Fore Street, Witheridge, Tiverton, Devon, EX16

An exceptional period residence believed to originate as a medieval hall house, beautifully combining historic character with modern-day comfort. Situated in the heart of the popular village of Witheridge within the Conservation Area, this remarkable four-bedroom detached home boasts an abundance of original features, extensive outbuildings, private parking and delightful enclosed gardens.

DESCRIPTION
Believed to have medieval origins and thought to have once served as a religious building, 23 Fore Street is a property of significant historical interest. Sympathetically enhanced over the years, the accommodation offers generous and versatile living space while retaining a wealth of period charm, including exposed beams, stone fireplaces, original timbers and inglenook features throughout.

The welcoming entrance hall leads to two characterful reception rooms. The sitting room enjoys a striking stone fireplace with inset wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, whilst the dining room features a further stone fireplace, exposed beams and original wall timbers, making it an ideal space for entertaining.

At the heart of the home lies the impressive kitchen/breakfast room, a wonderful family space centred around an inglenook fireplace housing the oil-fired Rayburn. There is also a freestanding woodburning stove. The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary units, complemented by ample space for appliances and dining furniture. A generous walk-in pantry and cloakroom provide excellent practical additions.

The property also benefits from an extensive converted former hall house, offering immense potential for a variety of uses, including ancillary accommodation, holiday letting or home business opportunities, subject to any necessary consents.

On the first floor are four bedrooms, including a spacious principal bedroom with exposed A-frame timbers and a useful walk-in storage cupboard. A well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

Witheridge is an attractive and popular village located midway between the market towns of Tiverton and South Molton. This thriving community offers good facilities including: a good primary school, village hall, two shops; one of which is an award winning farm shop offering a deli and locally grown produce, two public houses, church, nursing home, a variety of social clubs including popular fitness classes, bowling and an arts club as well as a medical centre. A bus service operates throughout the village and beyond; both the market towns of Tiverton and South Molton provide more major facilities by way of banking, education and further shopping. Access to the M5 and mainline railway can be obtained via the North Devon link road at Tiverton Parkway.

OUTSIDE
Double timber gates open onto a private driveway leading to a substantial parking area, providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles.

The enclosed gardens offer a wonderful degree of privacy and are predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with mature planting, attractive seating areas and a charming stone-built pond. A productive section includes raised beds, a greenhouse and polytunnel, creating an excellent environment for those wishing to cultivate their own fruit, vegetables and flowers.

OUTBUILDINGS

A particularly attractive feature of the property is the extensive range of outbuildings, providing excellent storage, workshop space and further potential.

A substantial modern barn, equipped with power and lighting, is divided into three sections comprising a garage and two adjoining stores.

A traditional stone barn offers extensive workshop accommodation with double-door access and the capacity to provide secure parking for up to four vehicles if required. The first floor incorporates two further workshop areas, all benefiting from power and lighting.

In addition, an L-shaped timber store provides further useful storage space.