Property description
Situated in the heart of the largest Devon village on the Blackdown Hills, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, is this detached five bedroom period property. Hemyock itself boasts a thriving community and a range of local amenities including a wide variety of local clubs and organised activities; a popular village pub, The Catherine Wheel; a doctors surgery; garages; hairdressers; convenience stores, one including a post office; playing fields; churches and a community centre. An ideal location for families, Hemyock enjoys ruins of its own Medieval castle and the primary school feeds into the highly regarded Uffculme secondary school. For commuters, the village allows easy access to the Somerset towns of Wellington and Taunton, Honiton with its rail links to London and the cathedral city of Exeter which is approximately 23 miles away.
Dating back to around 1800, this character property retains many period features, as well as an attractive west-facing private rear garden. Internally, the ground floor accommodation offers much flexibility, with the potential to re-arrange and open up various rooms to create large living areas or for an annex (subject to the necessary planning consents). Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, two of which benefit from en-suite facilities.
Offered for sale with the ease of no onward chain, internal viewing is highly recommended in order to fully appreciate the potential and location of this beautiful home.
Entrance & Hallway
The front door opens to an entrance vestibule with a quarry tiled floor. An original internal door leads to a hallway providing access to the breakfast room, toilet, store room, the kitchen and inner hallway. There is also a radiator and dado rails.
Lounge - 19' 6'' x 16' 7'' (5.95m x 5.06m)
This multi-functional room boasts three windows to the front and side, there is also a feature fireplace with a wood stove, dado rails and two radiators. A door opens to the kitchen.
WC & Store Room - 13' 7'' x 10' 12'' (4.15m x 3.35m) max plus WC
The toilet comprises a low-level WC, a vanity unit with an inset wash hand basin and an extractor fan.
The useful store room is complemented by a large window to the front aspect.
Kitchen - 19' 5'' x 8' 4'' (5.92m x 2.54m) max
A spacious room fitted with a range of matching wall and base units, roll-edge worktops, tiled splashbacks, a pedestal wash hand basin and a stainless steel sink with a drainer. Spaces are available for appliances and a window faces the side aspect.
Inner Hallway
A door leads to the lounge, upstairs bedrooms, a utility room and the kitchen breakfast room.
Dining Room - 14' 12'' x 11' 11'' (4.56m x 3.62m) max
A beautiful room featuring an exposed brick fireplace and hearth, a radiator, and windows overlooking the garden to the side and rear aspects.
Utility Room - 15' 5'' x 4' 6'' (4.70m x 1.38m)
Space and plumbing is provided for a dishwasher, washing machine and a deep sink with double drainer. There is also access to the gardens.
Kitchen Breakfast Room - 14' 4'' x 9' 3'' (4.37m x 2.82m)
Another delightful room comprising a range of matching wall and base units with granite worktops, tiled splashback and a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with a mixer tap over and drainer. Space is available for a fridge and there is an integrated DeLonghi range cooker with a 6-ring gas hob, a wall-mounted gas combination boiler and radiator. Tiled flooring extends through the room and there are beautiful exposed ceiling beams. A door and window lead to the gardens.
Landing
Stairs from the hallway lead to the landing which has doors to the 5 bedrooms, the bathroom and the attic.
Bedroom 1 - 13' 9'' x 11' 3'' (4.20m x 3.42m) max plus en-suite
A good sized double bedroom with a window to the front aspect and a radiator. There is also an en-suite with a shower, wash hand basin, WC, radiator and a window to the side aspect.
Bedroom 2 - 9' 1'' x 6' 9'' (2.78m x 2.07m)
A single bedroom (currently used as a study) with a radiator, window to the front aspect and a deep fitted wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 - 15' 1'' x 9' 3'' (4.59m x 2.81m) max plus wardrobes
Offering views of the church through the bay sash windows, this spacious double bedroom comprises a wash hand basin, a large fitted wardrobe and a radiator.
Bedroom 4 - 11' 8'' x 9' 1'' (3.55m x 2.76m) max
A further double bedroom with a radiator, wash hand basin and a window to the side aspect offering views of the church.
Family Bathroom
Featuring a modern white suite comprising a close-coupled WC, wash hand basin and bath with a thermostatic mixer shower over. There is also an extractor fan.
Bedroom 5 - 12' 2'' x 12' 2'' (3.70m x 3.71m)
A double bedroom with dual aspect sash windows offering views over the garden. There is a feature fireplace and a door to the en-suite.
The en-suite comprises a shower, WC, wash hand basin, extractor fan and a window to the side aspect.
Attic - 28' 5'' x 11' 10'' (8.65m x 3.61m) max
A wooden staircase from the landing leads to the fully boarded attic which has potential for further conversion (subject to planning permissions). The split-level room has windows at each end.
Gardens
The stunning gardens have a secluded country feel. Directly outside the property is a paved area with seating, which is framed by colourful plants and flowerbeds. Side access leads to a covered storage area and further to the front of the property through a lockable wooden door. A lawn with stepping stone path leads to a wonderful section of gardens boasting flowerbeds, a vegetable patch and borders hosting a variety of mature trees, shrubs and hedging. There is also a summer house set on a raised patio with space for seating, an LPG tank and a large garden shed.
Tenure: Freehold
Property Features :
- 5 Bedrooms
- 2 En-Suite Rooms
- B&B and Breakfast Room
- Lovely Village Location
- Full of Character