5 bed detached house for sale

Lurley, Tiverton, Devon EX16

A charming five bedroom detached house with outbuildings situated within a quiet location in the village of Lurley offered to the market for the first time in over 80 years
Description

Offered to the market for the first time in over 80 years, Higher Lurley House has been within the same family for three generations. Offering a superb and unique opportunity to create your own hidden gem within the popular village of Lurley, just a few miles from Tiverton town centre. Located within a tucked away location, the property offers a wealth of character and charm, with an outbuilding with former planning permission granted to be converted to a workshop and garage (05/02269/full). The accommodation comprises;

Front door into an Entrance Porch with steps leading down into the Kitchen/Breakfast Room offering a superb family space with triple aspect . The Kitchen area is fitted with a range of base and drawer units with continuous work surface over incorporating sink unit. Integral eye-level double oven, electric hob with extractor hood over, space for fridge/freezer and space and plumbing for a dishwasher. The Breakfast area offers ample space for a large table and chairs with a fantastic fireplace with inset stove. A door leads into the Inner Hallway offering ample storage space for coats and shoes and with a feature stone wall, adding to the character. The Sitting Room is a spacious reception room with side aspect and feature inglenook fireplace with inset woodburning stove. A set of double doors leading out to the former Conservatory, of which may require rebuilding, should a Purchaser wish to do so.

From the Inner Hall, stairs rise to the first floor split-level landing with Airing cupboard housing the boiler controls. Bedroom 5 is large single bedroom, used by the current Vendors as a Study. Bedroom 2 is a large double bedroom with side aspect and original Victorian fireplace. Bedroom 4 is a double bedroom with rear aspect. Bedroom 3 is a large double bedroom with rear aspect. The Family Bathroom is fitted with a matching suite comprising bath with shower attachment, close coupled WC and wash hand basin. Bedroom 1 is a very spacious double bedroom with side aspect and En-Suite fitted with bath with shower over, close coupled WC and wash hand basin.
Outside

Approached from the main village road, a lane provides access up to Higher Lurley House and to a parking area for multiple vehicles. A pathway leads alongside the side of the property and through to the front door. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with mature shrubs and trees. A low level hedge runs along the boundary line, allowing for unrestricted views across the surrounding countryside.

Sited adjacent to the house, a door leads into the Utility Room a really useful area with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier and sink unit. From here, a door leads into the large barn (which had previous planning permission for conversion to workshop and garage). A further door leads into the second barn-style building with stairs leading to the first floor with a large open space. Adjoining these buildings, there are two further large outbuildings.
Services & outgoings

We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil-fired central heating.

Council Tax: Band E - Mid Devon District Council.
Situation

The property is located within the village of Lurley, surrounded by superb countryside, providing the feel of a rural property, yet being close to local amenities. Tiverton lies to the east of the village, which affords a comprehensive range of commercial, recreational and educational facilities as well as easy commuting via the North Devon Link Road either to the north coast via Barnstaple or eastward back to the M5 (J27) and Parkway mainline railway station providing a 2 hour service into London. Exeter lies some 18 miles to the south and offers a more comprehensive range of facilities as befitting a Cathedral City and Taunton, the County Town of Somerset lies approximately 19 miles to the north, again offering a varied and comprehensive range of facilities.
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Additional information

Broadband: Ultrafast broadband is available. (Openreach).

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.

Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).