Stowford, Chittlehampton, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37

A superb four bedroom Grade II listed country residence with two storey garage and stone barn, landscaped gardens and far reaching views.


The Knights Cottage was formerly part of Stowford House which has since been divided into three properties after which the property has since been extended and improved to provide well proportioned accommodation overlooking the lovingly tendered garden.
The accommodation is entered via an entrance porch with parquet flooring that leads through to the hallway. In the hallway there are stairs rising to the first floor, an under stairs cupboard and doors leading to the reception rooms and kitchen. The living room is a superb room with views over the garden and surrounding countryside, a woodburner set on a stone hearth which makes a fantastic feature to the room and sliding doors leading out to the garden. The dining room has a window overlooking the front aspect of the property . The kitchen/breakfast room is a good size with a breakfast bar, range of wall and base units and a lovely outlook over the rear garden. From the kitchen the rear porch can be accessed, leading off is the cloakroom with a WC and wash hand basin. Completing the ground floor is the utility room which has a worktop with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also space for a fridge freezer.
To the first floor is a split level landing. There are four double bedrooms with three of the bedrooms having wonderful countryside views. There is a shower room with a vanity unit with wash hand basin, WC and shower cubicle. It is worth noting that on the original plans of the extension this was designed to be an en-suite from the master bedroom so could potentially be reconfigured if required. Completing the first floor is a family bathroom with a white suite comprising a panelled bath, WC and wash hand basin.

The nearby popular and historic village of Chittlehampton has a thriving and very active local community with a post office/village stores, cricket club and an award winning traditional public house, The Bell Inn. The market town of South Molton provides an excellent range of everyday services and amenities including shops, primary and secondary schools, restaurants and banks, together with a supermarket, two health centres, recreational facilities, a cottage hospital and a twice weekly community market.
From South Molton the A361 North Devon link road provides quick and easy access to the regional centre of Barnstaple as well as Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27). There is a rail station on the Barnstaple to Exeter (Tarka) line at Umberleigh. Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
The land is surrounded by picturesque Devon countryside providing a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, hunting, shooting, cycling, fishing on the rivers Torridge, Taw and Mole and golf courses at Northam, Barnstaple, High Bickington and High Bullen. To the north east and south the National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor offer beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline, with popular sandy beaches of Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.

The property is approached via a gated stone pillar entrance leading to a gravelled drive which provides parking for several vehicles. There are raised stone flower beds, enclosed by a stone wall and Beech hedging, with metal gates leading to the side of the garden and to the rear. The beautiful landscaped gardens wrap around the side and rear of the property, partly enclosed by the historic garden wall and hedging. There are two patio seating areas from which the views can be enjoyed, with the main patio being bordered by a low red brick wall. A pergola leads to the lawned area and flower beds. To the front of the property is a large stone built garage with double doors and a first floor mezzanine level with power and light connected. There is also a stone built shed with a timber door wth steps rising to a first floor mezzanine level, power and light connected