SITUATION (CHULMLEIGH)
Chulmleigh is a small but busy town set in the heart of rural Devon. It is the centre for an active and friendly community and offers a good range of local shops including a bakery, dairy, newsagent, florists, hairdressers etc, along with the excellent Chulmleigh Academy offering schooling from the ages of 3 to 16 years of age, health centre, dental surgery, Post Office, churches, library, two public houses and a community run Sports Centre and a short 18 hole golf course. The market town of South Molton to the north and Crediton to the south both offer a more comprehensive range of facilities and the local railway station at Eggesford, 2 miles, provides a rail link between Exeter and Barnstaple. Road link is via the A377 or the North Devon Link Road, which can easily be accessed at South Molton. Barnstaple, North Devon’s regional centre, and the Cathedral and University city of Exeter both offer the wide range of shopping, amenities and facilities one would expect from the county’s principal town and city. Tiverton, the M5 motorway at Junction 27 and Tiverton Parkway station, which provides a fast Intercity rail link to London Paddington, are both approximately forty-five minutes drive. There is also an international airport at Exeter.
There are excellent recreational and sporting facilities in the area with a range of Leisure Centres at South Molton, Tiverton, Crediton and Barnstaple, near-by tennis courts and clubs, local rugby, football and cricket clubs, fishing in the rivers Taw and Torridge, further near-by golf courses at Libbaton, High Bullen and Down St Mary, excellent walking and riding in all directions, racecourses at Haldon Exeter and Newton Abbot, and sailing and watersports on North Devons scenic and rugged coastline, being approximately three-quarters of an hours drive.
DESCRIPTION
Flat 1, Stucley House is a Grade II listed first floor maisonette which is currently being used as a second home and successful AirBNB situated in the centre of Chulmleigh. The property is beautifully presented throughout benefitting from lots of character and charm including feature exposed 'A' frames in Open-Plan Kitchen/Living Area, polished pine floors throughout as well as the original sash windows to the front allowing an abundance of natural light. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and is accessed from a shared Hallway into spacious Entrance Hall with doors off to both Bedrooms and both Bathrooms, whilst on the second floor there is a good sized Open-Plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Room. Flat 1, Stucley House is being sold leasehold with the remainder of a 999 year lease (approx. 991 years remaining) with the leaseholder being a 33.3% shareholder of the Stucley House Management Company which owns the freehold of the whole building. There is a monthly management charge of approximately £50 to cover the buildings insurance and an accumulation fund for any other shared expenses.
COMMUNAL OUTER HALL
From the High Street, a door opens into the Communal Outer Hall that houses the electric meters. From here a flight of stairs lead up to the Communal First Landing where the Front Door opens to the
HALL
with doors off to the two double Bedrooms, two Bathrooms and to a useful Utility Cupboard with plumbing and vent for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
BEDROOM 1
A double Bedroom with two sash windows to the front, polished pitch pine flooring, electric radiator and built-in over stair wardrobe.
BEDROOM 2
Another double Bedroom with window to the front, polished pitch pine floor, built-in wardrobe and electric radiator.
BATHROOM 1
An attractive modern Bathroom which is fitted with a matching white suite comprising a panelled bath with fully tiled splash backs, chrome mixer shower at one end and glazed shower screen to one side; a low level WC; and a built-in vanity unit with chrome mixer tap, tiled splash backs and cup[board below. The Bathroom also benefits from a Velux window, a heated towel rail, ceramic tiled floor and a mirror fronted medicine cabinet.
BATHROOM 2
A very stylish Shower Room fitted with a matching white suite comprising a fully tiled corner shower cubicle with mixer shower, and glazed shower screen to one side; a low level WC; and a pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash backs. The Shower Room also benefits from a contrasting heated towel rail, a 'Velux' window and a ceramic tiled floor.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINER/LIVING ROOM
From the Hall a flight of turning stairs leads up to the contemporary style light and spacious Open-Plan Kitchen/Sitting/Dining Room with feature exposed 'A' frames and benefitting from ample natural light provided by three Velux window at the rear and a further three windows at the front of the room. The Kitchen Area is fitted with a matching range of wall, base and drawer units which are set under a butchers block work surface with fully tiled splash backs including and incorporating a stainless steel sink with a chrome mixer tap, a fan assisted electric oven with inset ceramic hob and extractor hood over, set between a range of matching wall cupboards. The Kitchen also benefits from space and plumbing for a dish washer, and space and points for a fridge and a freezer. The Sitting/Dining area is situated beyond the Kitchen and benefits from a feature display shelf to one side running the length of the room with an inbuilt display cabinet/bookshelf. The room is finished with pitch pine polished flooring, a faux fireplace and two electric radiators.
TENURE
Flat 1, Stucley House is being sold leasehold with the remainder of a 999 year lease (approx. 991 years remaining) with the leaseholder being a 33.3% shareholder of the Stucley House Management Company which owns the freehold of the whole building. There is a monthly management charge of approximately £50 to cover the buildings insurance and an accumulation fund for any other shared expenses.
SERVICES (SALE)
Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. Electric (Economy 7) radiators. Satellite available via Sky. Basic broadband speed is 18 Mbps Superfast Broadband (provided by BT) is 80Mbps. Mobile Phone coverage by 02, EE and Vodaphone. Landline telephone connected subject to BT regulations. Council Tax - Band A (£1,497.95 2023/2024)
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the agent. Out of Hours Please Call 01769 580024 or E-Mail enquiries@keenors.co.uk