4 Bedroom Property for Sale in South Molton

'The old Smithy' is a deceptive cottage, once inside there is spacious and adaptable accommodation that looks south over pristine gardens and beyond to rolling countryside. There is character and a certain quirkiness to the cottage, with features being the period fireplaces, stripped wooden doors, guest suite accommodation and the fine conservatory with magnificent outlook over well manicured gardens.
History: by the owners
Mr and Mrs Brittain-Long:
In the middle ages, the road running through Roachill was an old drovers road leading to the markets at the Ansteys, and Roachill was the middle-ages equivalent of a modern motorway service area, catering for their needs. The adjoining property, Roachill House, was an Inn. Our sitting room and main bedroom was then the 'one up, one down' living quarters for the brewer. Our dining room and second bedroom was another 'one up one down' housing the blacksmith and his family. His workshop/forge was what is now the guest suite/bedroom 2 which at that time was free standing and the main house ended at the dining room. All the properties at that time were thatched and 100 to 150 years ago a fire swept through Roachill gutting them all. When they were rebuilt the Kitchen/bathroom section was added, joining the old workshop/forge to the main house and incorporating typically high Victorian ceilings. Since the present owners have been at the property, nearly twenty years now, the conservatory/sun lounge and double garage have been added, and the large workshop/forge, which was virtually derelict, converted into the guest suite. The roof has been reslated and all windows, other than those in the conservatory, replaced with double glazed units.

Accommodation    Small open glazed porch with part glazed front door leading to:
Entrance Hall with Utility    Coat hooks, utility/kitchenette, stainless steel sink with cupboards under, work surfaces and wall cupboard, window with exposed timbers, half glazed stable door to rear garden, two radiators, access to roof space, door to kitchen, further door to:
Shower Room/Cloakroom    Tiled shower cubicle with Tritan T80 shower fitment inset, glass cubicle shower screen, light suite with wash basin, WC, half tiled walls, Dimplex heater, opaque window, heated towel rail, plumbing and vent for washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom 2 15'10" x 13'11" (4.83m x 4.24m). Has flexibility to be used as a separate annexe Bedroom/Sitting Room, with two windows, one having pointed stone surrounds, exposed window and wall timbers, two radiators, wall light points.
Fitted Kitchen 17'10" x 9'9" (5.44m x 2.97m). With a good range of 'wood effect' fitted units at base level with extensive work surfaces, matching wall cupboards, windows with aspect to front and rear, synthetic sink unit with mixer tap, extensive tiled surrounds, gas hob LPG (new world) Worcester Dansmore oil fired boiler, Europa Solar Plus double oven, half glazed door to rear, radiator, breakfast sitting area, recess for refrigerator and dishwasher, old door with latch through to:
Dining Room 15'1" x 13'6" (4.6m x 4.11m). Window with aspect over rear gardens and beyond to open countryside, deep wooded window sill, radiator, feature inglenook fireplace with solid fuel burner inset, pointed stone surround and bread oven door to one side, supporting beam, under stair recess with shelving and spotlighting, stairway to first floor with wrought iron work to one side and hand rail. French double doors through to conservatory. Arch doorway through to:
Sitting Room 15' x 14'4" (4.57m x 4.37m). Central fire place with wood burner inset, stone hearth, exposed stone work to either side with display recess and glazed cupboard, shelving, window with aspect to garden, radiator, and French doors to:
Conservatory 12'3" (3.73m) max x 11'8" (3.55m) max. Magnificent 180° panorama over gardens and beyond to open countryside, mainly glazed with slate roof, French double doors to garden.
First Floor
Landing    With windows, two radiators, displayed storage recess, large storage cupboard with access to roof space.
Bedroom 1 15'5" x 11'9" (4.7m x 3.58m). Bow window with fine views over adjoining open countryside, two radiators, large walk-in wardrobe/cupboard, wall light points, tongue and grove panelling to one wall.
Bedroom 3 11'11" x 10'7" (3.63m x 3.23m). Built-in walk-in wardrobe, bow window with views over garden and beyond to countryside, radiator, recess.
Bedroom 4 10' x 7'3" (3.05m x 2.2m). Dual aspect, radiator and wall light points.
Family Bathroom    Light coloured suite comprising corner bath with shower attachment over, extensive tiled surrounds, WC, wash basin inset to vanity unit, large airing cupboard.
Outside    To the front there is a paved parking area, small lawn with ornamental shrubs and oil storage tank. A gravel drive sweeps past the property through double wooden gates, to the Detached Double Garage: 17'7'' x 18'2'' with large up and over door, windows, roof storage. To the side of the garage there is a storage area with gas cylinders etc. The rear garden is quite magnificent, with sweeping lawns, landscaped flower beds, many ornamental trees and shrubs and pond. Immediately to the rear of the property there is a crazy paved patio all kept in immaculate condition. Fine views over open countryside.

From the Dulverton Office of Webbers Country Homes proceed through the town, over the bridge, then continue along this road for approximately 300 yards, turn right signposted to South Molton and East Anstey. After approximately 3 miles at a 'T' Junction turn right, continue towards Oldways End, just before entering Oldways End turn left again and continue to 'Woodburn Cross". At the crossroads turn right towards Blackerton Cross Garage and turn left now signposted towards Roachhill and Knowstone. When you reach Roachill continue past the turn right signposted for Knowstone, and continue into the village, the property will be seen on the left hand side.