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"A charming and versatile country home set in approximately 12 acres of gardens and woodland.

Description

A charming and versatile country home set in idyllic landscaped gardens and surrounded by woodland set in peaceful surroundings and excellent access to the Exe Valley and beyond.

Privately nestled in the wooded hills in the Exe Valley, Emmerford Cottage is a charming and spacious stone built home.

Occupying a peaceful setting on the edge of the desirable village of Stoodleigh, this elegant property offers over 2,500 sq ft of flexible accommodation arranged over two floors perfect for families, multi generational living or those seeking an inspiring rural retreat with room to grow.

At the heart of the house lies a well proportioned kitchen with access to the conservatory leading onto a south facing terrace and gardens beyond. The generous sitting room enjoys a dual aspect with French doors, while the adjacent dining room, study, and cosy snug offer a variety of spaces for entertaining, working from home or simply relaxing in peace. A utility room, cloakroom and welcoming entrance hall complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the spacious principal bedroom stretches across the depth of the house with garden views and space for a seating area. There are three further double bedrooms, a family bathroom, shower room, and a study bedroom 5 on the landing.

Outside, Emmerford Cottage is surrounded by enchanting landscaped gardens, with a broad lawn, colourful borders, mature shrubs, and a lovely sun terrace ideal for outdoor dining complete with an outdoor kitchen. There are numerous outbulidings including three workshops, two log stores, a motor house which would be perfect for the classic car enthusiasts, one single and a double garage and two useful store areas.

The property is set in approximately 12 acres of land with 10 acres of private woodland surrounding the property mixed with mature trees and shrub borders.

The setting is tranquil and secluded, yet within easy reach of Tiverton, Dulverton and the open moorland of Exmoor National Park.

Location

Emmerford Cottage is set in a private position on the outskirts of the popular village of Stoodleigh in Mid Devon, with views over the surrounding countryside 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 2,594 sq ft


Acreage 11.86 Acres

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Additional Info

Oil fired central heating. Septic tank. Private water supply."