Fore Street, Culmstock, Cullompton, Devon, EX15

A superb converted former coaching Inn situated within the centre of this highly sought after village within the Uffculme School catchment

DESCRIPTION
The Ilminster Stage dates back to the 1700’s, has a long and varied history and played a major role in the life of Culmstock for at least two centuries. Formerly a coaching Inn, the current Vendors have lovingly and sympathetically converted to provide exceptionally well-proportioned and well-presented family accommodation.

With character and charm, as well as eco-credentials, the accommodation comprises; front door into the Entrance Porch with further part-glazed door into the Entrance Hall. From here, a door leads into the Utility Room which is fitted with a matching range of solid oak Farrow and Ball painted wall and base units with wood work surface over incorporating Belfast sink unit and splashback tiling. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier and a wall-hung WC. A further door leads into the Office (which could also be used as a play room or downstairs bedroom) with front aspect overlooking the historic All Saints Church and wood flooring. Sitting Room is a stunning reception room with front aspect overlooking the Church, high ceilings, exposed brickwork, painted wood panelling, central brick-built fireplace with slate hearth and strip wood flooring. A door opens into the Kitchen/Dining Room providing a lovely family area with spacious Dining with ample space for a table and chairs and sofas. Limestone tiled flooring with underfloor heating and a door leading to the outside. The Kitchen area is extensively fitted with a Shaker-style solid-oak range of wall, base and drawer units painted in Farrow and Ball with granite work surface over incorporating ceramic sink unit. Integrated dishwasher and space for freestanding fridge/freezer. Further Pantry-style larder. There is a Central Island providing additional storage and seating. Brick fireplace with bressumer beam over with inset Rangemaster with double oven and induction hob.

From the Dining area, stairs rise to the first floor landing with Linen cupboard with shelving and Airing Cupboard. Further steps lead up to the sleeping accommodation. Bedroom 2 is a good sized double bedroom with front aspect overlooking the Church and built-in wardrobe with hanging space and automatic light. Shower Room with fully tiled shower enclosure with inset mains shower, WC with concealed cistern, wash basin inset within vanity unit and heated towel rail. Bedroom 3 is a double bedroom with dual aspect overlooking the Church and rear courtyard, exposed A-frame and built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and automatic light. Family Bathroom fitted with matching suite comprising bath, attractive ceramic bowl wash basin on wood unit and fully tiled shower enclosure with mains shower. Bedroom 4 is a good sized double bedroom with a range of built-in wardrobes with hanging space and storage. From the landing, steps leads up to the Master Bedroom a lovely double bedroom with rear aspect overlooking the gardens, exposed A-frame and an extensive range of built-in wardrobes with storage over. A step leads up into the En-suite with fully tiled shower enclosure with mains shower, wash basin set in vanity unit and concealed cistern WC.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via the village lane, with on-street parking outside the Church. To the rear, a door from the Kitchen leads out to the fully enclosed courtyard, with a attractive paved seating area. This leads through to the outbuilding which provides a great two-storey storage space, which could be ideal for conversion (subject to the necessary planning consents) to a home office, annexe accommodation or AirBNB.

Steps lead around to a storage area and up to a gravelled seating terrace and a enclosed lawned area. A pathway leads up to a further large area of walled garden, predominantly laid to lawn, with a small area continuing round to the rear, providing the ideal space for vegetable growing.

SERVICES
All mains services are connected, with the exception of gas. Air source heat pump provides the heating and hot water.

The property further benefits from underfloor heating throughout the ground floor as well as the Bathroom and Shower Room.

COUNCIL TAX
Band D - Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6PP

SITUATION
The property is situated within the popular Mid Devon village of Culmstock, which offers a village school, church, pub and convenience store/café. The towns of Cullompton and Wellington lie roughly equidistant from the property, being around 7 miles to the south west and north east respectively. Junction 27 of the M5 motorway lies approximately 5 miles distant to the west, and provides access to the wider motorway network.

DIRECTIONS
Using the app What3words, please follow directions to; ‘shirts.refer.teardrop’