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The opportunity of acquiring a piece of Devon history rarely
presents itself at this price level, with scope to upgrade and
improve the 1 3 acre property, its outbuildings and gardens. This
beautiful grade II listed village home dating back to the mid 1700s
is available on the open market for the first time in 50 years and
presents an opportunity not to be missed.
Set in the small picturesque village of Stockleigh Pomeroy well
situated just 7 miles to Exeter with wonderful views over rolling
hills The Forge is a unique and special property ready for its new
custodians. The front of the house faces east out onto a pretty
walled flower garden that catches the morning sun and attracts the
local fauna. On entry, to one side is the lounge with chamfered oak
cross beam, book shelves, and an open fireplace, which looks out
over the garden and also south to a charming view of pasture and
woods. The dining room is on the other side of the stairway, also
with original oak crossbeam, along with character fitted storage
and a window seat. The kitchen has an array of units and would
benefit from modernisation but is fully functioning, there is a
pantry to the side and a downstairs bathroom with a white suite and
walk in bath.
Upstairs are two large double bedrooms both overlooking the
garden with wide oak floorboards, the larger of the two bedrooms
has a built in sink, airing cupboard and steps down to an ensuite
added in the 1970s with a shower and WC, and access to a standing
room attic. There is a large landing space that could be utilised
as a study or easily turned into a further bedroom subject to
permissions . The windows are single glazed hardwood, various
upgrades were implemented in 2019 including a new oil boiler,
newoil tank, new water tank, central heating, and a complete
electrical re wire.
To the rear of the house is the Old Forge, constructed of cob
and stone, largely untouched since the 1800s, the floor is cobbled
and you can still make out the circular area where the forge once
sat. A standing room loft with the original exposed joists and
rafters can be accessed via a ladder. This space has a wealth of
opportunity to restore, convert to integrate with the main house
subject to permissions or just to use as a store or workshop.
Outside the gardens are truly a gem, the main garden is walled
and offers a private and peaceful space to enjoy.To one side of the
front garden is a brick and wood potting shed with paths leading to
the top of the lawn stepping down into a covered stone floor
veranda and into a large open cob barn with double door access out
to the road, a magical space for outdoor dining. On the other the
side of the house there is another large lawn and beds which
originally formed the kitchen vegetable garden with apple tree,
along with a shed and garage with access to the westerly road
side.
Just a couple of minutes drive away is Thornes Farm Shop & Cafe,
and the village of Cheriton Fitzpaine with the popular and renowned
pub The Ring of Bells.Raddon Top is an invigorating walk up from
the village, the highest point has spectacular 360 views over the
mid Devon countryside all the way to Dartmoor.
Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Current Council Tax Band E Mid Devon 2024 25 £2,838.01
Utilities Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband
Broadband within this postcode Enabled
Drainage Private Drainage
Heating Oil fired central heating
Listed Grade II
Conservation Area Yes
Tenure Freehold
STOCKLEIGH POMEROY is a small village in Mid Devon approx. 4 miles
from Crediton and 8 miles from Tiverton. The larger village of
Cheriton Fitzpaine is approx. 2 miles away with an excellent farm
shop, community shop, primary school and 2 pubs.
DIRECTIONS
From Crediton take the A3072 towards Tiverton, after
approximately 4 miles, take a right turn signposted to Stockleigh
Pomeroy, The Forge will be the first property on the left.
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