Willand, Cullompton
- Superb four bedroom barn conversion
- Farmhouse kitchen/dining room
- Utility, downstairs cloakroom & boot room
- Sitting room with inglenook fireplace
- Additional family room/study
- Four bedrooms and family bathroom
- Wooden double glazing throughout
- Level lawned garden & ample driveway parking
- Oil heating with tank replaced in 2023
- Shared septic tank drainage with tank replaced in 2021
Full Property Details
The Old Shippen originally dates back to approximately 1850 and was converted in the mid 1990s, retaining the character and charm of the original building whilst creating a modern and comfortable family home.
The property offers spacious accommodation with a double height entrance hallway with galleried landing above. A new oak framed double glazed window and oak front door were fitted approximately 3 years ago. From the hallway is a dual aspect farmhouse kitchen/dining room, fitted with painted units and granite work surfaces with butler sink and space for a large range cooker with ample space for a family dining table. Adjacent is a useful utility room with downstairs cloakroom and storage cupboard. The living room features a superb inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove, exposed brickwork and timber beam.
From the living room there is an additional family room/study with useful boot room and door providing access into the garden.
Upstairs are two good double bedrooms with two further generous single bedrooms and a quality four piece family bathroom with roll top bath.
Outside offers an attractive and private level lawned garden with paved patio, mature trees and storage sheds. Adjacent is a large gravelled driveway offering off road parking for multiple vehicles.
A new oil fired boiler was installed in October 2022 (with a 10 year warranty) and a new double skinned oil tank installed approximately a year ago.
Services: Mains electricity & water. Oil fired heating.
Septic tank drainage. The treatment plant is located in neighbour’s garden, shared amongst 4 properties. A new treatment plant was installed in 2021. Shared maintenance costs – approx. £100 to £150 per year.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band D
Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council
The property is situated, tucked away down a private drive, between Willand and Halberton. Willand has a good range of local amenities, including a post office/shop, primary school, mini markets, a service station, pub and village hall. The nearby village of Halberton has a primary school, farm shop & pub and enjoys Tiverton canal running through, providing lovely walks and with Tiverton Parkway being easily accessible for mainline train services.
Willand lies within easy reach of the more extensive services of Cullompton and Tiverton and Junctions 27 and 28 of the M5 motorway can be quickly accessed. Regular bus services also pass through Willand and there are trains from Tiverton Parkway station (London Paddington in around 2 hours).
Junction 28 M5/Cullompton c. 3.5 miles
Exeter c. 17 miles
Junction 27 M5/Tiverton Parkway c.4.5 miles
Exeter Airport c. 16 miles
Taunton c. 17.5 miles
Please see the floor plan for the dimensions. The internal photos have been taken with a wide-angle lens to show more of the rooms.
Property Location Map
Floor Plan
EPC
