Property description

Ebberley House is a substantial and beautifully presented period property situated in the centre of the quiet village of Ashreigney, just off the village square. The property dates back some 300 years and is of traditional stone and cob construction under a slate roof with rendered and colour washed elevations and mostly double glazed window units throughout. The current owners during their time at the property have extensively refurbished Ebberley House paying particular attention to energy saving improvements including re-slating the roof, fitting solar panels and installing lots of insulation to create a economic family home. The property also benefits from mains gas fired central heating with underfloor heating through the Kitchen, Utility Room, Wet Room & Conservatory. Internally the cottage of spacious and well laid out four bedroom, three bathroom and three reception room accommodation as well as a spacious Kitchen/Breakfast Room and a separate Utility Room benefitting from all the character and charm one would expect from a property of this style and period including exposed stone fireplaces in the Sitting Room, Kitchen and Dining Room, original beamed ceilings in many of the rooms and traditional painted wood multi-pane windows on all elevations. Outside and to the front Ebberley House is off-road parking for at least three cars, whilst at the rear is a good sized walled garden which has been beautifully landscaped to create a really super feature, backing on to open farmland at the rear and allowing lovely rural views. Overall Ebberley House offers the opportunity for a substantial period family home that would also be suitable for dual family occupancy, situated in a quiet village location with parking and good sized gardens.

Property Reference KEA0148

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Accommodation Comprising

From the parking area a heavy painted wood Front Door opens into the

Entrance Hall
with original painted panel doors to the Sitting Room and the Dining Room and stairs leading straight to the First Floor Landing

Sitting Room
A character room with window to the front with window seat and radiator below, original exposed stone fireplace suitable for a freestanding electric fire with slate hearth and wooden mantle over, traditional beamed ceiling & TV point. At one end French Doors lead into the Conservatory.

Dining Room
Another character room with window to the front with window seat and radiator and the original exposed stone fireplace to the rear housing a multi-fuel stove with slate hearth and inset heavy beam over. In one corner a door leads into the Under-Stairs Storage Cupboard, whilst at the rear a further door leads out to the Rear Hall. The Sitting Room is finished with a heavy central ceiling beam, wall lights and a TV point.

Kitchen/Dining Room
Another character room with heavy beamed ceiling and original exposed stone fireplace to one side housing a space and point for a range cooker with tiled hearth, original bread oven to one side and inset heavy beam over. On one side there is a range of lime washed base units under a granite work surface including and incorporating a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, whilst in one corner a door gives access to a Walk-In Pantry fitted with a range of shelving. The Kitchen is finished with a tiled floor and a window to the rear overlooking the garden. At the front a door leads into the Utility Room, whilst at the front a stable style door leads into the Front Porch.

Porch
A useful boot and coat storage area being of rendered block construction under a part tiled and part glass roof with windows to the side, tiled floor and doors leading out to the parking area.

Utility Room
Fitted with a range of matching modern fitted units to two sides under a roll-top work surface including and incorporating a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap set below a window to the rear overlooking the garden with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer below. In one corner is the Worcester mains gas boiler providing domestic hot water and servicing the radiators with solar panel electric and hot water system to one side. The Utility Room also benefits from a tiled floor. At one end a second set of stairs lead to the First Floor, whilst at the opposite end a door leads through to the Rear Hall.

Rear Hall
with tiled floor and doors to the Conservatory & Wet Room

Wet Room
with shower panelled walls and non slip floor fitted with a matching white suite comprising a low level WC, a wall mounted wash hand basin and a wall mounted shower. There is also a window to the rear and an extractor fan.

Conservatory
under a pitched glazed roof with windows and French Doors to the rear overlooking the Rear Garden. The room also benefits from a tiled floor and has a door leading back to the Sitting Room.



First Floor

Returning to the Entrance Hall the original stairs lead to the First Floor Landing with window to the rear and doors off to Bedrooms 1 and 4 and the Family Bathroom.

Bedroom 1
A very large dual aspect double bedroom with windows to the front and rear, a radiator and a good range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards along one wall providing extensive storage.

Bedroom 4
A small double/large single bedroom with window to the front, part exposed roof beam, radiator and hatch to full boarded and insulated roof space accessed by an extending loft ladder providing extensive storage.

Bathroom
Being split level and fitted with a matching white suite comprising a panel bath with tiled splash backs set below a window to the front with tiled sill; a fully tiled shower cubicle fitted with a \‘Mira\‘ electric power shower; a low level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. The Bathroom is finished with a feature Victorian cast iron fireplace, a partially exposed roof beam and an electric heated towel rail. In one corner is the Airing Cupboard fitted with a good range of shelving.

Landing 2
Returning to the Utility Room, stairs lead to a Second First Floor Landing with doors to Bedrooms 2 & 3 and the Shower Room.

Bedroom 2
Another good sized double Bedroom with windows to the front and rear, radiator and exposed ceiling beam.

Bedroom 3
A super light and spacious room currently used as a studio/office with picture window to the rear overlooking the garden and open countryside in the distance, built-in wardrobe, radiator and part sloping ceiling.

Shower Room
A well fitted modern Shower Room with part tiled walls and matching white suite comprising a shower board panelled cubicle with wall mounted mixer shower, velux window and glazed shower screen; a wall mounted wash hand basin and a low level WC. The Shower Room is finished with a part sloping ceiling, heated towel rail and a board floor.



Outside

From the village road, access can be gained into the parking area at the front of Ebberley House providing ample space for at least three cars with a gate on one side leading into the Rear Garden which is has been beautifully planted and benefits from a lawned area, herbaceous borders with established plants and shrubs and a vegetable plot. Immediately to the rear of the house there is a lovely paved patio area allowing access into the Conservatory, creating a lovely Summer Seating Area and an ideal site for flower pots and planters. In one corner is a useful block built Workshop under a slate roof with power and light connected. The garden backs onto open farmland at the rear and allows lovely far reaching views to Dartmoor in the distance creating a really super feature of the property.



Services

Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. Mains Gas Fired Boiler providing domestic hot water and servicing radiators. Solar Panel Heating & Hot Water. Telephone connected subject to BT regulations.



Rates

Local Authorities
Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, North Devon EX39 2QG ( 01237 476 711
Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX1 2HN ( 01392 382000

Outgoings Council Tax Band - E



Tenure

FOR SALE FREEHOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY
WITH VACANT POSSESSION ON COMPLETION



Directions

From the A377 Exeter/Barnstaple main road at Leigh Cross follow the signs to Ashreigney. On entering the village follow the road towards the Church and Ebberley House will be found on the left hand side with our For Sale board outside.



Agents Notes

Out of House Please Call 01769 580024 or E-Mail enquiries@keenors.co.uk
Viewing Strictly by Appointment only.



Disclaimer

These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through The Keenor Estate Agent. The particulars have been reproduced in good faith and although every reasonable care has been taken in their preparation they must be treated as a guideline only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements and distances given within these particulars are approximate and mention of any appliances and/or services does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order. If there are any points of particular importance that need clarifying to interested parties prior to viewing please contact our office.

Property Features :

• A beautifully presented Period Property
• Quiet Village Location
• Four Bedrooms
• Three Reception Rooms
• Three Bathrooms