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The Cavaliers is a Grade II listed detached cottage set within its own gardens with wonderful countryside views. The cottage is believed to date from the 17th century with the back of the cottage being a later Victorian addition and has been sympathetically preserved by the current owners who have carried out recent works to the property that include a new consumer unit, professional specialist removal of asbestos and re-thatching to the rear gable of the cottage and re-leading of the main roof valley. Structural repairs have also been carried out such as two roof A-frames being reinforced and two walls repaired. Another major job carried out by the current owners was connecting the property to the mains sewer.
The accommodation has characterful features throughout and comprises an entrance hall, living room, sitting room, kitchen and utility with a door through to the outbuilding. To the first floor there are three double bedrooms and space for a bathroom. Planning permission has been granted & listed building consent has been granted under ‘twin‘ application 1/0178/2023/LBC) to sympathetically renovate and modernise, the main change will be the redevelopment of the store attached to the eastern gable of the property into the rising ground. The store will be redeveloped to provide additional kitchen/dining space linked to the outside area, with a first floor master suite. The alteration to the fabric of the dwelling will occur to link the first floor master bedroom to the main house by means of a new pedestrian opening and the creation of a corridor to link to the main stair.
For approximate room dimensions and layout please refer to the floor plan contained within these sale particulars.
Situated on the edge of the Devon village of Winkleigh, In the village you will find a village convenience store and local businesses such as the long-established butcher's and bespoke cake maker's, together with a post-office in and around the Square on Fore Street. There is also a GP satellite surgery in Southernhay. Just a few minutes' walk from home is The Kings Arms, part of Winkleigh life from the time of turnpike road travellers and still a welcoming hostelry, dining venue and meeting place, with four-legged friends welcome at the bar. The village also offers a primary school including nursery, rated Good by Ofsted, with Chulmleigh College for 11-16s, part of the Chulmleigh Academy Trust and also rated Good being 17 minutes' drive. Winkleigh Sports Centre offers activities from football to table-tennis, snooker and bowls,and is home to the tennis club for match play, social wine tastings, and junior coaching. The village hall, parish hall and community centre host a range of village groups, while the new well-equipped play space, pocket greens, and community orchard at High Moor View will further enrich amenities for the whole community.
The property is surrounded by picturesque countryside which provides a wealth of outdoor activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, sea, coarse and game fishing and golf courses. To the south the Dartmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the stunning North Devon coast is easily accessible, with popular sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe. From Kings Nympton station the picturesque Tarka line runs to Exeter St David's with further connecting mainline services to London, whilst Exeter Central station provides easy access to the excellent shopping facilities the city has to offer. Eggesford Train station is approximately 4 miles away and Exeter/M5 are accessed via A30 or A377 with international airports at Exeter and Bristol. There is also a regular bus service to Exeter.
The property sits in a large corner plot with a cobbled path leading to the front door. To the front is a raised lawned area with mature shrubs and steps leading to the upper side garden which wraps around to the rear. There is a large lawned area enjoying fantastic views and with mature shrubs and fruit trees. There is also off road parking and a wildlife habitat area. The outbuilding provides useful external storage area. The plot in total extends to about 0.25 acres. Back to listing
Full details for 3 Bedroom Detached For Sale in Winkleigh
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Description
The opportunity to purchase a charming three bedroom detached cottage with planning permission granted & LBC consent for a two storey extension, nestled within its own grounds with rural views . Now offering a blank canvass to finish renovating this character property that has recently undergone some structural works and improvements. In all extending to about 0.25 acre.The Cavaliers is a Grade II listed detached cottage set within its own gardens with wonderful countryside views. The cottage is believed to date from the 17th century with the back of the cottage being a later Victorian addition and has been sympathetically preserved by the current owners who have carried out recent works to the property that include a new consumer unit, professional specialist removal of asbestos and re-thatching to the rear gable of the cottage and re-leading of the main roof valley. Structural repairs have also been carried out such as two roof A-frames being reinforced and two walls repaired. Another major job carried out by the current owners was connecting the property to the mains sewer.
The accommodation has characterful features throughout and comprises an entrance hall, living room, sitting room, kitchen and utility with a door through to the outbuilding. To the first floor there are three double bedrooms and space for a bathroom. Planning permission has been granted & listed building consent has been granted under ‘twin‘ application 1/0178/2023/LBC) to sympathetically renovate and modernise, the main change will be the redevelopment of the store attached to the eastern gable of the property into the rising ground. The store will be redeveloped to provide additional kitchen/dining space linked to the outside area, with a first floor master suite. The alteration to the fabric of the dwelling will occur to link the first floor master bedroom to the main house by means of a new pedestrian opening and the creation of a corridor to link to the main stair.
For approximate room dimensions and layout please refer to the floor plan contained within these sale particulars.
Situated on the edge of the Devon village of Winkleigh, In the village you will find a village convenience store and local businesses such as the long-established butcher's and bespoke cake maker's, together with a post-office in and around the Square on Fore Street. There is also a GP satellite surgery in Southernhay. Just a few minutes' walk from home is The Kings Arms, part of Winkleigh life from the time of turnpike road travellers and still a welcoming hostelry, dining venue and meeting place, with four-legged friends welcome at the bar. The village also offers a primary school including nursery, rated Good by Ofsted, with Chulmleigh College for 11-16s, part of the Chulmleigh Academy Trust and also rated Good being 17 minutes' drive. Winkleigh Sports Centre offers activities from football to table-tennis, snooker and bowls,and is home to the tennis club for match play, social wine tastings, and junior coaching. The village hall, parish hall and community centre host a range of village groups, while the new well-equipped play space, pocket greens, and community orchard at High Moor View will further enrich amenities for the whole community.
The property is surrounded by picturesque countryside which provides a wealth of outdoor activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, sea, coarse and game fishing and golf courses. To the south the Dartmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the stunning North Devon coast is easily accessible, with popular sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe. From Kings Nympton station the picturesque Tarka line runs to Exeter St David's with further connecting mainline services to London, whilst Exeter Central station provides easy access to the excellent shopping facilities the city has to offer. Eggesford Train station is approximately 4 miles away and Exeter/M5 are accessed via A30 or A377 with international airports at Exeter and Bristol. There is also a regular bus service to Exeter.
The property sits in a large corner plot with a cobbled path leading to the front door. To the front is a raised lawned area with mature shrubs and steps leading to the upper side garden which wraps around to the rear. There is a large lawned area enjoying fantastic views and with mature shrubs and fruit trees. There is also off road parking and a wildlife habitat area. The outbuilding provides useful external storage area. The plot in total extends to about 0.25 acres. Back to listing
