Welcome to School House The Square, Umberleigh, a cozy and compact detached type home with 7 bed in the EX37 9QW area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band E.
This classic property was built
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £794,300 and a rental potential of £5,163 per month,
,
it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to May 16, 2016. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"A superbly presented and substantial 4/5 bedroom period house in a very sought after village with an additional detached 2 bedroom cottage, garage and large gardens backing on to open fields. Ideal for dual occupancy or home with income. EPC's D
THE OWNERS LOVE...
The location on the village Square, clsoe to all amenties whilst having the peace and quiet of the countryside on our doorstep. The outstanding, warm and friendly village community, village life. As previous 'outsiders' we were welcomed most warmly.
SITUATION
It is rare for such a well proportioned house with additional accommodation to be available in this most sought after of villages. It is one of those increasingly rare communities that still has it all! Clustered around the central square, together with many quaint thatched cottages are the village shop/Post office, the 15th century St Hieritha's parish church, a pre-school and primary school and a welcoming, award winning, real ale pub serving home cooked food. Chittlehampton enjoys a thriving and very active local community, making it one of the most popular villages in the area. The surrounding countryside is renowned for its peace and quiet, with rolling countryside and wooded valleys. The house is also only a short drive from Umberleigh station on the picturesque Barnstaple to Exeter 'Tarka Line'.
LOCAL AREA
The thriving and historic market town of South Molton is about 5 miles and provides good amenities including a supermarket, banks, post office, health centres, local produce market, schools for all age ranges and access to the North Devon Link Road and to the M5 and National rail links at Tiverton. The regional centre of Barnstaple, about 8 miles, offers an excellent range of both local and national high street shops, banks, schooling, cinema and leisure facilities. The well regarded independent school at West Buckland has a bus service which picks up from The Square.The area offers a wealth of outdoor pursuits including horse riding, walking, cycling and golf at Westward Ho!, Saunton and High Bullen. The popular coastal resorts of Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe and Instow are just a short drive away, as is Exmoor National Park, one of the few remaining wildernesses in England. The area is a popular choice for those who enjoy the great outdoors especially fishing, shooting and hunting.
THE PROPERTIES
School House offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire an attractive, period home understood to date from Victorian times. As with many homes from this era it boasts well proportioned rooms, good ceiling heights and details such as original deep skirting boards and detailed architraves. Despite its charm it is not listed. The house has been improved and upgraded by the current owners and is now presented to an excellent standard throughout. The house presents colour washed elevations under a slate roof, whilst the detached cottage has part stone and part rendered elevations.The windows to the front of the house are original sliding sashes whereas the rear of the house and all windows in the cottage benefit from double glazed PVC windows. Both properties enjoy gas fired central heating throughout.
COVERED ENTRANCE PORCH
With front door opening into
HALL
Having oak flooring and doors to:
SITTING ROOM - 15' 1'' x 13' 3'' (4.59m x 4.04m)
Plus large bay window about 1.4m deep. Victorian style feature fireplace fitted with a gas fire and having recesses to either side with built in display shelving.
DINING ROOM - 14' 8'' x 13' 3'' (4.47m x 4.04m)
Plus large bay window about 1.4m deep. Feature fireplace fitted with a gas fire having a recess to one side with built in display shelving and cupboard on the other side. Door to:
REAR CORRIDOR
With stairs to the first floor and leading to:
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM - 23' 10'' x 9' 11'' (7.26m x 3.02m)
A dual aspect room featuring a beamed ceiling and a range of painted 'country style' floor and wall cupboards, 1.5 bowl sink, four ring electric ceramic hob with extractor over and single electric oven under. Inset to a former fireplace is an oil fired Rayburn providing hot water and also heating, to the kitchen and bathrooms. Separate gas fired central heating boiler. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine and space for an American style fridge freezer. Views to the garden. Ample space for a dining table and door opening to the:
REAR PORCH
With door into the walled garden
STUDY - 15' 2'' x 6' 1'' (4.62m x 1.85m)
Window to the side.
REAR LOBBY AND CLOAKROOM
With door to courtyard and ground floor CLOAKROOM: Fitted with a WC and wash hand basin.
MASTER BEDROOM - 13' 8'' x 13' 7'' (4.16m x 4.14m)
Double room with window to front, original Victorian fireplace, opening to:
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath.
BEDROOM 2 - 15' 3'' x 9' 10'' (4.64m x 2.99m)
Double room with built in wardrobe and window to side.
BEDROOM 3 - 12' 1'' x 9' 10'' (3.68m x 2.99m)
Double room with window to front and original Victorian fireplace.
CLOAKROOM
A spacious dual aspect room with the possibility to add a shower, if required, currently fitted with a white pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC.
BEDROOM 5/BOX ROOM/NURSERY - 7' 6'' x 6' 4'' (2.28m x 1.93m)
Window to front.
OCCASSIONAL BEDROOM/SITTING ROOM - 10' 3'' x 10' 1'' (3.12m x 3.07m)
Stairs to second floor and door to:
FAMILY BATHROOM
Comprising a modern four piece white suite including a close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with electric shower over, panelled bath and with doors to the airing cupboard.
BEDRROM 4 (SECOND FLOOR) - 14' 6'' x 9' 10'' (4.42m x 2.99m)
Double room having some restricted headroom and a Velux rooflight.
AGENTS NOTE 1
The three rooms mentioned previously could provide a suite for a relative or teenager.
COURTYARD COTTAGE
Front door opening into the:
COTTAGE KITCHEN DINER - 14' 11'' x 11' 4'' (4.54m x 3.45m)
Fitted with a modern range of light oak effect wall and wall units, single bowl stainless steel sink, integrated single electric oven, four ring electric hob with extractor over, space and plumbing for a washing machine and gas fired central heating boiler. Laminate flooring. Stairs to first floor with recess beneath for a tall fridge/freezer
COTTAGE SITTING ROOM - 11' 4'' x 10' 7'' (3.45m x 3.22m)
Window overlooking the courtyard.
COTTAGE BEDROOM 1 - 11' 6'' x 7' 10'' (3.50m x 2.39m)
Double room with window overlooking the courtyard.
COTTAGE BEDROOM 2 - 8' 11'' x 8' 6'' (2.72m x 2.59m)
Double room with window overlooking the courtyard.
COTTAGE SHOWER ROOM
Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a close coupled WC, wash hand basin inset to a vanity unit, large shower cubicle with electric shower over and with door to airing cupboard.
COTTAGE PATIO
Just to the side, the cottage also benefits from its own private and sunny patio area.
AGENTS NOTE 2
Courtyard Cottage has planning permission for use as an annexe, holiday let or long term let and has generated a gross income of up £15,000 per annum when used for holiday letting.
GARDENS AND OUTBUILDINGS
To the front of the house there is a small garden area enclosed by low red brick walling. Double gates from the Square lead on a cobbled courtyard providing parking and access to the GARAGE 18'1 x 13' (5.52m x 3.96m which has power and light connected and a further pedestrian door into the rear garden. Immediately to the side of house, off the kitchen, is a very pretty and private walled garden with views to the church and an area of decking providing the perfect spot to take in the afternoon sun. From here a gate leads up to the main garden which again provides a good degree of seclusion, views to the church and backs on to open ground to the far end. It is laid mainly to lawn and planted with a number of mature shrubs and trees with hedging to the sides and rear.
SERVICES ETC
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and private drainage. Council Tax: House Band E. Cottage Band A. Tenure: Freehold.
DIRECTIONS
Leave South Molton via West Street (B3227) signposted Umberleigh. Stay on this road for approximately 5 miles and at Homedown Cross turn right signed Chittlehampton. On entering the village turn right at Townsend Cross and continue into the village and turn up into the Square on the left. School House will be found at the top of the Square on the left hand side.
MEASUREMENTS
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Tax band E
