Elstone, Near Chulmleigh

A highly attractive and beautifully presented period house set in delightful landscaped gardens. Kitchen/breakfast room, second kitchen, garden room, sitting room, dining room, family room, 4 bedrooms (3 en-suite) and bathroom. Detached studio, triple garage and excellent tennis court. In all about 1 acre. EPC Band D

Situation - Thatched Warren is situated in a wonderful setting on the edge of the peaceful hamlet of Elstone, which lies on the eastern slopes of the highly attractive Taw Valley.

The nearby and thriving small town of Chulmleigh offers a good range of amenities including a church, shops, public houses, medical centre and good schooling to secondary level. The larger towns of South Molton, Barnstaple, Crediton and the Cathedral City of Exeter are all within easy reach, with the A377 being just over half a mile from the property.

There are good rail communications with Kings Nympton Station on the Tarka Line being only one mile away. This line links Barnstaple and Exeter, where there are mainline rail links to London Paddington from Exeter St Davids and Tiverton Parkway.

Description - Thatched Warren is believed to date back to the 17th century. The house is presented in superb decorative order throughout and is set within attractive gardens and grounds extending to approximately one acre, which include an excellent refurbished tennis court together with a detached studio and triple garage.

The property offers spacious and characterful accommodation with good ceiling heights and retains a wealth of period features including exposed beams and traditional proportions, creating a charming and comfortable family home. The delightful gardens and grounds together with the tennis court provide an excellent setting for outdoor enjoyment in this peaceful rural location.

Accommodation - The fitted KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM has a Delabole slate flagstone floor and leads through to a second KITCHEN with tiled limestone floor, modern units with honed granite worktops and an electric four oven Aga. The limestone floor continues into the FAMILY ROOM, which has a glazed roof light.

There is a large SITTING ROOM and DINING ROOM with a double-sided fireplace and a further GAMES ROOM/SNUG.

A superb rear HALL has an oak staircase leading to the first floor where there are FOUR BEDROOMS, three of which have EN-SUITE facilities, together with a further BATHROOM, with most of the rooms having exposed beams.

Gardens And Grounds - The property is approached over a gated gravelled driveway which continues to a large parking area next to the triple garage.

There is an area of mainly lawned garden to the front of the house, whilst the main expanse of garden lies to the rear and is also principally laid to lawn with mature planted borders and numerous established trees.

Within the grounds is an excellent, all-weather TENNIS COURT installed by renowned specialist contractors (Courtstall), together with attractive areas of garden providing an excellent setting for outdoor enjoyment.

In total the property extends to about 1 ACRE.

Outbuildings - At the top of the garden is a former Edwardian PUMP HOUSE, which has previously been used as an artist’s STUDIO and has underfloor heating, double glazing and a loggia overlooking a rose and herb garden with pond.

There is also an excellent TRIPLE GARAGE (28' x 18').

Services And Further Information - Mains water (not metered) and electricity. Shared private drainage system (GBR compliant). Oil fired central heating (underfloor and radiators).
Construction - Rendered stone and cob under a thatched roof.
Broadband - Standard available (Ofcom). Owners currently use Starlink (200Mbps). Options include Vodafone Gigacube using the 4G signal (60 Mbps) and Airband.
Mobile - Coverage outside from all major providers (Ofcom).

Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents Stags, South Molton on .

Directions - From South Molton take the B3226 signposted to Crediton. Stay on this road for approximately nine miles until the junction with the A377 at Fortescue Cross, Newnham, and then turn left towards Exeter. After a further half a mile turn left signed to Elstone. Continue up the hill and on entering the hamlet the entrance and driveway to Thatched Warren will be found on the right.

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