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This property is listed with:
Keenors Estate Agents
Fore Street, Chumleigh, Devon
Telephone:
01769 580666
 

Full Details for 4 Bedroom Detached for sale in Umberleigh, EX37 :

Mardon House is a substantial detached Victorian House situated in the centre of the popular North Devon village of Kings Nympton, dating back to 1926 the property is of traditional brick construction with light brick quoins under a slate roof which was renewed in 2011. Internally Mardon House offers all the character and charm one would expect from a property of this style and period including the original tiled floor in the Entrance Hall, attractive Victorian style fireplaces in the Sitting Room & Dining Room and the original panel doors throughout whilst modern additions include oil-fired central heating, a bespoke Kitchen with oil-fired Aga and modern Bathroom suites. The accommodation is well laid out over two floors briefly comprising an Entrance Hall, a Sitting Room, a Dining Room, a Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Walk-In Larder and a Shower Room, whilst on the First Floor there are two large double Bedrooms, two smaller Bedrooms and a family Bathroom. Outside there are manageable level gardens which surround the house and benefit from a Greenhouse, a paved patio area and provides access into the Detached Single Garage/Workshop. Overall Mardon House offers the opportunity for a super character family home situated in a quiet off road location in the centre of Kings Nympton with garage and gardens.

There is also a 1.67 acre Paddock nearby with post and rail fencing, two stables and a tack room available by separate negotiation.

Property Reference KEA0154







Accommodation Comprising

From the Front Garden, the original stained glass Front Door opens into the half glazed Entrance Porch with original tiled floor. At the rear a door opens into the

Entrance Hall
with doors off to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room & Shower Room, and the original oak staircase to the First Floor Landing. The Hall also benefits from the original tiled floor, a built-in Under-Stairs Storage Cupboard, a double radiator and a picture rail.

Sitting Room
A lovely dual aspect character room with uPVC double glazed bay window to the front and hardwood sash window to the side both overlooking the garden. On one side is the fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove with slate hearth, original surround and mantle and good range of book shelving on either side. The room is finished with a coved ceiling, picture rail, double radiator and lovely stained wood board flooring.

Dining Room
with uPVC double glazed bay window to the front overlooking the garden and fireplace to one side housing a multi-fuel stove with slate hearth, painted wood surround and mantle and good range of built-in storage cupboards on either side. The room also benefits from a double radiator a picture rail and a coved ceiling.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
A good sized dual aspect Kitchen/Breakfast Room with hardwood windows to the side and rear overlooking the garden and half obscure glazed Back Door leading outside. In one corner is a built-in cupboard with quartz worktop over housing the oil-fired boiler providing domestic hot water and servicing radiators with space and plumbing for a concealed washing machine to one side. On one side there is built-in storage cupboard whilst at one end there is a built-in fireplace housing an oil-fired Aga for cooking and room heating. On one side of the fireplace a door opens into the Walk-in Pantry, whilst on the opposite side and wide walkway leads through to the Kitchen. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room is finished with a travertine floor, picture rail, recessed spotlights and wall lights.

Kitchen
Fitted with a range of bespoke painted units to two sides under a quartz work surface including and incorporating an attractive dresser unit and a ceramic Belfast sink with double drainer and swan neck mixer tap, set below a hardwood window to the rear overlooking the garden with feature stained glass panes. There is also a further hardwood window to the side, a picture rail, space and point for an American Style fridge freezer and attractive travertine flooring.

Shower Room
With attractive half tiled walls and matching white suite comprising a fully tiled shower enclosure housing an electric shower with glazed shower screen to one side; a corner wall mounted wash hand basin; a low level WC. The bathroom is finished with an extractor fan, two hardwood obscure glazed window to the side, a heated towel rail. a limestone floor and recessed spot lights.



First Floor

Returning to the Entrance Hall, the original Victorian Staircase leads to the First Floor Landing with hardwood window to the front with feature stained glass panes, further windows to the side allowing good natural light, access to fully insulated and part boarded roof space with electric light connected, attractive exposed oak board floor, double radiator and radiator.

Bedroom 1
A super light and spacious dual aspect room with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side allowing roof top views over Kings Nympton to open countryside in the distance. The room is finished with a double radiator and a picture rail.

Bedroom 2
Another super double bedroom with uPVC double glazed sash window to the front, original Victorian fireplace to one side and useful built-in wardrobe in one corner fitted with hanging rail, storage shelving and drawers. The room is finished with attractive oak board flooring, a double radiator and a picture rail.

Bedroom 3
A single room with hardwood sash window to the rear and original Victorian fireplace to one side. In one corner is the Walk-In Airing Cupboard with fitted shelving and window to the rear. The room is finished with a double radiator, attractive oak board flooring and a picture rail.

Bedroom 4
Another good sized single bedroom with hardwood window to one side and built-in wardrobe in one corner fitted with hanging rail, shelving and drawers. The room is finished with an attractive oak board floor, double radiator and picture rail.

Bathroom
Fitted with a matching white suite comprising a panel bath with mixer tap and telephone style shower attachment over; a pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC with tiled surround. The bathroom is finished with an extractor fan, obscure glazed sash window to the side and a heated towel rail.



Outside

From the front a wooden pedestrian gate opens onto a path that leads through the Front Garden to the Front Door with level areas of lawn on either side bordered by a Victorian brick retraining wall. At the front of the house a path leads around to the side and a useful Lean-to Greenhouse with light and power connected. At the rear there is a well planted gravel bed and a sheltered and private paved patio creating a lovely Summer Seating area and an ideal site for flower pots and planters. At the side and rear pedestrian access can be gained into the Single Garage/Workshop with built-in Workbench, light and power connected and double vehicular doors leading out onto the public highway. Overall the garden is of a manageable size, completely enclosed and private creating a super safe environment for family and pets.



Services

Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. Oil Fired Boiler providing domestic hot water and servicing radiators. Telephone connected subject to BT regulations.



Rates

Council Tax Band - Band D

Local Authorities
North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple EX31 1EX Tel No: 01271 327711
Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX1 2HN Tel No: 01392 382000



Tenure

FOR SALE FREEHOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY
WITH VACANT POSSESSION ON COMPLETION



Agents Notes

Viewing Strictly by appointment through the agent
Out of Hours - Please Call 01769 580024 or E-Mail enquiries@keenors.co.uk



Directions

From Chulmleigh turn off by the Secondary School sign posted towards Kings Nympton. Follow the road for approximately 5 miles and turn off left sign posted to Kings Nympton village. Proceed into the village passing the Hall on the left and bearing right passing The Grove Pub. After the pub turn left into The Square and Mardon House will be found straight in front of you. Parking can be found in the Square or right in front of the property.



Disclaimer

These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through The Keenor Estate Agent. The particulars have been reproduced in good faith and although every reasonable care has been taken in their preparation they must be treated as a guideline only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements and distances given within these particulars are approximate and mention of any appliances and/or services does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order. If there are any points of particular importance that need clarifying to interested parties prior to viewing please contact our office.



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Stations Nearby

Eggesford
4.9 miles
Kings Nympton
2.0 miles
Portsmouth Arms
3.2 miles

Schools Nearby

West Buckland School
7.6 miles
The Libra School
9.2 miles
The Lampard Community School
10.5 miles
Chulmleigh Primary School
3.0 miles
Kings Nympton Community Primary School
0.1 miles
Burrington Church of England Controlled Primary School
3.2 miles
Chulmleigh Community College
3.0 miles
South Molton Community College
4.2 miles
Acorn School
9.6 miles