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FOR SALE  |  Redhill Thatch, Colebrooke

Offers Over £450,000

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Wonderful opportunity to acquire a fantastic Devon thatched cottage surrounded by rolling unspoilt countryside benefiting from paddock, wooded glade to private retreat with large pond and a haven for wildlife.

THATCHED ENTRANCE PORCH, LIVING ROOM / DINING ROOM, KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM, THREE BEDROOMS, UTILITY / STUDY AREA, DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM / CLOAKROOM, REAR ENTRANCE PORCH, BATHROOM, SEPARATE WC, LARGE GARDENS, WORKSHOP, RURAL SITUATION, UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS, NO ONWARD CHAIN

DESCRIPTION Redhill Thatch is a wonderfully special and individual detached Devon thatched cottage located just outside the sought after village of Colebrooke, just a few minutes drive from Crediton and around 10 miles from Exeter. The property is nestled amongst rolling Mid Devon countryside enjoying stunning uninterrupted views. Redhill Thatch enjoys a very peaceful situation and is a real haven for wildlife with an array of birds, woodpeckers, nuthatches regularly visiting the bird tables and feeders at the property.

The cottage offers immaculately presented 3 bedroomed accommodation full of old world charm and character having ceiling beams, large stone recessed fireplace with bread oven.

The gardens and its enviable location are a particularly delightful feature of the property, having many areas to escape, relax and enjoy the wonderful surroundings whether that be from the summer house at the top of the adjoining paddock,(approx half an acre) or from the wooded glade at the bottom of the valley overlooking the large natural pond and spring. The entrance to Redhill Thatch is through a 5-bar gate with a long driveway and raised lawned garden setting the property nicely back from the road.

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a lovely individual package, an immaculate property, surrounded by excellently presented gardens, paddock, wooded glade and pond, set amongst unspoilt adjoining countryside and a viewing is highly recommended.

COLEBROOKE is one of the area's picturesque villages, set in the heart of the Devonshire countryside, enjoying stunning views in most directions. The centrepiece of the village must be its historic parish church which adjoins the old village square. The charming neighbouring village of Coleford lies just over half a mile to the north, with one of the area's most famous inns The New Inn, and the village of Yeoford with its railway station, post office, primary school and popular village inn is just 2 miles to the south.

DIRECTIONS From Crediton take the A377 towards Barnstaple. After approximately one mile turn left at Barnstaple Cross as signposted to Coleford and Colebrooke. In the centre of the village of Coleford turn left and proceed to Colebrooke.
Continue through the village and take the first right turn (signposted Bow). Redhill Thatch is the first property on the left hand side having a timber 5 bar gate at the entrance to the property.

The accommodation comprises, with approximate measurements

GROUND FLOOR

THATCHED ENTRANCE PORCH 5'10 x 3'6 (1.78m x 1.07m) With stable type door, ceramic tiled flooring, useful log store area, light, large hardwood front door to

LIVING ROOM / DINING ROOM 23' x 17'3 (7.01m x 5.26m ) max.
Dining Area : Charming room with heavily beamed ceiling, double radiator, bay window overlooking garden, two double wall lights, twin patio doors (hardwood) opening out to rear garden, stairs to first floor.
Living Area : Large stone recessed fireplace with cast iron multi fuel burner, bread oven, original heavy oak lintel, attractive window seat overlooking paved patio garden and countryside beyond, understairs storage cupboard, two double wall lights, double radiator, heavily beamed ceiling. Door to

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 15'4 x 9'2 (4.67m x 2.79m ) max Equipped with an extensive range of shaker style farmhouse base units providing ample cupboard and drawer storage space with matching wall cabinets, rolled edge laminated working surfaces with inset four ring Bosch electric oven under, attractive wall tiling, inset one and a half bowl ceramic sink, integrated dishwasher, tea towel recess, ceramic tiled flooring, inset ceiling spotlighting, under pelmet lighting.

Separate entrances to

DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM 3 11'3 x 10'7 (3.43m x 3.23m) Double radiator, beamed ceiling overlooking front rockery garden with countryside beyond

UTILITY/STUDY AREA 12'5 x 11'4 (3.78m x 3.45m ) max. Rolled edge laminated working surfaces with space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, space for fridge freezer, oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating, double radiator, further range of wall cabinets, under pelmet lighting, Belfast sink on tiled base with storage cupboard under, tiled surround, space for upright fridge/freezer, double storage cupboard also having large shelving area, access to part boarded loft space,

DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM / CLOAKROOM 6' x 4'10 (1.83m x 1.47m) Ceramic tiled flooring, fully tiled walls with walk-in shower cubicle with Triton instant electric shower unit, radiator, low level wc with flush, wash hand basin, shaver light/socket, extractor fan, glazed door to

REAR ENTRANCE PORCH 6'10 x 2'10 (2.08m x 0.86m) Cloak hooks, glazed door to outside.

FIRST FLOOR

Stairs to LANDING Access to loft space, radiator, ceiling beams, wall mounted digital thermostat, window seat overlooking countryside beyond. Separate entrances to

MASTER BEDROOM 1 15'10 x 9'4 (4.83m x 2.84m) Overlooking front/side garden and views over the countryside beyond, double radiator, beamed ceiling, built in double wardrobe, .

BEDROOM 2 13' x 7'5 (3.96m x 2.26m) Overlooking front garden and countryside beyond, two double built in wardrobes, double radiator .

BATHROOM 10'6 x 7' (3.2m x 2.13m) Newly fitted white bathroom suite comprising deep oval shaped bath with central Victorian style taps with shower attachment, pedestal basin, radiator, ceiling beams, attractive wall tiling around the bath with attractive patterned inset, useful storage cupboard, large airing cupboard with slatted shelving, digital central heating and hot water programmer, factory lagged hot water cylinder, access to loft space.

SEPARATE WC 5'3 x 4'6 (1.6m x 1.37m ) max Low level wc, corner wash hand basin with attractive splashback, radiator.

OUTSIDE

The entrance to the property is through a timber 5 bar gate with a long tarmac driveway setting the property nicely back from the country lane. Steps to RAISED SIDE GARDEN 95'2 x 26'8 (29.01m x 8.13m ) max, currently used by the present owners as putting/bowls green enjoying uninterrupted views of adjoining countryside beyond. TIMBER BUILT GARDEN SHED, useful log storage area, raised stone brick wall with raised flower bed leading to oil storage tank, rear garden.

PAVED PATIO AREA 46'2 x 14'7 (14.07m x 4.44m) having extensive views over the adjoining countryside beyond, outside lighting, coal bunker.

Concrete pathway at side to FRONT GARDEN 70' x 33'3 (21.34m x 10.13m) Laid mainly to lawn with well stocked flower beds and borders with an array of plants, shrubs, conifers, ornamental fish/wildlife pond, bird table, ALUMINIUM FRAMED GREENHOUSE 12'9 x 8'5 (3.89m x 2.57m) having 13 amp power, steps at side and further area of useful parking, lawned area ideal for a caravan or boat, steps and twin 5 bar timber gates to PADDOCK approx 0.5 acre., laid to lawn having an array of conifers and small trees including eating apple, dessert apples and pears. TIMBER BUILT GARDEN SHED, TIMBER BUILT SUMMERHOUSE 15'7 x 7' (4.75m x 2.13m) Enjoying uninterrupted views over the adjoining unspoilt rolling Devon countryside.

Timber five bar gate to WORKSHOP 12'10 x 12'4 13 (3.91m x 3.76m ) 13 amp power, lighting. A short walk through a wooded glade to private retreat in the bottom of the valley with two large wildlife ponds, LAWNED AREA 110' x 70' (33.53m x 21.34m) approx. Pond incorporates natural spring which we have been informed by the present owner was previously the water supply for Colebrooke.

V5
DHC4746

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