Situation The property is situated in the heart of Battleton with lovely far reaching views to the countryside beyond and river frontage. The property is within easy walking distance of the amenities of central Dulverton town.
Dulverton nestles in the Barle River valley enjoying many riverside walks and is known as 'The Gateway to Exmoor'. The town has a strong community and provides good day-to-day shopping together with three churches, post office, chemist, medical, dental and veterinary surgeries and a well-supported town hall. In addition, there are good restaurants and recreational facilities including squash courts, all-weather tennis courts, football and cricket pitches.
Tiverton (13 miles) offers further shopping and entertainment facilities and the well-known Blundells School, together with easy access to the M5 and mainline railway station at Tiverton Parkway. The University and Cathedral city of Exeter (29 miles south) boasts a wealth of shopping, recreational and leisure facilities. To the east of the city, Exeter Airport offers national and international flights.
Situated within the Exmoor National Park, the property is ideally located to take advantage of the extensive walking. The North Devon coastline has an excellent range of beaches from which to enjoy numerous water sports, whilst Wimbleball Lake is just 6 miles away.
Description Heron Cottage, is a deceptively spacious cottage filled with period features and character charm. The property benefits from lovely gardens with far reaching views east over the Barle valley and Dulverton. There is a detached garage and off road parking and the property is within easy reach of Dulverton and all the local amenities.
Accomodation Upon entering Herons Cottage you are met by a charming well equipped kitchen with ample work top space and an array of floor wall units with space for utilities, dishwasher, fridge and cooker. At the end of the house is a large shower room and downstairs WC. Through the kitchen is a sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. The dining room is a lovely bright room which opens out to a light filled morning room with large feature window and woodburning stove.
On the first floor are two bedrooms, bedroom three benefits from a build in cupboard for additional storage space. The staircase leads up to the second floor which is a spacious top floor bedroom with bathroom. From the top floor is balcony/terracing that leads out to the gardens.
Agents Note The terrace at the back of the property needs replacing and is not safe to walk on. There is an in use Royal Mail Letter Box in the outside wall.
Outside The property has gardens to the rear, which are mainly laid to lawn with patio decking area and attractive graveled pathways. The gardens have wonderful far reaching views across the Barle valley and over Duvlerton. There is off street parking for two cars and a detached stone built garage.
Services Council Tax, Band D, Somerset West & Taunton (west Somerset)
Oil, mains electricity,, mains water, private septic tank. *** We are aware that the septic tank is not currently compliant with general binding rules and an environment exemption permit has been applied for. Please ask the details for more details.
Directions Proceed west going down High Street and over the bridge leaving the town. After approximately ¼ mile the property will be observed on the right hand side (a short way into Battleton).
Viewings Strictly via the agent please.
