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Pitt Court occupies a central location in the heart of the Mid
Devon village of Nymet Rowland which is ideally situated a short
drive from the A377 and Tarka train line yet with the feeling of a
rural village. The house itself is a large Grade II listed
farmhouse and the original cottages are believed to date back to
the late 17th 18th century and are full of old world charm and
character but with the added bonus of LPG gas central heating
throughout. The front of the house faces south with a rural outlook
and with Dartmoor in the distance, it s a beautiful view.
At one end, the substantial farmhouse kitchen breakfast room is
ideal for families and entertaining and has been well upgraded with
a modern kitchen with central island. From the main entrance hall,
there is a rear access leading to a large utility boot room and
access to the ground floor WC. There are two large reception rooms
to the ground floor, offering flexibility, and the living room has
a large original inglenook fireplace with woodburner and a wealth
of exposed timbers. The two staircases give access to the first
floor with 5 bedrooms four of which are double rooms , the shower
room and the family bathroom. All of the bedrooms on the front
elevation south also enjoy views to the Devon countryside with
Dartmoor in the far distance.
The enclosed rear garden is in the form of a large walled
courtyard, with paving and the open linhay provides an undercover
seating area and log store. This opens up into the level and
largely lawned private rear garden with planted beds and being
surrounded by hedging and fencing, gateway to side and LPG tank.
The front of the house is set back from the courtyard with well
stocked flower beds. The courtyard gives access to the double
garage with up and over door and light and beyond, the productive
garden is found to the bottom of the courtyard and is surrounded by
hedging and fencing with a lovely outlook over the surrounding
countryside to Dartmoor in the distance.
Note The courtyard to the front is owned by 1 Pitt Court and
provides off road parking for 1 Pitt Court, access to the garage
and gardens. The neighbours also have a right of way across the
courtyard at all times for access.
Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Current Council Tax Band E Mid Devon 2023 24 £2730.90
Utilities Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband
Broadband within this postcode Up to 67Mbps Uswitch
Drainage Mains drainage
Heating LPG gas central heating
Listed Yes Grade II
Tenure Freehold
Nymet Rowland?is a small village and parish of
the same name, located to the north of Dartmoor. It sits on
elevated lands, of pastoral cultivation and regular coniferous
plantations with unimpeded, striking views of its surroundings.
Part of its title Nymet is derived from the Old English name for
the nearby River Yeo . As a village, it is a still, serene place
with a rustic 15th?Century Church one of only two in Devon with an
original oaken arcade to its north aisle . The neighbouring village
of Lapford 1 mile offers a place to pick up any daily essentials
with a modern shop post office. Lapford also has an excellent
primary school commended by Ofsted , large playing fields and a
popular pub The Old Malt Scoop Inn which provides an la carte
dining experience. From Lapford, buses and trains run towards the
City of Exeter and Barnstaple in North Devon.
DIRECTIONS For sat nav use EX17 6AN and the
What3Words address is hinted.snoozing.award but if you want the
traditional directions, please read on.
From Crediton proceed North West on the A377 passing through
Copplestone and Morchard Road. When you reach Lapford Petrol
Station, turn left signed Nymet Rowland. Proceed into the village
and 1 Pitt Court will be found on the left hand side, look out for
the defibrillator on the corner!
EPC Rating F
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