Burrington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37

A superb detached three bedroom character cottage that is partnered with a large barn (which benefits from planning permission to convert to a three bedroom annexe), stable, home office and a paddock. In total approximately 1.75 acres.


Curzeland Cottage is a beautifully presented character cottage that comes adjoined with a paddock & a small stable block that makes it ideal for equestrian use. Planning permission was granted to the barn adjacent to the cottage to create additional accommodation and an annexe.
The accommodation is well proportioned and entered into a hallway with stairs rising to the first floor. On the left is the living room that benefits from a fire place with a woodburning stove, timber mantle and slate hearth. Following through the living room is located a lobby area that has floor to ceiling cupboards that are currently used for storage. Continuing into the vast kitchen dining room that has a vaulted ceiling and ample natural light that enters the room. It comes equipped with a Rayburn and electric oven with a hob above. All of the units within the kitchen can be moved to everyone's desire. The accommodation then leads through to the side boot room, ideal for country living, and a shower room with a WC.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is a double bedroom being located on your right as you enter the cottage, this room comes with ample understairs storage.
On the first floor is a split landing with two double bedrooms and a shared family bathroom all of which have amazing views of the valley and countryside. There is a large double bedroom that comes with an integrated cupboard that holds the hot water tank. The second bedroom is a spacious double bedroom with ample room for a wardrobe and storage. The family bathroom is fitted with a modern suite.

OUTSIDE
The property is accessed by a long drive (shared with the 2 other properties) to the cottage that is located on the left with ample parking set in-front the cottage. Adjacent to the cottage is a large stone and cob barn that is currently being used as storage with the private water treatment plant located inside the barn. This barn comes with planning permission for a conversion into a three bedroom annexe. Planning references - 66224 and 73933 - planning.northdevon.gov.uk.
To the rear of the cottage is located the matured large garden that is laid with lawn and comprising a level gravelled surface that is ideal for seating and hosting events. A gravel path leads to a seating area located on the far side of the garden that overlooks the barn and cottage.
There are gates from the garden through to the stable yard and also from the top of the lawn into the paddock. Adjoined to this is one stable block that is being used for storage but can be easily be repurposed back into a stable. The stables are conveniently located making ease of access to the field. The field is fully enclosed with areas that have been left to naturally flower and grow and have direct road access. In total the property is approximately 1.75 acres.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that the property has mains electricity, private water (borehole) and private drainage system. Oil fired central heating via radiators.
Council Tax: North Devon Council: Tax Band C

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: The current vendors use Airband that has a download speed of 40mbs.
Mobile Coverage: There is likely coverage via EE and Three with limited coverage via 02 and Vodaphone. (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: Main house is believed to be stone and cob with the extension believed to be cavity blockwork with a slate roof.

Curzeland Cottage is situated approximately 1 mile from the village of Burrington, which offers a community run village shop, a village pub and a church. The property is surrounded by picturesque North Devon countryside which provides a wealth of outdoor activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, sea, coarse and game fishing, and golf courses. The nearby popular small country town of Chulmleigh provides a thriving and very active local community which has managed to retain a good range of local services. The town has highly regarded schools including pre-school and an Academy College providing primary and secondary levels, a sports centre, various shops, a health centre, dentist, public houses and restaurants and a historic town hall. Despite its rural position the town still enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and further afield with the larger towns of South Molton, Barnstaple, Crediton and city of Exeter providing an extensive range of everyday shopping, banking, recreational and educational facilities. To the north the Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the stunning North Devon coast is easily accessible, with popular sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.