Description
This delightful conversion of former outbuildings on the Grantlands estate, now provides a spacious and characterful four bedroomed home. Grade II listed and warmed by gas central heating, the property boasts a particularly fine living/dining room, together with four bedrooms, whilst for the keen gardener, the large mature garden, provides a tranquil haven, overlooking fields and the Culm Valley. An early inspection of this unique home in the grounds of Grantlands is strongly recommended.
Description
This delightful conversion of former outbuildings on the Grantlands estate, now provides a spacious and characterful four bedroomed home. Grade II listed and warmed by gas central heating, the property boasts a particularly fine living/dining room, together with four bedrooms, whilst for the keen gardener, the large mature garden, provides a tranquil haven, overlooking fields and the Culm Valley. An early inspection of this unique home in the grounds of Grantlands is strongly recommended.
Situation and Amenities
Enjoying a tranquil tucked away setting in ever popular Grantlands within a few minutes walk of Uffculme centre with its Co-Op, Village Post Office Stores, primary school and the Ofsted “Outstanding” Uffculme Secondary School. Uffculme lies at the foot of the Blackdown Hills, an area designated as being of outstanding natural beauty. The nearby M5 facilitates rapid commuting south to the cathedral city of Exeter and North to the county town of Taunton. The surrounding countryside offers a wealth of rural pursuits and the comparatively central mid Devon location places the picturesque national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor together with the north and south Devon coastlines all within a modest car journey.
Bullet Points
Peaceful edge of village setting
Created about seventy years ago in the grounds of Grantlands House
Characterful gas centrally heated accommodation
Spectacular Drawing/Dining Room
Kitchen
Four Bedrooms
Bathroom
Utility Room
Cloakroom
Conservatory/Porch
Garage
South facing courtyard garden
Large mature garden adjoining countryside
Greenhouse/poly tunnel and sheds
20 miles Exeter, 16 miles Taunton
Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 4 miles
EPC rating - D
Council Tax Band “D”
Freehold
On The Ground Floor
Part glazed front door to Entrance/Conservatory, radiator, exposed stone walling, double glazed.
Utility/Laundry Room having space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and deep freeze, Worcester gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating, base and wall cupboards, quarry tiled floor.
Cloakroom having continuation of quarry tiled floor, radiator, W.C., washbasin, fitted cupboards, window.
Large “L” Shaped Inner Hall with tile effect floor, radiator, double cloaks cupboard with meter cupboard over, deep understairs cupboard, feature porthole window, back door leading to walled courtyard garden.
Drawing Room/Dining Room a magnificent, characterful reception room offering extensive sitting area, coupled with plenty of space for a large dining table, feature Minster fireplace and hearth with open fire and fitted shelving to either side, three charming leaded light windows facing south over the walled courtyard, three radiators, exposed stone walling, fabulous heavy door with linenfold carving, believed to have originated from the main Grantlands house.
Kitchen range of base cupboards and drawers, roll edge worktops, one and a half bowl single drainer sink, space and plumbing for dishwasher, freestanding cooker with gas hob and electric oven, space for fridge/freezer, wine rack, seven wall cupboards, south facing window overlooking walled garden.
On The First Floor
Long Landing having double linen cupboard, exposed beams.
Bedroom 1 excellent double room with wide window overlooking courtyard and rooftops to the Culm Valley and fields beyond, radiator.
Bedroom 2 another excellent double room with radiator, vanity washbasin, lovely outlook and far reaching views.
Bedroom 3 double room, radiator, vanity basin, exposed beam, lovely outlook to distant hills.
Bedroom 4 vanity basin, radiator, views.
Bathroom having white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, close coupled W.C., pedestal basin, radiator, downlighting, loft access.
Outside
The property is approached through a walled courtyard garden with outside tap and Bin Store, planted with a variety of established shrubs. To the rear lies a picturesque south facing walled courtyard garden, approached through twin wrought iron gates being flanked by wisteria clad stone walling and shrub border, being a remarkably private area, well suited to barbeques and alfresco entertaining. The Gardens, approached from the entrance drive, about 100m from the house, through a five bar gate and offering sweeping lawn, flanked by established borders and raised beds, including a spectacular array of azaleas and rhododendrons, assorted fruit trees, Kitchen Garden with soft fruit, composting area, raised bed, Aluminium Framed Greenhouse, Poly Tunnel, two Timber Garden Sheds, the whole creating a tranquil haven adjoining and overlooking adjoining fields and the River Culm to Gaddon Woods, Single Garage with up and over door.
Services
The Vendor has advised of the following, and it is advised to check all this information prior to viewing:-
Main electricity, water, gas and drainage
Current utility providers:
Electricity - Scottish Power
Gas - Scottish Power
Water - South West Water
Mobile coverage: EE, O2, Vodafone and Three networks currently showing as available at the property
Current internet speed showing at: Basic - 16 Mbps; Superfast - 80 Mbps; Ultrafast - 1000 Mbps
Telephone and Broadband: British Telecom
Satellite/Fibre TV availability: BT and Sky
Floorplan
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