Fore Street, Kentisbeare

A five-bedroom family home with an additional two-bedroom cottage set in a spacious plot in the heart of the popular village of Kentisbeare. Immaculately Presented Family Home. Beautifully Kept Gardens. Stream Frontage. Uffculme School Catchment. Grade II Listed. Lark Rise EPC Band E. Folly Cottage EPC Band D. Council Tax Band G. Freehold.

Situation - The property is located in the heart of the well-regarded village of Kentisbeare, with a local shop and post office, The Wyndham Arms pub, a primary school, church and village clubs. This area in the Culm Valley, with its beautiful backdrop of the Blackdown Hills, is a very popular part of the countryside with easy accessibility.

The market towns of Tiverton, Wellington and Cullompton are all close by and offer an extensive range of amenities. There is easy access to the M5 motorway at Junction 27, with Tiverton Parkway station providing an intercity rail link to London Paddington.

The property is also within the catchment area for the sought after Uffculme School, which has an Outstanding OFSTED report.

Description - Larkrise, a meticulously presented five-bedroom family home, features three elegant front reception rooms with period details. The rear boasts a large kitchen, utility, and WC. An extension by the current owners unfolds into a superb family room with bifold doors leading to a Westerly facing terrace. Upstairs, five double bedrooms include a principal bedroom with a spacious dressing room and ensuite. Additionally, a separate two-bedroom cottage at the rear offers a sitting/dining room, country-style kitchen, two double bedrooms, a shower room, and a utility space with a private courtyard.

Accommodation - Upon entering, a spacious entrance hall provides access to the focal points of this residence. Three distinct reception rooms, a WC, the kitchen, and the charming rear garden room are strategically arranged for seamless navigation. The front reception rooms, each exuding individual character, serve dual purposes—one as an elegant formal dining space, and the other as the central family sitting room, complete with bay windows and fireplaces.

Positioned to the right upon entry, a snug awaits, offering versatile utility. The family kitchen, adorned with granite worksurfaces, showcases an array of base and wall units, along with a capacious central island boasting various storage elements. The modern rear extension, accentuated by bifold doors spanning the entire back wall, effortlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces. Adjacent to this space, a utility room equipped with plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer adds practical convenience.

Ascending to the first floor unveils five generously proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom, featuring a dressing room and ensuite, adds a touch of opulence. Each bedroom is capacious enough to accommodate double beds, wardrobes, and additional storage. The flexible layout of the first floor caters to diverse family needs, ensuring an adaptable and sophisticated living environment.

Cottage - This lovingly renovated cottage, operated successfully as a Holiday Let, features two double bedrooms, a spacious country kitchen, a well-appointed bathroom, and an inviting sitting room. The private rear courtyard provides a secluded retreat. Notably, there are no occupancy restrictions on the property.

Outside - The property boasts an expansive rear garden adorned with mature shrubs, trees, and vibrant flowers that gracefully frame the lush lawned area. At the garden's lower boundary, a gentle stream meanders alongside a raised composite decked space, creating a serene haven perfect for basking in the evening sun. Ascending to the garden's pinnacle, a sizable paved expanse adjoins the bifold doors leading to the garden room, offering an idyllic setting for entertaining, al fresco dining, and relishing the panoramic countryside views.

Adjacent to this, a charming courtyard, currently enjoyed by guests in the cottage, presents the opportunity to seamlessly reintegrate into the main house, providing potential for convenient off-street parking. Completing the property's allure, a collection of practical outbuildings within the grounds stands ready to accommodate storage needs or serve as a versatile workshop space.

Services - Electric - Mains connected
Drainage - Mains connected
Water - Mains connected
Lark Rise Heating - Oil fired central heating & Wood burner
Folly Cottage Heating - Electric Radiators & Wood burner
Ofcom predicted broadband services - Standard: Download 19Mbps, Upload 1Mbps. Superfast: Download 80Mbps, Upload 20Mbps.
Ofcom predicted mobile coverage for voice and data: Internal - EE, O2 & Vodaphone (Voice Only). External - EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone.
Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council. Kentisbeare Conservation Area

Viewings - Strictly by appointment via Stags Tiverton

Directions - From Junction 28 of the M5, turn left signposted to Honiton. Continue on the A373 for 2 miles, then turn left at the crossroads, signposted Kentisbeare. Follow this road for 1 mile then turn left onto High Street. Then take the nect left onto Fore Street, where the property can be found on your left hand side.

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