Accommodation Summary

Elegant Ground Floor Apartment
Sought-after Exe Valley Village
Large Dual Aspect Sitting Room with log effect gas stove
Howden’s Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Newly Fitted Shower Room
Garage and Visitor Parking
Gas Central Heating
Set in Beautiful Communal Gardens
Grade II Listed
EER 'D'
Council Tax Band B

Directions

From Exeter City centre proceed north on the A396 passing through the villages of Stoke Canon and Rewe. Turn left at the Ruffwell Inn signposted Thorverton and proceed through the village, over the bridge and past The Thorverton Arms and The Exeter Inn, continue along Bullen Street and follow the road around to the left when it forks. Take the first left into The Glebe then turn immediately right into The Old Rectory.

Situation

The popular village of Thorverton is located approximately 7 miles north of the Cathedral and University City of Exeter with the market town of Tiverton also about 8 miles away. The village has a primary school with pre-school, a well stocked village shop and post office, two public houses in the centre and a farm shop with new cafe, butchers and deli. There are also village football and cricket clubs. The larger village of Silverton is 2 miles away with a further range of local facilities. Exeter provides a wide range of retail and leisure facilities, a regular bus service to the village and St David’s railway station with its direct link to London Paddington which can also be reached from Tiverton Parkway.

Description

Situated in the popular Exe Valley village of Thorverton, this stunning, light and spacious ground floor apartment has been thoughtfully and lovingly restored to its former glory by the current owners, including the addition of gas central heating and complete overhaul and restoration of the sash windows.

The apartment offers a dual aspect sitting room with traditional style log effect gas stove in ivory, brand new high specification Howdens kitchen with space for a table and chairs and a useful utility room with recess for two appliances and access to the cellar.

There are two bedrooms with the master enjoying a feature fireplace. The new contemporary shower room has been stylishly designed with walk-in double shower.

The apartment also benefits from a garage plus use of spacious communal gardens and visitor parking.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES	Common hallway leading to the solid wood front door with Art Deco style fanlight over, opening into..
ENTRANCE HALLWAY	L-shaped hall with Duratherm vertical flat panel designer radiator. Art Deco style lighting. Evocore Georgian oak style flooring.
RECEPTION/DINING ROOM	16'7" x 12'3" (5.05m x 3.73m). A dual aspect sitting room beautifully decorated in traditional Georgian colours with high ceiling and period features including coving, sash windows and wall lights. Raised slate hearth with ivory Gazco Huntingdon log effect gas .stove. Two radiators. Arch to
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM	16'6" x 8'7" (5.03m x 2.62m). A stunning kitchen/breakfast room with brand new Howdens kitchen. Range of shaker style base units with quartz and solid oak worktops. Arched recess housing the Stoves Richmond range style cooker with induction hob. Integrated fridge and slimline dishwasher. Reginox   composite sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Wine rack. Two Duratherm vertical flat panel designer radiators. Wall lights Sash window affording a pleasant aspect over the communal gardens and surrounding countryside.
UTILITY ROOM	Useful utility with recess for washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for fridge/freezer. Ceramic sink with attractive tiled splash backs. Mezzanine storage. Programmable timer for dual fuel towel rail in shower room. Evocore Georgian oak style flooring. Gas strut operated hatch to cellar.
BEDROOM ONE	12'1" x 10' (3.68m x 3.05m). A light double bedroom with high ceilingand sash window. . Mackintosh style period cast iron fireplace with stunning glass hearth underlit providing an intriguing view of the cellar below.Wall lights Duratherm vertical flat panel designer radiator.
BEDROOM TWO	9'4" x 9' (2.84m x 2.74m). Double bedroom or ideal as a home/work office with Ample built - in storage.   Floor to ceiling cupboard housing the latest, high specification, hydrogen-ready Weissman boiler. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM	A newly fitted contemporary suite comprising walk in double shower with Grohe overhead rain shower, stylish wall-mounted vanity unit, low level WC and integrated wall-mounted toothbrush charger. Programmable dual fuel ladder towel radiator . Extractor fan. Wall lights Evocore Georgian oak style flooring. LED lit Art deco style fanlight over door.
CELLAR	Three-roomed stone walled cellar with original cobble flooring, period style wall lanterns, one vertical radiator and power points.
OUTSIDE	15'10" x 8'7" (4.83m x 2.62m). Enjoying an elevated position in the village, The Old Rectory is set in pleasant, well-established gardens mainly laid to lawn. Space is provided for a drying area and recycling boxes. The apartment benefits from a garage and use of allocated visitors parking
AGENTS NOTE	The vendor advises they own a Share of the Freehold and form part of the Management Company with the other five owners. The property has the benefit of a 999 year lease from 24th June 1979. Maintenance charges are £54.57 per calendar month (Spring 2022), which includes buildings insurance, grass-cutting and general maintenance. The adjacent property has right of way over the driveway for vehicular and pedestrian access to their property. The vendors are relatives of a member of staff at Wilkinson Grant & Co.