For Sale5 Bedroom House in Yeoland Lane, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32£695,000

A beautifully presented Grade II Listed traditional Devon longhouse Cider Cottage is a beautifully presented Grade II Listed traditional Devon longhouse that dates from the 18th century. The property features attractive white rendered elevations to complement its thatched roof, while inside the property offers up to four bedrooms with plenty of characterful features blended seamlessly with elegant and modern fittings. The cottage benefits from a detached one-bedroom annexe providing flexible accommodation with opportunities for multi-generational living or income potential. Cider Cottage also offers equestrian facilities and enjoys 1.5 acres of grounds situated in a picturesque position in the heart of the Mid Devon countryside. A spacious entrance hall leads through to the 22ft sitting room which has engineered oak flooring and an impressive inglenook fireplace, which is fitted with a woodburning stove. Adjoining the sitting room is the kitchen and breakfast room which has space for a dining area with a further fireplace fitted with a woodburner. The kitchen has modern fitted kitchen units to base and wall level, solid oak worktops, integrated appliances and a door that leads out onto the garden. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a family shower room. There are four well-presented bedrooms upstairs, one of which is a walkthrough from the principal bedroom which could also be used as a study or dressing room. Also on this floor is the family bathroom with an over-bath shower.The property benefits from a detached annexe, providing further beautifully presented and self-contained accommodation. The annexe has an open-plan kitchen and living room with a vaulted ceiling and skylights overhead welcoming plenty of natural light. Adjoining the living area is a shower room and a double bedroom with French doors that open onto the This property has 1.5 acres of land. Outside The cottage lies in a picturesque rural setting and features beautiful gardens of approximatley 3/4 of an acre, a separate paddock of approximately 1.5 acres, as well as several outbuildings. The rear garden has a patio area which is the length of the property providing ideal space for al fresco dining with the rest of the garden including rolling lawns and colourful border beds full of flowering shrubs and perennials as well as a variety of mature specimen trees providing a high degree of privacy. The cottage has equestrian facilities with a stables block with the paddock providing ideal space for exercising horses. Further outbuildings include a chicken coop, a workshop, stores, a bike shed and an office. Parking is available at the front of the property with space for several vehicles. Situation Cider Cottage is set in a peaceful position in the Mid Devon countryside, close to the small village of Swimbridge and five miles from the bustling town of Barnstaple. Swimbridge has a parish church, a village hall, a pub and an outstanding-rated primary school, while nearby Landkey offers further facilities. A more extensive choice of shops and large supermarkets, as well as leisure facilities and a mainline station can be found in Barnstaple. The town also offers access to a choice of state schooling while independent schooling is available nearby at West Buckland. The beautiful countryside surrounding the property provides a plethora of walks, rides and other outdoor pursuits, whilst the attractive sandy beaches at Saunton, Woolacombe and Croyde are a short distance away. By road, the A361 provides access towards Barnstaple and Tiverton, and onwards towards the M5 and the vibrant city of Exeter. Directions What3Words///saga.ambushes.flies brings you to the property's driveway.