Tamarisk, 51 East Street, South Molton, Devon, Ex36 3Dq
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Tamarisk Guide Price £265,000 TAMARISK, 51 EAST STREET, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 3DQ Barnstaple: 12 miles Tiverton Parkway: 25 miles Exeter: 34 miles (distances are approximate) An attractive former school house beautifully converted to provide a spacious home in a convenient location. With two off-road parking spaces, enclosed garden to the front with a newly laid patio area. An attractive and individual house Grade II listed Grade II listed Three bedrooms (2 with en-suites) Built in 1683, formerly a school Family bathroom Beautifully converted Off road parking for 2 cars Large kitchen/dining room NO ONWARD CHAIN South facing LOCATION Tamarisk is a beautiful former school house built in 1683 and now providing a substantial and spacious home in a convenient position just off East Street in the popular DESCRIPTION market town of South Molton. The town provides a good range of local facilities with Constructed in 1683 by Hugh Squire as a school, known as The Hugh Squire school, it supermarket, a bank, Post Office, schools, health centre, library and the popular Pannier was used as a school until its relocation in 1877. The house has a wealth of charm Market held on Thursdays and Saturdays, together with regular livestock markets. The and character that exists with a property of this age. Later uses include the former regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 12 miles distant, situated at the head of home of South Molton Honey Farm. The Grade II listed building retains many period the Taw Estuary and offering a greater variety of shops and other facilities. features including two large gothic styled south facing window surrounds and the The cathedral city of Exeter and popular town of Tiverton are both within easy reach original stone arched entrance to the front door. via the A361 North Devon Link Road providing access to the M5 Motorway and Rendered and colour washed under a slate roof the property has hardwood double Tiverton Parkway railway station with links to London Paddington. glazed windows, exposed ceiling beams, and an attractive window with original Primary schooling is available in South Molton along with a nursery/preschool. South ironwork, being the former stairs to the first floor. There is oil fired central heating Molton has a secondary school and independent schooling is available nearby at West throughout. Buckland or Blundells at Tiverton. Set back from East Street and in an elevated south facing position the property has Exmoor National Park is within easy reach with its many beauty spots and two off road parking spaces and a newly paved patio area and enclosed front garden opportunities for walking and riding. The North Devon coast line with its wonderful that provides a beautiful foreground to the house with an abundance of mature walks on the South West coast path and sandy beaches at Croyde, Saunton Sands, shrubs and flowers. There is no onward chain and the property is sold with vacant Putsborough and Woolacombe is only a short drive away. possession. ACCOMMODATION ENTRANCE DOOR: Set in original semi-circle inset stone arch to ENTRANCE HALL: With tiled floor and window encasing original ironwork. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: With a range of matching base and wall units, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Gothic style window. UTILITY ROOM: With a range of base units with work top over, stainless steel sink unit and Grant oil fired central heating boiler. CLOAKROOM: With tiled floor, vanity basin and WC. SITTING ROOM: with window seat, gothic style window, brick fireplace (not working), ceiling beams, stairs to first floor. FIRST FLOOR LANDING: with airing cupboard housing the Flomaster hot water cylinder. BEDROOM 1: Windows south and east, exposed beams and door to ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: With quadrant cubicle with sliding door, mains shower, WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror and light over. Heated towel rail. BEDROOM 2: Windows south and west. With full window to the south and door to Ensuite shower room: With shower cubicle with swivel door and mains shower. Vanity unit with wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. BEDROOM 3: With Velux window, east facing. BATHROOM: With panelled bath, WC, pedestal basin, vanity storage units, mirror and light over and heated towel rail. OUTSIDE Approached from East Street, the brick paved parking area for two cars is bordered by raised beds. In front of the house is a pretty front garden that is laid out in a rockery style with mature shrubs and flowers, giving much privacy to the front of the house. The entrance steps lead through the garden to the front door. The front and side of the property is surrounded by a newly paved area providing a secluded seating/patio area. The oil tank is located at the rear of the decked area and there is provision for bin storage. SERVICES Services: Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Council tax: Band D. North Devon District Council. (www.northdevon.gov.uk) Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Geoffrey Clapp Associates. Date of information taken: Particulars and photographs taken September 2018. Fixtures and Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included within the sale. Method of sale: Private treaty. DIRECTIONS From the Square proceed along East Street and continue for about ¼ mile where the property will be found on the left hand side and set back from the road, denoted by our For Sale sign. NB. Google Maps will take you to the centre of the postcode area and NOT necessarily the specific property. Please follow our directions. IMPORTANT NOTICE Whilst we, Geoffrey Clapp Associates (GCA), make every attempt to ensure our sales particulars are fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property. No appliances have been tested and no warranty given by GCA in relation to this property. If there is any point of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to clarify the position for you. It is the responsibility of any intending purchaser to check that the property is available to view before setting out. Neither GCA nor the vendor accept any responsibility for failed viewings. .