2 bedroom cottage for sale

A very pretty 2 bed village cottage, grade II listed, under heavy thatch, walled courtyard garden in popular bishops tawton

Description

Bishops Tawton, lying against the River Taw and surrounded by open countryside, is considered a popular location in which to live given its proximity from Barnstaple town centre. From the village itself there is access to many fine walks both rural and riverbank, together with access on to the Tarka Trail. There are good community facilities within the village including primary schooling and butchers shop/store, 2 pubs/restaurants and a regular bus service operates in the district to Barnstaple. The cottage stands in a terrace of 7 properties, 4 of which are thatched, in the centre of the village itself. From the rear there is an open country aspect beyond parts of the village.

This most charming cottage, Grade II listed, offers a character interior, extremely well presented, tastefully appointed with a host of features. The thatched roof was recovered in October 2011. It is presently run successfully as a holiday let through Sykes Holiday Cottages ( - reference 2473). It is gas radiator centrally heated and in the agents opinion would be ideal as either a holiday or permanent home and a full viewing is thoroughly recommended as properties of this type are rarely available. The accommodation comprises the following:- (all measurements being approximate)

Thatched storm porch

With obscure glazed door opening to
sitting room 12'9 X 12' (3.89m X 3.66m)
Attractive room with beams and wall timbers, staircase off, Living Flame gas fire with back boiler for heating and water, window seat, understairs storage cupboard, radiator, 3 wall light points, mat well to entrance.
Dining area 6'4 X 5' (1.93m X 1.52m)
Shelved alcove, internal window looking through to the kitchen.
Kitchen 13'4 X 8'9 (4.06m X 2.67m)
Rear aspect with window together with Velux window and door to outside, extremely well fitted with an attractive Bespoke kitchen painted in a very light sage green colour with dark granite work surfaces over incorporating a Butlers sink with mixer tap, integrated appliances include dishwasher and washer/dryer, built in 'Stoves' double oven with 5 burner gas hob, provision for fridge/freezer, pine wall storage cupboards, airing cupboard containing hot water cylinder and shelving together with a cold water storage tank above, 2 radiators.
Bathroom 8'9 X 4' (2.67m X 1.22m)
White suite and painted tongue and groove panelled walls, panelled bath, tiled surround to full height, electric shower and curtain, WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash hand basin with tiled surround, light above and shaver point, radiator.

On the first floor

Turned staircase to first floor landing with spindle balustrade, fitted wardrobe cupboards with shelving and hanging rails, exposed timbers, latch doors to each of the bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 13'6 x 10'2 (4.11m x 3.10m)
Front aspect, exposed beams and timbers, original fireplace, 2 wall light points, radiator and access to loft space. (The roof space has been treated for woodworm for which a guarantee is held).
Bedroom 2 9'5 X 8' narrowing to 6'7 (2.87m X 2.44m narrowing
Rear aspect and exposed timbers, radiator, 3 wall light points.

Outside

On street parking. Forecourt frontage with post and chain link fencing, whilst at the rear is a walled courtyard - 24' X 12'3 max, area of paving with perimeter border, climbing plants include roses, ivy and clematis. To one side is a timber shed and cold water tap. The courtyard generally offers a level of seclusion.

Services

All main services are connected to the property.

Council tax

Band to be assessed as presently rated under Business Rates. For information, adjoining properties are currently under a 'B' rating.

Viewing

By appointment through Phillips Smith & Dunn Barnstaple office on /327919. Out of office hours telephone Mr Adrian Stubbs on .

Note

Phillips Smith & Dunn have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fitting or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order. The Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.

A very pretty village cottage, grade II listed, under heavy thatch, A character interior with 2 bedrooms, walled courtyard garden in this popular taw valley village, 3 miles barnstaple
Directions
From Barnstaple town leave in the direction of the A361. At the roundabout with McDonalds on your right turn right into Hollowtree Road and continue to the traffic lights. Proceed straight across into South Street and on to the roundabout with the Atlantic Highway A39, proceed straight across and enter Bishops Tawton. Pass through the village taking a turning left with the sign leading to the Chichester Arms pub, when Rose Cottages will be seen on the left hand side of the road. Ref: 8098

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