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Lapford is a Mid Devon village of two parts, the first is
Lapford Cross, adjacent to the A377, it is ideal for transport
links including road and rail with regular bus and train services
to Barnstaple and Crediton Exeter and there s a petrol station shop
too. The main part of the village is just up the hill with stunning
views and a great pub!
This pretty cottage is sure to suit a range of buyers with so
many options available. This listing is for the whole entity, the 2
bedroom cottage with its private rear garden and garage utility and
the front garden on which planning permission has been sought for a
fully separate detached bungalow. Although the bungalow doesn t
have to be built, the option is there to simply enjoy the garden or
indeed build the bungalow out. It would be ideal for those looking
to house a relative or even to generate an income, or build it and
sell the cottage or new build, there s an option for most people.
It is an affordable entry into duel occupancy multi generational
living for sure.
The cottage itself is semi detached and not listed. The layout
gives a cosy sitting room with fireplace and the kitchen dining
room runs front to back with a useful walk in larder and door to
the rear garden. On the first floor are two bedrooms and a
bathroom. The garage which sits to the side has been split into a
store at the front and a utility or office space at the back. The
rear garden is mainly level with paving and a mix of fence and
hedging.
At the front is a shared drive to be kept clear for the
neighbours and opposite the cottage is the garden. It s a good size
plot with outbuildings and raised beds. Planning is being sought
following a positive pre app under the Mid Devon reference of 23
01460 FULL for a detached, one bedroom bungalow with garden and
parking. Should this not be desired, the garden compliments the
cottage well with additional parking and storage.
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Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Current Council Tax Band C Mid Devon 2023 24 £2027.85
Utilities Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband
Broadband within this postcode Superfast Enabled
Drainage Mains drainage
Heating Oil fired central heating
Listed No
Tenure Freehold
LAPFORD?is a large village, beyond Morchard
Road on the A377 9 miles from Crediton and 16 miles from the City
of Exeter. Like most Devon parishes, it s not far from a lovely
collection of trees Eggesford Forest is just up the way, a regal
coniferous plantation that plays host to variety of creatures
including adders, butterflies, buzzards and woodpeckers and
badgers! . The village itself has a primary school with an
excellent Ofsted report, sizeable playing fields with a football
pitch and kid friendly playground and a busy pub The Old Malt Scoop
Inn, once a 16th?Century coaching inn which now offers an la carte
dining experience, using only the best local produce.
DIRECTIONS
For sat nav use EX17 6QS and the What3Words address is
latitudes.spirit.loafing
but if you want the traditional directions, please read on.
From Crediton High Street head towards Lapford, passing through
Copplestone and staying on the A377. Go through Morchard Road and
when arriving at Lapford Cross, take the first right before the
garage and the property will be found on the right before the
junction. For viewings it is advised to arrive 5 minutes early and
take the second right on the main road after the garage and park
there and walk around.
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