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West Pitt represents a most attractive semi-detached Grade II Listed village home, being part of a 500 year old Devon Longhouse, enjoying a delightful south facing position overlooking the picturesque gardens and surrounding countryside, in a peaceful yet readily accessible part of North Devon. The cottage has been sympathetically refurbished in recent years to provide a comfortable family home providing a wealth of characterful features with deceptively spacious accommodation.
The property is entered via a stable door in to the living room. The living room is a lovely large room with feature brick chimney breast with a wood burning stove, timber beam above and part brick, part slate hearth. Recess to one side with storage cupboard and door with curved stairs and rail leading to first floor. Off of this room is the kitchen diner enjoying lots of natural light with three windows. The Kitchen area comprises a range of fitted base cupboard and drawer units with granite effect roll top work surfaces above, tiled surround and matching wall cupboards. Space and point for electric cooker, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with drainer to side and mixer tap. A further work surface area providing space and plumbing for dishwasher and under counter fridge and freezer, further range of wall cupboards. High level cupboard housing the electric consumer unit, tiled flooring. Leading off the dining area is the side entrance hallway with a useful small utility space with space and plumbing for washing machine currently housing a tumble dryer above. Half glazed timber stable door leading to the front of the property. There is also a cloakroom off, comprising a close coupled WC pedestal wash hand basin and obscure window to the front.
To the first floor is a wide landing currently used as a study area and Velux window enjoying lots of natural light. There are also two large store cupboards. There are three bedrooms, bedroom one is a double bedroom with exposed timbers and velux window. There is an ensuite shower room with a close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with electric Mira Sport shower attachment. Bedroom two is also a double bedroom with a southerly view to the front overlooking the gardens, village Church and countryside beyond. Bedroom three is a single bedroom and also enjoys a southerly aspect. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom comprising a timber panel bath with traditional style mixer taps and shower attachment, close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Wall mounted heated towel rail and original exposed ceiling timbers.
For approximate room measurements please refer to the attached floor plan.
OUTSIDE
The property benefits from lovely large private established gardens to the front of the cottage divided into a variety of pretty areas, including a vegetable patch, fruit cage, greenhouse and garden sheds, whilst a suntrap patio area is situated to the rear. Parking is available in the layby opposite West Pitt. There is also a covered parking space and storage facility adjacent to the property through the farm gate. The gardens are a particularly attractive feature of the property offering a good degree of privacy and seclusion with delightful views.
SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that drainage to a septic tank system. Mains water, mains electricity, and oil central heating.
Council Tax: North Devon Band C
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: standard broadband is availablehighest available download speed 24 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1 Mbps. (Based on Openreach data).
Mobile Coverage: Likely via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.(Based on Ofcom data)
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%). (based on gov.uk data)
Planning Permission: The property was originally subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition however in 2007 a Certificate of Lawfulness was issued.
West Pitt occupies a delightful rural position set in the beautiful unspoilt village of East Buckland, amidst glorious undulating North Devon countryside between Barnstaple and the Exmoor National Park, being a predominantly agricultural landscape primarily comprising pasture land interspersed with an abundance of woodland. Despite its quiet and peaceful location the property is well situated for easy access to the surrounding districts and main routes of communication.
Nearby is the pretty village of West Buckland, providing a renowned private school, whilst Brayford and Filleigh both offer public primary schooling. The bustling market town of South Molton provides a good range of local services including shops, schools and other amenities. Barnstaple and Tiverton are both easily accessible via the A361 North Devon link and offer a wider range of facilities, together with further schooling and entertainments. The A361 also provides a quick link to Junction 27 of the M5 motorway, with a mainline intercity rail station at Tiverton Parkway and international airports at Exeter and Bristol. The property is located just to the south west of Exmoor and is surrounded by rolling countryside offering a wide range of recreational pursuits including miles of walks, riding and cycling both on the moor itself and in the neighbouring environment. Fishing can be enjoyed on the rivers Bray, Mole and Taw and the dramatic North Devon coastline is within about 25 minutes travelling distance with its pretty villages and popular sandy beaches. Back to listing
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Description
A charming and well presented three bedroomed Grade II Listed semi-detached traditional cottage, occupying a picturesque south facing setting overlooking the surrounding countryside, with lovely large gardens, car port and off road parking.West Pitt represents a most attractive semi-detached Grade II Listed village home, being part of a 500 year old Devon Longhouse, enjoying a delightful south facing position overlooking the picturesque gardens and surrounding countryside, in a peaceful yet readily accessible part of North Devon. The cottage has been sympathetically refurbished in recent years to provide a comfortable family home providing a wealth of characterful features with deceptively spacious accommodation.
The property is entered via a stable door in to the living room. The living room is a lovely large room with feature brick chimney breast with a wood burning stove, timber beam above and part brick, part slate hearth. Recess to one side with storage cupboard and door with curved stairs and rail leading to first floor. Off of this room is the kitchen diner enjoying lots of natural light with three windows. The Kitchen area comprises a range of fitted base cupboard and drawer units with granite effect roll top work surfaces above, tiled surround and matching wall cupboards. Space and point for electric cooker, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with drainer to side and mixer tap. A further work surface area providing space and plumbing for dishwasher and under counter fridge and freezer, further range of wall cupboards. High level cupboard housing the electric consumer unit, tiled flooring. Leading off the dining area is the side entrance hallway with a useful small utility space with space and plumbing for washing machine currently housing a tumble dryer above. Half glazed timber stable door leading to the front of the property. There is also a cloakroom off, comprising a close coupled WC pedestal wash hand basin and obscure window to the front.
To the first floor is a wide landing currently used as a study area and Velux window enjoying lots of natural light. There are also two large store cupboards. There are three bedrooms, bedroom one is a double bedroom with exposed timbers and velux window. There is an ensuite shower room with a close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with electric Mira Sport shower attachment. Bedroom two is also a double bedroom with a southerly view to the front overlooking the gardens, village Church and countryside beyond. Bedroom three is a single bedroom and also enjoys a southerly aspect. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom comprising a timber panel bath with traditional style mixer taps and shower attachment, close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Wall mounted heated towel rail and original exposed ceiling timbers.
For approximate room measurements please refer to the attached floor plan.
OUTSIDE
The property benefits from lovely large private established gardens to the front of the cottage divided into a variety of pretty areas, including a vegetable patch, fruit cage, greenhouse and garden sheds, whilst a suntrap patio area is situated to the rear. Parking is available in the layby opposite West Pitt. There is also a covered parking space and storage facility adjacent to the property through the farm gate. The gardens are a particularly attractive feature of the property offering a good degree of privacy and seclusion with delightful views.
SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that drainage to a septic tank system. Mains water, mains electricity, and oil central heating.
Council Tax: North Devon Band C
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: standard broadband is availablehighest available download speed 24 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1 Mbps. (Based on Openreach data).
Mobile Coverage: Likely via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.(Based on Ofcom data)
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%). (based on gov.uk data)
Planning Permission: The property was originally subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition however in 2007 a Certificate of Lawfulness was issued.
West Pitt occupies a delightful rural position set in the beautiful unspoilt village of East Buckland, amidst glorious undulating North Devon countryside between Barnstaple and the Exmoor National Park, being a predominantly agricultural landscape primarily comprising pasture land interspersed with an abundance of woodland. Despite its quiet and peaceful location the property is well situated for easy access to the surrounding districts and main routes of communication.
Nearby is the pretty village of West Buckland, providing a renowned private school, whilst Brayford and Filleigh both offer public primary schooling. The bustling market town of South Molton provides a good range of local services including shops, schools and other amenities. Barnstaple and Tiverton are both easily accessible via the A361 North Devon link and offer a wider range of facilities, together with further schooling and entertainments. The A361 also provides a quick link to Junction 27 of the M5 motorway, with a mainline intercity rail station at Tiverton Parkway and international airports at Exeter and Bristol. The property is located just to the south west of Exmoor and is surrounded by rolling countryside offering a wide range of recreational pursuits including miles of walks, riding and cycling both on the moor itself and in the neighbouring environment. Fishing can be enjoyed on the rivers Bray, Mole and Taw and the dramatic North Devon coastline is within about 25 minutes travelling distance with its pretty villages and popular sandy beaches. Back to listing
