THE OLD HOUSE Chardstock, Axminster, Devon gth.net The Old House Chardstock, Axminster, Devon EX13 7BT Axminster 5 miles: Lyme Regis 10 miles: Exeter 30 miles A most charming Grade II Listed detached period cottage offering superbly presented 3 bedroom accommodation, abundantly stocked gardens of approximately 0.25 Acre and excellent parking. Guide Price £565,000
Description
The Old House is reputed to date from the late 17th Century, substantially built with stone elevations, rendered and colourwashed, set beneath a thatch roof. In recent years the vendors have upgraded and improved the property to create a charming period home with a wealth of character, where features include significant flagstone flooring, exposed beams and timbers and a fine inglenook with bread oven and salt shelf. The accommodation is beautifully presented throughout and for a property of this type surprisingly bright and airy with many double aspect rooms. The ground floor layout offers two principal
reception rooms, a lovely light kitchen, separate utility and bathroom garage, together with an additional single garage or workshop. The and wonderful contemporary garden room with a South and West gardens, of approximately 0.25 Acre, lie to the side and rear of the facing aspect over the garden. The first floor benefits from two property enjoying a high degree of privacy and a South and West staircases and provides three double bedrooms and a shower room. facing aspect. Abundantly stocked to provide year round colour, Oil fired central heating is installed, supplemented by a woodburner there are extensive lawns, herbaceous borders with a wonderful in the sitting room and many windows enjoy the benefit of shutters. mix of perennials and shrubs, neat vegetable beds, a greenhouse The thatch was completely renewed in 2014 and other and garden store. A paved terrace with pergola creates a peaceful improvements include rewiring and re-plumbing. seating area and the boundaries are a mix of stone walling, close board fencing and established hedges. Cottages like this are rarely available and early viewing is recommended. For layout and approximate room measurement please see the enclosed floorplan. Outside Situation
The cottage fronts a quiet village lane with a driveway that leads to The Old House is quietly located in this very popular East Devon a generous parking area and double open fronted oak framed village, within easy reach of excellent local amenities that include a shop/post office, pub, primary school, Church and community hall that hosts a wide range of activities. Chardstock lies midway between Chard and Axminster on the Devon/Somerset border, both about 5 miles distant and catering for most everyday needs including major supermarkets, specialist retailers, banks, medical facilities etc. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is just 10 miles to the South at Lyme Regis and the Cathedral City of Exeter is some 30 miles to the West.
Services
Main electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil central heating.
Outgoings
Council tax: Band F
Directions
From Chard take the A358 South towards Axminster. Turn right at the Tytherleigh Arms and continue towards Chardstock. Pass the village hall and post office and turn right at the public house into Chard Street. The property will be found after a short distance on the left hand side. 1 High Street, Chard, Somerset TA20 1QF Email: [email protected] Tel: 01460 238382 | Ref: CHA200214 IMPORTANT NOTICE For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property. gth.net