4 bedroom property for sale

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A detached character country home in the Exmoor National Park overlooking Bridgetown’s picturesque cricket ground and the beautiful upper Exe valley, offering over 2, 200sq.Ft. Of flexible and adaptable accommodation sitting in its own grounds with extensive outbuildings, parking and a two-acre paddock

Detached character country home

4 bedrooms (1 ensuite)
2 receptions

Farmhouse kitchen / breakfast room
sun room

3 bathrooms (1 ensuite)

Larder & utility room
detached garage / stable block

3/4 acre garden
2 acre paddock

Oil fired central heating
secondary glazing

Dulverton 6 miles : Tiverton 18 miles : Exeter 32 miles

Situation
Sitting by the River Exe in the heart of Exmoor National Park, Bridgetown is a typical Exmoor hamlet and includes an old mill, packhorse bridge and a cricket pitch with its very own thatched pavilion. In fact it was voted by Wisden as the prettiest cricket ground in the country in 2002. As one would expect there are plenty of opportunities for ramblers, pony trekking and bicycling in the area and there is a particularly peaceful walk that leads along the river to the village of Winsford. Another attraction is the Badgers Holt, a quaint traditional country pub that dates back to the 1750’s, when it was used as a meeting point for Exmoor ponies to be driven to Bampton Market.

Lying six miles to the South is the market town of Dulverton, known as the southern gateway to Exmoor and famous amongst other things for being described in “Lorna Doone”. This picturesque, but bustling town, provides excellent schooling, shopping and recreational opportunities with more comprehensive facilities available in Tiverton, about 18 miles to the south, as well as junction 27 of the M5 and Tiverton Parkway providing access to London Paddington in around 2 hours.

For those that need a “city” fix, the regional capital of Exeter is around 30 miles away and provides the big name stores, restaurants and entertainment venues that one would expect as well as its international airport.

Description
Hollam Cottage was probably built in the 1830’s using traditional local methods being of rendered stone under a slate roof. It occupies an elevated position overlooking the cricket pitch with beautiful views overlooking the River Exe, along the Exe valley.

As with many properties of the period, the ground floor of the house is divided by a central passage which provides access to all of the principal rooms. The heart of the home is the farmhouse style fitted kitchen / breakfast room with its terracotta tiled floor, granite worktops and very own Aga. No country kitchen would be complete without a larder and Hollam Cottage doesn’t disappoint. The double aspect dining room with its large feature fireplace enjoys views across the village and down the valley, as does the sun room which sits at the end of the passage. On the other side of the hall the 26ft drawing room runs the full length of the main house and for those chilly winter nights there is a modern dual-fuel stove. A single storey extension at the rear of the house provides a shower room, hall and utility room.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms (master ensuite), a good sized single bedroom, family bathroom and store room which could easily be converted to provide a study.

The house has been completely rewired and benefits from oil fired central heating and secondary double glazing. In all it offers approximately 2, 271sq.Ft (211sq.M.) of accommodation.

Outside there is plenty of parking in front of the brick and stone built garage / stable block. This is currently arranged to provide two garages, a stable, workshop and utility room. The grounds, which extend to approximately ¾ acre are laid mainly to lawn with various flowering shrubs and bushes. There is a 2 acre paddock which belongs to the property just a short walk away.

Accommodation

Ground floor

Sun room
There is a sun room to the front of the property which enjoys the southerly aspect and gives access to the main hall which opens into all the principal rooms on the ground floor.

Drawing room 26’6” x 15’ / 8.10m x 4.60m
The drawing room enjoys a double aspect with casement doors leading to a sun terrace and has a dual fuel burning 11 kw fire.

Dining room 15’ max x 15’ / 4.60m max x 4.60m
The dining room also enjoys a double aspect with views. There is a stone built fireplace and fitted cabinet.

Kitchen / breakfast room 14’ x 10’2” / 4.30m x 3.10m
There is a distinctly period farmhouse feel in the kitchen / breakfast room thanks to rustic terracotta floor tiles, shaker style floor and wall cabinets, granite counter tops and an Aga range cooker set in its own beamed recess. There is also an electric oven and hob. A north facing walk-in larder is set just off in the corner of the room.

Utility room
Off the rear hall there is a back porch, with a utility room large enough to hold a large fridge, freezer, washing machine, cupboards and shelves.

Downstairs shower room
Containing a WC, shower cubicle and wash basin

First floor

Bedroom 1 15’2” x 10’3” / 4.60m x 3.10m (excluding ensuite)
The main bedroom enjoys a double aspect with wonderful views down the wooded Exe Valley.

Ensuite bathroom
Paneled bath, WC and wash basin. Two fitted cabinets.

Bedroom 2 15’2” x 15’ / 4.60m x 4.50m
A double bedroom with twin aspect and fitted wardrobes. Views down the Exe valley and overlooking Bridgetown cricket pitch.

Bedroom 3 16’ x 10’ / 4.90 x 3.00m
A double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and vanity unit.

Bedroom 4 11’6” x 10’ / 3.50m x 3.00m
A good single bedroom with fitted wardrobes and views down the Exe valley. Currently used as an office.

Store room
Large enough to potentially be converted into a small workspace or hobby room.

Family bathroom
“Big enough for two” corner champagne colored Jacuzzi jet bath, Integral WC and hand basin with illuminated mirror over.

Outside
The property is approached via a bridleway to a twin five bar gated courtyard area with a Garage/Stable block (with running water and electricity). The outbuildings are divided into two garages, a stable, workshop and utility room. There is also an outside tap.

The gardens are laid predominantly to lawn with various flowering shrubs and bushes. There is a Greenhouse and small sun terrace. The whole property is surrounded by a double beech hedge to the rear a banked laid hedge to the north. The south and east side has privet and hawthorn.

The 2 acre paddock is just a short walk away.

Services
Mains water and sewage (there is also a private water supply tap) mains electricity and oil fired central heating.

Directions
From the centre of Dulverton proceed up the High Street following the road round into Jury Road and along the B3222 to Machine Cross. Turn left at the T junction, signposted Minehead and Bridgetown. Follow this road for about 6 miles and upon entering the village of Bridgetown, take the first turning on the left into Week Lane. Proceed over the bridge, bearing first left and keeping to the left follow the track for about 30 yards and Hollam Cottage will be found on the right hand side.

Council tax band D

Map reference
Ss 922 331