South Molton

A former lodge on the edge of the town set within a large plot. of gardens and grounds. Well-presented accommodation of hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility, shower room, 2 double bedrooms and further shower room. Mature enclosed gardens and parking. EPC Band E

Situation - Vicarage Lodge is set on the edge of the traditional and popular market town of South Molton. The town offers a comprehensive range of amenities, including schooling from nursery to secondary level, Sainsbury's supermarket, Post Office, pubs, cafes and an abundance of independent and artisan shops. The town also bustles when the popular twice weekly pannier and weekly stock markets take place.
The recently improved A361 bypasses the town and provides good access to the regional centre of Barnstaple to the west and to Tiverton, the M5 and Tiverton Parkway train station (London Paddington 2 hours) to the east.
Both Exmoor National Park and the renowned North Devon coastline are within easy reach by car.

Description - Believed to have been constructed in 1624 and of rendered stone construction under an artificial slate roof, Vicarage Lodge is a well-presented detached property set within a relatively large plot of gardens and grounds that offer complete privacy and plenty of parking.

Accommodation - A part-glazed front door leads into an enclosed PORCH with a further door into a STAIR HALL. To the left is the double aspect LIVING ROOM with a stone fireplace with slate tiled hearth, wood burning stove and decorative timber surround and mantel. To the other side of the stair hall is the KITCHEN/DINING ROOM which is also a double aspect room with a tiled floor and fitted with a modern range of units with oak worktops, wall units, Belfast sink with mixer tap, integrated fridge and a Rangemaster dual-fuel range cooker with hood above. The UTILITY ROOM has a part-glazed door to the outside and has a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine and solid fuel Rayburn. The REAR HALL has a fitted pantry cupboard, store cupboard, door to outside and door into the CLOAKROOM/SHOWER ROOM with a tiled floor, WC, pedestal wash basin, corner shower cubicle and heated towel rail.

On the FIRST FLOOR there are TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS and a SHOWER ROOM with corner shower cubicle, WC, pedestal wash basin and heated towel rail.

Outside - To the rear, vehicular access is provided through double gates to a large parking area for 3/4 cars. The fully-enclosed gardens are well-maintained and comprise an area of lawn, raised flower beds and a sheltered, decked area for outside dining. There is a polytunnel with a kitchen garden to the rear, and a pair of timber framed garden sheds, one of which has power and light connected and is used as a workshop.
To the front, a wrought iron pedestrian gate and a slate path with planted flower beds either side leads to the front door. Steps lead up to a further area of kitchen garden, sheltered by natural hedging.

Historical Planning Permission - Planning permission was granted in July 2006 for a first floor extension to allow for an additional bedroom. This permission has now lapsed.

Services And Further Information - Mains electricity and water, private drainage system (understood to be septic tank and soakaway - compliance with General Binding Rules is unknown. Purchasers to satisfy themselves with their own inspection.). Oil-fired central heating via radiators.
Mobile - Coverage provided from all major providers (Ofcom).
Broadband - Standard, superfast and ultrafast available (Ofcom).

Viewing - Strictly by confirmed prior appointment through the sole selling agents, Stags on .

Directions - From South Molton Town Square proceed west out of the square signed towards Barnstaple (A361). Continue along Barnstaple Street and continue straight on at the crossroads towards Barnstaple. Continue along this road and the property will be found as the last property on the right hand side.

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