1 bed terraced house for sale

Knowstone, South Molton, Devon EX36

A charming one bedroom Grade II listed character cottage. Located in the desirable village of Knowstone with wonderful views and an outbuilding. No onward chain.

April Cottage is a quaint ‘chocolate box’ Grade II, 17th Century listed character cottage set in an idyllic, rural area, located in the historic village of Knowstone.
This traditional period property is entered through the sitting room which quintessentially oozes in character. The window has a front aspect with a window seat and there is a charming inglenook fire place with a wood burning stove and an ancient bread oven. There is also an alcove underneath the stairs. The sitting room leads into the kitchen. This room is light with a window to the rear and has an additional Velux window. It has a range of base units, comprising of worktop, sink and drainer and space below with plumbing for a washing machine. There is a door to the rear to access a narrow paved area behind the cottage.
Completing the ground floor is a bathroom with a white suite, comprising a WC, wash basin and bath.
The first floor is accessed by a feature staircase. At the top there is a large landing space that could be utilised as a study area. The window overlooking the rear aspect has beautiful scenic views. There is a door at the top of the stairs leading to a small room which has a good amount of storage space.
The bedroom is of a good size with period features, exposed beams and a window seat with the window looking out to the front aspect.
For layout and approximate room measurement please see the enclosed floorplan.
Outside

Directly from the cottage across the lane is a stone built storage shed approx. 6x9 (1.8 x2.7m)
Services & outgoings

Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected.
Council Tax: North Devon Council Tax band B
Additional information

Broadband: Copper broadband available — highest potential download speed is 65 Mbps, highest potential upload speed 192 Mbps. (Openreach data).

Mobile Coverage: There is predicted likely indoor coverage via EE, O2 and Three (Ofcom data). For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area 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 (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).
Construction Type: Stone & cob
The property has previously been successfully let out on an assured shorthold tenancy and as a holiday let.

The property is set in the historic village of Knowstone which has a thriving local community and boasts the renowned Masons Arms, a Michelin star rated Inn and Restaurant. Enjoying convenient access to the A361 North Devon Link Road, the bustling market town of South Molton to the North West and Tiverton to the South East are both easily accessible, providing a good range of everyday shops, schools, restaurants, public houses, health centre, library and sporting facilities. The A361 also provides quick access to the M5 motorway (Junction 27), with mainline Intercity rail links available at Tiverton Parkway. International Airports are available at Exeter and Bristol.
Knowstone lies in the beautiful band of countryside on the edge of the Exmoor, whilst Dartmoor is just approximately an hour away, a predominantly agricultural landscape primarily comprising pasture and arable land interspersed with an abundance of woodland and pretty river valleys. Exmoor to the North offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the North Devon coast is easily accessible with lovely sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe, all visited by the renowned South West Coast Path. The ‘Two Moors Way’ footpath trail passes through Knowstone. This 102 mile trail links the two national parks and also combines a coast to coast route.