Property description

The Cottage is a Grade II Listed semi-detached village property situated in the quiet rural village of Coldridge, approximately 20 minutes drive from Crediton. The property, believed to date back to 1808, is of traditional stone and cob construction under a thatched roof with a more recent single storey extension encompassing the Kitchen/Breakfast Room and the Bathroom all with rendered and colour washed elevations. Internally The Cottage benefits from all the character features one would expect from a property of this period including an exposed stone fireplace in the Sitting Room with the original bread oven to one side, heavy beamed ceilings throughout and pretty lead light cottage windows. The property also benefits from an oil-fired stove in the Sitting Room providing domestic hot water and servicing radiators. Although in reasonable condition throughout The Cottage now requires some general improvement including updating the Kitchen and Bathroom and redecorating and re-carpeting throughout. Outside and to the front of the property there is a pretty cottage garden, whilst at the rear there is a larger enclosed lawned garden, creating a really super feature. The Cottage also benefits from off-road parking for one car situated at the side of the Kitchen extension.

Property Reference KEA0075

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Accommodation Comprising

From the village road. a wooden pedestrian gate opens onto a paved path leading up to the painted wood Front Door opening into the Entrance Porch being half glazed with uPVC lead light windows to two sides, plant shelf and a range of storage shelving below. In one corner a painted wood stable style door opens into the

Entrance Hall
with doors to all ground floor rooms, half glazed Back Door opening out to the Rear Garden and stairs leading to First Floor. The hall also benefits from a traditional beamed ceiling throughout, a hatch to the roof space above the Kitchen, two double wall lights, three smoke alarms and a good range of coat hanging hooks.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
A dual aspect Kitchen/Breakfast Room with lead light windows to the front and rear overlooking the gardens and allowing good natural light. The Kitchen is fitted with a good range of varnished wood cupboards to three sides under a roll top work surface including and incorporating a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, tiled splash backs and space and plumbing for a washing machine below. In one corner is space and point for an electric cooker with extractor hood over, whilst on one side there is space and point for a tumble dryer. The Kitchen also benefits from a range of matching wall cupboards including glass fronted display cabinets and corner display shelving, a traditional beamed ceiling, smoke alarm, two central ceiling lights and space and point for a fridge/freezer.

Bathroom
with a matching white suite comprising a panel bath with fully tiled splash backs and stainless steel mixer tap with wall mounted shower attachment; a low level WC; and a vanity basin with tiled splash backs and cupboard below. At the rear is an obscure glazed window, whilst on one side there is a mirror tiled wall with a radiator below.

Sitting Room
A good sized dual aspect room with lead light window to the front, with terracotta tiled sill over looking the garden and wooden framed multi paned window to the side with secondary glazing, also overlooking the garden. To one side of wooden window is the original exposed stone fireplace housing an oil fired stove with an original bread oven to one side, heavy beam over and slate hearth. The Sitting Room also benefits from a good range of display shelving, a radiator, four double wall lights and a TV point.

Dining Room
A good sized room with lead light windows to rear over looking the rear garden with tiled sill.The room also benefits from a beamed ceiling, two double wall lights, useful under stairs storage cupboard, electric meters and fuse boxes and radiator. (Agents Note: This room is currently undecorated and being used as a store room)



First Floor

Returning to the Entrance Hall easy turn stairs with window to one side lead to the First Floor Landing with beamed ceiling and doors to principal rooms. Two smoke alarms and central ceiling light.

Bedroom 1
A good sized double bedroom, once again used as a storage room with lead light window to the rear with painted wood sill.

Bedroom 2
Another double bedroom with a lead light window to the front, two built in storage wardrobes and finished with two double wall lights. Built-in Wardrobe and Airing Cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with electric immersion heater.

Bedroom 3
A single bedroom with window to the rear over looking the garden with radiator below.



Outside

From the quiet country lane a wooden pedestrian gate opens onto a paved path into the front garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a clipped hedge to the front and wooden picket fence to the side draped in wisteria. Immediately to the front of the house there is paved path creating an ideal site for flower pots and planters and providing access into the Front Door.

At the side of the cottage and to the side of the Kitchen extension there is dedicated off road parking for one car. At the rear of the cottage, accessed via the Back Door from the Entrance Hall, a concrete path runs the full width of the property and gives access to the oil tank, situated in front of the parking area. From the concrete path, concrete steps with an outside tap to one side, lead up to a good sized level garden which is mainly laid to lawn and bordered at one end by mature hedging and to the remaining side and rear by wooden panel fencing. In one corner are two wooden garden sheds and a green house.



Services

Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. Oil fired stove providing domestic hot water and servicing radiators. Telephone connected subject to BT Regulations.



Rates

Mid Devon District Council, The Great House, 1 St Peter Street, Tiverton EX16 6N ( 01884 255255
Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX1 2HN ( 01392 382000

Council Tax Band - D



Tenure

FOR SALE FREEHOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY WITH VACANT POSSESSION ON COMPLETION



Directions

From the Crediton/Morchard Road/Winkleigh/Torrington road, the B3220 which joins the A3124 at Winkleigh, follow the signs to Coldridge at Frogberry Cross, off the B3220 between Winkleigh and Morchard Road. Once in the village The Cottage will be found on the left hand side in the centre of the village on the left hand side.

From the A377 Exeter/Crediton/Barnstaple main road continue to Eggesford. Turn off, crossing the level crossing and signed Wembworthy and Winkleigh, but proceed straight up the hill to the war memorial at Eggesford Four Ways. Bear left and continue for about a mile and a half, to the farm. Turn right at the farm, signed Coldridge and continue for about a mile and a half, passing the former C&R Construction and proceed into the village. Turn right after South View Cottages on the left and The Cottage is the first thatched cottage on the right hand side.



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 Grade II Listed cob and thatch cottage
• Quiet village location
• Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Sitting Room
• Dining Room