2 bedroom cottage for sale

Set in A small rural hamlet between the exmoor national park and the north devon coastline. Two adjoining character stone cottages, with holiday cottage consent, sheltered courtyard, garden areas with stream border, off road parking for 4-6 vehicles. Auction, unless sold - as A whole or in two separate lots. Guide price £140, 000 - £160, 000 for each cottage.

Viewing

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

Situation

These two adjoining stone barn conversions are set within the small rural hamlet of Kentisburyford, just off the A39 Barnstaple to Lynton road, providing convenient access.

The properties are set in an area popular with tourists, being within some 3 to 10 miles of the various facilities available on the North Devon coastline, with beaches at Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe with associated leisure facilities, whilst to the north the dramatic cliffs around Lynton and Lynmouth and the Exmoor National Park are some 10-12 miles. To the south about 8 miles is Barnstaple, the ancient borough and administrative centre for North Devon from where there is access on to the A361/North Devon Link road which provides much improved communications to and from the North Devon area, connecting directly as it does through to Tiverton where a few miles to the east is access on to the M5 Motorway at Junction 27 where there is also the Parkway railway station.

Description

Wheelwrights and Chaffcutters are two most attractive stone built barn conversions set within the small hamlet at Kentisburyford and with planning consent for 10 month Holiday Occupancy.

The properties have been let as holiday cottages for a number of years and are well located, being central for access to the coastline at Woolacombe and Lynton, together with the Exmoor National Park to the east and Barnstaple, the administrative centre for North Devon to the south.

Both properties have considerable charm and character with exposed beams, open fireplaces and have electric radiator central heating. Although currently limited to 10 months holiday occupancy it is likely that this could be extended to 12 months holiday occupancy by applying to North Devon Council.

Both properties are sold as equipped and with the benefit of any bookings for next season with monies paid by way of deposits being apportioned on completion.

The properties were both tastefully converted from stone farm buildings with a walled courtyard to the eastern side and garden areas to the western side where there is access to the level car parking for 4-6 cars and which runs down to a stream boundary.

As indicated, the properties are available either individually or as a pair and the properties are described as follows.

Lot 1 - wheelwrights cottage

This is the larger of the two bedroomed semi detached conversions and comprises the following accommodation - Entrance door to
open plan living room/kitchen 22' X 15' (6.71m X 4.57m)
Open plan Lounge with fireplace, exposed ceiling joists, wall lights, a double aspect room with further glazed door with side lights to the rear courtyard area. The Kitchen/Dining area has a range of work surfaces with inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit, 4 ring hob cooker, base and wall units, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer and tiled floor.

Stairs rise to the First Floor

Landing

Serving all rooms.
Bedroom 1 10'9 X 8'11 (3.28m X 2.72m)
Door to wardrobe cupboard.
Bedroom 2 10'11 X 9'2 (3.33m X 2.79m)
Door to wardrobe cupboard and further door to airing cupboard

Bathroom

With a modern white four piece suite incorporating panelled bath with shower over, pedestal hand basin, low level WC, bidet, partially tiled walls and Dimplex down flow heater (externally vented).

Outside

To the rear there is a courtyard area currently shared with the adjoining cottage but which will have a divider erected between the two properties.

To the front garden area with outside seating and running down to a stream.

Lot 2 - chaffcutters cottage

The smaller of the two stone barn conversions with similar accommodation - Glazed entrance door to
open plan living room/kitchen 20' X 15' overall (6.10m X 4.57m overall)
The Lounge area with exposed ceiling joists, wall lights, open fireplace, glazed door to courtyard area. The Kitchen Area with fitted units on three walls, inset sink unit with built in oven, 4 ring hob, extractor hood over, washing machine.

First floor landing

Serving all rooms.
Bedroom 1 12'1 X 9'2 (3.68m X 2.79m)
Built in wardrobe cupboard.
Bedroom 2 8'9 X 7'6 (2.67m X 2.29m)
Built in wardrobe cupboard, airing cupboard.

Bathroom

Comprising a four piece white suite with modern bath with electric shower over, pedestal hand basin, strip light and shaver point, low level WC, bidet, towel rail/radiator, Dimplex down flow heater and partially tiled wall surrounds.

Outside

To the rear of the property, access to the courtyard area currently shared with the adjoining property but which will have a division constructed.

To the front garden area. Both properties will have the benefit of the use, to be defined, of the adjoining 4/6 car level tarmacadamed car parking area.

Services

Mains water, mains electricity and shared drainage, electric storage heating.

Solicitors

To be confirmed

Buyers adminstration fee

In addition to the deposit payable upon exchange of contracts, purchasers will be required to pay a buyers administration fee of £300 (three hundred pounds) (including vat) which can be paid by separate cheque or added to the deposit.

Method of offering

The properties are to be sold by Public Auction but the vendor reserves the right to sell or withdraw the properties before auction.

Money laundering regulation

Please note that any person buying or bidding at auction must produce documentation to confirm their name and residential address. These documents will be requested at the time of registration and, if you are successful, copies will be taken for our reference. The Bidders registration form is included within our auction catalogue.

Reserve

The property will be offered subject to a reserve price. The auctioneers reserve the right to bid on behalf of the vendor or to withdraw the property from auction in the event of it not reaching its reserve.

Special conditions of sale

The particulars, remarks and stipulations contained herein shall be deemed to form part of the special conditions of sale but in case of any inconsistencies the provisions of the latter shall prevail. If not attached to these sale particulars, copies of the special conditions of sale should be obtained either from the vendors solicitors or the auctioneers. It is assumed that the purchaser has made all the necessary enquiries prior to auction.
Directions
Grid Ref: SS618/427. From Barnstaple take the A39 road northwards as though towards Lynton and Lynmouth. Proceed on this road for some 8.5 miles until you arrive at Kentisburyford. At Kentisburyford as the road sweeps around to the right take the left turn as though towards Combe Martin. Almost immediately after leaving the main road bear left again as though to Patchole and the properties will be found on the left hand side of the road as you take the left to Patchole.

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