Property description

Pax Cottage is a superbly presented quintessential English country cottage situated in the heart of rural Mid Devon at the end of a small terrace of just three other properties near the quiet village of Wembworthy. The property is of traditional stone construction under a pitched slate roof, with a more recent two storey extension, also of stone construction under a pitched slate roof, all with traditional multi-pane windows. Internally the cottage offers all the character and charm one would expect from a property of this style and period including traditional slate flagstone floors on the ground floor, many original doors throughout, and a beautiful polished solid redwood floor in the Master Bedroom, whilst modern additions include an oil-fired Rayburn in the Dining Room, a 'Woodwarm' wood burner in the Sitting Room, and a further cast iron wood burner in the Garden Room. The beautifully presented accommodation comprises, on the ground floor, a well fitted galley style Kitchen, a modern Bathroom, a spacious Sitting Room, a separate Dining Room and a Garden Room which allows lovely views over the garden. On the first floor there are two good sized Double Bedrooms both of which allow lovely views over the garden, as well as a single bedroom with a built-in wardrobe. Outside the property is accessed over a shared tarmac drive allowing access to a gravel parking and turning area providing ample space for three cars and access into a lean-to car port, the workshop and a Wood Garden Shed/Office. Beyond the parking area, access can be gained into a smaller front garden which has been cleared and could be utilised for a variety of uses including a small woodland garden or a more productive vegetable garden. At the rear of Pax Cottage there is a larger level lawned garden which extends to approximately 284ft and has been well managed by the current owners benefitting from an array of mature plants and shrubs, raised vegetable beds, a fruit cage (not planted but erected), a Greenhouse, a further Garden Shed and a super paved patio immediately to the rear of the cottage, which provides a super Summer Seating & Dining Area and an ideal site for flower pots and planters. Both the front and rear gardens allow stunning views of the neighbouring forest where all types of wildlife can be enjoyed.

Property Reference KEA0135

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Accommodation Comprising

From the gravel parking area access can be gained to the stained wood stable style Front Door with inset glass light opening into the

Entrance Porch
under a pitched slate roof with painted wood windows on either side one with a plant shelf below and one with a slate window seat below. The Porch is finished with a slate floor, porch light to one side and provides ample coat and show storage space. At the rear a heavy stained wood half glazed multi-pane door opens into the

Entrance Hall
with painted door into the Bathroom, original half obscure glazed strip-pine double doors into the Inner Hall and oak step up to the Kitchen. The Entrance Hall also benefits from a cupboard housing the electric meter, the fuse boxes, a slate floor, night storage heater and a central ceiling light.

Kitchen
A compact galley style Kitchen with a range of matching bespoke units to three sides under a slate work surface including and incorporating a Belfast sink with brushed chrome mixer tap set below a traditional multi-pane window to the front with stained wood sill overlooking the parking area. There is a further feature miniature stained wood window to one side, also overlooking the parking area. At one end is an electric stainless steel single oven and grill with an inset four ring induction hob over. The Kitchen also benefits from space and point for a fridge freezer, space and plumbing for a washing machine, a 'Velux' window allowing good natural light, a track of seven ceiling spotlights, two further ceiling spotlights, a telephone points, and a wine rack. The Kitchen is finished with a polished oak floor and a white washed tongue and groove panel ceiling.

Bathroom
fitted with a matching white suite comprising a panel bath with tiled splashbacks, stainless steel side handles and mixer tap, and a 'Triton Zante' electric shower with stainless steel shower attachment on a riser, all set under a multi-pane window to the front with stained wood sill; large ceramic vanity unit with tiled splash backs, stainless steel mixer tap and storage cupboard below. The Bathroom is finished with a white painted sloping tongue and groove panel ceiling with 'Velux' window allowing good natural light, a white washed wood board floor, three central ceiling lights, two inset ceiling lights above the sink, electric night storage heater, attractive strip pine storage shelving, electric heated towel rail, painted tongue and groove panelling at either end. At one end of the Bathroom a white painted tongue and groove door opens into the Toilet fitted with a low level WC with oak toilet seat, electric heater to one side, white painted tongue and groove panel wall, recessed multi-pane window to the front with tiled sill, ceramic tiled floor and wall mounted light.

Inner Hall
with stairs leading to the First Floor Landing and original strip pine panel doors to the Sitting Room and Dining Room, central ceiling light and original flagstone floor.

Sitting Room
A super character room with original slate flagstone floor and the original exposed stone fireplace housing a cast iron 'Woodwarm' multi fuel stove with stone hearth and original bread oven to one side. One either side of the fireplace are high level built-in storage cupboards. At one end the original painted wood half glazed French Doors overlook and lead out to the Garden at the rear, with on one side a traditional multi window which also overlooks the Rear Garden. The Sitting Room is finished with a traditional central ceiling beam, picture rail, a central ceiling light and two spot lights.

Dining Room
Another character room with slate flagstone floor, central ceiling light, double spot light, and oil-fired Rayburn on one side for cooking and room heating. In one corner and adjacent to the Rayburn there is a slate work surface with a range of useful shelving below. In the opposite corner an original white painted panel door opens into a useful Walk-In Under-Stairs Storage Cupboard fitted with range of shelving, an overhead light and an internal multi-pane window at one end allowing borrowed light from the Garden Room. At one end of the Dining Room a slate step leads up to the

Garden Room
A light and spacious room dual aspect room with multi pane window on one side and two sets of stained wood double glazed doors at one end allowing good natural light and lovely views over the garden and the woodland beyond. In one corner there is a cast iron multi-fuel stove with slate hearth. The room is finished with a solid oak board floor and four ceramic wall up lighters and a triple ceiling spot light.



First Floor

Returning to the Inner Hall, stairs with stained wood hand rail to one side lead to a small Half Landing with stairs on either side leading to the First Floor Landing and the Bedroom 1, internal window to the rear allowing borrowed light from Bedroom 2, central ceiling light and smoke alarm

Bedroom 1
A super Master double bedroom with two Velux windows to the front and multi-pane window to the rear overlooking the garden, all allowing good natural light. The room is finished with a feature stripped and polished solid redwood large plank floor, hatch to roof space, night storage heater and central ceiling light.

Bedroom 2
From the First Floor Landing white painted panel doors lead to the Bedrooms and the Bathroom.

Bedroom 2 Another light and spacious dual aspect double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and arched stained wood window at one end allowing good natural light and super views over the garden and woodland beyond. On one side a stained wood window overlooks the Patio Are at the side. The room is finished with a pitch pine board floor, four ceiling up lighters, central ceiling and a 'Velux window.

Bedroom 3
A single Bedroom with a 'Velux window to the front with painted wood sill, triple central ceiling light and a wall light. On one side an original painted board door opens into the Walk-in Airing Cupboard housing the factory lagged hot water cylinder with electric immersion heater, good range of slatted shelving and a wall light. In one corner there is a Built-in Wardrobe fitted with a hanging rail.

Shower Room
A well fitted modern Shower Room with partially tiled walls and matching white suite comprising a fully tiled Walk-In Shower cubicle housing a stainless steel mixer shower with extractor fan over and a glazed shower screen to one side; a pedestal wash hand basin with stainless steel mixer tap and tiled splash backs and mirror continuing across to the low level WC with stainless steel flush and fitted with a Sanipro XR macerator. The Shower Room is finished with a radiator, 'Velux' window, central ceiling light, and a cork tiled floor.



Outside

Pax Cottage is approached over a shared tarmac drive allowing access to a shared gravel drive over which the property has a pedestrian and vehicular right of way. On one side access can be gained to the Front Door into the Storm Porch whilst on the other there is dedicated parking for three cars allowing access into the Car Port, Work shop and Garden Shed/External Office. The Work Shop is of insulated galvanised iron steel cladded construction under a pitched GI room with mostly concrete floor, light and power connected, wooden pedestrian door, windows to the front and side overlooking the front garden and work benches at one end. The Garden Shed/External Office is of insulated timber construction under a pitched felt roof with a wooden floor, light and power connected, wooden pedestrian door to the front and double doors to one side allowing access to the Car Port which is situated between the Shed and Workshop and allows enough space for one car. At the rear of the car port access can be gained to an enclosed Front Garden which has been cleared and could now be utilised for a variety of uses including a Vegetable Garden or a small woodland garden, itself already enjoying woodland views.

Returning to the tarmac drive a heavy wrought iron pedestrian gate with a rose arch over leads down to stone steps to the Rear Garden measuring 283ft long and 30ft wide. Immediately to the rear of the cottage there is a large paved Patio Area allowing access into the Garden Room and the Sitting Room via the French Doors, also providing a super Summer seating and dining area and a great sight for flower pots and planters. On either side of the Patio Area there are raised beds planted with some summer perennials whilst at one end two stone steps lead up to the large lawned garden which is bordered on one side by a clipped privet hedge and on one side by a stone wall with trellis over for climbers. The garden is a really super addition to the property being mainly laid to lawn and interspersed on either side by mature shrub beds planted with a selection of hardy shrubs including rhododendruns and acers for all year round colour. There are super summer seating areas where one can enjoy listening to the wildlife and soak up the woodland atmosphere. The garden also benefits from raised vegetable beds, fruit trees and bushes, a fruit cage, a Greenhouse and the oil tank. At one end there is a large wooden Garden Shed for lawnmowers and strimmers etc with a wooden pedestrian gate to the side set in the stone wall allowing access out to a useful garden utility area over which Pax Cottage has a pedestrian right of way and which in turn returns to the shared tarmac drive.



Services

Mains water, private drainage. Oil fired Rayburn for cooking and room heating. Telephone connected subject to BT Regulations.



Rates

Local Authorities
Mid Devon District Council, The Great House, 1 St Peter St, Tiverton EX16 6NQ ( 01884 255 255
Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX1 2HN Tel No: 01392 382000

Outgoings Council Tax Band - B



Tenure

FOR SALE FREEHOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY
WITH VACANT POSSESSION ON COMPLETION



Agents Notes

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Directions

Pax Cottage, Pax Close, Wembworthy, Chulmleigh, Devon EX18 7QS
From the A377 Exeter/Crediton/Barnstaple road at Eggesford Station travel over the level crossing and take the next right hand turn to Wembworthy. At the top of the hill turn right at the sharp left hand bend. Take to the first tarmac lane on the right past the Wembworthy Centre. Pax Cottage will be found at the end on the right hand side.



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