Listed for £280,000
January 9, 2026
This deceptively spacious property is in need of some modernisation and is bought to the market for the first time since 1987 with no onward chain.
DESCRIPTION
Located on the edge of Ashwater, 2 Bridge Cottage is within walking distance of the local school, shop and public house. Internally the property briefly comprises of a large living room, separate dining room, rear kitchen, utility and shower room. The first floor comprises of 3 double bedrooms, 1 single and a large family bathroom.
Externally the property benefits from a sizeable rear garden which has been laid out to capture the sun at all times of the day, various sheds and a large workshop with power connected.
LOCATION
The property sits in a rural location approximately 8 miles away from the market town of Holsworthy with an array of recreational and educational facilities, Waitrose supermarket, doctors', dentists' and veterinary surgeries.
The former market town of Okehampton is some 15 miles to the east, with a newly reinstated train station and access to the A30 trunk road which links the cathedral city of Exeter, the M5 motorway network, mainline railway stations serving London Paddington and international airport. In all directions from barn there are beautiful wildlife spots, footpaths & bridleways along the Ruby Way and watersports opportunities on Roadford Lake.
To the west is rugged coastline famed for popular family surfing beaches and picturesque former fishing villages, the open expanses of Dartmoor National Park is to the east and is plays host to a number of outdoor activities such as walking, climbing, fishing and horse riding.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance through timber door with obscured sidelight to:
ENTRANCE PORCH
Vinyl flooring, ceiling light, dual aspect timber frame single glazed windows to the front and side aspect.
Door to:
DINING ROOM
Fitted carpets, ceiling lights, radiator and stairs rising to the first floor. Feature fireplace housing log burner (not been installed) on slate hearth, UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect and door to hallway. Small hallway with doors to living room, kitchen and understairs storage with vinyl flooring.
KITCHEN
Continuation of vinyl flooring and LED strip ceiling light. A range of matching eye and base level units with granite effect worktops over and integrated stainless-steel sink / drainer unit with mixer tap over and tiled splash backing. Timber frame single glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the well-maintained gardens. Space for freestanding electric oven with hob over and open archway to continuation of the kitchen. Further matching base level units with matching granite effect worktops over and tiled splash backing. Timber frame single glazed window to the rear aspect and further space and power for freestanding fridge / freezer. Continuation of laminate flooring and LED strip ceiling light. This kitchen presents the perfect opportunity to create your dream kitchen. On the opposite end of the kitchen, door and step up into:
UTILITY ROOM
Base level units with in-set stainless steel sink/drainer unit with tiled splash backing behind. Space and plumbing for stacked washing machine and tumble dryer and further space for large larder cupboard. Hallway leading to rear garden door with fitted carpet, timber frame single glazed window, radiator and door to:
SHOWER ROOM
Three-piece suite comprising obscured glass shower cubicle with tiled splash backing. Pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splash backing and mirrored vanity unit over. Low level flush WC, timber frame obscured glass single glazed window to the rear aspect and heated towel rail. Ceiling light fitted carpet and extractor fan.
LIVING ROOM
Generous sized, recently refurbished reception room with fitted carpet, ceiling light, UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect and feature fireplace with stone surround and granite lintel housing new multi fuel Stanley Reginald, providing central heating for the whole property.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Fitted carpet, ceiling light, loft hatch access, radiator, steps up to the bedrooms.
BEDROOM ONE
Generous sized double bedroom with fitted carpet, ceiling light, original feature fireplace and UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect where countryside views can be enjoyed.
BATHROOM
Generous sized three-piece suite comprising low level flush WC, panel enclosed bath and pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splash backing. Tiling to half height with half height wall separating the bath and WC. Large airing cupboard housing Immersion tank to one side and further space to the other end of the bathroom with space and plumbing for a potential shower cubicle to be fitted, currently set up with dressing table. UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect, fitted carpet, heated towel rail and wall lights.
BEDROOM TWO
Generous sized double bedroom with ample space for bedroom furniture, fitted carpet, directional spotlights, radiator and UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect.
BEDROOM THREE
Built in wardrobes, fireplace, space for bedroom furniture, radiator, original feature fireplace and UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect and ceiling light.
BEDROOM FOUR
Single bedroom with fitted carpet, ceiling light and radiator. This room may be more suited as an office / hobby room.
OUTSIDE
The large garden is predominantly laid to lawn with multiple seating areas and a spacious workshop featuring power and light s perfect as a hobbies room or could be converted into a home office or gym. To the front of the property is an off-road parking space and stepped access to the entrance porch.
SERVICES - Mains electric and water, solid fuel heating and private drainage
COUNCIL TAX BAND - C
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING - D
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