Property description

THE PICTURES SAY IT ALL – A stunning detached HOUSE and ANNEXE, extremely flexible 5-bedroomed accommodation plus lovely CONSERVATORY, heated enclosed SWIMMING POOL, beautifully landscaped gardens, ample parking, Devon countryside views – a superb property in one the area’s most sought after villages

Melbury Cottage is a highly individual detached modern house, offering very spacious and versatile 5 bedroomed family accommodation, all beautifully presented throughout in a most tasteful décor. The property is currently arranged as a main house and adjoining annexe – perfect for a family with a dependent relative, teenagers retreat, or someone working from home etc, but it can also be just lived in as one large family property. There is a large open plan kitchen/living/dining room forming the hub of the house, beautifully fitted with oak fronted units, polished granite worktops and built in appliances. The lounge has a huge inglenook fireplace with Clearview woodburning stove, and doors which open out into a fabulous conservatory. The 2-storey annex is beautifully presented, with a fitted solid oak fronted kitchen units (matching the main house) with oven, hob, extractor and space for a slimline dishwasher.

The house is approached over a long driveway, and stands in its own level private gardens encompassing, with areas of manicured lawn, landscaped flower beds and borders, large open areas of paved & timber decked patio, all backing onto fields to the south.  There is ample off road parking for several vehicles, including much space for a caravan, boat, trailer etc.  To the side of the house is a large below ground heated swimming pool covered by a large glazed enclosure, with large paved areas surrounding.  The filtration and heating units and located in a timber building adjacent which also double up as changing rooms.  The swimming pool enclosure is lovely sociable area, usable all year round.

The property has timber framed double glazing throughout (with the exception of the conservatory which is uPVC double glazed, with a clear glass roof), and oil central heating (with a separate boiler for the swimming pool).

Melbury Cottage is located in the much sought after village of Cheriton Bishop, within walking distance of the village centre, and being very handy for the A30 dual carriageway from where some road noise is apparent.

CHERITON BISHOP is one of Mid Devon's picturesque villages situated just off the A30 trunk road giving fast dual carriageway access to Exeter (10 miles) and the M5 motorway to the east, and Okehampton and Cornwall to the west.  It has a thriving village community and an historic parish church.  There is one popular inn, primary school, village hall and post office/stores.  The nearby village of Tedburn St. Mary is about 3 miles away and the busy town of Crediton about 7 miles.

DIRECTIONS  From the A30 dual carriageway turn off at the junction signed to Cheriton Bishop and proceed into the village.  Take the first turning on the right into Church Lane, and follow this road for 0.4 of a mile and turn right at Cottage Cross as signed Froggy Mill.  Follow this lane for a few yards and the driveway leading to Melbury Cottage will be seen on the right.

Property Features :

• Stunning detached HOUSE and ANNEXE
• Extremely flexible 5-bedroomed accommodation
• Lovely CONSERVATORY
• Heated enclosed SWIMMING POOL EPC : C
• Beautifully landscaped gardens