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Wood lane, a small no through road at the bottom of the village,
meaning a quiet spot yet easily accessible for the village and
local walks. Morchard Bishop is one of the larger of the Mid Devon
villages with an active community, a local shop, regular events and
a well regarded pub with food . Theres also a regular bus service,
with 5 buses a day to Crediton and onto Exeter, plus stations on
the Tarka rail line are also nearby, linking to Crediton, Exeter
and Barnstaple. The cottage isnt listed and has gas fired central
heating and uPVC double glazing.
The Cottage is technically end of terrace but as the approach is
pretty separate, you dont feel like its attached at all. A useful
front porch leads to the inner hall with separate entrances to the
dining room, kitchen and a large living room, all overlooking the
rear garden and fields beyond. The living room has a large stone
inglenook fireplace with a gas stove wood burner styled which is a
practical and cosy addition, and bread oven. The kitchen isnt huge
but is well fitted and theres a surprising amount of space but
there maybe options to create more of a kitchen diner should this
be desired. On the first floor are 2 double bedrooms, served by the
bathroom.
Outside, theres a really useful driveway leading to the detached
garage a rarity for cottages like this with remote door opening and
to the rear of the garage is a useful store shed which can be
accessed from the rear garden or internally through the garage. The
front garden up a couple of steps has upto date fencing and lawn
with some lovely seating areas. Theres the buried LPG tank 2000
litres too which reduces the visual impact of an above ground tank
and provides ample gas for the home. Its worth mentioning that this
works like mains gas except every few months, a delivery is made to
the tank to provide a constant supply. On the end of the house, the
current owner uses the garden room as part utility room space and
plumbing for washing machine etc and part as a sun room. The rear
garden has stone walling, seating areas and lawn, again with timber
fencing and backing onto fields with some super views to Dartmoor
on the horizon.
Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Current Council Tax Band C Mid Devon 2023 24 £2040
Utilities Mains electric, LPG gas, water, telephone &
broadband
Broadband within this postcode Superfast Enabled
Drainage Mains drainage
Heating Gas central heating and gas fire large 2000 litre tank
buried in the garden to supply gas
Listed No
Tenure Freehold
MORCHARD BISHOPis a village and civil parish
set in the sumptuous hills and valleys of Mid Devon, halfway
between the North and South of the County, 7 miles west of Crediton
and 14 miles from the regional capital, Exeter. The showpiece is
the spectacular 16thCentury Church of St Mary‘s, one of two
churches in the village. This small but thriving community, with a
population of just under 1000 has a primary school, doctor‘s
surgery and local shops. Those who lead an active lifestyle can
take advantage of the football, and sports and social club as well
as enjoying a game of bowls on the Green. At the centre is the
friendly London Inn, loved for its generous servings of delicious,
locally sourced food. Dating back 400 years, this traditional pub
was once a stop for passing coaches when the main road from Exeter
ran through the village. Today, the nearby railway station at
Morchard Road carries passengers from Exeter to Barnstaple along
the scenic Tarka Line. Dartmoor and Exmoor, areas of outstanding
natural beauty are within 30 minutes‘ drive.
DIRECTIONS
For sat nav use EX17 6PE and the What3Words address is
whites.unpainted.identify
but if you want the traditional directions, please read on.
As you enter Morchard Bishop from the A377, pass The London Inn
on your right and continue a little further, bearing right at the
stone cross memorial. Continue down the hill and this will turn
into Wood Lane. After approx. 200m, the property will be found on
the left.
EPC Rating E
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