School Close, Bampton, EX16

Contemporary Village Living in the Heart of Bampton

On the edge of the much-loved market town of Bampton, this beautifully renovated two-bedroom home is a fine example of how traditional charm and modern design can be blended to create something truly special. With its double garage, landscaped gardens, and stylish interiors, this is a home designed not just to live in, but to enjoy.

Step inside and the sense of care and craftsmanship is immediately clear. The entrance porch, fitted with clever storage, opens into a home that feels both contemporary and welcoming. At its heart is the kitchen/dining room – sleek black worktops, underlit cabinetry, and a cleverly repurposed chimney breast creating the perfect setting for a range cooker. French doors spill light across the space and lead directly onto the patio, making indoor–outdoor living effortless, whether for family meals or summer entertaining.

The sitting room is a sanctuary for relaxation, with its bespoke media wall designed to keep everything beautifully organised while offering the perfect backdrop for a film night. Subtle lighting, integrated storage, and views over the front garden create a room that’s as practical as it is inviting.

A separate utility/porch adds functionality, with space for laundry and direct access to the garden, while a newly built double garage with heating, water supply, and electric door adds rare convenience for village living.

Upstairs, the sense of light and space continues. The principal bedroom is a serene retreat with countryside glimpses and a private dressing room, while the family bathroom is a showcase of modern design, complete with a P-shaped bath, rainfall shower, and sleek vanity storage. A second double bedroom makes an ideal guest room or home office.

Outside, the garden has been landscaped for both enjoyment and ease of maintenance. A large patio offers the perfect setting for al fresco dining, with steps leading up to a lawn and terraced spaces designed for pots and planting. Despite its north-facing aspect, the garden enjoys sunshine throughout the day, making it a delightful extension of the home.

Beyond the front door lies the charm of Bampton itself. Within walking distance are all the essentials of daily life – independent shops, a butcher and baker, a well-regarded primary school, a doctor’s surgery, and traditional pubs and restaurants. The town’s historic 15th-century church and welcoming community add to its enduring appeal.

For those looking to venture further, the larger town of Tiverton is just seven miles away, offering easy access to the M5 and Tiverton Parkway, with fast rail links to London Paddington. Meanwhile, Exmoor National Park lies just 3.5 miles to the north, opening up a world of walking, riding, and outdoor adventure, and the golden beaches of the North Devon coast are just 40 minutes’ drive.

This is more than a house – it is a stylish, carefully crafted home that perfectly captures the lifestyle so many seek: modern comforts, village charm, and countryside living within easy reach of the coast and city connections.

EPC Rating: D

Accommodation

This beautifully presented two-bedroom property has been fully modernised and thoughtfully updated by the current owners to create a stylish, contemporary home, ideally situated in the desirable market town of Bampton.

Front Porch

A welcoming entrance porch with fitted shelving and a bifold door opens into the main accommodation.

Kitchen/Diner

The spacious kitchen/dining room is fitted with a modern range of base and wall units with under-cupboard lighting, complemented by sleek black worktops and an inset sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and fridge/freezer, while the former chimney breast has been cleverly adapted to create an attractive focal point, providing the perfect space for a range-style cooker with built-in extractor. Finished with vinyl flooring, spotlights, and a dining area with radiator, this is a perfect space for both everyday living and entertaining. French doors lead directly out to the rear patio.

Sitting Room

The light-filled sitting room overlooks the front garden and features a bespoke media wall with cupboards, shelving, and display lighting, offering ample storage and space for a 55” TV. There is also a useful understairs display/storage area.

Porch/Utility

A side porch/utility room provides access to the garden and includes space for a washing machine and tumble dryer beneath a wood-effect worktop with inset sink. This area benefits from a heated towel rail, tiled-effect flooring, and access to a lobby with a former cloakroom (which could be reinstated if desired).

First Floor Landing

On the first floor, the landing enjoys views over the rear garden, allotments, and countryside beyond. There is a loft hatch, airing cupboard, and doors to all rooms.

Bedroom One

The principal bedroom overlooks the front garden with partial countryside views and features an adjoining dressing room with rear-facing window and radiator.

Bathroom

The family bathroom is finished to a high standard with a modern white suite comprising a P-shaped shower bath with thermostatic rainfall shower and separate hand shower, vanity unit with wash basin and storage, low-level WC, heated towel rail, tiled flooring, extractor fan, and spotlights.

Bedroom Two

The second double bedroom enjoys a front aspect with radiator, spotlighting, and built-in storage.

Garden

The property is approached via a brick-paved path and driveway, offering parking for two vehicles and access to the double garage. The front garden is laid to lawn and enclosed by a recently constructed wall. The rear garden has been landscaped to create a generous patio, perfect for entertaining and enjoying the sunshine. Gentle steps lead up to a lawned garden with space for an oil tank and washing area, as well as terraced areas ideal for potted plants. Despite its north-facing orientation, the garden enjoys sun throughout the day.

Parking - Double garage

From the utility, a door leads into the newly constructed double garage, complete with electric up-and-over door, power, lighting, hot and cold water taps, heating, and a service cupboard housing the hot water tank.

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