4 bedroom semi detached house for sale

Auction - A 3 bedroom character cottage with A one bedroom self contained annexe, post office business, extensive outbuildings including former sorting office and 6 garages. For sale by public auction at umberleigh village hall, date and time to be confirmed. Guide £200, 000-£220, 000

Situation

The rural village of Umberleigh is conveniently situated equidistant between South Molton and Barnstaple in the beautiful Taw Valley. It boasts a popular pub/hotel offering salmon fishing on the River Taw, a primary school and a useful railway station on the picturesque 'Tarka Line'. There is a lively village community with many local activities taking place in the recently extended village hall. Both the railway line and nearby A377 provide good access to North Devons regional centre, Barnstaple and the Cathedral town of Exeter.

Barnstaple enjoys an excellent range of both local and national high street shops, banks and leisure facilities including the Green Lanes Shopping Centre. In addition there is also a theatre, cinema, hospital, range of schools and indoor heated leisure pool. The thriving and historic market town of South Molton is about 8 miles distant and provides complete amenities including a supermarket, banks, post office, health centres and features a very popular a twice weekly local produce market. There are schools for all age ranges and access to the North Devon link road which gives a quick route to M5.

South Molton is known as the gateway to Exmoor National Park. The area offers a wealth of outdoor pursuits including horse riding, walking, cycling and golf at Chulmleigh, High Bickington and High Bullen. The popular coastal resorts of Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe and Instow are just a short drive away.

Living room

Exposed ceiling timbers, stone built inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove. The room enjoys delightful views to the rear over open countryside.
Kitchen/dining room:
Tiled floor, Butler sink with adjoining pine worktop area, part tiled walls, cooker space, exposed ceiling beam.

French doors opening to the rear courtyard, enjoying countryside views, door to storage cupboard, part brick faced exposed wall and door leading to:

Tiled floor, Butler sink with adjoining pine worktop area, part tiled walls, cooker space, exposed ceiling beam.

French doors opening to the rear courtyard, enjoying countryside views, door to storage cupboard, part brick faced exposed wall and door leading to:

Lobby/boiler room

With plumbing for washing machine, oil fired boiler providing central heating, door to outside and door leading to adjoining Annexe and boiler room. Stairs rise to:

Bathroom

Pedestal wash basin, tiled splash backing, low level WC, panelled bath with tiled surround and airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder and slatted shelving
bedroom 1:
Window to rear and enjoying views over the surrounding fields and open countryside.
Bedroom 2:
Window to rear and enjoying rural views.
Bedroom 3
A double aspect room with windows to side and front. The cottage benefits from oil fired central heating and uPVC double glazing to the majority of the windows.

Annex

In addition to the connecting door from the cottage, the Annexe has its own entrance. This area, which was originally the village shop, now comprises a kitchen: 1911 x 7 with electric cooker point, part tiled walls, base units with worktops over, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, tiled floor, sky light and opening through to:- sitting room/dining area: 214 x 153 a spacious room with two windows to front, wood burning stove with back boiler providing heating for radiators in the annexe, four sky lights, hatch access to loft space, and door to:- shower room with pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash backing, large shower cubicle with electric shower, low level WC. The ground floor bedroom: 1110 x 96 has exposed beams, an original bread oven (formerly, this room was the village bakery) and a window to the front with a glimpse of the river. The annexe benefits from uPVC double glazed windows.

Post office

Shop Area/Counter: 8' 6 x 8' 5 (2.6m x 2.6m), door to outside, door to:

Proposal

Our clients are inviting offers for the freehold interest. The business (if required) is a Post Office with an annual salary of approximately £12, 000 per annum being paid by the Royal Mail. The Post Office does not currently retail any other goods and undoubtedly has the potential to develop further business opportunities. With this in mind the annexe also has scope, subject to the necessary consents, to be converted back to its original usage providing additional retail space, if required. Furthermore, the six garages, which are currently rated for business use, and the former sorting office, together offer a substantial area which would be ideal for many commercial, storage or other enterprises. This property offers a very flexible package and would be ideal as a home with income, either from the Post Office, the annexe or a new venture. Alternatively it offers scope for dual occupancy or as a comfortable family home.

Outside

There is a pretty enclosed garden with pond with waterfall feature and pergoda. The garden is screened by mature trees and shrubs and there are flowerbeds with flowering shrubs and plants and space for a vegetable garden. Outsized log store and further: Separate mens cloakroom with high level WC, wall mounted wash basin and cold water tap and separate ladies cloakroom with low level WC and part tiled walls.

Outbuildings

Two storey with power and light connected.

Former sorting office/workshop: 24' 11 x 15' 0 Fully insulated with power and light connected and windows to rear. Access to:
The garages:
Garage 1: 16'4 x 8'6 with power and light and sliding doors to the front. Garage 2: 16'4 x 8'6 single garage with power and light and sliding doors. Adjoining these two garages is a Block of 3 Garages: 23'11 x 16'4 an open area with sliding doors and power and light connected and a further large Single Garage: 16'4 x 14'1. To the front are two parking spaces.

Services

Mains water, electricity and private drainage via a septic tank shared with the neighbouring property.
EPCs
If you would like a copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate we can send this to you by request or it is available online at
Reference No:

Council tax bands

North Devon Council, Civic Centre, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1EA. Tel:
Main House Band C, Annexe Band A.

Special conditions

The Auction pack and Special Conditions of Sale are available from the Vendor's lawyers, to be confirmed.
Agents note 1
The next door neighbour has access over the rear garden to refill their oil tank only.

Method of sale

The property will be offered for by sale by public auction, date and time to be confirmed. The auction will be held at
Umberleigh Village Hall

Reserve price

The property will be offered subject to a reserve price. The
auctioneers reserve the right to bid on behalf of the vendor and to withdraw the property from the auction in the event of it not reaching its reserve price. The reserve will be decided on the day of auction.
Agents note 2
Joint agents with bushnell & green, 106 East Street, South Molton, Devon EX36 3DB Tel:

Viewing

Strictly and only by prior appointment through the Vendors sole Agents, Nancekivell & Co on or out of hours Peter Nancekivell on . Prior to making an appointment to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.

Important notice
important notice

Nancekivell & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
(1) They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
(2) Any areas, measurement or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Nancekivell & Co have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Directions
From South Molton drive out of the town down West Street and follow signs to Umberleigh. After approximately 5 miles and on entering the village turn left before crossing Umberleigh Bridge leaving the Antiquest Emporium (Murch Bros) on the right and the Post Office Stores will be found immediately in front marked with a For Sale board.

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