Burrington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37

A charming three bedroom extended rural retreat with a delightful garden, parking and shared ownership of a 2 acre paddock and woodland. No onward chain.


Marsh Cottage offers a charming countryside retreat, this delightful three-bedroom house exudes character and tranquillity, making it an ideal home for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle. The cottage is one of four in a courtyard setting. Having been extended by the current vendor the accommodation is well proportioned.
The accommodation comprises of a reception room that lends itself to a variety of uses with patio doors leading to the garden and a wood burning stove on a slate hearth, leading through to the open plan kitchen/diner/sitting room. This room is full of character with a woodburning stove and wonderful window seat. The kitchen is well fitted with a range of wall and base units, and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. There is a stable door leading to the side garden and stairs rising to the first floor. Completing the ground floor is the master bedroom and ensuite shower room.
To the first floor is a galleried landing with bedroom two, a double bedroom, benefitting from built in wardrobes. Bedroom three is a single bedroom with built in wardrobes. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom comprising a bath, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
For the accommodation layout and approximate room measurements please refer to the enclosed floorplan.

Marsh Cottage is situated approximately 1 mile from the village of Burrington, which offers a community run village shop. 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. 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. 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.

To the front of the property is a parking space, and a rockery flower bed. There is gated access to further parking and the garden. The garden is beautifully landscaped with river frontage. Mainly laid to lawn there is a patio seating area to the rear with countryside views, and a courtyard area to the other side. There is also a summer house and storage shed. Marsh Cottage also enjoys shared ownership of a further 2 acres of stream bordered grassland and woodland situated within close proximity of the property.