Chittlehampton, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37

A most attractive detached period property on the rural fringe of the village of Chittlehampton. Surrounded by its own garden and lovely countryside views, ample parking and many period features.

Blackmantle is a charming detached character property with many period features and spacious accommodation. Extended in 1992, the property has been further improved, and also benefits from double glazing and oil fired central heating.
The accommodation is well proportioned and entered via the porch leading to the sitting room. This room boasts a fabulous fireplace with a stone hearth and woodburning stove. There are also display alcoves, exposed beams and a central stone pillar. From here leads to the superb garden room. An impressive full height room overlooking the garden with a limestone tiled floor and an external door. There is also a woodburning stove. The kitchen is a fantastic size with bi-folding doors leading out to the garden. There is a range of modern fitted wall and base units and space and plumbing for an American style fridge freezer and dishwasher. A large range cooker with extractor hood over and slate tiled floor. The utility room is well equipped with space for a washing machine and an understairs cupboard. Completing the ground floor is the wet room, this comprises a corner shower area, wash hand basin and WC.
To the first floor is a landing space with an understairs cupboard and stairs leading to the second floor. There is a family bathroom comprising a panelled bath, shower cubicle, a WC and two wash hand basins. There is also a fitted cupboard. Bedroom one is a good size room with a raised platform. Bedrooms two and three can also be found on the first floor and are both double bedrooms.
To the second floor is a landing with velux window and leading off of here are bedrooms four and five, both double bedrooms.
For layout and approximate room measurement please see the enclosed floorplan.

OUTSIDE
The house is surrounded by its own gardens. To the front is a walled garden, laid to lawn with a pedestrian gate and path leading to the front door. There is a side gate leading to the side garden and rear. There is a stone and concrete block outbuilding with slate roof, ideal for storage or other potential use. The rear garden is a fantastic size, backing on to fields, with a feature eucalyptus tree, mainly laid to lawn and bordered by hedging. There is vehicular access to a parking area. A footpath located adjacent to the property leads to Chittlehampton, making the village and its amenities easily accessible by foot.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: North Devon Council: Tax Band D

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: Broadband is available—highest available download speed 16 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1 Mbps. (based on Openreach data). Mobile Coverage: Potentially available via EE, O2, and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. (Based on Ofcom data). 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%). (Gov UK data). Construction Type: Cob & Stone

The property occupies a superb position on the edge of this pretty rural village just a short walk from the centre. Chittlehampton is a historic village set within rolling North Devon countryside and centred upon a charming village square which is dominated by the impressive 15th century parish church. The village has a thriving and very active local community with its post office/village stores, cricket club and traditional public house, The Bell Inn.
The bustling market town of South Molton lies a short distance to the east providing an excellent range of everyday services including shops, primary and secondary schools, restaurants and banks, together with a Sainsbury's supermarket, a health centre, recreational facilities and a cottage hospital. The A361 North Devon link road is within easy driving distance providing access to the larger regional centre of Barnstaple as well as Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27). Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol. Nearby Exmoor offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths whilst the north coast is easily accessible with lovely sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.