Property description
Located in the peaceful mid Devon village of Poughill, just over a mile from the larger village of Cheriton Fitzpaine, a superbly presented and surprisingly spacious three or four bedroom semi detached cottage which has been extended and improved by the current vendors, and benefits from far reaching rural views, private drive with parking and good sized gardens.
Located in the peaceful mid Devon village of Poughill, just over a mile from the larger village of Cheriton Fitzpaine, a superbly presented and surprisingly spacious three or four bedroom semi detached cottage which has been extended and improved by the current vendors, and benefits from far reaching rural views, private drive with parking and gardens.
Bell Cottage offers excellent family accommodation, which has been modernised and extended by the current owners to provide spacious and versatile accommodation. A true feature of the property however is the kitchen/dining room which benefits from a vaulted ceiling in the dining area and having a velux window with further windows to the eastern side which floods the room with natural light.
There is a cosy living room with wood burning stove housed in a natural stone fireplace, and a further room with double doors giving direct access to the rear garden and lends itself to a variety of uses, from a light and airy bedroom to a home office or play room. Also on the ground floor is a recently installed modern fitted shower room with double shower cubicle, airing cupboard and further cupboard with space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine.
On the first floor are three good sized bedrooms, and a family bathroom, again recently installed with neutral tiling and a shower over the bath. Most of the upstairs rooms enjoy far reaching views over the village and surrounding farm land. Outside is off street parking for two cars (further parking is found on the lane, as well as the village car park a few yards away), and good sized lawned gardens to the side and rear of the property, giving plenty of sunshine all day and making the garden a sun trap. There are a variety of timber sheds providing a play house and storage for garden tools, bikes etc, as well as a paved patio with timber pergola providing a good degree of shelter and privacy.
Poughill is a quiet and rural, yet active village with a strong community spirit. It is located in an elevated south facing position, approximately 7 miles from the market towns of both Crediton and Tiverton, and just over a mile from the larger village of Cheriton Fitzpaine. The cathedral city of Exeter is about 12 miles further, with a range of shopping, sporting and educational facilities. The gentle rolling countryside surrounding the village enjoys a number of bridleways and footpaths making it an ideal location for walking, riding and cycling, there is a historic parish church, a village hall which has many recently undergone refurbishment and has an active calendar of community events. Within a stones throw of the property is the village park with a childs play area.
Cheriton Fitzpaine is approximately a mile and a half away, which has a newly built primary school with modern facilities, two public houses, a village stores and post office stocking most essential items, and a farm shop.
Directions
From Crediton take the A3072 towards Tiverton. After 4 miles turn left at Coffin Tree Cross and follow the lane into Cheriton Fitzpaine. On reaching the centre of the village proceed over the staggered cross road, and then turn left as sign posted to Poughill. Follow this lane until arriving in Poughill, and as you come up the hill turn off right (which is actually straight ahead) towards Oxford Square and East End. Number 2 is on the right hand side, being the right hand cottage of a pair of white cottages.
The accommodation, with approximate measurements comprises;
Ground Floor
Front door with glazed panes into ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with shelving, radiator and wood door into
Living Room - 20' 0'' x 10' 0'' (6.09m x 3.05m)
Front aspect, radiator, wood burner on slate hearth with heavy lintel over, ceiling light fitting, under stairs cupboard with light and coat hooks, stairs to first floor, door into
Bedroom Four/Playroom - 13' 0'' x 8' 11'' (3.96m x 2.72m)
with electric cupboard, radiator, patio doors to rear garden
Shower Room - 9' 2'' x 6' 10'' (2.79m x 2.08m) (maximum wall to wall measurement)
Double shower cubicle with chrome thermostatic mixer shower, low level WC with pine seat, basin with cupboards below and mixer tap, chrome heated ladder towel rail, ceiling lights and opaque window to side elevation. Airing cupboard and further cupboard housing space and plumbing for automatic washing machine.
Kitchen/ Dining Room - 27' 0'' x 9' 10'' (8.22m x 2.99m)
A sociable, light and airy room providing a real hub of the home.
Kitchen Area - 13' 6'' x 9' 10'' (4.11m x 2.99m)
Having nicely installed units providing ample cupboard and drawer space, matching fitted wall cabinets, granite work top and inset stainless steel sunk with rinsing bowl and side drainer, ceiling light fittings, space for a gas range cooker.
Dining Area - 13' 4'' x 9' 10'' (4.06m x 2.99m)
with vaulted ceiling, radiator, ceiling sky light, double doors to garden, ceiling halogen light rail.
First Floor
Semi galleried LANDING with mains smoke detector, inset ceiling spotlights, radiator and separate entrances to
Bedroom One - 10' 4'' x 9' 2'' (3.15m x 2.79m)
Front aspect, radiator, inset ceiling spotlights
Bedroom Two - 9' 7'' x 8' 10'' (2.92m x 2.69m)
Side aspect with far reaching views, radiator, built in wardrobes
Bedroom Three - 9' 3'' x 8' 10'' (2.82m x 2.69m) (max)
Side aspect, radiator
Bathroom - 7' 1'' x 6' 11'' (2.16m x 2.11m)
Attractive suite comprising tiled bath with rainfall shower above, low level WC with wooden seat, pedestal wash hand basin and chrome ladder style heated towel rail. Inset ceiling lights, opaque window to rear elevation.
Outside
A drive in from the lane to East End provides OFF STREET PARKING for two vehicles, with oil storage tank and a pedestrian side path to good sized LAWNED GARDENS stretching from the side and round to the rear. A paved PATIO area with timber pergola above provides a private seating area, and there is also an outside water tap and outside lighting. There are some timber built store sheds providing a child's play house, and storage space for gardening tools, bikes etc. To the rear of the property is an external oil fired boiler.
Council Tax
Band B
Local Authority
Mid Devon District Council
EPC Rating
To be assessed.