3 bedroom detached house

An idyllic three/four bedrooms former Chapel situated in the heart of the Exmoor National Park with access to unbeatable hacking opportunity, beautiful gardens, stable block and 3.79 acres of paddocks. Freehold. EPC Band E.

Situation - The Old Chapel is located in the picturesque hamlet of Luckwell Bridge in the heart of Exmoor National Park

The surrounding countryside offers endless opportunities for walking and riding, especially riding. The popular villages of Wheddon Cross and Exford are nearby and both have active village shops and communities. The town of Dulverton is only 11 miles, with further available amenities. Dunster, 8 miles away, is a beautiful medieval village boasting its own Castle and a Medieval Yarn Market. The County Town of Taunton is approximately 25 miles away and the Cathedral City of Exeter lies approximately 37 miles south of the property. Both provide good recreational and retail facilities as well as access to the M5, fast rail links and flights from Exeter Airport. The coast to the north is also within easy reach.

Description - This charming converted 3/4 bedroom chapel retains many of it's original features such as a fireplace with wood burner and wonderful high ceilings and tall windows allowing the property to be flooded with natural light. The property benefits from a smart L Shaped stable block and paddocks making The Old Chapel the ideal equestrian home.

Accommodation - Upon entering the property via the front door, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hall which leads to the study and the office (or bedroom 4) and the spacious sitting room/dining room. The sitting/dinning room is a dual aspect room with a feature brick fireplace and inset woodburner. The kitchen/breakfast room, with its flagstone floor, has views across the bridle path to the River Quarme and is fitted with cupboards, a gas hob, electric oven and space for fridge, freezer and dishwasher, and leads on to the useful large utility room with back door out into the garden. The property also benefits from a downstairs bathroom. Stairs lead from the sitting/dining room to the bright galleried landing with three bedrooms - one bedroom with ensuite shower room and one with attached dressing room and far reaching views. The third bedroom has access to a large insulated boarded loft via a loft ladder providing additional storage space. There is also a family bathroom and large airing cupboard.

Outside - The Old Chapel has brilliant grazing paddocks in total 3.65 acres complimented by an excellent stable block divided into two large loose boxes a foaling box an open barn and a tack room. Bridlepaths can be accessed from the property leading directly onto the moor, including up to Exmoor's highest point at Dunkery Beacon The property benefits from a number of additional outbuildings, such as a summerhouse, two sheds and a greenhouse. There is a large kitchen garden behind the stable block and a tree house hidden amongst the delightful gardens. There is a good amount of space for parking and additional vehicles.

Services - Mains Water, Private Drainage, Mains Electricity, Oil fired heating, Council Tax D

Agents Note - There exists lapsed planning permission to extend the upstairs accommodation over the kitchen/breakfast room to form a further large bedroom. Full builders' and architects' drawings available upon request

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the agents please

Directions - From Dulverton take the B3222 road past Oggies Music shop over Hele Bridge to its junction with the A396 Minehead road. Turn left northwards on the A396 and continue until reaching the village of Wheddon Cross. At the crossroads turn left onto the B3224 heading for Exford passing Wheddon Cross and garage on the left, continue for 1.5 miles and just past the Luckwell Bridge sign, turn left at the bottom of the hill, go over a small humped back bridge. The Old Chapel is located slightly to the left on the far side of this bridge.