Sycamore Way, Chudleigh, TQ13

A beautiful 4 bedroom period home dating in parts to the 17th century, 3 Culver House occupies the East wing of the original Italianate extensive property, once owned by directors of the East India Company. It has previously served as accommodation for the butler to the main residence and has also been a vicarage. It was renovated in 2017/18, including a new roof and upgraded insulation whilst retaining a large proportion of the period features creating the substantial, warm and welcoming home we see today. 

Entering the house from the sandstone path to the unique stained glass front door is a spacious hall with oiled wood flooring plain white walls and picture railing. Stairs lead up the the first floor with under stairs storage. Accessed from the hall, the living room has a large window overlooking the front garden, open fireplace and inset period glazed display cabinet. Adjacent to the living room lies a fantastic & sociable “live-in” kitchen area with ample space for dining and relaxing, perfect for informal entertaining. The oiled wood flooring continues from the hallway into the dining area, a modern wood burner sits in the arched fireplace recess in the breakfast area creating a cosy hub. The kitchen is fitted with solid wood base and wall units and has black granite work surfaces with inset double sink, a gas/ electric range-master cooker and a built in Neff fridge/freezer. Windows overlook the rear courtyard. A glazed door leads out of the kitchen to a utility room with timber work surface and Belfast sink with plumbing for washing machine. Door off to a shower room which includes a W.C. with small sink and electric shower.  Opposite the living room is a stunning formal dining room, an arched sash window overlooks the front garden with another Georgian sash window to the rear. This high ceiling room has flocked wallpaper to picture rail level and characterful wide plank oiled flooring and original built in drawer/cupboard. An amazing space for dining or as an additional sitting room. There is another door out to the rear yard.  

To the first floor there are four double bedrooms upstairs all with doors off the central landing which has access to the loft storage. The sizable main bedroom has a superb arched window to the front with views over the garden to the park and hills beyond and a Georgian sash window to the rear. This vaulted high ceiling room with feature lighting has oiled wood flooring and an open plan ensuite with large shower area. The second bedroom also overlooks the front and has an ensuite with shower, again it has oiled wood floors, it also benefits from a large built in wardrobe with further built in shelved cupboard and a triple casement window overlooking the front garden. The two double sized bedrooms to the rear both have Georgian sash windows and 1930s built in cupboards/drawers. The luxury family bathroom has a free standing bath and separate shower together with toilet and basin, shaver point and fitted mirror with lighting over. There is also a good sized original 1930s fitted double linen cupboard.  

Outside: The rear of the property has a a gravel and flagged area perfect for drying clothes and catching the last rays of sunshine on a summer evening. A small lean to greenhouse leads through to a good sized workshop with power, light & useful cupboards perfect for hobbies and DIY projects. The beautifully landscaped front garden is south facing and well stocked with raised vegetable beds and a shed with open fronted storage for bins and firewood. There is a sandstone patio in front of an ornamental pond with a small grassed area bordered by herbaceous plantings, shrubs and hedging. There is another area of garden across the shared driveway which leads to the double garage fitted with power and light from the house. 

The Old Vicarage is a bright warm home with a classic period feel to it. Recent upgrades to insulation and the installation of heat recovery systems have been sympathetic to its history and features and resulted in a lovely four bed room house with plenty of space and storage in a tranquil open setting but very close to local amenities and services.