Property description

DESCRIPTION This charming semi-detached character cottage is superbly located on the edge of the popular mid Devon village of Lapford, occupying an elevated location close to nearby amenities such as the post office, church, primary school and Malt Scoop Inn. The cottage, which is believed to be over 250 years old, has been sympathetically improved by the current owners and offers spacious 2 double bedroomed accommodation full of charm and character with stripped floorboards and exposed timbers, there is an attractive open plan style kitchen/living room to the ground floor and the bedrooms and bathroom to the first floor, all benefiting from oil-fired central heating with radiators throughout. Outside, the property has a delightful cottage garden with level lawn, patio and pathways, overlooking and adjoining the open farmland that surrounds the village. There is also a useful range of outbuildings including a laundry room and workshop. 

LAPFORD, a large parish and village, lies just north of the main A377 Exeter / Barnstaple road approximately 9 miles from Crediton and 16 miles from Exeter.  The village has good amenities including inns, a primary school and a preschool with an excellent OFSTED report.  On the edge of the village is a railway station and there is a regular daily bus service from the heart of the village.  The parish church, St Thomas of Canterbury, is of perpendicular style and has a fine 16th century rood screen.

DIRECTIONS TO THE PROPERTY :  From Crediton take the A377 main road towards Barnstaple for approximately 7 miles and turn right at Lapford Cross as signed to Lapford.  Proceed up into the village going past the church and the Malt Scoop Inn, and Hillview is the second-to-last cottage on the right hand side before leaving the village.

Property Features :

• Charming semi-detached character cottage
• 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen / living room
• Fully enclosed rear garden and outbuildings
• Oil central heating, lovely rural views EPC : E