4 bed detached house for sale

Kings Nympton, Umberleigh, Devon EX37

A unique detached four bedroomed family home which now requires updating, with double garage, large gardens and a stable, extending to just over 0.25 acre. Located in the desirable village of Kings Nympton.

Skibbows House is a unique four bedroomed family home with extensive gardens. The property sits in an elevated position enjoying views as far as the Dartmoor National Park. The accommodation is well proportioned with good sized rooms and gives the opportunity for versatile living. The property is energy efficient with the benefit of solar panels and battery storage. In total the whole plot extends to just over 0.25 acre.
The property is approached via a spacious part-stone entrance porch, opening into a welcoming reception hall featuring attractive wall panelling and a staircase rising to the first floor. From the hall, doors lead to the principal ground floor accommodation.
The living room is a particularly bright and inviting space, enjoying views across the surrounding countryside and direct access to the garden via patio doors. An open fire on a stone hearth provides a focal point to the room, complemented by a characterful stone bench seat with useful built-in storage. The kitchen/dining room is well proportioned and fitted with a range of wall and base units, with pleasant outlooks over the garden. Double doors open into a conservatory/garden room, creating an excellent additional reception space with access to the rear gardens.
Also located on the ground floor is a shower room and a practical utility room providing space and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer. The utility room further benefits from internal access to the attached double garage with inspection pit.
The first floor accommodation is centred around a spacious landing, benefitting from both a built-in storage cupboard and airing cupboard. There are three generous double bedrooms, each enjoying attractive far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside, together with a fourth single bedroom. A further versatile room provides potential for a variety of uses, including a home office, hobbies room, playroom or occasional fifth bedroom, and benefits from useful eaves storage. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom.
For layout and approximate room measurement please see the enclosed floorplan.
Services & outgoings

We understand that all mains electric, water and drainage services are connected to the property. Solar panels and battery storage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Band E
Additional information

Broadband: FTTP-Fibre broadband is available-highest available download speed 1600 Mbps, highest available upload speed 115 Mbps. (Based on Openreach data).
Mobile Coverage: Coverage via EE, three, O2 and Vodaphone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. (Based on Ofcom data)
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%)Gov UK data).
Construction Type: Traditional brick/block.

The property occupies a tucked away rural position, situated within beautiful North Devon countryside. The pretty village of Kings Nympton has a popular public house, local primary school, village hall and parish church and methodist church.
The towns of South Molton and Chulmleigh lie in equi-distance both providing thriving and very active local communities affording a good range of everyday services, including highly regarded primary and secondary schools, sports centres, post offices, shops, health centres, dentists, public houses and restaurants.
From South Molton the A361 North Devon link road provides quick and easy access to the regional centre of Barnstaple to the north west, Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27) to the south east. There are nearby rail stations on the Barnstaple to Exeter (Tarka) line at Kings Nympton (approx. 10 minutes) and Eggesford, whilst mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
Surrounded by picturesque North Devon countryside providing a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing on the rivers Mole and Taw, hunting, shooting and golf courses at High Bullen, Chulmleigh and Libbaton. To the north the Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the stunning North Devon coast is easily accessible.

To the front of the property, a tarmacadam driveway provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles and gives access to the side of the house and the rear of the double garage. The majority of the gardens lie to the rear with superb views. Immediately adjoining the property is a paved terrace featuring a brick-built BBQ, and enjoys an attractive outlook providing an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. Further steps descend to an extensive lawned garden, and incorporates a useful stone-built stable. The garden has been beautifully maintained with a wildlife pond, fruit trees and mature shrubs. The gardens are enclosed by a combination of established hedging, fencing and natural banks. The double garage is fitted with power and lighting and benefits from a pedestrian access door and newly fitted garage door.