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FOR SALE  |  Lee Mount, Copplestone

£249,950

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Spacious detached period Devon cottage with planning permission to extend with 100' garden to the rear

LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, BATHROOM, BARN / USEFUL STORAGE, 3 BEDROOMS, PARKING, 100' GARDEN, STORAGE BARN, FULL OF CHARACTER, DOUBLE GLAZED TO THE FRONT
* PLANNING PERMISSION HAS BEEN GRANTED TO EXTEND *

DESCRIPTION Lee Mount is full of character and benefits from a 15' living room complete with large inglenook stone fireplace, bread oven and exposed ceiling beams, dining room, kitchen and bathroom with the first floor having three bedrooms.
This detached cottage is situated adjoining the A377 Crediton / Barnstaple road set back from the road by a lay-by providing parking and access to its large rear garden.
The garden is a real feature of this property measuring approximately 100' by 70, comprising of a large paved patio area, large lawned garden, vegetable plots, greenhouse and an area of timber decking. The present owners have obtained planning permission to extend the property to create a separate utility, study and sun lounge. Full plans are available through Helmores if you wish to view in more detail.

The cottage itself is steeped in history and a Devon History Society blue plaque signifies Ernest Bevin, MP and former foreign secretary once lived at the property. Although there are small improvements to be made, the house is well presented and an internal viewing is recommended,

COPPLESTONE is a popular Mid Devon village adjoining the A377 Exeter / Barnstaple road about 4 miles west of Crediton. The Cathedral City of Exeter is about 12 miles to the south east with excellent communications including the M5 motorway, main line rail stations and its airport to the east of the city. To the south west and the north east of Copplestone are the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor, renowned for their spectacular scenery with excellent facilities for walking, riding and fishing. The village has an old Inn, post office / general stores and a modern primary school. There is a bus service through the village to Exeter via Crediton. The village also has a railway station with trains to both Barnstaple and Exeter. In the village stands an ancient granite cross which is mentioned in a Saxon charter of the year 974. This cross is virtually in the centre of the County.

DIRECTIONS From Crediton take the A377 for about 4 miles to Copplestone. Proceed into the village, going past the post office and bearing around to the right, continuing on the A377 signposted Barnstaple. You will pass Copplestone Mill on your left and Lee Mount is the next property on the right, adjoining the A377.

The accommodation comprises, with approximate measurements:-

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance canopy. Period glazed front door and leaded glass window to ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 5'4 x 4'10 (1.63m x 1.47m) Mat well, tiled flooring, heavy timber oak lintel, exposed wood panelling, cloak hooks. Separate entrances to

LIVING ROOM 15' x 14'2 (4.57m x 4.32m) maximum. Large inglenook fireplace with heavy oak lintel, bread oven, cast iron multi fuel burner. Double radiator, wood effect laminated flooring. Door to

DINING ROOM 14'3 x 11' (4.34m x 3.35m) Recessed fireplace with cast iron multi fuel burner providing domestic hot water and central heating. Heavy timber oak lintel, bread oven, having storage cupboard to side (currently housing computer / study area), understairs storage cupboard. Turning staircase to first floor. Step down to

KITCHEN 17' x 8'4 (5.18m x 2.54m) Range of pine fronted base units providing ample cupboard and drawer storage space with matching wall cabinets. Rolled edged granite effect working surface with inset stainless steel sink and drainer, wine rack to side, space for upright fridge / freezer, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. Glazed door to outside, meter cupboard. Door to

BATHROOM 8'5 x 7' (2.57m x 2.13m) Suite comprising panelled bath plus two hand grips, low level w.c., pedestal basin, radiator. Stable type door to

BARN / USEFUL STORAGE SPACE 16'5 x 11'1 (5m x 3.38m) Yet to be converted, with cobbled flooring and door to outside.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING 7'9 x 3'2 (2.36m x 0.97m) Separate entrances to

MASTER BEDROOM 1 14'10 x 12'10 (4.52m x 3.91m) Recessed wardrobe to side with cupboard space over. Exposed floor boards, exposed ceiling beam, radiator.

BEDROOM 2 15'2 x 11'9 (4.62m x 3.58m) Radiator, exposed ceiling beam, airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder plus immersion with slatted shelving over.

BEDROOM 3 11'8 x 7'7 (3.56m x 2.31m) Access to loft space, radiator, exposed ceiling beam.

OUTSIDE

LAY-BY PARKING

Wrought iron gates leading to additional OFF ROAD PARKING

Rear entrance canopy. Planning for attached SUN TERRACE 22'6 x 10'1 (6.86m x 3.07m) (currently cob barn useful for storage).

Useful STORAGE BARN 14'7 x 10'2 (4.44m x 3.1m) Original stone cobbled flooring.

Fully enclosed REAR GARDEN 100' x 75' (30.48m x 22.86m) Laid mainly to lawn, benefiting from considerable seclusion and privacy with mature trees. Productive VEGETABLE GARDEN 22' x 25' (6.71m x 7.62m) Raised area of timber decking, aluminium framed GREENHOUSE, large paved patio area measuring 35' x 20' (10.67m x 6.1m).

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