Description
A detached period cottage for improvement on the edge of the village. Porch, hall, living room, kitchen/dining room, shower room, boot room, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. Large gardens, off-road parking and garage. EPC Band E. Freehold.
Situation - Bush Cottage is set on the edge of the rural village of Ashreigney, which is set on elevated ground between Exmoor and Dartmoor. The village Church dates from the 15th Century and together with the village hall provides a friendly community. Further amenities are available at nearby villages including Burrington and Winkleigh and the small local town of Chulmleigh has a range of further amenities including schooling to secondary level, health centre and a good range of shops. The larger town of South Molton with its further range of amenities and services is about 13 miles and the regional centre of Barnstaple about 16 miles. The Cathedral City of Exeter is only 26 miles.
There is a regular train link between Barnstaple and Exeter on the Tarka Line with the nearest station about 3.5 miles away at Kings Nympton.
Description - Bush Cottage is a period cottage set on the edge of the village. Primarily of rendered, stone, cob and block elevations under a slate roof, the cottage would benefit from further modernisation and improvement. There is off road parking together with a detached garage/workshop and a good-sized gardens.
Accommodation - The front door leads into the enclosed PORCH with a door into the HALL with stairs leading to the first floor. To the right is The LIVING ROOM which has a fireplace with a wood burning stove and a shelved alcove. The KITCHEN/DINING ROOM has a former fireplace with a Rayburn although this is not operational as the chimney has been removed. There is a range of wall and base units with a stainless steel sink and space and plumbing for washing machine. Off the kitchen is a small rear HALL with a SHOWER ROOM off with a shower cubicle, WC and vanity wash basin. The large BOOT ROOM has a door to the rear.
On the FIRST FLOOR the galleried LANDING has an airing cupboard and doors off to the 3 BEDROOMS and the BATHROOM fitted with a panelled bath, WC and pedestal wash basin.
Outside - To the side of the cottage there is plenty of room to park multiple vehicles and a detached GARAGE/WORKSHOP (16'8" x 7'10"). There is a small area of lawned garden to the eastern side of the cottage whilst the much larger main gardens lead on beyond the garage. The main garden is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed with beech hedging, mature trees and and hedgebanks. At the far end is an area laid to gravel.
In total the property extends to a fraction under a FIFTH OF AN ACRE (0.19 Acre).
Services And Further Information - Mains electricity and drainage. Mains water (currently shared with an adjoining property, but an independent supply is to be arranged by the vendor). Oil fired heating via radiators.
Mobile - Outdoor likely from major providers, limited inside (Ofcom).
Broadband - Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast available (Ofcom).
Viewing - Strictly by confirmed prior appointment through the sole selling agents, Stags on 01769 572263.
Directions - From the A377 Taw Valley road and about a mile west of Chulmleigh at Leigh Cross take the turning signposted to Bridge Reeve. Proceed along this road down towards the river, cross over the bridge and at the T junction turn right. Continue along this lane and up the hill into Ashreigney. On reaching the village at the 90 degree left hand bend in the road (Bush Corner) the cottage will clearly be seen on the right.
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