Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this Grade II Listed development project situated in the centre of this highly sought after Mid Devon village. Formerly part of the Knightshayes Estate, with attached barns, separate one bedroom converted barn, gardens and parking.

For over six decades, Ivy Cottage has been lovingly cared for by the same family, offering a home filled with history and warmth, the property provides a superb opportunity to purchase this unique set-up of three bedroom main dwelling, separate one-bedroom converted barn and an attached range of traditional barns offering scope for conversion, subject to the necessary planning consents.

IVY COTTAGE
The main house comprises of a Grade II Listed red-brick detached home with an attached range of traditional barns, situated within the heart of Bolham village, just a short distance from Tiverton town centre. Within easy reach of all local amenities and close by to the A361 and M5 motorway at Junction 27, the property comprises;

Storm Porch with front door into the Entrance Hall with stairs rising to the first floor. The Sitting Room is a spacious reception room with front aspect via pretty arched window. Central marble fireplace with inset woodburning stove and alcoves to either side. The Dining Room enjoys a dual aspect - to the front via an attractive arched window – and a central fireplace. From here, a door leads into the Kitchen (also accessed from the Entrance Hall) which enjoys views across the courtyard and is fitted with a range of base and wall units. Work surface over with stainless steel sink unit and space for cooker. There is ample space for a table and chairs as well as a separate larder cupboard with original cold shelf. From the Kitchen, a door leads to the Rear Porch, with access to the outside.

From the Entrance Hall, stairs rise to the first floor landing. The Bathroom has been recently fitted with a matching suite comprising fully tiled shower enclosure with inset electric shower, close coupled WC, wall-mounted wash basin and splashback tiling. Bedroom 1 is a good sized double bedroom with side aspect, enjoying far-reaching views. Bedroom 2 is a double bedroom with Airing Cupboard, which houses the Valliant combi boiler for central heating and hot water. A door leads into the Inner Hallway, connecting to the Bedroom 3, providing the ideal space for a walk-in wardrobe or En-suite. Bedroom 3 is a double bedroom with front aspect, with door connecting to Inner hallway.

THE BARN, IVY COTTAGE
Situated to the far side of the property, and currently let on an assured shorthold tenancy basis, the converted barn offers a fully self-contained one-bedroom dwelling with its own parking and gardens. The accommodation comprises;

Part-glazed front door into the Kitchen which is fitted with a matching range of base units with continuous work surface over incorporating sink unit, space for cooker, space for fridge and wall-mounted Baxi boiler for the central heating and hot water. There is also a large understairs Larder cupboard. From the Kitchen, a part-glazed door leads into the Sitting Room a spacious reception room enjoying a front aspect across the gardens. The Cloakroom is fitted with a low level WC and wall-mounted wash basin.

From the Sitting Room, stairs rise to the first floor landing. The Bedroom is a very large double room with front aspect overlooking the gardens. The Bathroom is fitted with a matching suite comprising fully tiled shower enclosure with inset electric shower, pedestal wash basin and low level WC.

Located outside of the property, there is a gravelled parking area to the front and car-port to the side.

OUTSIDE
Ivy Cottage enjoys two approaches – the first via the village lane, with lovely brick pillars to either side of the driveway, opening into the pretty walled courtyard, which is currently laid to gravel, providing ample parking for numerous vehicles. This, in turn, provides access to the two-storey open linhay barn, providing superb potential (subject to the necessary planning consents), currently providing garaging but could provide scope to enhance the main house living accommodation, if so desired.

Continuing past the cottage, there is a further gated access, leading to the rear of the property, which is mainly laid to gravel with a low-stone wall. From here, access can be obtained to the rear door of the main house and also to the workshop and store. This area provides a stunning space, with a vase amount of potential to either extend the main dwelling or provide separate annexe or holiday accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

Beyond this, access can be obtained to the walled gardens, which are level and predominantly laid to lawn with an abundance of fruit trees. There are numerous outside garden sheds, with a pathway leading around to the converted barn.
Attached to the side of the barn, there is a Utility Room (accessed from the outside), providing space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for freezers.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
All mains services are connected, including gas.

Council Tax: Mid Devon District Council
Band E (Ivy Cottage)
Band A (The Barn)

SITUATION
Bolham is situated in an idyllic rural position in the Exe Valley and within easy access of Tiverton. The market town of Tiverton provides an excellent range of shopping, banking, recreational and educational facilities with easy commuting via the North Devon Link Road either to the north coast via Barnstaple or eastward back to the M5 (J27) and Parkway mainline railway station. The Cathedral City of Exeter lies some 18 miles to the south and offers a more comprehensive range of facilities. Taunton, the County Town of Somerset lies approximately 19 miles to the north, again offering a varied and comprehensive range of facilities.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Ultrafast broadband is available. (Openreach).

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2 and VODAFONE. For an indication of speeds, we recommend contacting your own provider. 

Flooding: The property is in an area at a LOW RISK.

Rights & Restrictions: The property is located within Bolham Conservation Area.