Property description

2 Rock Terrace is a most attractive character cottage situated in a quiet side street about a minutes walk from the centre of Chulmleigh. The property is of traditional stone construction with part rendered and colour washed elevations under a slate roof with painted wood windows throughout. Internally the cottage offers beautifully presented and well laid out three bedroom accommodation arranged over three floors, including and incorporating a good sized character Sitting Room, a separate Dining Room, a light and airy Kitchen/Breakfast Room and a well appointed first floor Bathroom. On the second floor the roof conversion offers occasional bedroom space and useful Study/Office space with a roof light and feature exposed beams. 2 Rock Terrace has been well maintained by the current owner and benefits from all the character and charm one would expect from a property of this style and period including exposed stone fireplaces in both the Sitting Room and Dining Room, feature beamed ceilings, as well as traditional multi-pane windows throughout. Modern additions include oil-fired central heating, a cream shaker style Kitchen and a modern Bathroom suite. Outside and to the rear of the property is a beautiful cottage garden which has been planted with an array mature trees and shrubs, creating a really super feature. At the end of the garden is a bespoke Summer House being of high quality timber and glass construction under a glass roof, allowing lovely south facing views down the Taw Valley.

Property Reference KEA0127

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Accommodation Comprising

From New Street, a painted wood Front Door opens in the

Entrance Hall
with white painted tongue ad groove doors to the Sitting Room and Dining Room and stairs leading to the First Floor Landing. The Entrance Hall also benefits from the electric fuse boxes, central ceiling light, smoke alarm and beamed ceiling.

Sitting Room
A good sized room with a traditional multi pane window to the front with window seat below overlooking New Street, and the original exposed stone fireplace at one end housing a multi-fuel stove with inset heavy beam over and slate hearth. The Sitting Room also benefits from a heavy beamed ceiling, radiator, TV point and two wall lights.

Dining Room
Another good sized room with a traditional multi pane window to the front with window seat below overlooking New Street, and the original exposed stone fireplace at one end housing a multi-fuel stove with inset heavy beam over and slate hearth. The Dining Room also benefits from a heavy beamed ceiling, radiator, central ceiling light, two wall up-lighters and TV point. In one corner a wide doorway with coat hanging hooks and deep under-stairs storage cupboard to one side leads to a step down to the

Kitchen
A well appointed cream shaker style Kitchen with a range of matching fitted units to three sides under a granite effect roll-top work surface with up-stand including and incorporating a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, range of matching wall cupboards, space and plumbing for a washing machine and a built-in 'Neff' stainless steel oven and grill with inset four ring ceramic hob and stainless steel extractor hood over. At the rear a multi-pane window overlooks the rear garden, whilst on the opposite side there is a radiator, central heating and hot water control panel and space and point for a fridge/freezer. The Kitchen also benefits from four inset ceiling down lighters, electric cooker point and a pull out larder cupboard. At one end there is a small Breakfast Area with two inset ceiling down lighters and on one side fully glazed French Doors overlook and lead out to the cottage garden.



First Floor

Returning to the Entrance Hall, stairs with wooden hand rail to one side lead straight to the First Floor Landing with doors off to all principal rooms and a recessed multi-pane window to the rear overlooking the garden and open countryside beyond. At one end of the landing is a good range of built-in storage cupboards fitted with hanging rails and storage shelving, whilst on one side is the Airing Cupboard fitted with the factory lagged hot water cylinder with electric immersion heater and range of slatted shelving. The Landing also benefits from a radiator, smoke alarm and two central ceiling lights.

Master Bedroom
A really super dual aspect double bedroom with traditional multi-pane windows to the front and rear overlooking the Churchyard and garden respectively, both with window seats below. On one side there is built-in under-stairs storage cupboard, double radiator, two triple central ceiling spotlight clusters, and exposed beam.

Bedroom 2
Another good sized double bedroom with traditional multi-pane window to the front with window seat below overlooking the Churchyard, exposed wall beam, radiator and central ceiling light.

Bathroom
A beautifully fitted Bathroom with matching modern white suite comprising a pine panel bath with fully tiled splash backs, stainless steel mixer tap, 'Mira' electric shower over and glazed shower screen to one side; a 'Heritage' pedestal wash hand basin with stainless steel pillar taps, tiled splash backs and backlit mirror over; and low level WC. The Bathroom is finished with a recessed window to the rear with white painted sill, central ceiling light and chrome ladder towel rail.



Second Floor

Returning to the First Floor Landing, a white painted tongue and groove door in one corner opens onto stairs leading to the Second Floor and the Attic Conversion with a multi-pane window to the rear overlooking the garden and allowing lovely rural views across open countryside to Dartmoor in the distance. At one end there is a good sized sleeping area allowing enough space for a double bed, whilst at the other is a good sized Study/Office Area. The room is finished with the original exposed 'A' frames, a smoke alarm, ample under eaves storage, TV & telephone point and two 'Velux' windows at the front. (Agents Note: In order to access the Study Area and the Bedroom area, one has to step over the bottom of the 'A' frame)



Outside

From the Kitchen, double French Doors lead out to a gravel Seating Area immediately to the rear of the house being south facing and allowing lovely views over the garden. On one side a heavy wooden door opens into an Outside Toilet housing a low level WC, a wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splash backs and over head light. In one corner a further shed houses the 'Grant' oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and servicing the radiators. On the opposite side another shed houses the oil tank with original cobbled floor. Beyond the gravel seating area there is a shared path over which the neighbouring cottage had a pedestrian right of way for the delivery of logs, oil, coal etc.
Beyond the path there is a raised lawned area, bordered on either side by mature hedging and shrubs, whilst at one end a gravel path leads through to a pretty flower garden which is planted with an array of mature shrubs and plants including spring bulbs, hellebores and hydrangea. Beyond the flower garden is a bespoke timber Summer House which is beautifully sited allowing lovely rural views across the adjoining countryside.



Services

Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. Telephone connected subject to BT regulations.



Rates

Local Authorities
North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple EX31 1EX Tel No: 01271 327711
Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX1 2HN Tel No: 01392 382000

Outgoings Council Tax Band - Band C



Tenure

FOR SALE FREEHOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY
WITH VACANT POSSESSION ON COMPLETION



Agents Notes

Viewings Strictly by appointment through the agent

Out of Office Hours Please Call 01769 580024 Email enquiries@keenors.co.uk



Directions

2 Rock Terrace, New Street, Chulmleigh, Devon EX18 7BZ
From the centre of Chulmleigh turn down into New Street past the Spar shop. Continue past the car park and around the corner passing Rice Cottage and Greenwood on the right. 2 Rock Terrace will be found on the right hand side.



Disclaimer

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Property Features :

• A character cottage with many original period features
• Situated on a quiet side street near the centre of Chulmleigh
• Beautifully Presented Throughout
• Separate Sitting Room & Dining Room
• Light and Airy Kitchen/Breakfast Room