Fantastic renovation opportunity in the heart of Bampton. Charming period property with 2,000 sq ft of accommodation, parking, courtyard with barn and a delightful south facing walled garden.

Situated in the heart of Bampton, Forde Cottage is conveniently located just a short walk from the many amenities that this popular, historic village has to offer with some lovely shops, pubs and cafes, primary school and doctors surgery. The much larger market town of Tiverton lies 7 miles to the south with extensive local facilities including supermarkets, hospital, leisure centre, golf course and the renowned Blundell's School. From Tiverton there is easy access to communication links including the A361 North Devon link road, M5 motorway and Tiverton Parkway railway station providing regular services to London Paddington in two hours. The whole area is well known for its outstanding natural beauty with Exmoor National Park just 7 miles to the north and the beaches of the beautiful North Devon coast are only a 45 minute drive.

On the market for the first time in 40 years, Forde Cottage is a fantastic renovation opportunity for those looking for an exciting project in the heart of this most sought after village. The flexible accommodation is set over three floors with large rooms and a delightful outlook over a pretty courtyard. A separate barn offers potential for conversion, subject to planning, and there is the most delightful walled, south facing garden - a real hidden treasure.

Accessed from the courtyard, the ground floor comprises an entrance hall with a spiral staircase, kitchen with the oil-fired boiler and a spacious reception room overlooking the courtyard with an impressive inglenook fireplace.
On the first floor is another spacious room previously used as the main bedroom. We understand this room was once a bank and as such has a high ceiling and access to the front garden and the street, with a seperate porch. A further spacious bedroom has glazed double doors opening out to the balcony which overlooks the courtyard. Leading off this room there is a separate WC. There is also a shower room which leads off the landing. The spiral staircase rises up to the three attic rooms and a bathroom.

The property is approached through tall double gates to the courtyard which has parking for one vehicle. The outbuildings include a charming stone built, two storey barn with access to the garden. Adjoining the barn is an old stable.

The delightful south facing, walled garden can be found to the rear of the barn, mostly laid to lawn with a variety of trees creating a very private and tranquil setting. A old garden gate gives access to the riverside and there is a charming old stone built potting shed and greenhouse.

Rights of Way:
There is a right of way over the courtyard from the black gates for the neighbouring properties (on either side) to access their garages. The neighbouring property has a right of way over a path to the side of the garden to access their garden to the rear.

Tenure:
Freehold 

Services:
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil Fired Central Heating.

Council Tax:
Band E

Please see the floor plan for full details of the layout and dimensions of the accommodation.