Property description

The Gallery is a detached barn conversion set in a convenient location in the heart of Chulmleigh being of traditional stone construction with part rendered and colour washed elevations under a tiled roof with stained hardwood windows throughout. Internally the property offers unexpectedly spacious and very nicely presented characterful accommodation including a well fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room, a large open-plan Sitting/Dining Room with a reclaimed brick fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove three good sized bedrooms, plus a family bathroom. The property has recently been let out but since the tenants have vacated the owners have undergone a program of re-decoration and re-carpeting throughout. Outside and to the front The Gallery benefits from dedicated off-road parking for one car and a small front garden which is mainly laid to lawn and bordered by picket fencing, whilst at the rear there is a further off-road parking area which is adjoined by some timber decking creating a private Summer seating area and an ideal site for flower pots and planters. In all, The Gallery offers the opportunity of an unusual and characterful detached village property with gardens and parking, yet situated in the heart of Chulmleigh, a short, level walk from the shops and facilities.

Property Reference KEA0073

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Ground Floor

Entrance
From the parking space and garden in Charter Park, paved steps lead down under a Pergola to the half glazed stable-style Front Door which opens into the Kitchen/Breakfast Room.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room  (Dimensions : 16'10\" (5.13 M) x 11'3\" (3.43 M))
A super room with many character features including a part pine panelled ceiling, part pine wainscoting and dado rail, exposed lintels over the doors and part exposed stone work in one corner, with part of the original mill working set high up in the wall. This room has two stained wood double glazed windows, one obscure glass and both of which provide good natural light. At the far end is a super range of oak fronted wall and floor units on three sides plus a peninsular breakfast bar, with fully tiled splash backs and oak edged work surfaces. The units include & incorporate a four ring electric hob with an integral extractor hood over and an electric oven below, a 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap which is set below one of the windows and with a deep tiled sill, space & plumbing for a washing machine and space & point for a fridge/freezer. The units also incorporate a plate rack, wine rack and glass display cabinet. On one side, an attractive internal leaded light window looks into the Breakfast Room. The Kitchen area also has a triple spot cluster and extractor unit. The Breakfast/Dining area has ample space for a table and chairs, has a central ceiling light fan, coat hanging space on one side and a night storage heater on the other, and the whole room is finished with a feature slate tiled floor. On one side, double ¾ glazed multi-pane doors open through to the Sitting/Dining Room.

Sitting/Dining Room  (Dimensions : 21' (6.40 M) x 16'10\" (5.13 M))
Another super room also retaining much of the character of the original barn and with a massive brick inglenook fireplace on one side with a heavy beam, tiled hearth and housing a feature 'Clean-Burn' multi-fuel stove.This room also has a feature part exposed ceiling beam and central pillar, a feature pine dado rail and a lovely stained pine board floor. On the far side, opposite the fireplace, is a fully glazed Garden Door with windows on either side, again which allows good natural light, and gives access around to the garden/parking area. There is a further window at the far end, looking into East Street, TV & telephone points and a night storage heater at the far end. Also at the far end, turning pine stairs, with a useful Understairs Storage Cupboard below, an overhead cupboard on one side housing the electric meter & fuseboxes and a low window on the far side, turn and lead up to the First Floor Landing.



First Floor

Landing
A light and spacious Landing with fully glazed French Doors on one side opening to a narrow wrought-iron railed balcony allowing good natural light and enjoying roof top views over Chulmleigh to the Church Tower. The Landing has tongue & groove pine doors off to all the Bedrooms and Bathroom, to the Airing Cupboard, and a matching hatch to the Roof Space which is fully insulated, has feature exposed lintels over the doors and is finished with three inset halogen down lighters. The Airing Cupboard is a good size, housing a factory lagged hot water cylinder with electric immersion and two slatted shelves over.

Bedroom 1  (Dimensions : 13' (3.96 M) x 10'6\" (3.20 M))
A super room with a window at the front with a stained pine sill, allowing good natural light. In one corner is a deep recessed Single Wardrobe. The Bedroom is finished with pine skirtings and has a night storage heater.

Bedroom 2  (Dimensions : 10' (3.05 M) x 10' (3.05 M))
Including a built-in Single Wardrobe in one corner, with a cupboard over. Bedroom 2 has an inset Velux window set high in a sloping ceiling, which creates an interesting feature and again allows good natural light. Night storage heater.

Bedroom 3  (Dimensions : 11'2\" (3.40 M) x 8'9\" (2.67 M))
With a recessed Double Wardrobe with tongue & groove pine doors and fitted with a clothes hanging rail and with storage shelves on either side, plus a further Storage Cupboard over. This Bedroom has a super pine panelled ceiling with four inset halogen down lighters, an obscure glass window at the rear with a deep matching display sill, a TV point and a Night storage heater.

Bathroom  (Dimensions : 10' (3.05 M) x 5'3\" (1.60 M))
A super Bathroom with feature half tiled and half panelled walls and an inset Velux window, again set high in the sloping ceiling and allowing light and privacy. The Bathroom is fitted with a matching pale cream suite which includes a matching panel bath with fully tiled splash backs and with an 'Aqua-Tronic' electric shower over, a low level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin.



Outside

From Charter Park, immediately adjacent to the car park, is a paved parking area for the Gallery at the far end of which paved steps lead under a Pergola down to the Front Door. Beyond is a small area gently sloping lawn bordered by palisade fencing, which continues down to East Street. On the other side of The Gallery, accessed from the Garden Door, is a further area of tarmac hard standing which provides further parking space (accessed via Rose House's drive) but which could be turned into a further area of garden.



Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. LPG gas hob. Solid fuel stove in Sitting Room. 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 - D



Tenure

FOR SALE FREEHOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY
WITH VACANT POSSESSION ON COMPLETION



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Property Features :

• A detached Stone Barn Conversion
• Situated in the heart of Chulmleigh
• Offering unexpectedly spacious and well presented accommodation
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Large Sitting/Dining Room