3 bedroom detached house for sale

A detached character property providing flexible accommodation with rural views. 3 Bedrooms, dressing room, bathroom, sitting/dining room, kitchen. Landscaped garden. River frontage. Character features. EPC Band F.

Situation

The property occupies a level position in a most attractive position with glorious views over the River Exe and the Exe Valley. It is approximately 1 mile from the town of Bampton with a good range of local amenities including shops, primary school, pub and restaurants, Parish Church etc. Similar amenities can be found in Dulverton, approximately 4 miles to the north, which lies just within the Exmoor National Park. The market town of Tiverton is approximately 7 miles south which has some comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities as well as a dual carriageway access to the M5 and the main line railway station at Tiverton Parkway Station served by fast trains to London Paddington.

Description

Half Penny Bridge Cottage has much character and charm and is well positioned in the Exe Valley neighbouring the River Exe. It is complemented by its well presented internal and external conditions as well as its well proportioned internal accommodation and easy accessibility to shops in Bampton and Tiverton.

Accommodation

Solid wooden cottage front door:

Entrance hallway

With stairs to first floor and access to both kitchen and living accommodation.

Kitchen

Cottage style kitchen with exposed ceiling beams, quality fitted kitchen units, tiled worktop surfaces, drawers and cupboards under incorporating. Space for microwave, gas hob unit with extractor over and oven under, display units to both sides, built-in Rayburn Royale oil-fired unit. UPVC double glazed window to side and window to front overlooking river and countryside beyond. Breakfast bar. Various spotlighting.

Sitting area

Open plan light and beautifully presented principal room with many original and attractive features including inglenook fireplace with open fire and beam over. Bread oven and stone hearth, radiator, 3 windows to front aspect including attractive arched window, original exposed timber support beams and arch in the centre of the room which offers an interesting feature through to:

Dining area

With second inglenook fireplace with beam over which is currently being used as a display unit. Radiator. Door leading through to:

Utilty/study

Useful room with original cottage door to outside, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, single radiator, fitted wall and floor units. Cupboard housing oil-fired central heating boiler.

First floor

half landing

With hatch to roof space, two wall light points and small display area and window to rear aspect. Leading to:

Bathroom

Suite comprising low level WC, claw foot bath, large double shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, tiled walls, shaver point, walk-in airing cupboard with cold and hot water tanks, immersion heater, slatted shelving, wooden floor, window to front with window seat.

Landing

Wall light points, window to rear aspect, single radiator, hatch to roof space and small lower seating for small library/reading area with storage cupboard under.
Bedroom 1
Well presented triple aspect master room with UPVC double glazed windows to 3 sides offering a high degree of natural light. Single radiator. TV and telephone point. Wall light point. Views over the River Exe and countryside beyond. Hatch to roof space.
Bedroom 2
Light and airy room with window to front aspect closely overlooking the River Exe and countryside beyond. Single radiator and door through to dressing room. Telephone point, two wall lights.

Dressing room

With exposed beam ceiling. Single wall light point, single radiator. Window to front aspect to River Exe and countryside beyond and offering a great deal of natural light, with further door through to:
Bedroom 3
Double room which can also be approached from the main hallway of the property. Wall light point, single radiator. Beautiful views over the River Exe and countryside beyond.

Outside

Beautiful landscaped gardens to the front of the property, there is a level area of lawn bordering the river incorporating lowered patio area, steps down to river. Summerhouse on paved area and further lawned area bordered by mature trees and shrubs incorporating various flower beds.

Garage/workshop

Wooden garage/workshop. Parking for several cars.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment through the agents, Stags, on .

Directions

From Junction 27 of the M5 follow the A361 towards Tiverton. Upon reaching the roundabout, take the third exit following the signpost to Bampton, going through Cove. On reaching the Exeter Inn roundabout turn left, continue for approximately ¼ mile and take the first turning left where Half Penny Bridge Cottage can be found on the bridge ahead.

Services

Oil fired central heating, septic tank, private water supply.

Web find reference

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