Newnham Bridge, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37

Enjoying far reaching views, a most attractive three bedroom home offering spacious accommodation, parking, garage and garden.


Fortesque House enjoys a peaceful position on the edge of Umberleigh, surrounded by open countryside and far-reaching rural views, offering a wonderful balance of country living and easy access to local amenities.
Stepping into the welcoming entrance hall, you'll find a bright and contemporary open-plan kitchen/dining room to the left. Stylish modern units, generous worktop space and integrated appliances, including an oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer, creating a practical and attractive heart of the home. There is additional space for further appliances if required, while the dining area comfortably accommodates a large table. High ceilings and pleasant front-facing views enhance the sense of light and space, making this an ideal setting for both family life and entertaining.
Opposite, the spacious open-plan living room provides excellent flexibility. There is ample room for a large sofa or corner suite, alongside additional space for dining or occasional seating. Patio doors open directly onto the garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Depending on individual requirements, this versatile room could also serve as a playroom, home office or second reception room.
Completing the ground floor is a modern shower room incorporating a practical utility area, thoughtfully designed to maximise storage and functionality.
The first floor hosts two generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from dual-aspect windows, allowing natural light to flood the room, while offering ample space for freestanding furniture. The second bedroom is another well-proportioned double, featuring floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes and attractive front-facing views. The family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary three-piece suite, including a bath with shower over, complemented by stylish tiling. An airing cupboard and additional built-in storage on the landing provide further convenience.
Occupying the second floor is a highly versatile additional room, currently arranged as a snug or playroom. With Velux windows framing beautiful countryside views and filling the space with natural light, it could equally serve as an occasional bedroom, hobby room or home office. Two further storage cupboards add to the practicality of this floor.

OUTSIDE
Outside, the enclosed garden is positioned to the side of the property and has been designed with low maintenance in mind. A combination of patio and lawn provides space for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation. A driveway offers off-road parking for two vehicles, while the garage provides additional parking or useful storage. There is also additional garden space to the rear of the garage.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that the property has mains electricity, water and drainage.
Council Tax: North Devon Council: Tax Band D

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: Fibre to cabinet broadband available — highest potential download speed is 76 Mbps, highest potential upload speed 15 Mbps. (Openreach data) The current vendor has airband
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: The house is of block construction.

Fortesque House enjoys a delightful and yet readily accessible semi rural position in the Taw valley, Kings Nympton railway station is within walking distance, approximately 100 yards down the road. Burrington is the nearest village, a small village set in the heart of rural Devon. The village offers a community run village shop, whilst 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. 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. 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. From Kings Nympton station the picturesque Tarka line runs to Exeter St David’s with further connecting mainline services to London, whilst Exeter Central station provides easy access to the excellent shopping facilities the city has to offer. From South Molton the A361 North Devon link road provides easy access to Tiverton and the M5 motorway (J27). Mainline intercity rail links are also available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.