3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Church Hill, Winkleigh, Devon EX19

Church House is a truly beautiful Grade II listed thatched cottage, believed to date back to circa 1535. Steeped in history and brimming with character, this exquisite cob-built home offers a wonderful blend of heritage and comfort. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Winkleigh, and framed by the village church to the rear, it enjoys glorious views across the rolling Devon countryside, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting.

A thatched porch shelters a large wooden door, opening into a grand entrance hall that immediately impresses with its warmth and sense of history. Stairs rise to a galleried landing, leading to a vaulted reception room with exposed beams, an impressive stone fireplace, and three front-facing windows that flood the space with natural light. This inviting living area offers versatility for entertaining or relaxed family living, perfectly showcasing the cottage’s period charm.

Modern conveniences, including mains water, electricity, and drainage, have been sensitively integrated throughout.

The home features reverse living accommodation, with three comfortable bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs, a separate kitchen and cloakroom lead out to a small courtyard with cobbled steps connecting to the churchyard beyond.

Outside, a beautiful front garden is laid to lawn, bordered by mature flowers and shrubs, creating a welcoming first impression. The property also benefits from off-road parking and a garage. Rich in heritage and timeless in appeal, Church House is an enchanting home that captures the very essence of Devon country living.

Auctioneers Comments:
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

Winkleigh itself lies amidst rolling Devonshire countryside and offers a good range of facilities including village stores, Post Office, butcher, primary school, pre-school, two public houses, veterinary surgery, doctors surgery and village church.

There are a range of community activities for all ages based around the community centre, village hall and sports hall. The village also has good local transport services with daily buses to Exeter and Barnstaple and also a service to Okehampton.
The town of Okehampton is some 11 miles distant and situated on the northern fringes of the Dartmoor National Park.

The town has an excellent range of shops and services, three supermarkets including a Waitrose, modern hospital, leisure centre and expanding sixth form college. From Winkleigh the town of Crediton is also easily accessible and the cathedral and University City of Exeter, with its M5 motorway, mainline rail and international air connections is within easy driving distance.