The Old Malt House & Barn, Chittlehampton

- PROPERTY TYPE
Cottage
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Pretty Thatched Cottage
- Detached Barn, Ancillary Accommodation
- Grade 2 Listed
- 3/4 Bedrooms
- Desirable Village - Chittlehampton
- 360 Virtual Tour Available
Description
The Old Malt House & Barn provides a superb opportunity to acquire a beautiful cottage in the heart of this thriving and desirable hilltop village overlooking the picturesque and timeless square. The property provides surprisingly spacious three/four bedroomed accommodation together with a large two storey detached converted barn providing adaptable ancillary accommodation and may provide scope for alternative uses such as dual occupancy/income potential (subject to any necessary planning or listed building consents).
The main dwelling is Grade II Listed and has been the subject of a significant refurbishment programme over the years including a replacement thatch roof in 2018. The well proportioned rooms enjoy lots of natural light with a charming feel and a wealth of character on display.
We understand that the property is believed to date back to the 17th century with later extensions including a tiled roof addition to the rear. The Barn is also of stone and cob construction beneath terracotta pan tiled roof and we believe was converted circa 2000. The house and Barn have their own gas boilers and heating systems. Parking is readily available in the square to the front of the cottage.
Inside this character home on the ground floor, is an entrance porch, a spacious kitchen/dining room which opens into a breakfast area/snug with feature fireplace, utility room and cloakroom together with a large living room with stone fireplace containing a woodburning stove and attractive feature bay window. A timber conservatory on a block base adjoins the rear snug and leads to the attractive walled garden. A separate entrance from the front, leads to a extremely useful adjoining games/reception room and provides a rear access. The first floor of the house provides a spacious landing with two good sized bedrooms, a through dressing room which leads to the third master bedroom and family bathroom.
The garden is part brick paved with feature pond and high walls provide privacy and seclusion. There is a useful store building and the detached two storey ancillary living accommodation with tremendous potential providing a superb versatile space, formerly used as a library/study with entrance hall, cloakroom and a studio to the first floor.
For layout and approximate room measurements please see the enclosed Floorplan and Virtual Tour.
THE AREA
The Old Malt House is located in the heart of this historic village square dominated by an impressive 15th century parish church within the timeless conservation area of listed buildings.
The village is a thriving local community including, a post office/village shop & cafe, a cricket club and the award winning public house, The Bell Inn. There are further local facilities at High Bickington and Umberleigh, which has a railway station on the Tarka Line with a regular sprinter train service to Barnstaple and Exeter.
South Molton offers an excellent range of everyday services including shops, schools, restaurants, together with a Sainsburys supermarket, health centre, recreational facilities and cottage hospital. The town also enjoys a traditional country pannier market twice weekly.
SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that all mains services are connected to the property.
North Devon Council - C (Approx. £2.078 per annum for 2024/25)
EPC - D
Tenure - Freehold
Note: there is one room of flying freehold which interlocks with the adjoining thatched cottage on the left side.
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DIRECTIONS
At the village square, in Chittlehampton, The Old Malt House will be found on the eastern side of of the parking area.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
These sale particulars have been prepared as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you, please make contact prior to viewing the property. To the best of our ability we try to represent the property accurately and honestly. A purchaser must make sure they are satisfied with the property before agreeing to proceed.
A Property Information Questionnaire & Title Register are available to prospective purchasers before committing to proceed with a purchase. We are not legal experts, and you must seek and be guided by your own legal advice. Talk to us if there are any questions or concerns relating to the property.
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Council Tax Band: C (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Brochures
Brochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden,Enclosed garden,Rear garden
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