Stockleigh English, Crediton, EX17

Property Details: - Type: Character property - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Fine & Country - Exeter Phone: 01392 976884

<p>The Old Rectory is a charming, detached period residence in an idyllic rural location with pretty gardens and an adjoining 2.9 acre field.</p><p>KEY FEATURES</p><p>The property has undergone some recent modernisation but would benefit from further renovations to restore it’s former glory.</p><p>Approached via a picturesque country lane, passing the local church, this attractive period property has a charming front garden with mature trees, shrubs and wildflowers. The driveway leads up to the side of the property and provides ample space for parking.</p><p>A pretty stained-glass window is featured above the front door, which opens into a spacious hallway. A light and generously sized reception room leads off the hallway and enjoys a wealth of character, with high ceilings, dual aspect windows and a large brick fireplace. The dining room is another sizable room, again with high ceilings, shutters and a large brick fireplace with wood burner. The picture window to the front makes the most of the rural outlook.</p><p>The farmhouse style kitchen has an Aga and plenty of built in storage, with scope for including wall cabinets or shelving if desired. A large window is ideally located by the sink and there is enough space to furnish with a breakfast table.</p><p>Adjoining the kitchen is an incredibly spacious utility room which houses the oil-fired boiler. It also has a sink, space and plumbing for a washing machine and built in shelving.</p><p>At the rear of the kitchen is a useful boot room with a door to the rear courtyards and a door to the adjoining storage room.</p><p>From the inner hallway, the staircase leads to a half landing, providing access to a bathroom and a separate shower room. Natural light floods this space from a large and impressive stained-glass window.</p><p>The first-floor landing leads to three light and spacious double bedrooms and a fourth single bedroom, all of which enjoy beautiful rural views. Also located on this floor is the charming country style bathroom with exposed beams and a bath located in the centre of the room. There is also a curved corner shower enclosure.</p><p>The back door opens into a courtyard with a garage, stable and storeroom in need of repair, but could be reinstated if required, or perhaps converted into a garage or workshop. There is vehicular access into the courtyard from the rear of the property to the lane and the field opposite, which is included in the sale.</p><p>Steps from the side of this charming country residence, leads you to a ‘Secret Garden’, which is almost entirely hidden, with privacy gained from its elevated position and the mature fruit trees. Much of this garden enjoys pretty wildflowers and a formerly productive vegetable patch.</p><p>Services</p><p>Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity and water Private drainage | Septic Tank</p><p>Local Authority</p><p>Mid Devon District Council</p><p>Council tax band F</p><p>Area Information</p><p>Stockleigh English is a small village nestled in the serene countryside located between the market towns of Crediton and Tiverton. The historic Cathedral city of Exeter is approximately 11 miles away.</p><p>The nearby village of Cheriton Fitzpaine has amenities include a public house, a village hall, and a village shop.</p><br/>EPC Rating: F