Churchwater Cottage Ashreigney| Chulmleigh| Devon GUIDE £ 449,950 Churchwater Cottage Ashreigney, Chulmleigh Devon, EX18 7NU

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A beautifully renovated thatched character cottage originally dating back to the early 1700s. Totally refurbished in 2008. This fabulous home has three double bedrooms (master ensuite), two reception rooms, two inglenooks, a beautifully bespoke hand crafted kitchen , a family7 bed bathroom4 bath 3 recp and 8.6 a acrutility/cloakroom. Double garage with Set on the side of a valley in a peaceful, quietroom above location it has grounds of approximately 1 acre. It has a very productive vegetable garden, greenhouse and outbuildings and garaging.

• Beautifully presented home • Renovated to a very high standard • Three double bedrooms (master with ensuite shower room) • Handmade kitchen with island and granite worktops • Inglenook with Rayburn with bread oven • Sitting room with inglenook fireplace and bread oven • Garden room with French doors to terrace • Extensive well established garden with many shrubs, flower borders, lawns • Productive vegetable garden • Oil fired central heating • Slate and under floor heating throughout the ground floor

Dating back to the 1700s, the current owners have renovated this 3 bedroom cottage into a superb rural retreat, finished to a very high standard with modern luxuries and character charm, this property takes the very best of country modern living.

Accommodation The landing exudes a wealth of character , being A useful porch leads into the property having vaulted, with exp osed 'A' frame beams, deep cilled storage cupboards. The kitchen is a superb room window and loft access. Staircase leading up to the with slate flooring which runs through the entirety second floor , which houses the third bedroom and of the ground floor. There is exposed stonework is currently used as a guest room-come sitting with unique twisted timbered lintels above the room/office. This has a wealth of exposed beams, windows. The kitchen has been hand crafted and two dormer windows lookin g over the garden and has granite worktops, having a central island with built in wardrobes and storage. inset one and a half bowl sink and integrated dishwasher and integrated recycling facilities . The property has been significantly renovated There is ample storage. The cupboards to the rear throughout since the owners bought in 2007 wall are floor to ceiling hav ing integrated fridge and having been re-thatched including fire boarding freezer, spacious larder cupboard and ample throughout the roof. Much attention has been paid storage space. The oil fired Rayburn which to fire safet y. This includes, amongst other fire provides the central heating, hot wa ter and precautions, mains connected smoke alarms. It has cooker, is set into the inglenook with oak been completely rewired, has new plumbing, boiler bressumur above. The Rayburn is also and central heating. Many of the windows have complemented by a ceramic hob. been up-dated and custom-made timber double- glazing installed. The proper ty has been fully To the ri ght of the kitchen is a lovely Garden insulated. Room which has exposed beam, French doors leading out onto the garden and recessed shelving. The property is accessed from the rear, where An inner lobby leads to the sitting room which has access to the garage is gai ned. A path leads onto original stone built inglenook fireplace with oak the terrace to the front of the property which bressumur and wood burning stove and feature gives lovely views over the garden. The terrace has bread oven. The room has a door leading out onto ample space for a table and cha irs, a perfect place the garden and views across the valley , exposed for alfresco dining. At the end of the terrace there ceiling beams and window seat. is an old 'piggery' which has storage space. The garden is extremely productive with a greenhouse A spacious utility room having low level w.c . and and raised beds surrounding. A terraced lawn has a wash hand basin along with space and plumbing for path meandering through leading t o an enclosed a washing machine and additional storage complete vegetable patch with an array of fruit trees and the downstairs accommodation. bushes. The garden has an abundance of shrubs, flowers and trees and attracts many birds and To the first floor there are an array of character wildlife. To the bottom of the garden is a level features including picture window exposing the lawn bordered by mature trees. A shed and stone and cob constr uction, shelved alcoves, carport has separate gated access at the bottom of exposed beams and original stonework . The the garden giving extra parking and storage. master bedroom is a spacious double with built in wardrobes, views over the garden and arched Location opening into the luxurious en-suite , which has Situated betwixt Ashreigney and Riddlecombe , the been tiled floor to ceiling with travertine, hav ing property is located in the heart of the North built in travertine double shower and vanity unit Devon countryside and is part of a farming hamlet with travertine bowl sink. This room has a half which has a bustling social community. Ashreigney vaulted ceiling, timbered joists and original offers a village hall having a variety of social exposed stonework. To the right hand side of the activities such as a monthly Saturday market, property is a second double bedroom which again Wednesday club, art classes, yoga, WI and evening has exposed beams, deep cilled window seat and events such as quizzes and musical evenings. There views over the garden. The family bathroom is a is also a newly establi shed community allotment in generous room, having cast iron roll top bath, low Riddlecombe. Within approx. 5.5 miles is the level w.c. wash hand basin, bidet and wooden village of Chulmleigh which has a good range of flooring. facilities with shops, pubs, primary school and community college and a health centre. The

community college and a health centre. The attractive North before going into Umberleigh, turn right onto the B3227 WANT TO KNOW MORE Devon coast is within driving distance along with both signposted to Atherington . On entering the village, turn left We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and, therefore, Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks. Further amenities towards High Bickington (B3217). Pass through High recommend that you visit the local authority website (contact the branch can be found in Bideford Barnstaple, Okehampton and the Bickington and pass Libberton Golf Club. Continue until just for details) and the following websites for more helpful information about city of Exeter with its large shopping centre, university, before Dolton Beacon Garage where you will see a lane on the property and local area before proceeding. Cathedral and international airport. the left signposted Riddlecombe. (If you reach the garage, www.environment-agency.gov.uk you will have missed the turning) Turn here and continue www.landregistry.gov.uk Directions until reaching the T-junction where you turn right into the www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures From Torrington: village. Proceed through the village, follow the road around www.homeoffice.gov.uk Leave Torrington on the A386 towards Okehampton then the left-hand bend, past the Methodist chapel and the www.ukradon.org turn left just outside Torrington onto the A3124 signposted property can be found immediately on the right hand side. www.fensa.org.uk to Winkleigh. Continue through the village of Beaford and www.nesltd.co.uk after approx. 2 miles, turn left at Dolton Beacon Garage. Council Tax Band http://list.english-heritage.org.uk Take the next right signposted Riddlecombe and follow this Band E lane until reaching a T-junction. Turn right here into the OPENING TIMES: village of Riddlecombe, follow the road around the left-hand Services bend, past the Methodist chapel and the property can be Mains water and electric. Oil fired central heating. Private Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm found immediately on the right hand side. drainage. Wood burning stove. Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm

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SITTING ROOM GARDEN ROOM 12'11 x 12'10 KITCHEN / DINER 12'4 x 11'00 (3.94m x 3.91m) 20'8 x 12'8 (6.3m x (3.76m x 3.35m) 3.86m) max

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BEDROOM ONE UP BEDROOM TWO STUDY / BEDROOM THREE 13'2 x 13'2 UP 13'3 x 12'6 20'4 x 15'5 (6.2m x 4.7m) Restricted head height (4.04m x 4.01m) BATHROOM (4.04m x 3.8m) max UP

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