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FOR SALE  |  The Green, Morchard Bishop

£450,000

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A "Picture Postcard" Grade II listed detached thatched cottage set in secluded village location, sympathetically refurbished accommodation with retention of many original features + barn with planning for conversion

MAIN ACCOMMODATION:- CLOAKROOM, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, UTILITY, STUDY, 3 BEDROOMS, ENSUITE, BATHROOM, PARKING. BARN WITH PP, GARAGE, GARDEN, BOOT ROOM/GARDEN STORE. 2ND BARN WITH PP FOR 2 BEDROOMED SEMI-DETACHED ACCOMMODATION WITH POSSIBLE FURTHER PLANNING POTENTIAL (STP)

DESCRIPTION Meadowbank, which has mid 17th century origin, is a delightful detached character thatched cottage being a typical traditional "Picture Postcard" cottage of the Westcountry, offering newly refurbished accommodation full of charm and period features with the inclusion of oak wall panelling and oak flooring throughout the property. It offers extensive accommodation with a hand-built kitchen (with oil fired Rayburn), a large utility room with study area over (formerly believed to be an old apple store - which the present owners use as an occasional extra bedroom), 3 bedrooms to the first floor approached via two staircases (one of which has a most interesting vaulted ceiling), an ensuite shower room and main family bathroom. There are two well proportioned reception rooms brimming with character features including exposed ceiling beams and two lovely fireplaces. The garden is a real feature of the property and is of a typical cottage style with level lawns interspersed by well stocked flower beds, plus a productive vegetable plot. There is a large cob / stone barn which has full planning consent to convert into a separate 2 bedroomed dwelling including garaging, which would make an ideal annexe or cottage which could either be occupied by a relative, or possibly sold off as a separate dwelling.

The semi-detached Grade II listed traditional stone / cob Barn also has full planning consent to be converted into a 2 bedroomed residence, having the possibility of further planning - subject to the necessary planning consents).

It is of the opinion of the agents that there could be the possibility of a building site for a single dwelling in the garden of Meadowbank, but of course this would be subject to approval from Mid Devon District Council.

We understand from the vendors that there is stabling available locally.

The vendors are seeking offers over £450,000 for the property.

MORCHARD BISHOP is one of the larger parishes in the county lying east of the A377 Exeter / Barnstaple road and north west of Crediton, and having a population of just under 1,000. It nestles comfortably in the very heartland of Devon, midway between the north and south coast and sitting between the two great Moors, Dartmoor and Exmoor. The village is surrounded by hilly, unspoilt countryside, yet is within easy travelling distance of Crediton (approximately 7 miles), the City of Exeter (approximately 14 miles) and Tiverton (approximately 15 miles). The village is well served by local regular buses to Crediton and Exeter and is 3 miles from Morchard Road station on the Barnstaple to Exeter Tarka line. It has an attractive mixture of old thatched cottages and modern houses with amenities such as the parish church, primary school, Doctors Surgery, post office stores, garage and London Inn. There is also a sports club, tennis court, village hall and a bowling green.

DIRECTIONS Fork left by the London Inn down into Fore Street. Proceed down the hill past the long row of thatched cottages (believed to be the longest unbroken row of thatched cottages in England). At the bottom of the hill turn right, and Meadowbank Cottage will be found a few yards along the narrow lane on the left.

The accommodation comprises, with approximate measurements:-

GROUND FLOOR

Coloured glass period front door to

ENTRANCE HALL 12'2 x 6'4 (3.71m x 1.93m) Natural oak floor, period style oak wall panelling, exposed ceiling beams, inset ceiling spotlighting, radiator.

CLOAKROOM 7' x 4'5 (2.13m x 1.35m) Low level w.c., wash hand basin, deep oak window sill, exposed beams, inset ceiling spotlighting, cloaks hooks, understairs cupboard.

CHARMING LIVING ROOM 15'9 x 12'2 (4.8m x 3.71m) Timber panelling to dado height, heavily beamed ceiling, open fireplace with antique style timber surround, natural oak floor, built-in book shelving, two recessed cupboards, radiator, window seat. Reputed once to have been the parlour of an Inn.

DINING ROOM 15'7 x 14'4 (4.75m x 4.37m) Natural oak floor, large open fireplace with heavy oak lintel, attractive period style oak wall panelling, central heating thermostat, double radiator, heavily beamed ceiling, window seat. Main staircase to first floor.

KITCHEN 16'2 x 15' (4.93m x 4.57m) Range of hand-built oak units with solid wood working surfaces, inset enamelled sink (with period style brass mixer tap), recessed Rayburn oil fired stove (also providing domestic hot water and central heating), built-in seating, heavily beamed ceiling, tiled floor, stable type door to garden. Secondary staircase to first floor 3rd bedroom.

UTILITY 15'10 x 9' (4.83m x 2.74m) Hand-built natural wood storage unit with cupboards and drawers. Inset sink with twin drainers, shelving, brick floor, door to outside. Pull-down timber ladder to:

STUDY 15' x 8' (4.57m x 2.44m) Approached by pull-down timber ladder, having exposed roof timbers, storage areas, access to loft storage. The present owners sometimes use this room as an occasional 4th bedroom, and it be an ideal "den" for children or an escape for teenagers!

FIRST FLOOR

Staircase from dining room to

MAIN LANDING 9'7 x 8'9 (2.92m x 2.67m) Exposed original floor boards, exposed roof timbers, useful mezzanine storage area, inset ceiling spotlight, separate access to

BEDROOM 1 16'2 x 12'8 (4.93m x 3.86m) Exposed ceiling beams, double radiator, built-in wardrobe, small Victorian style open fireplace.

FAMILY BATHROOM 8'10 x 6'4 (2.69m x 1.93m) Recently fitted white suite comprising: period style "ball and claw" roll top bath with Victorian style mixer tap plus shower attachment. Low level w.c., pedestal basin, exposed beams, inset ceiling spotlighting.

BEDROOM 2 12'5 x 11'8 (3.78m x 3.56m) Impressive period style vaulted ceiling with many exposed roof timbers and beams. Window seat, wardrobe, double radiator. Inter-connecting door to

BEDROOM 3 (also approached via a separate staircase from the kitchen) 11'2 x 11' (3.4m x 3.35m) Exposed roof timbers, radiator. Airing cupboard with factory insulated hot water cylinder. Access to loft space.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 9'2 x 5'10 (2.79m x 1.78m) Tiled corner shower cubicle with chrome shower mixer, low level w.c., pedestal basin, timber wall panelling to dado height, heated towel rail, radiator, exposed roof timbers, inset ceiling spotlighting.

OUTSIDE

Wide five-bar timber gate to concreted PARKING AREA affording off-road parking and turning for numerous vehicles. Deep well which we are informed supplies an abundance of lovely natural spring water, holding approximately 2000 gallons.

COB / STONE BARN (having full planning permission to convert to a separate 2-bedroomed dwelling - full plans available with the vendors for inspection), and currently containing:-

GROUND FLOOR

Stable type front door to

CURRENT OFFICE (planning for bedroom 1) 15' x 14'1 (4.57m x 4.29m) Exposed beams, concrete floor.

Planning also for SHOWER ROOM

Staircase to

FIRST FLOOR

With overall dimensions of 34'9 x 14'7 (10.59m x 4.44m) and planned to contain a LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN and BEDROOM 2 / OFFICE.

Also within the barn is a sliding timber door to GARAGE 16'1 x 10'8 (4.9m x 3.25m) with part original cobbled floor, lighting, 13 amp power. The garage could be incorporated into the accommodation of the barn if desired, but this of course would be subject to the necessary consents from the local authority.

The whole property is set in a good sized secluded cottage garden which extends mainly to the front and side, and has well established trees and hedging giving much privacy and seclusion. The lawn in interspersed by colourful flower beds, borders and small ornamental fish pond, as expected in this kind of pretty character cottage. Oil storage tank for the Rayburn, and a useful BOOT ROOM/GARDEN STORE 4'9 x 4' (1.45m x 1.22m). Productive vegetable garden currently extremely well stocked providing an abundance of fresh vegetables.

Enclosed gravelled barbecue area to rear with seating.

MEADOWBANK BARN

DESCRIPTION This attractive Grade II listed traditional stone / cob Devon barn has the benefit of full planning permission to convert into a semi-detached (joined to the neighbour at the rear) residential dwelling, located in the heart of the pretty mid Devon village of Morchard Bishop and being within walking distance of amenities. There is off road parking, a private enclosed garden, with two dilapidated timber frame / corrugated outbuildings.

PLANNING
Reference no: 07/01636/FULL
Parish: Morchard Bishop 35
Authority: Mid Devon District Council - telephone 01884 255255

The planning permission and plans are available for inspection at Helmores offices or on-line at:
http://planning.middevon.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_detailview.aspx?caseno=JMRN8BKS07T00

SERVICES We are informed that all mains services (with the exception of gas) are located in the village lane. However, interested parties are strongly advised to conduct their own investigations with the relevant authorities.

The accommdoation comprises:-

OVERALL INTERNAL DIMENSIONS 35'6 x 12'9 (10.82m x 3.89m) giving 2-storey floor space of approximately 918sq ft.

GROUND FLOOR

STAIRCASE ENTRANCE HALL

CLOAKROOM

LOUNGE

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

2 BEDROOMS

SHOWER ROOM

OUTSIDE

Driveway via timber 5-bar gate leading to parking, and fully enclosed garden with much privacy. Dilapidated timber framed / corrugated iron outbuildings.

V8
DHC4627

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
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