3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Cove, Tiverton EX16

Occupying a truly idyllic position surrounded by rolling Devon countryside, this delightful three-bedroom country cottage offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy a slower pace of life in one of the area's most picturesque settings. Rich in character and complemented by thoughtfully designed gardens, versatile outbuildings and breathtaking rural views, the property effortlessly combines period charm with modern comfort.

From the moment you step inside, the cottage immediately welcomes you with its warmth and character. The charming kitchen is fitted with a range of traditional units offering ample storage and workspace, together with a useful pantry. Natural light pours in through windows to the front aspect, while the stable door perfectly complements the cottage's timeless appeal.

Also accessed from the kitchen is a useful pantry and a ground floor cloakroom fitted with a WC and wash hand basin.

The kitchen flows into a delightful lounge/dining room, creating a wonderful space for family meals and entertaining. The centrepiece of the room is the impressive inglenook fireplace, complete with a wood-burning stove set upon a slate hearth beneath a substantial timber mantel, creating a cosy atmosphere throughout the seasons. Sliding patio doors lead seamlessly into the conservatory, where uninterrupted views across the rear garden provide a peaceful place to sit with a morning coffee or simply enjoy the changing colours of the countryside.

The conservatory enjoys a dual aspect and opens directly onto the enclosed rear garden, allowing indoor and outdoor living to blend effortlessly during the warmer months.

The inner hallway leads to the original front porch along with a staircase rising to the first floor, whilst also providing access to one of the property's most attractive additions.

Designed by the current owners to complement the original cottage, the beautiful snug/garden room is flooded with natural light through double doors, feature circular and Velux windows. A striking wood-burning stove, set beneath the exposed chimney flue, creates an inviting focal point and provides warmth throughout both this room and the first floor above. Whether used as a cosy sitting room, reading retreat or entertaining space, it offers superb versatility while making the very most of the surrounding countryside.

Upstairs, the first-floor landing leads to three bedrooms, each enjoying their own individual charm.

Bedroom One, currently arranged as a craft room, enjoys magnificent far-reaching views across the valley and features a charming wood-burning stove set within an attractive brick fireplace. A door leads through to the family bathroom, which comprises a white suite including a panelled bath with electric shower over, WC, pedestal wash hand basin and heated towel rail. Buyers may wish to explore the possibility of reconfiguring the layout to create independent access directly from the landing, subject to any necessary works.

Bedroom Two is a generous double bedroom with a wardrobe, while Bedroom Three enjoys delightful countryside views and benefits from useful over-stairs storage.

Outside

Approached via a shared private lane serving only four homes, the cottage enjoys attractive gardens that perfectly reflect its peaceful rural setting.

To the front, the cottage is framed by a low-maintenance garden, while opposite side of the lane lies a generous garden area also providing off-road parking for two/three cars. The current owners have lovingly cultivated productive vegetable beds, fruit-growing areas and two greenhouses, embracing a traditional country lifestyle where fresh produce can be enjoyed throughout the year.

A workshop and charming summer house further enhance the property's versatility. Complete with a wood-burning stove and electric heating, the summer house provides an ideal studio, home office, hobby room or quiet retreat in every season.

The gardens reveal a number of secluded seating areas, each perfectly positioned to enjoy the sunshine, birdsong and uninterrupted countryside views, creating hidden corners to relax with a book or entertain family and friends.

The enclosed rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by mature hedging, with a wildlife pond adding further charm to this tranquil setting. The far-reaching views across the surrounding valley are simply outstanding and provide an ever-changing backdrop throughout the year.

This wonderful cottage offers more than just a beautiful home. It provides a lifestyle centred around nature, community and the enjoyment of the Devon countryside.

The village of Cove enjoys a welcoming community spirit, with a regular bus service providing convenient links to nearby towns. The well-used village hall hosts a variety of social events, clubs and community gatherings throughout the year, making it easy to become part of village life.

Just a short drive away lies the thriving market town of Bampton, widely regarded as one of Devon's most desirable country towns. Offering independent shops, traditional pubs, cafés, restaurants, a doctor's surgery, primary school and a vibrant calendar of community events, Bampton successfully combines rural charm with everyday convenience.

For a wider range of amenities, Tiverton is within easy reach, providing supermarkets, secondary schooling, leisure facilities and straightforward access to the North Devon Link Road, Exeter and the M5.

Whilst full of charm and beautifully maintained, the cottage also presents exciting opportunities for future owners to personalise and further enhance the accommodation. The flexible layout lends itself to a variety of lifestyles, whether as a permanent family home, peaceful country retreat or an idyllic escape from town living.

The property benefits from mains water and electricity, together with a shared private drainage system which was replaced in 2022. It is also equipped with solar photovoltaic panels, providing an energy-efficient addition to the home. The current owners receive an attractive Feed-in Tariff (fit), generating an ongoing income while helping to offset electricity costs, making the property both environmentally friendly and economical to run. Further details of the tariff payments are available upon request.

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The private access lane and drainage system are shared with the three neighbouring properties.

From Tiverton, proceed north towards Bampton and Dulverton through the beautiful Exe Valley. Continue through Bolham into the village of Cove before turning right, signposted Huntsham. Continue uphill for approximately 400 yards, where the entrance to the property will be found on the left-hand side.

EPC Rating: D

Parking - Driveway

Disclaimer

Viewings Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents Diamond Estate Agents.
If there is at any point, which is of particular importance to you with regard to this property then we advise you to contact us to check this and the availability and make an appointment to view before travelling any distance. Please note Our business is supervised by hmrc for anti-money laundering purposes. If you make an offer to purchase a property and your offer is successful, you will need to meet the approval requirements covered under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. To satisfy our obligations, Diamond Estate Agents will undertake automated id verification, aml compliance and source of funds checks. As from 1st May 2024 there will be a charge of £10 per person to make these checks.