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Stags.Co.Uk 01884 235705 | Tiverton@Stags.Co.Uk stags.co.uk 01884 235705 | [email protected] Coppins, Fore Street Kentisbeare, Cullompton, EX15 2AD A superb conversion in courtyard development in a village location with rural views. Uffculme 3.5 miles - M5 (J27)/Tiverton Parkway Station 7 miles - Exeter 17 miles • Entrance Hall • Sitting/Dining Room • Kitchen with Rayburn • 3 Bedrooms • Study • Family Bathroom & WC • Established Gardens • Parking • Fine Views • Guide price £349,950 Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London Coppins, Fore Street, Kentisbeare, Cullompton, EX15 2AD SITUATION Quality, style and character are all fitting descriptions for Coppins is situated in the highly regarded village of Coppins. The property was converted in 2011 and is to a Kentisbeare, with an active community, providing a good high standard providing period detail and a contemporary range of local amenities including a good primary school (a feel making it a very special and luxurious home. Fittings feeder school for the renowned secondary school at include double glazed windows, under floor heating to the Uffculme), a post office/store, popular village inn, church ground floor covered with elegant slate tiles and oak timber and village hall. Junction 28 of the M5 at Cullompton is flooring, complementing the Oak internal doors. Outside about 3 miles distant. are landscaped gardens which take advantage of outlook. Internal inspection is recommended. The nearby market towns of Cullompton and Honiton offer ACCOMMODATION supermarkets, health centres and a useful range of shops. The cathedral city of Exeter is within easy reach and has all Part glazed front door and glazed window to side. the amenities associated with a major regional centre, ENTRANCE HALL including an airport with national and international flights. Slate floor. Oak staircase to first floor. Understairs storage cupboard. For independent schools, Blundell's at Tiverton is very accessible and offers discounts to local pupils, along with a CLOAKROOM further choice in Taunton, Exeter and Wellington, which are Slate floor. Low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, also accessible on a daily basis. tiled splashbacks and extractor. STUDY There are mainline rail connections from Tiverton Parkway, Floor to ceiling window to front. Slate floor. TV point. 7 miles, with regular trains to London Paddington. Exposed stonework. DESCRIPTION SITTING/DINING ROOM Coppins boasts a wealth of character and charm with high An impressive room with slate floor, log burner and ceilings in the bedrooms and also the dining area. It exposed stonework. Two windows to rear with views. Patio provides 3 spacious, charming bedrooms approached from door to garden. a bespoke solid oak staircase. Nestling in a courtyard Arch into: development of similar properties. Coppins, Fore Street, Kentisbeare, Cullompton, EX15 2AD KITCHEN Large window overlooking the courtyard. Oak floor. Beams. Wall and base units with granite work surfaces. Two door Radiator. Rayburn. Built-in oven and microwave, fridge and BATHROOM dishwasher. Single bowl sink unit. Floor to ceiling windows overlooking the courtyard. Slate floor. Exposed stonework. A white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal UTILITY wash hand basin, towel rail. Extractor. Tiled splashbacks. Wall and base units with work surfaces, 1½ bowl and Double glazed window to front. Oak floor. Beams. drainer stainless steel sink unit, space for fridge/freezer, OUTSIDE plumbing for washing machine. Cupboard with tank. Stable door to garden. Slate floor. There is an area of gravel for parking and a shed with electric. Further shed and store. Oil tank. Three areas of LANDING patio with mature plants and shrubs, enclosed by fencing Spacious landing with exposed beams, oak floor. Built-in and hedging. There is a pleasant outlook across the airing cupboard. Exposed stonework. Radiator. Velux countryside, and it is bordered by a stream. window. VIEWING BEDROOM 1 Strictly by appointment through the agents, Stags, on Dual aspect room with window to front and side. Velux 01884 235705. window. Oak floor. Exposed stonework. Radiator. Vaulted DIRECTIONS ceiling with beams. TV point. From Junction 28 of the M5 motorway, take the A373 BEDROOM 2 towards Honiton. After approximately 3 miles, at post cross, Double glazed window to rear with views. Built-in turn left signed Kentisbeare and Blackborough. Continue to wardrobes along one wall. Oak floor. Exposed stonework. the village of Kentisbeare and at the Public House, The Radiator. TV point. Door to: Wyndham Arms, turn right into Fore Street. The entrance WC into Glimsters Court is after a short distance on the left, whereupon Coppins is straight ahead. Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, towel rail, extractor. SERVICES BEDROOM 3 Mains water and drainage. Oil Rayburn, for heating and cooking. Two solar panels for hot water. Coppins, Fore Street, Kentisbeare, Cullompton, EX15 2AD 19 Bampton Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6AA Tel: 01884 235705 Email: [email protected] These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied on for any purpose stags.co.uk.
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