5 bed bungalow for sale

Uplowman, Tiverton, Devon EX16

A five bedroom detached bungalow nestled within a secluded position to the edge of Uplowman village, set within 2.15 acres offering scope for modernisation throughout
Description

Offered to the market for the first time in over 30 years, Evergreens is a five bedroom detached bungalow, which has been previously extended in the 1990’s, situated within a quiet countryside location yet just a few minutes from Uplowman village and Tiverton. Whilst the property would now benefit from full modernisation throughout, it provides a potential Purchaser with an ideal opportunity to create their own family home to a style to suit them, all situated within 2.15 acres. The property comprises;

Front door into the Entrance Hall with space for coats and boots. Double doors open into the Kitchen which is fitted with a matching range of wall, base and drawer units with work surface over incorporating sink unit. There is an integral eye-level oven and separate gas hob along with space for under counter fridge and a further full-height storage cupboard. An archway leads through into the dual aspect Dining Room, enjoying views across the gardens and with sliding doors opening to the patio. From the Kitchen, a door leads into the Utility Room, fitted with additional storage units with work surface and sink unit, providing space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier as well as with a door to the outside. From the Entrance Hall, a door leads into the Inner Hall, providing access to the spacious Sitting Room (also accessed via the Dining Room), with dual aspect via large picture windows and with ample space for sofa seating as well as a large table and chairs, if required. Bedroom 4 is a double bedroom with rear aspect accessed via the Inner Hall, with an interconnecting door to Bedroom 3, which provides a double bedroom and is used by the current family as a Study.

From the Entrance Hall, a door leads into an additional Inner Hallway (providing access to Bedroom 3). The Boiler Room houses the oil-fired boiler for the heating and hot water and is fitted with a close coupled WC and wash basin. There is also a large storage cupboard with sliding doors. Bathroom 1 is fitted with a matching suite comprising bath with shower over, close coupled WC, bidet and wash basin. Bedroom 2 is a large double bedroom with rear aspect.

From the Inner Hall, a door provides access to the 1990’s later extension of the bungalow, providing a large hall space with access to the loft hatch - which is fully insulated and with windows installed, offering scope for conversion, subject to the necessary planning consents. Bathroom 2 is fitted with a matching suite comprising bath with shower over, close coupled WC and wash basin. Bedroom 5 is a double bedroom with front aspect and built-in storage cupboard. Bedroom 1 is a large double bedroom with dual aspect and built-in storage. The integral single garage can be accessed from the Hallway, with up-and-over garage door to the front and equipped with power and light, and a further access door to the side.
Outside

Approached via the lane owned by the neighbouring farm, a private drive signed ’Evergreens’ leads up to a parking and turning area, which is bordered by a variety of mature shrubs and trees and with vehicular access to the single garage and a wooden-built storage shed.
A pathway leads alongside the driveway and leads to the lower level of garden, planted with a variety of shrubs and trees, housing the private drainage system and bordered by a mature hedgerow.

From the far side of this area, steps leads up to an extensive paved patio area, providing ample space for outdoor dining and entertaining and enjoying superb far-reaching countryside views. The patio wraps around the property, with small raised planters surrounding the bungalow.

To the rear, further steps lead up to the higher level of gardens, mainly laid to lawn and with a variety of mature shrubs and greenhouse providing a more productive space. From here, a gate opens into the top triangular –shaped paddock and leads and to the additional, more level paddock (also accessed via the patio area).

In total, the land extends to about 2.15 acres.
Services & outgoings

We understand that mains electricity is connected.
Oil-fired central heating.
Drainage to a private system (believed to be non-compliant) - Purchasers to make their own enquiries.
Private water supplied by the neighbouring farm.

Council Tax: Band E - Mid Devon District Council.
Situation

The property is situated on a very quiet country lane approximately five miles from Tiverton, which provides an excellent range of shopping, banking, recreational, healthcare and educational facilities. Although very secluded, the M5 (Junction 27) and Tiverton Parkway station are situated approximately four miles to the East of the property. Exeter lies to the south and offers a more comprehensive range of facilities as befitting a Cathedral City and Taunton, the County Town of Somerset lies to the east, again offering a varied and comprehensive range of facilities. Catchment area for Uffculme and Blundell’s School.
Directions

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Additional information

Broadband: Broadband is available (Openreach).

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE and three. 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%).