Property description
Situated in a stunning rural location is this two bedroom detached cottage in need of modernisation, but offers a fantastic opportunity to create a wonderful family home. Outside the property has pleasant large gardens with plenty of privacy as well as a paddock, with the whole plot being just over 2.7 acres.
Located in a pleasant rural setting, just outside of the hamlet of East Leigh; a surprisingly spacious two bedroom detached cottage for modernisation, with scope to extend (subject to the necessary consents being sought). The property benefits from large gardens (.59 acres), off road parking, adjoining paddock laid to pasture and extending to 2.17 acres, giving a total of 2.76 acres of gardens and grounds.
Although in need of some modernising, the property offers heaps of potential to create a fantastic family home in an idyllic countryside setting, handy for Crediton, Winkleigh and North Tawton.
DIRECTIONS
From Crediton take the A377 towards Barnstaple, passing through Copplestone and turning left at Morchard Road on to the B3220 towards Winkleigh. After approximately two miles turn left as sign posted to East Leigh, and follow this road into the hamlet. Take the left hand turn in the centre of the hamlet by the telephone box and proceed up the hill. Leigh Cottage is the first house on the left hand side.
The accommodation, with approximate measurements comprises;
GROUND FLOOR
Covered entrance porch with twin carriage style lights, part glazed wooden front door leading into
STAIRCASE RECEPTION HALL - 15' 0'' x 8' 11'' (4.57m x 2.72m)
(max) window to front aspect, wall lighting, pendant ceiling light, radiator, central heating thermostat, under stairs storage cupboard and separate entrances to
SITTING ROOM - 14' 11'' x 11' 10'' (4.54m x 3.60m)
Dual aspect over the gardens, radiator, tiled fireplace, ceiling light fitting and wall lighting.
DINING ROOM - 15' 0'' x 11' 11'' (4.57m x 3.63m)
Front aspect, radiator, ceiling light fitting, wall lighting, radiator, wood flooring, serving hatch to kitchen.
KITCHEN - 13' 4'' x 8' 11'' (4.06m x 2.72m)
Dual aspect. Fitted with a range of add units providing ample cupboard and drawers space, matching fitted walk cabinets, rolled edge laminated working surfaces with tiled splash back. Inset stainless steel sink with side drainer and mixer tap, inset four ring electric hob, and filter hood over, integrated electric cooker. Radiator and wall lighting.
STUDY - 8' 10'' x 8' 4'' (2.69m x 2.54m)
Window into Sun Room.
UTILITY - 5' 8'' x 5' 7'' (1.73m x 1.70m)
Fitted base unit with inset stainless steel sink. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine.
CLOAKROOM - 6' 0'' x 2' 11'' (1.83m x 0.89m)
Low level WC with top flush. Opaque window to the side.
Rear hall from kitchen housing oil fired central heating boiler and stable type door to
SUN ROOM - 12' 7'' x 6' 5'' (3.83m x 1.95m)
Door to rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR
Turning staircase to SEMI GALLERIED LANDING with window to rear elevation enjoying spectacular views. Access to loft space and separate entrances to
BEDROOM ONE - 15' 0'' x 11' 11'' (4.57m x 3.63m)
Dual aspect, radiator and fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM TWO - 15' 0'' x 11' 11'' (4.57m x 3.63m)
Front aspect, wooden flooring, radiator, fitted wardrobes
BATHROOM - 8' 11'' x 7' 2'' (2.72m x 2.18m)
Grey suite comprising pedestal basin with tiled splash back, and shaver light over; panelled bath with shower from mixer, hand grips, tiled surround and plastic screen, and low level WC. Radiator and opaque window to front.
OUTSIDE
From the quiet country lane twin gates lead to a parking area for two to three cars. A wooden gate leads to a small fenced area of lawn, which runs round to the rear. The whole area providing a high degree of privacy and surrounded by mature trees and laurel hedging. The rear garden is laid to lawn with the oil storage tank, mature trees, a large workshop, summer house, shed and green house. There is an ornamental fish pond, and mature shrubs, but the gardens provide a fantastic opportunity to be returned to their former glory. A path leads through to the paddock, passing a timber outbuilding formerly used as stabling for a donkey. The paddock has road access via a five bar gate.
COUNCIL TAX
Band D
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Mid Devon District Council
EPC RATING
Ordered