Property description
Popular location with a well-stocked community shop, popular public house, garage and a respected primary school, making this the PERFECT VILLAGE. This historic property is thought to date in the main part from the 14TH CENTURY however there is evidence the site has been occupied for over 1000 years. The cottage benefits from a wealth of PERIOD features including exposed beams, INGLENOOK fireplaces, sash window and traditional wood flooring. It is set in a good size plot believed to measure just under a 1/4 of an acre in total. DOUBLE GARAGE with extra gardens. The house offers great potential for new owners to put their own stamp on it.
LOCATION:
Exbourne is a highly desirable village with a recently constructed village shop and tea room, a popular pub, primary school, garage, community hall and parish hall. The village is centrally located for ease of access to Okehampton, Dartmoor, Exeter and North Devon.
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Accessed via the original Victorian part glazed door to:
RECEPTION HALL: - 14' 8'' x 10' 10'' (4.47m x 3.30m)
Currently used as a study area. Tudor plank and muntin panelled wall. Substantial exposed beam. Tavistock slate floor. Understairs cupboard. Elegant staircase leading to the first floor. Radiator. Telephone point. Traditional style oak door to:
DRAWING ROOM: - 15' 3'' x 14' 1'' max (4.64m x 4.29m)
Dual aspect room with sash windows. Beamed ceiling. Exposed stone. Recess which previously led into the neighbouring wheelwrights cottage. Victorian wood flooring. Substantial fireplace with granite uprights and Dartmoor stone and bread oven. Tiled hearth. Woodburning stove. Two radiators. Television point. Wall light points.
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Accessed from the reception hall.
DINING ROOM: - 14' 3'' x 12' 8'' (4.34m x 3.86m)
Further dual aspect room with sash windows to front and side. The fireplace is a particular feature of the property with a hearth stone believed to date from Saxon times suggesting occupation on the site for over 1000 years. An open fireplace with bread oven. Bressumer beam with mantel shelf over. Beamed ceiling. Traditional built-in cupboards. Recess which is believed to be the original salt and powder cupboard. Radiator. Wall light points.
KITCHEN: - 13' 4'' max x 9' 9'' max (4.06m x 2.97m)
An L-shape room. With beamed walls and ceiling. Fitted with a range of solid wood base and wall units, some of which have glazed cupboard fronts. Single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Cupboard housing oil fired boiler. Solid fuel Rayburn which can be converted to oil. Space for cooker. Window to rear and side. Radiator.
UTILITY ROOM/LEAN TO: - 10' 0'' x 6' 3'' (3.05m x 1.90m)
A useful space of timber construction. Fully glazed. Stone flooring. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge. Radiator. Door to:
SHOWER ROOM:
Fully tiled shower cubicle with Triton electric shower. Wc. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Radiator and window.
LANDING: - 14' 0'' x 6' 2'' (4.26m x 1.88m) including stairwell
Pleasant area with window to rear. Exposed beams. Radiator. Loft access with ladder.
BATHROOM: - 9' 7'' x 6' 0'' (2.92m x 1.83m)
Fitted with a reclaimed Edwardian Royal Doulton suite which comprises: Pedestal wash hand basin, wc and bath, all with antique brass taps. Bidet. Window to side. Shaver point. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and immersion heater. Radiator. Extractor. Beamed ceiling.
BEDROOM 1: - 15' 5'' x 13' 10'' max (4.70m x 4.21m)
A generous master bedroom with pretty fireplace with cast iron insert and timber surrounds set on slate hearth. This fireplace is open and can be used. Sash window to front aspect. Exposed reclaimed floorboards. Radiator. Wall light points. Beams.
BEDROOM 2: - 12' 6'' x 8' 3'' (3.81m x 2.51m)
Exposed reclaimed floorboards. Sash window to front aspect. Beamed ceiling. Radiator.
BEDROOM 3: - 10' 11'' x 8' 10'' (3.32m x 2.69m)
Sash window to front. Reclaimed wood flooring with radiator and beamed ceiling.
GARDENS:
The gardens are a real feature of the property measuring approximately 0.25 acres in total. The front garden has a central path leading to the front door with flower beds to either side. Enclosed by a low stone wall. Very private and enclosed rear garden with an abundance of mature planting. Two ponds and bog garden. Greenhouse. Several sheds and a summer house. Side access.
DOUBLE GARAGE: - 16' 0'' x 16' 0'' (4.87m x 4.87m)
Accessed via a private lane over which Hayfield House has a right of way. Two sets of double opening doors lead to the timber constructed garage.
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Further gardens to side of garage. Further parking to front access via a five bar gate.
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Property Features :
- Believed to Date from the 14th Century with Earlier Origins
- Wealth of Period Features
- Hearth Stone Reputed to Date from Saxon Times
- Sizeable Accommodation
- Plot of Just Under 1/4 Acre