5 bedroom detached house for sale

A quality period village house with many attractive features and spacious accommodation. Superbly presented. Three spacious reception rooms. Open plan kitchen/ living space. Five bedrooms. Grade II listed. Attractive gardens. Outbuilding with potential. Garaging and excellent workshop. Council Tax Band G. EPC Band F. Freehold.

Situation - The property is located in the village of Stoodleigh, with parish hall, church and village pub, approximately 4.5 miles from Bampton and 5 miles from Tiverton. Exmoor National Park is easily accessible, as are both the north and south Devon coasts. From Tiverton there is access to the M5 (Junction 27) alongside which lies Tiverton Parkway Railway Station.
The nearby market town of Tiverton offers a wider range of amenities including a modern district hospital, supermarkets and a sports centre. There are schools for all ages including the well-known Blundell's School, which offers discounts to local pupils.

Description - The Old Forge is an impressive period property set within a spacious plot, conveniently located in the popular village of Stoodleigh. Throughout the property there are striking period features coupled with modern convenience. Having only changed hands twice in the last century the property has been a fantastic home for generations.

Accommodation - The large dining hall welcomes you into the property with stone flag flooring, inglenook fireplace and bread oven. The sitting room, another spacious room, features an open fireplace with period built cupboard either side and French doors leading to the garden.

The open plan kitchen/ living room offers ample space for the family to gather and entertain with triple aspect and insert wood burner. The kitchen benefits from wooden wall and base units with granite worktop, large butlers sink, built in dishwasher and space for fridge/ freezer. An Everhot range cooker is available by separate negotiation. Two steps lead down to the family room with dual aspects and French doors to the front of the property.

To the rear of the property, is a useful utility room with base units, double sink and space for appliances, featuring exposed brick floors and an additional larder and storage cupboard. Off the hall, is a cloakroom and separate shower room with wash basin and WC.

Ascending to the first floor, the property continues to impress with five generously sized bedrooms. The period features that adorn these rooms create an ambience of classic sophistication whilst being lit by overhead spotlights. The Master bedroom benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite comprising of a bath, wash basin and WC. The spacious family bathroom features a double vanity unit with storage under, bath and WC. There is also a separate WC on this floor.

Outbuildings - The large, two storey, barn attached to the southern edge of the property is a versatile space. The ground floor features cobbled flooring and exposed stone work which has helped in preserving its historical charm. Vehicle access and storage is achievable due to two sets of large double doors. Stairs lead to the first floor, where there is a large, versatile space currently used as storage. There is also a self-contained workshop.

Adjacent to the drive and parking is an attractive wood shed.

Gardens And Grounds - To the rear of the property is a charming, well-maintained, split-level garden, beautifully stocked with a wide variety of mature plants and shrubs providing colour all year round.

A paved area leads, via a few steps, to the first level which is home to a selection of indigenous trees and orchard, vegetable beds and a covered well. Beyond this, a further few steps lead to the upper tier, where the garden is laid to lawn and features a seating area to enjoy the views of the surrounding countryside.

To the front of the property is a gated driveway with mature plants and trees, with a cobbled and gravel parking area for multiple vehicles.

Services - Electricity - Mains connected
Drainage - Mains connected
Water - Mains connected
Heating - Oil fired central heating, wood burners and night storage heaters
Ofcom predicted broadband services - Standard: Download 28 Mbps, Upload 5Mbps.
Ofcom predicted mobile coverage for voice and data: Internal - O2 (Voice only). External - EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone.
Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council. Stoodleigh Conservation Area

Viewings - Strictly by appointment only through the agents

Directions - From Tiverton on the A361 (North Devon Link Road), take the A396 in an northerly direction towards Bampton. Proceed for just over 2.5 miles and turn left signposted Stoodleigh and proceed over the bridge, following the road to the village. Continue into the village and just after the 'Stoodleigh Inn' take the next left and the property will be found after a short distance on the right.