Property description

A Splendid Three Bedroom Barn Conversion in a Fantastic Rural Location with far reaching rural views. The property benefits from Electric Heating, Woodburner, Attractive Gardens and Off Street Parking.


Located in a fantastic rural location with just a handful of neighbours, yet within easy reach of the villages of Lapford and Chawleigh and their amenities, and with the Exeter to Chawleigh bus service passing the farm entrance, a superb three-bedroom barn conversion finished to an extremely high standard. Cherry Tree Cottage has been most tastefully restored and retains a wealth of character details, including numerous exposed beams, yet has been designed in a contemporary style with modern fitted kitchen having built in appliances and low energy spot lamps, solid oak flooring to the living room, and modern fitted bathroom suite with chrome fittings. Outside is a lovely lawned garden to the rear with a patio and superb south facing views, whilst the front garden offers a further patio and store shed.


The accommodation, with approximate measurements, comprises;

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL
with solid wood and glazed front door, ceramic tiled flooring, exposed wooden beam

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM - 5' 9'' x 3' 10'' (1.75m x 1.17m)
with ceramic tiled flooring, low level WC, pedestal corner basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back

LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM - 17' 9'' x 17' 4'' (5.41m x 5.28m)(maximum wall to wall measurement)
Solid oak wooden flooring, recessed multi-fuel cast iron wood burner on slate hearth and exposed lintel over, timber framed French doors to rear garden, under stairs storage cupboard, exposed ceiling beams

KITCHEN - 9' 11'' x 9' (3.02m x 2.74m)
with modern white fitted units and granite effect rolled edged working surfaces, stainless steel sink and side drainer with mixer tap, built in stainless steel double oven and four ring ceramic hob over, integrated fridge freezer, inset halogen ceiling lights, ceramic tiled flooring through to

UTILITY ROOM - 7' 7'' x 4' 11'' (2.31m x 1.5m)
with matching units and worktops, integrated fridge and dishwasher, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, inset halogen ceiling lights.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
with exposed timber beams and loft access, separate entrances to:

BEDROOM ONE - 13' 11'' x 8' 8'' (4.24m x 2.64m)
with timber framed double Velux picture and ceiling window with delightful south facing rural views, exposed wooden beams

BEDROOM TWO - 13' 4'' x 8' 5'' (4.06m x 2.57m)
with timber framed double Velux picture and ceiling window with delightful south facing rural views and exposed ceiling beams

BEDROOM THREE - 9' 2'' x 8' 5'' (2.79m x 2.57m)
with Velux roof window, fitted bookshelf and exposed wooden beams

BATHROOM - 11' 1'' x 5' 1'' (3.38m x 1.55m)
with modern white suite comprising of paneled bath and chrome mixer tap, shower over bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, wall mounted towel rail, airing cupboard with slatted shelving, and hot water cylinder, ceramic tiled flooring with under floor heating.

OUTSIDE
From the main road a private lane serves the few properties at Handsford Farm. There is a pull in with parking for one or two cars, and a paved path leading to a lawned front garden with paved patio area. A side path leads round to the rear garden, and has the benefit of outside security lighting. The rear garden has a further patio and steps.

SERVICES
Economy 7 Heating : Multi Fuel Wood Burner

AVAILABLE
Mid-End of July

LEASE
6 months initially, possibility of long let

DEPOSIT
One and a half months rent

SORRY
No DSS or Smokers, Pets by arrangement.

EPC RATING
E/53

COUNCIL TAX
Band C

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Mid Devon District Council

FEES
Sole application - £204. Joint application - £252.

DIRECTIONS
From our Crediton High Street offices, proceed in a westerly direction out of the town, towards Barnstaple, passing through the villages of Copplestone, and Morchard Road. At Lapford Cross, turn right and follow the road through the village and up the other side towards Chawleigh. After a short distance you will come to Handsford Farm on the left hand side. Turn into the next turning, and the property will be seen on the left hand side.