Property description

A fantastic example of a Grade II Listed cottage in the heart of the town yet on a quiet cobbled square, 3 bedrooms and beautiful walled garden.

DESCRIPTION Dating back to the eighteenth century and having a red brick Victorian extension to one end, this charming Grade II Listed semi-detached cottage formed part of the Rockhill Academy which was founded in 1797 and it remained a school until 1948, although Rockhill Cottage was separated off in 1936.

The cottage was fully upgraded in the early 1990's and provides very individual and well-proportioned accommodation throughout. The ground floor has an entrance hall and cloakroom plus a study which looks out over the garden. There is also a 19ft x 17ft (5.79m x 5.18m) living room with a traditional fireplace and multi fuel burning stove plus a well-fitted kitchen including a Rayburn Nouvelle oil fired range, a separate utility room and a feature double glazed conservatory/dining room with part exposed stone walling and an attractive brick floor.

On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms and a large bathroom with a suite which includes a separate shower cubicle. With the benefit of oil fired radiator central heating and double glazing to the rear elevation plus secondary glazing to the main bedroom and landing, the accommodation has a number of features including fireplaces, panelled internal doors and exposed beams.

Outside there is a delightful walled garden with a curved brick path, cobblestones, large well stocked flower and shrub beds, cold water tap, outside lights and store shed. Small front courtyard off the conservatory, with cold water tap and gate giving access to The Square. There is on street parking immediately to the front of the Cottage in the cobbled square.

CHULMLEIGH is a small but busy town set in the heart of rural Devon. It is the centre for an active and friendly community and offers a good range of local shops including bakery, dairy, newsagent etc, along with a primary and secondary school / community college, health centre, dentist post office, bank, churches, library, three public houses, two restaurants and a short 18 hole golf course. The market town of South Molton to the north and Crediton to the south both offer a more comprehensive range of facilities and the local railway station at Eggesford, 2 miles, provides a rail link between Exeter and Barnstaple. Road link is via the A377 or the North Devon link road, which can be easily accessed at South Molton.  

DIRECTIONS  From Crediton, proceed on the A377 towards Barnstaple, passing through Copplestone and Lapford. At Leigh Cross, take a right turn signed to Chulmleigh and proceed up the hill into the town. On reaching Red Lion Corner, turn right then almost immediately right again into New Street. There is a free parking area on the right and on the far left next to the church, a short set of steps and a path lead to the Square and Rock Hill Cottage is on the left. Please note that the property can be approached from Fore Street without the need to use the steps.

Property Features :

• Beautiful Grade II Listed cottage
• Located centrally yet on a quiet cobbled square
• 3 bedrooms plus study and conservatory / dining
• Level and enclosed secluded garden to the rear