the foot of the Blackdown Hills, an area designated as being of outstanding natural beauty. The comparatively central Mid Devon location places the picturesque national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor together with the north and south Devon coastlines all within a modest car journey.
Bullet Points
Charming Grade II listed thatched country cottage
Delightful edge of Kentismoor Hamlet setting
Uffculme School catchment
Easy reach Cullompton and M5
lpg central heating
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room with woodburner
Modern Kitchen
Dining/Family Room
Three Bedrooms
Superb Shower Room
One Bedroom with En-Suite Shower
Useful Outbuildings
Extensive Parking
Cottage Garden with terrace
Further lawned garden/small paddock
Mains electricity, water and private drainage (recently installed treatment plant)
16 miles Exeter, 20 miles Taunton
Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 7 miles
Council Tax “B” / EPC exempt
On The Ground Floor
Stable-style cottage front door to
Entrance Hall tile effect flooring, coat hooks, lovely handmade traditional cottage door with Suffolk catch to
Sitting Room charming dual aspect room, engineered oak flooring, impressive brick Inglenook-style fireplace having Bressumer beam and housing woodburning stove, radiator, turning cottage stairs to first floor, understairs cupboard, another cottage-style door to
Kitchen/Breakfast Room delightfully appointed with grey shaker-style floor and wall units, oak worktops having inset four ring ceramic hob with brushed stainless steel cooker hood over, deep vitreous enamel single drainer sink with mixer tap over, downlighting, small Breakfast Bar, built-in storage cupboard with oak door and top, space for freestanding fridge/freezer, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, ceramic tiled floor with wide arch leading through to the
Dining/Family Room having continuation of tiled floor, radiator, twin doors to gardens, extensive windows on two sides, enjoying a glorious rural outlook, radiator, ceiling downlighting.
Bedroom 3/Annex comprising double bedroom with timber effect flooring, lovely country outlook, stable door, downlighting, door to
En-Suite Shower Room having fully tiled shower, Triton electric shower, extractor, downlighting, close coupled W.C., washbasin, recessed shelving for towels, etc., tiled floor, the whole providing a great facility for an older child or possibly for airbnb.
On The First Floor
Approached via easy rising returning staircase, built-in overstairs boiler cupboard with solid oak doors.
Long Landing well lit by flank window, radiator, loft access.
Bedroom 1 again with handmade oak door, radiator, country outlook, downlighting, range of triple built-in wardrobes, with oak doors.
Bedroom 2 radiator, country outlook, eyelevel built-in double cupboards.
Stylish Shower Room with porcelain tiled floor, downlighting, low level mood lighting, generous shower, low level W.C., washbasin with waterfall tap and twin drawers beneath, mirror fronted medicine cabinet over with sensor switch, radiator, pretty recessed oak shelving for towels, etc., extractor fan.
Outside
An area of Cottage Garden accessed from both the Breakfast Room and the Annex offers an area of lawn interspersed with established shrubs and a large paved terrace for alfresco entertaining, the whole enjoying an open country outlook. Beyond the small cottage garden, a short path leads to vast gravelled parking area with some useful buildings, including a Large Workshop/Store of timber frame and corrugated iron construction, with concrete floor, light and power, up and over door, pedestrian door, attached Store Room to the rear, Timber Garden Shed, aluminium framed Greenhouse. Beyond the parking area lies the principal area of garden, with dwarf wall, raised beds and decking, providing the perfect setting to catch the evening sun. Beyond this lies the principal area of Garden/Small Paddock with post and rail fencing, timber shed and additional hardstanding.
