ABOUT THE PROPERTY

An attractive south facing detached stone cottage located in a beautiful tranquil setting, nestled within an unspoilt valley between the villages of George Nympton and Kings Nympton. Sampson Cottage provides attractive period features and has been partially renovated predominately on the ground floor, now offering an opportunity for a purchaser to finish the refurbishment to their own preference and standard.

It is thought there is potential to enlarge the property, subject to obtaining any necessary consents. In all, the property extends to about 0.38 acres.

The charming accommodation enjoys a beautiful outlook over its own gardens and countryside beyond, comprising, on the ground floor; entrance hall with adjoining ground floor shower room and stairs to the first floor. A good sized dual aspect kitchen/dining room with freestanding units, this leads to the living room complete with a inglenook style fireplace recess, housing a woodburning stove. Adjoining the living room is a modern timber framed garden room taking full advantage of the views. The first floor is unfinished and provides three good sized bedrooms, one with a feature Victorian fireplace surround (not working).

For layout and approximate room measurements please see the enclosed floorplan and refer to the Virtual Tour.

THE GARDENS

Sampson Cottage is approached from the country lane via a timber five bar gate to a tarmacadam entrance drive which leads down to the parking area and attached single garage/workshop. The entrance drive is boarded by sweeping lawns and mature gardens wrap around the property which are predominately south facing and very sheltered. A terraced lawned area contains a timber shed and store which leads to a small orchard/copse. Beyond the garden room is a raised decked area with steps down to the garden.

There is a small dilapidated detached stone store shed and raised stone former well. All enjoying a good degree of privacy and seclusion with views over the unspoilt surrounding countryside.

In all, Sampson Cottage extends to about 0.38 of an acre.

THE AREA

Sampson Cottage is rurally situated with just one neighbour and lying just 0.8 of a mile from the village of George Nympton with its popular public house The Castle Inn, village hall and church. Both Kings Nympton and South Molton are equidistant at 2.5 miles. Kings Nympton is a pretty hilltop village and provides a popular, award winning public house, village hall, church and well regarded primary school and preschool.

South Molton offers an excellent range of everyday services including shops, schools, restaurants, and bank, together with a Sainsbury’s supermarket, health centre, recreational facilities and cottage hospital. The town also enjoys a traditional country pannier market twice weekly.

The small town of Chulmleigh is also a short distance away with secondary schooling and further amenities. Rail connections are available from Kings Nympton Station, a short distance away via the Tarka rail line connecting Barnstaple to Exeter.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that the property is connected to mains water and electricity. Private drainage system. Oil fired central heating system. Woodburning stove to the sitting room.

North Devon Council – Band D (Approx £2,344 per annum for 2024/25)

EPC - F

Tenure - Freehold

There is a public footpath that runs inside the western boundary of the property. It does not cross the garden but runs along the driveway up to the public road.

DIRECTIONS

From South Molton, head south on South Street leading to the B3226 and turn left signed George Nympton/Kings Nympton. Continue straight through the village of George Nympton and follow the road for a further 0.4 of a mile taking the first right turning after leaving the village at Wampford Cross, signed Sampson/Sletchcott. Proceed up the hill and pass Wampford on the left. Continue past Capplecombe on the right, proceed around the double bends and Sampson Cottage is on the left hand side down a short lane, immediately before Sampson Barton Farmhouse.

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VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE

Council Tax Band: D (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold