2 bed detached bungalow for sale

Umberleigh EX37

In a magical and enchanting setting, on the banks of the River Taw, overlooking the river with fields beyond, and the relaxing sounds of the river, and birdsong and access down to the River for wild water bathing.

A detached 2 bed property in a stunning riverside setting with imaginative plans drawn up to redevelop as a grand design style family home, retaining its large garage, sauna, garden entertainment pod and off road parking.

A short walk from the property, the primary school at Umberleigh, the railway station on the Barnstaple to Exeter Tarka sprinter train line and the Rising Sun Inn.

A few miles to the east is the picturesque village of Chittlehampton with its pretty village square, with thatched cottages, the Bell Inn, further school and its ancient Parish Church.

Some 7 miles to the east is the expanding market town of South Molton offering a good range of everyday facilities and immediate access onto the A361/North Devon Link Rd which provides much improved communications to and from the North Devon area connecting directly as it does through to Jctn 27 on the M5 motorway to the east side of Tiverton, where there is also the Parkway Railway Station from where journey times to London/Paddington are approximately 2 hours distant.

To the north, about 8 miles is Barnstaple, the ancient borough and administrative centre for North Devon offering a comprehensive range of both business and leisure facilities including the Green Lanes Shopping Centre, out of town superstores, live theatre, new leisure centre, tennis courts.

Some 10 to 18 miles to the north west of the property is the dramatic North Devon coastline at Instow, Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe with sandy beaches, surfing, sailing, swimming, fishing, microlight flying, various golf courses and other associated facilities. To the north east, about 12 miles is the Exmoor National Park with its massive expanse of heather clad moorlands offering stunning riding and walking countryside

In a pretty, peaceful and, stunning setting on the banks of the River Taw. This non-traditionally constructed property enjoys lovely views over the river to fields beyond.

The property is well presented and the colourful gardens are tiered with an external store, level lawned areas, a large new oval entertainment pod, sauna and terrace to the front of the property and the added benefit of being able to walk down to the river’s edge where there is a ladder to allow access for wild water bathing.

There are draft plans for the redevelopment, a copy being available from the agents, show that the property, if developed, will have a covered central access way with boot room off and door into a hall with spiral stairs to first floor and a cloakroom.

On the ground floor there are 3 double bedrooms, one en suite and a family bathroom and separate lounge.

On the first floor there is an open plan kitchen/diner and across the hall a master double bedroom with en suite.

All rooms will have access to external terrace areas overlooking the river.

Sadly the plans drawn up by the present owners following the untimely death of one of the partners.

Council Tax - Band A

EPC - Band E

Services - Main water and electric. Prvate drainage. Oil central heating.

Entrance Conservatory

Double glass entrance doors, tiled floor.

Cloakroom

Low level wc. Handbasin with vanity cupboard

Utlity Cupboard

Space and plumbing for washing machine and seperate drier.

Fitted Kitchen (3.81 x 2.94 (12'5" x 9'7"))

Good range of floor and wall units with inset 1.5 bowl ceramic sink with drainer. Loman doubele oven, 4 ring electic hob, integrated fridge and seperate freezer. Overlooking the River

Dining Room (3.58m x 3.40m (11'9" x 11'2"))

Overlooking the River, tiled floor and sliding patio door to garden.

Lounge (6.02 x 4.55 (19'9" x 14'11"))

Overlooking the River. Sliding doors to balcony. 2 radiators, downlighters.

Balcony

Overlooking the river, ideal for breakfast or siitng out enjoying the delightful setting.

Inner Hall

Cupboards to airing cupboard with Gledhill hot water tank system. Also adjoing boiler room with Worcester oil fired boiler.

Shower Room

Hand basin over vanity unit, low level wc, walk in shower cubicle, radiator.

Bedroom 1 (5.39 x 2.61 (17'8" x 8'6"))

Overlooking the River, radiator.

Bedroom 2 (3.71 x 2.86 (12'2" x 9'4"))

Overlooking the River, radiator

The Gardens

Tiered and surrounding the property with colourful flowers and a variety of shrubs and offering a number of areas to sit out and for alfresco dining. Below the property a good sized terrace for tables and chairs

Sauna

Timber scandinavian style

Oval Entertainment Pod

About 4.5 metres, fully glazed and with power and light.

Garden Store Shed

Off Road Parking

For 3 or 4 cars to front of the garage

Garage/Workshop (8.53m x 6.40m (28' x 21'))

Fully enclosed with up and over door to front, power and light