3 bed detached house for sale in Bridge Reeve, Chulmleigh, EX18

If the dream is a quieter life in the Devon countryside without feeling cut off from everything, The Beeches gets the balance just about right. Originally an agricultural workshop, the building was converted and extended by the current owners in 2023/24 to create a wonderfully individual cottage-style home, surrounded by approximately an acre of mature garden and some lovely rural views, including across to the nearby River Taw. There’s a real feeling of space and countryside here, yet Chulmleigh is only around five minutes away, putting its shops, everyday amenities and well-regarded secondary school within easy reach. Eggesford station is also nearby, with trains running between Exeter and Barnstaple, while Eggesford Forest and the surrounding lanes and footpaths provide miles of countryside to explore. The River Taw is also renowned for its fishing, with excellent opportunities locally for salmon, sea trout and brown trout. It’s that combination that really appeals: walking, fishing and beautiful countryside quite literally on the doorstep, yet you can still be in a proper Devon town within a few minutes.

The house itself has been finished to an excellent standard, with warmth and character, comfort and practicality, all you would hope for in a home created for modern life. With an airsource heat pump (underfloor and radiators) and solar PV plus a wood burner, it ticks the eco credentials and lowers running costs too. Plus it’s also a flexible layout. There are three double bedrooms (all ensuite) opening up the possibilities for families, couples, guests or buyers looking to future-proof their move with one of the ensuite rooms being on the ground floor. The separate sitting room is a cosy haven when you want to shut the door and relax with the wood burner, but the real heart of the house is the kitchen/dining/family room. The kitchen is a cook's dream, with a central island, integrated corner larder and plenty of workspace, while the adjoining dining and family space makes this somewhere designed as much for entertaining as everyday life. It all looks out across and opens directly onto the garden, connecting the house beautifully with its setting, while a separate utility keeps the practical side of life tucked away.

Outside is where The Beeches really starts to distinguish itself. There is approximately half an acre of grassland. The present owners like the simplicity of a natural garden, however anybody wanting to convert it into a plantsman’s garden, there is a blank canvas. There is also approximately half an acre of woodland in which there is a large wildlife pond. There are some wonderful countryside views and plenty of scope to create different areas for entertaining, gardening, wildlife or simply enjoying the peace and space. Ample parking caters for numerous vehicles, with plenty of room to build a double garage for which there is planning consent. The Beeches has the character and individuality people often go searching for in an older country home, but without inheriting somebody else's decades of compromises. It's a quality, comfortable home in a beautiful setting, with an acre to enjoy and a great little Devon town just down the road.

Please see the floorplan for room sizes.

Current Council Tax: Band E - Mid Devon

Utilities: Mains electric, borehole water, telephone & broadband. Solar PV’s

Broadband within this postcode: Superfast Enabled

Drainage: Private treatment plant

Heating: Air source heat pump to underfloor on ground floor and radiators on first floor. Wood burner to living room.

Construction: Block

Listed: No

Conservation Area: No

Tenure: Freehold

Buyers' Compliance Fee Notice: Please note that a compliance check fee of £25 (inc. VAT) per person is payable once your offer is accepted. This non-refundable fee covers essential ID verification and anti-money laundering checks, as required by law.

Agents’ Notes:

Boundaries, Access & Parking:
Boundary positions, access rights and parking arrangements have been provided by the seller, and any land plans shown are for identification purposes only. We have not seen the title deeds or other legal documents, and buyers should confirm exact details and ownership responsibilities with their conveyancer.

Broadband & Mobile Coverage:
Broadband speeds and mobile signal vary by provider and location, and service availability can change over time. Buyers can check current availability and predicted speeds at www.ofcom.org.uk or via the Ofcom coverage checker.

Digital Photo Enhancement/Virtual Staging:
Some images in this brochure may have been digitally enhanced or virtually staged, for example by adding lighting effects, blue skies, twilight ambience, furniture or décor, to help illustrate how the property could look. These images are only illustrative and do not show the current fixtures, fittings or condition. Always rely on your viewing for an accurate understanding of the property.

Flood Risk:
We’re informed by the seller that the property itself lies outside the identified flood-risk area and has never experienced flooding. Although other parts of the wider postcode may be affected by flood risk due to the nearby river, buyers should satisfy themselves by checking the Environment Agency’s online flood-risk maps and confirming matters with their conveyancer and insurer.

Private Drainage:
We’re informed by the seller that the property has a private drainage system, which they advise is in working order. Buyers should satisfy themselves regarding its type, condition and regulatory compliance with their conveyancer.

Heating Type (Non-Mains):
We’re informed by the seller that the property is heated via air source heat pump. Buyers should confirm servicing arrangements and running costs.

Building Warranty:
We’re informed by the seller that the property has a 10 year warranty running 2023-2033.

CHULMLEIGH is a small market town home to an impressive range of independent shops that nestle along its winding streets cheek by jowl with thatched cottages. The town also offers essential facilities such as a health centre, dentist, library, pubs, sports club, and the sought after Chulmleigh Academy. On the edge of mid-Devon, Chulmleigh sits amid unspoilt countryside crossed by a network of public paths. It’s also served by Eggesford station where trains to Barnstaple or Exeter can be boarded.

DIRECTIONS: Use EX18 7BE or the what3words is ///blanking.fastening.fancy

From the A377 at Leigh Cross, take the road signed to Bridge Reeve/Ashreigney. Cross the River Taw and at the junction, turn left for approx. 500m and the property will be found on your right.

Private Garden
Approximately 1 acre of garden