Burrington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37

A superb detached three bedroom character cottage that includes a large barn, stable, home office and a paddock. In total approximately 1.75 acres. Ideally positioned to take advantage of a range of public footpaths and bridleways and with access to a good range of local amenities.

Curzeland Cottage is a beautifully presented character cottage that with a large barn, gardens, an adjoining paddock and a small stable block with adjoining office. Overall, this would make the property ideal for equestrian use, a smallholding or a comfortable family home.
The accommodation is well proportioned and entered into a hallway with stairs rising to the first floor. On the left is the living room that benefits from a fire place with a woodburning stove, timber mantle and slate hearth. Following through the living room is located a lobby area that has bespoke floor to ceiling pantry / storage cupboards. Continuing into the vast kitchen dining room, which has a vaulted ceiling, there are wonderful views and plenty of natural light from the triple aspect glazing. The units and sizeable island within the kitchen are freestanding, so can easily be repositioned. It comes equipped with a Rayburn range cooker along with a Smeg electric oven and hob above.
The accommodation then leads through to the side boot room, ideal for country living, with an adjoining shower room with a WC.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is a double bedroom, being located on your right as you enter the cottage, providing comfortable, level accommodation.

On the first floor is a split landing with two double bedrooms and a shared family bathroom all of which have amazing views of the valley and countryside. The second and third bedrooms are both doubles with ample room for wardrobes and storage. The family bathroom is fitted with a modern suite and benefits from a power shower.

OUTSIDE
The property is accessed by a long drive (shared with the 2 other properties) with the cottage being located to the left, providing parking in front of the cottage and barn. Adjacent to the cottage is a large stone and cob barn that would have a variety of uses and which also houses the private water filtration plant. This barn was granted planning permission in 2019 for conversion into a three bedroom annexe, ancillary to the main house. Planning references - 66224 and 73933 - planning.northdevon.gov.uk.
To the rear of the cottage is located a large matured garden that is laid with lawn and comprising a number of seating areas, raised beds and ponds and provides views of the paddock and surrounding countryside.
There are gates from the garden through to the stable yard, where there is a stable and adjoining office and directly into the paddock. The stables are conveniently located making ease of access to the field. The field is fully enclosed with areas that have been left to naturally flower and grow and have direct road access. In total the property is approximately 1.75 acres.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that the property has mains electricity, private water (borehole) and private drainage system. Oil fired central heating via radiators.
Council Tax: North Devon Council: Tax Band C

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: The current vendors use Airband that has a download speed of 40mbs.
Mobile Coverage: There is likely coverage via EE and Three with limited coverage via 02 and Vodaphone. (Based on Ofcom data).
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%). (Gov UK data).
Construction Type: Main house is believed to be stone and cob with the extension believed to be cavity blockwork with a slate roof.

Curzeland Cottage is situated approximately 1 mile from the village of Burrington, which offers a community run village shop, a village pub and a church. The property is surrounded by picturesque North Devon countryside which provides a wealth of outdoor activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, sea, coarse and game fishing, and golf courses. The nearby popular small country town of Chulmleigh provides a thriving and very active local community which has managed to retain a good range of local services. The town has highly regarded schools including pre-school and an Academy College providing primary and secondary levels, a sports centre, various shops, a health centre, dentist, public houses and restaurants and a historic town hall. Despite its rural position the town still enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and further afield with the larger towns of South Molton, Barnstaple, Crediton and city of Exeter providing an extensive range of everyday shopping, banking, recreational and educational facilities. To the north the Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the stunning North Devon coast is easily accessible, with popular sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.