Property for sale

FOR SALE  |  Riverside, Drayford

£495,000

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Delightfully situated 4/5 bedroomed period residence with large garden and paddock to almost of an acre having excellent river frontage with its own fishing rights, set in small picturesque village approx 9 miles Crediton

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM, MEZZANINE AREA OVER KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM WITH INGLENOOK FIREPLACE, SECOND LOUNGE, 4 BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, GARAGE, PARKING AREA, RIVER FRONTAGE, SWIMMING POOL, GARDENS, PADDOCK - IN ALL EXTENDING TO ALMOST ACRE

DESCRIPTION Riverside is delightfully situated in the picturesque village of Drayford, in itself little more than a scattering of cottages nestling in a valley either side of the lovely Little Dart river. The larger village of Witheridge which has a selection of shops, post office and two inns, is some 2 miles away. The popular Thelbridge Arms is just over a mile away, Worlington Primary School just half a mile, Chulmleigh 6, Crediton 9, South Molton 10, Tiverton 14 and Exeter 16 miles.

The picturesque property is full of old world charm and character, with a wealth of exposed beams and period features, plus a massive inglenook fireplace with bread oven in the living room. It offers both spacious and flexible 4 bedroomed accommodation (plus a large mezzanine floored area above the kitchen which is currently used as an occasional 5th bedroom). There are two charming reception rooms, a large kitchen / dining room, bathroom, two wood burning stoves, and the property benefits from oil fired central heating throughout.

Outside there is a large, private garden which runs down to the lovely Little River Dart, having extensive river frontage with full fishing rights (affording excellent trout fishing). There is a timber suspension bridge which crosses the river to a paddock on the other side of the river. In all, the garden and paddock are believed to extend to almost of an acre. Immediately to the rear of the property is a large secluded sun terrace complete with a below-ground outdoor swimming pool. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn and are well stocked with a wide variety of trees, shrubs and plants. There is extensive parking for numerous vehicles.

DIRECTIONS From Crediton, take the road to Sandford, proceeding through the village on the Kennerleigh road. Continue through Kennerleigh for another 2 miles to Black Dog. Keep on the same road as signed "Thelbridge and Witheridge" for another 2 miles to Thelbridge Cross. Proceed straight over as signed "East Worlington and South Molton" for another 1.5 miles and on entering Drayford, drive over the bridge and turn right at the crossroads as signed "Creacombe and Roseash". Proceed up the hill for 100 yards and Riverside is the first property on the right.

The accommodation comprises, with approximate measurements:-

GROUND FLOOR

Glazed front door to KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 24' x 12'6 (7.32m x 3.81m) Having attractive vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers and 'A' frames. Ceramic tiled floor. Modern free-standing style units with natural wood working surfaces, twin inset stainless steel sinks (mixer tap), extensive range of cupboards, drawers, stainless steel working surface with inset four ring halogen hob and built-in stainless steel fronted electric oven under. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for fridge. Heavily beamed ceiling, cast iron glass fronted wood burning stove set on natural slate plinth with stainless steel flue, radiator, meter cupboards, window seat, two radiators. Ladder style timber staircase to MEZZANINE AREA 12'6 x 12' (3.81m x 3.66m) (currently used as an occasional 5th bedroom). Exposed roof timbers, two Velux roof windows, alcove recess.

LIVING ROOM 17'5 x 17' (5.31m x 5.18m) maximum. Stripped timber glazed door, large inglenook fireplace with oak beam, cast iron Villager multi-fuel burner, bread oven with cast iron door. Two radiators, window seat, heavily beamed ceiling, tiled floor. Views overlooking the garden and swimming pool. Glazed door to

SECOND LOUNGE 17'5 x 12'11 (5.31m x 3.94m) Ceramic tiled flooring, window seat, two wall lights, inset ceiling spotlighting, recessed fireplace having stone surround, radiator. Staircase to

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING AREA 11'6 x 10'8 (3.51m x 3.25m) maximum. Access to loft space, radiator. Airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder plus slatted shelving. Central heating programmer. Separate entrances to

MASTER BEDROOM 1 13' x 11'10 (3.96m x 3.61m) Radiator, exposed floor boards, ornamental brick fireplace with exposed stone chimney breast. Recessed storage space to side, two radiators. Window seat overlooking the garden and swimming pool.

BEDROOM 2 11'1 x 7'10 (3.38m x 2.39m) Exposed floor boards.

BEDROOM 3 9'4 x 8'7 (2.84m x 2.62m) Exposed floor boards. Window seat overlooking the garden and swimming pool. Radiator.

BEDROOM 4 (currently used as a study) 9'9 x 5'9 (2.97m x 1.75m) Radiator.

BATHROOM 8'7 x 6'5 (2.62m x 1.96m) maximum. Suite comprising panelled bath, Triton instant electric shower unit over, low level w.c., wash hand basin with tiled splash back, radiator.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a pair of large timber gates. Concrete hardstanding PARKING AREA providing extensive parking for numerous vehicles. Outside oil boiler, and range of outside lighting.

GARAGE 16' x 13'4 (4.88m x 4.06m) (Of timber frame / corrugated construction), housing swimming pool filtration / pump units etc.

Timber-built GARDEN SHED 10'4 x 10'3 (3.15m x 3.12m)

Outside water tap, long glass roof canopy with timber decking, incorporating SUN LOUNGE 8'5 x 4'8 (2.57m x 1.42m)

Secluded paved sun terrace with excellent below ground SWIMMING POOL Approximately 28' x 14' (8.53m x 4.27m)

Large lawned garden beyond running down to the pretty Little Dart river, plus various trees, shrubs, plants and an ornamental fishpond.

A substantial timber-built suspension bridge leads across the river to a PADDOCK.

We are informed that in all, the garden and paddock are believed to extend to almost of an acre, and that there are fishing rights in the river.

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