* Freehold
* Convenient location close to amenities
* Renovation opportunity
* Character property
* Over 2, 000 sq ft accommodation
* Separate barn
* South facing walled garden
* Courtyard with parking
* Tiverton c. 7 miles
Fantastic renovation opportunity in the heart of Bampton. Charming period
property with 2, 000 sq ft of accommodation, parking, courtyard with barn and a
delightful south facing walled garden.
Situated in the heart of Bampton, Forde Cottage is conveniently located just a
short walk from the many amenities that this popular, historic village has to
offer with some lovely shops, pubs and cafes, primary school and doctors
surgery. The much larger market town of Tiverton lies 7 miles to the south
with extensive local facilities including supermarkets, hospital, leisure
centre, golf course and the renowned Blundell's School. From Tiverton there is
easy access to communication links including the A361 North Devon link road,
M5 motorway and Tiverton Parkway railway station providing regular services to
London Paddington in two hours. The whole area is well known for its
outstanding natural beauty with Exmoor National Park just 7 miles to the north
and the beaches of the beautiful North Devon coast are only a 45 minute drive.
On the market for the first time in 40 years, Forde Cottage is a fantastic
renovation opportunity for those looking for an exciting project in the heart
of this most sought after village. The flexible accommodation is set over
three floors with large rooms and a delightful outlook over a pretty
courtyard. A separate barn offers potential for conversion, subject to
planning, and there is the most delightful walled, south facing garden - a
real hidden treasure.
Accessed from the courtyard, the ground floor comprises an entrance hall with
a spiral staircase, kitchen with the oil - fired boiler and a spacious reception
room overlooking the courtyard with an impressive inglenook fireplace.
On the first floor is another spacious room previously used as the main
bedroom. We understand this room was once a bank and as such has a high
ceiling and access to the front garden and the street, with a seperate porch.
A further spacious bedroom has glazed double doors opening out to the balcony
which overlooks the courtyard. Leading off this room there is a separate WC.
There is also a shower room which leads off the landing. The spiral staircase
rises up to the three attic rooms and a bathroom.
The property is approached through tall double gates to the courtyard which
has parking for one vehicle. The outbuildings include a charming stone built,
two storey barn with access to the garden. Adjoining the barn is an old
stable.
The delightful south facing, walled garden can be found to the rear of the
barn, mostly laid to lawn with a variety of trees creating a very private and
tranquil setting. A old garden gate gives access to the riverside and there is
a charming old stone built potting shed and greenhouse.
Rights of Way:
There is a right of way over the courtyard from the black gates for the
neighbouring properties (on either side) to access their garages. The
neighbouring property has a right of way over a path to the side of the garden
to access their garden to the rear.
Tenure:
Freehold
Services:
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil Fired Central Heating.
Council Tax:
Band E
Please see the floor plan for full details of the layout and dimensions of the
accommodation.

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