- Delightful period property +
- Impressive detached studio/garaging +
- Hamlet location +
- Character features +
- Off road parking +
- Private garden +
- Freehold +
- Council Tax Band E +
A charming Grade II Listed cottage with 3 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, a studio & outbuildings in a sought-after village. EPC Band D. Council Tax Band E.
Situation & Amenities - The property enjoys the best of both worlds, set in a timeless and tranquil rural hamlet, yet is within easy reach of the regional centre of Barnstaple which is located on the banks of the River Taw and Yeo, Barnstaple houses the main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. The Tarka Leisure Centre provides many indoor pursuits and the Tarka Tennis Centre is one of the country's premier tennis facilities. Live theatres are accessible at Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, whilst other sporting and leisure pursuits are close at hand, including golf at Saunton, Ilfracombe, Landkey and Westward Ho! North Devon's rugged coastline, including the popular resorts of Instow, Appledore, Croyde and Woolacombe are all within half an hours drive, as is Exmoor. The Tarka Trail is within walking distance. The Link Road can be accessed leading on to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway in about 1 hour. Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours.
Description - A delightful Grade II Listed part-thatched cottage with an impressive detached two-storey oak framed studio, private garden and off-road parking, set in a timeless and tranquil rural hamlet.
Accommodation - A thatched storm porch leads into the spacious entrance hall with wooden flooring, fireplace with wood burner and space for coats boots etc. The sitting room is dual aspect with woodburner and with door out to the road. The dining room could be used as an additional sitting room, office, study or bedroom etc. The kitchen/diner is an impressive space and boasts a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, flagstone flooring and a range of modern fitted kitchen units, integrated appliances and Rangemaster stove. Door to front courtyard garden. Attached is the utility room with plumbing for white goods and shower room with WC.
The First Floor includes three double bedrooms and family bathroom which includes a bath, shower, WC and sink.
The Studio - An impressive two-story oak framed studio/garage with oak doors to the front, an abundance of glazing with views to the garden, concrete flooring, separate storage space, access to small courtyard and oak staircase to the games room with Velux windows. Water and electricity are connected.
Outside - To the front is off road parking for a number of vehicles which leads to the studio and rear garden which is very private, South-facing and enjoys wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. There is also a number of useful small stone outbuildings used for storage and wood store. An additional courtyard garden can be found to the front and is a peaceful place to sit and has been planted with mature trees and shrubs.
Services - Mains water, gas and electric
Gas central heating
Private drainage
Solar panels on the studio roof
Grade II Listed
Stone, Cob & Brick construction
Thatched & Slate roof