- 2 BEDROOM 'CHOCOLATE BOX' COTTAGE +
- 18TH CENTURY +
- 9 ACRE SMALLHOLDING +
- GOOD RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS +
- 300 METERS OF SINGLE BANK FISHING ON THE RIVER +
- POTENTIAL FOR EQUESTRIAN USE +
- NO IMMEDIATE NEIGHBOURS +
- SET IN THE DEVON COUNTRYSIDE +
- BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED RESIDENCE +
- GRADE II LISTED +
An exciting opportunity to acquire this Grade II listed 'Chocolate Box' Cottage situated in a special location, in the heart of the rolling Devon Countryside with no immediate neighbours, yet a short drive from the Market Town of Holsworthy with its comprehensive range of amenites. Mentmore Cottage is thought to be over 300 years old, and is set up as an established small holding of approximately 9 acres bordered by the River Worden to the North, with a useful range of outbuildings including a former stable building. The residence itself has been superbly and sympathetically restored by the current owners, providing beautifully presented and characterful accommodation throughout with 2 bedrooms (1 ensuite) and 2 reception rooms. An internal viewings is highly recommened.
The residence is most conveniently located between the market towns of Holsworthy, Bideford and Torrington. These offer an excellent range of local/national shops, professional services, leisure amenities and schooling to secondary level. The nearby filling station/convenience store at Horrelsford also provides the day to day essentials. The regional North Devon's Centre of Barnstaple with its acclaimed shopping centre is about 45 minute drive and has a wider range of amenities and via the North Devon link road gives access to the M5 near Tiverton. This area of Devon is still largely unspoilt with the Rivers Waldon and Torridge meandering through rolling farmland. The nearby prestigious "Woodford Bridge Country Club" offers some of the finest leisure/sporting facilities in the region whilst the very popular farm shop, Lizzie's Larder, is within walking distance of the property. The spectacular North Devon/Cornwall Coast, Dartmoor and Exmoor are within easy driving distance, whilst the River Torridge system offers superb opportunities for the keen game fisherman.
Directions
From Holsworthy proceed on the A388 Bideford road for some 5 miles until reaching Venn Green. Here turn right signed Milton Damerel, follow this country road for approximately 1/2 mile until reaching the Church on the left hand side, there turn right signposted Holsworthy, proceed for approximately 1/2 mile whereupon the property will be found on the right hand side with a name plaqe clearly displayed.