For Sale3 Bedroom Detached House in Burlescombe, Tiverton, Devon£565,000

Situated in a charming hamlet, this beautiful three-bedroom detached cottage, believed to be around 400 years old, offers a wealth of character and charm combined with modern conveniences for comfortable living and now has the benefit of planning to extend the cottage to provide a 4th bedroom, en-suite and family bathroom. The property has beautifully landscaped, secluded gardens extending to 0.35 acres, with far-reaching views. It includes a versatile range of outbuildings, such as a double garage, workshop, studio, and store. Tuckaway Cottage is an opportunity not to be missed. Ideally situated in the peaceful hamlet and yet just 5 miles from Wellington, excellent access to A38 and Motorway junction 27 is just 3 miles. The village of Culmstock with pub, shop/café is also 3 miles distant. SELLERS INSIGHT We have lived at Tuckaway Cottage for nearly 10 years and during this time have expended huge amounts of energy and capital renovating the cottage and building on the lovely garden to create a relaxing and sustainable living space. The arrival of grandchildren and a career shift have necessitated putting Tuckaway Cottage on the market. If we could move it with us we would! We really hope that a purchaser will really enjoy the house. When you arrive in the drive at Tuckaway you instantly view the Blackdown Hills, walk on further and you are captivated by the garden rich with Acers, Palms, fruit trees, Magnolias, Rhododendrons, Yuccas and Camellias. Walk on further into the vegetable area with is fruit cage with 30 Raspberry plants providing fruit June-October, 8 raised beds, including a mature Asparagus bed, further fruit trees and a large green house. The garden has been designed to provide multiple seating areas which provide opportunities to relax across the day and seasons from spring to autumn. Tuckaway Cottage is the tonic for life’s day to day hassles and stresses. STEP INSIDE Many character features have been retained and enhanced, ensuring each room offers its own unique feel. The well-fitted cottage-style kitchen, with oak units and granite worktops, has windows overlooking the garden and electric-controlled Velux roof lights to ensure plenty of natural light. A large porch across the back provides ideal storage and an area to take off boots and coats. The morning room is light and airy, featuring three windows, exposed timbers, and a gas-fired wood burner, all contributing to its cosy atmosphere. An additional sitting room includes an inglenook-style open fireplace with a bread oven and leads to the garden room/conservatory, with insulated roof for year-round use. Doors and windows overlook the beautiful gardens. On the ground floor, there is a cloakroom and bathroom with an additional toilet and a corner bath with a shower over it. The first-floor features three charming bedrooms, all spacious enough for double beds. The principal bedroom boasts exposed timbers and a vaulted ceiling. The owners have now had planning permission granted for the addition of two first-floor bathrooms (one en-suite) and a fourth bedroom. Full details can be found at Mid Devon District Council Planning Ref 24/00755/HOUSE STEP OUTSIDE Approached from the rear, a five-bar gate opens onto the generous driveway, providing ample parking. The double garage features power, lighting, attic storage, and an adjoining workshop. The gardens are a delight, carefully created and landscaped over the past 10 years to offer various themed areas that enhance the rural setting and attract wildlife. These areas include raised vegetable beds, a fruit cage, a secret garden, lawns, a small orchard, and several patios ideal for al fresco dining, strategically placed to ensure enjoyment of the garden throughout the day. The garden boasts an abundance of shrubs, trees, bushes, and well-stocked flower borders. Just a few steps from the back door is a studio/hobbies room, beautifully crafted with exposed timbers and equipped with an electric heater for year-round use. Adjacent to this is an additional outbuilding, currently used for storage and as a drying room, but versatile enough for a variety of uses. NOTES Utilities and Services: We encourage you to check before viewing a property the potential broadband speeds and mobile signal coverage. You can do so by visiting https://checker.ofcom.org.uk Private Septic tank in neighbouring field, mains water and electricity. Gas central heating. DIRECTIONS What3words will take you to the driveway that approaches the rear of the cottage with the driveway. ///contracting.tape.stiletto Situated in a charming hamlet, this beautiful three-bedroom detached cottage, believed to be around 400 years old, offers a wealth of character and charm combined with modern conveniences for comfortable living and now has the benefit of planning to extend the cottage to provide a 4th bedroom, en-suite and family bathroom. The property has beautifully landscaped, secluded gardens extending to 0.35 acres, with far-reaching views. It includes a versatile range of outbuildings, such as a double garage, workshop, studio, and store. Tuckaway Cottage is an opportunity not to be missed. Ideally situated in the peaceful hamlet and yet just 5 miles from Wellington, excellent access to A38 and Motorway junction 27 is just 3 miles. The village of Culmstock with pub, shop/café is also 3 miles distant