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"A spacious and versatile village home, with delightful enclosed gardens and substantial outbuildings.

Description

The Old Forge is an impressive period property situated on a spacious plot in the popular village of Stoodleigh. The house showcases many original features while, offering modern conveniences. Having changed hands only twice in the last century, it has been a wonderful home for generations.

A large dining hall greets you upon entering the building, featuring stone flag flooring, an inglenook fireplace, and a bread oven. A sitting room includes an open fireplace built in cupboards on either side and French doors that open to the garden.

The open plan kitchen and living room provide ample space for family gatherings and entertaining, with triple aspect windows and an inset wood burner in the living area. From here, two steps lead down to the family room, which has a triple aspect and French doors that open to the front of the property. At the rear of the building, there is a practical utility room and an additional larder and storage cupboard. Off the hall, you will also find a cloakroom and a separate shower room and WC.

As you ascend to the first floor, the property continues to impress with five generously sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom suite includes a walk in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. The spacious family bathroom, with a double vanity unit, bath and WC, serves the four further bedrooms. There is also a separate WC on this floor. A useful storage area can be accessed from the principal bedroom.

The charming two storey barn gracing the southern edge of the property is a fantastic space full of potential. With its delightful cobbled flooring and stunning exposed timbers and stonework, it beautifully captures historical charm. Two sets of large double doors provide easy vehicle access and ample storage. Upstairs, you ll find a generous area perfect for storage and a workshop. There is also a wood shed adjacent to the driveway and barn.

At the rear of the property, a charming split level garden is filled with mature plants and shrubs, providing year round colour. A paved area leads to the first level, which features indigenous trees, herbaceous borders, vegetable beds, and a covered well. A few more steps lead to the upper tier, boasting a lawn and a seating area with lovely rural views.

In front, the gated driveway is bordered by mature plants and trees, featuring a cobbled and gravel parking area for several vehicles.

Location

The Old Forge is set in a prominent position in the sought after village of Stoodleigh in Mid Devon, with far reaching views over the Exe Valley and neighbouring countryside beyond. The village enjoys a wonderful rural backdrop whilst benefitting from various local communities. Within the village, there is a beautiful old church, a village hall, pub, thriving community life and a cricket club.

About 5 miles to the north is the popular village of Bampton, which provides a good selection of day to day amenities, including a doctor s surgery, pubs, independent restaurants and two convenience stores. A similar distance to the south is the larger market town of Tiverton, which offers extensive shopping and leisure facilities, including the Exe Valley Leisure Centre, with a swimming pool, gym and tennis courts, a Marks and Spencer food hall and other well known supermarkets.

Further afield is the cathedral city of Exeter, which has a thriving university, well regarded schools, theatres, and a wide selection of shopping and leisure facilities, including the Princesshay shopping centre and a John Lewis department store.

There is a good selection of primary schools in the area, including Rackenford, Bampton and Bolham. Tiverton has a secondary school and college. The property is also within the 10 mile discount radius of the renowned Blundell s School in Tiverton, and there is a further selection of nearby schools in Wellington, Exeter and Taunton.

Stoodleigh is also well located, with easy access to communication links, including the A361 North Devon link road, M5 motorway, and Tiverton Parkway railway station, which provides regular services to London Paddington in under two hours. Exeter International Airport, offers regular services to UK and international destinations, including daily flights to London City Airport.

Square Footage 3,238 sq ft



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SERVICES Mains water, electricity & drainage. Oil fired central heating. Broadband available.

Photography April 2025. Additional images of the gardens during the summer are available on request."