Property description
A well presented Grade II Listed character home situated in a rural position on the edge of Ipplepen with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, delightful gardens, stunning views, double garage and off road parking.
DIRECTIONS
From Totnes take the A381 for Newton Abbot and continue for approximately 4 miles, where after passing over the railway line and heading up the hill through the trees, you need to take left into Edgelands Lane (signposted Ipplepen Business Park and Animals in Distress Centre). Proceed along this road for approximately 300 yards and at Bilver junction take left. Bilver Cottage will be found on the left hand side.
SITUATION
Bilver Cottage is situated on the edge of the thriving village of Ipplepen. Ipplepen has many amenities including primary school, medical centre, post office/shop, mini supermarket, pub, church, petrol station/store and a bus service. The towns of Newton Abbot, Torbay and Totnes are all within easy reach. Newton Abbot and Totnes have many amenities including various shops, superstores, hospitals, primary and secondary schools, leisure centres, and rail stations on the London Paddington - Penzance mainline. There is good dual carriageway access from Newton Abbot on the A380 or A38 to Plymouth, Exeter, Exeter Airport, and the motorway network beyond.
DESCRIPTION
Bilver Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed detached character home situated in a rural position on the edge of Ipplepen. The well presented accommodation is arranged over two floors with benefits including many character features, a customised Peter Booth kitchen with Belfast Sink, a bright lounge/dining room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a conservatory. The gardens at the property are delightful, with areas of lawn bordered by well stocked beds with a variety of plants and shrubs, an area for growing vegetables and a hen house. Bilver Cottage and the gardens also enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside. To the front of the property is an area providing off road parking and a double garage. The garage has power and light connected and also two further store rooms.
The property comprises, with approximate measurements:
ENTRANCE
Storm porch
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Peter Booth customised kitchen with wooden units, granite work surfaces and Belfast sink with mixer taps. Sandyford oil fired range providing cooking facilities, hot water and central heating. Ceiling beams, tiled floor, window to front aspect and side. Double glazed casement window to the rear. Pantry cupboard with marble shelf, trip switch and meters. Panelling to walls. Open staircase to first floor.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM
Charming room with sunny aspect, double glazed casement windows to the side and rear with views on to fields. Wall light points. Cast iron log burning stove in stone fireplace and radiators. Glazed oak door to garden room/conservatory.
GUEST SUITE
Ceiling beams, pine wainscotting, double glazed window to side with views. Spiral staircase to bedroom one.
EN-SUITE
Windows to the front and side. Large shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, ladder style heated towel rail, shaver & light point.
CONSERVATORY
Double glazed providing wonderful garden and rural views, slate roof with pine clad vaulted ceiling and tiled floor.
Staircase from the kitchen/breakfast room rises to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Radiator, central heating thermostat control and airing cupboard.
BEDROOM ONE
Double glazed window with views, extensive wardrobe and radiator.
BEDROOM TWO
Single glazed windows to the side and the rear with rural views. Fitted wardrobes, drawers and cupboards. Radiator.
BATHROOM
Pine panelled and part tiled. Cast iron bath with MIRA shower and shower screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Radiator. Casement with tiled sill. Shower point and light. Cupboard with hot water system.
GARDENS
Top garden - Glorious views, lawn, flower beds with stone dwarf wall. Sitting area with several shrubs an fruit trees. Stone hen house with power and light connected. Oil tank and raised vegetable bed. Path leading along rear of Bilver Cottage to Lower garden - Gravel sitting area with rustic arch leading to stone outbuilding. Flower beds and shrubs. Stunning views.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property there is a concrete parking area for several vehicles providing access to large garage. To the side of the garage block there is a store room for freezer (14 x 7.3) and additional store room (4 x 7.3).
LARGE GARAGE - 20' 0'' x 18' 2'' (6.09m x 5.53m)
of block construction comprising of large double garage with up and over door, Belfast sink and power and light connected.
AGENTS NOTE
Please note planning permission granted (ref - 08/03045/MULFP/15) for improvements to the conservatory, pitched roof on the garage and ground floor bathroom. Planning consent has been implemented as work on the ground floor bathroom and conservatory has been completed.
TENURE
Freehold
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (septic tank). Oil fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAX
Band: E
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Teignbridge District CouncilForde HouseBrunel RoadNewton AbbotTQ12 4XXTel: 01626 361101www.teignbridge.gov.uk www.landregistry.co.uk
Property Features :
- ENTRANCE PORCH
- LOUNGE/DINING ROOM
- KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
- CONSERVATORY
- GROUND FLOOR GUEST SUITE