4 bed cottage for sale

Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, North Devon EX31

To book your viewing, when calling quote reference: RY0585

Accommodation

From the moment you step inside The Old Cottage, the warmth and natural charm welcomes you with some of the home's fabulous period features immediately on show. A set of stairs rise to the first floor from the entrance hall, while the original slate tiled flooring leads through to a handy downstairs shower room which, along with the rest of the house, has been stylishly modernised with aqua panelled walls and a white suite which comprises of a WC, wash hand basin and a walk in shower. To the right from the entrance hall is another useful and adaptable space which is currently utilised as a small salon for the current owner who is a hairdresser. However, this versatile space could have a variety of different uses - whether it be a study, boot room or larger utility room. There is already an extra utility space which holds space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

From the left of the entrance hall, the home really comes to life, with this cosy space lit by windows to the private front and a third to the rear, creating a pleasant double aspect. Exposed wooden beams in the ceiling and an uncovered stone fireplace gives a feeling of authentic elegance and a sense of the history of this incredible 400 year old cottage. A more modern woodburning stove slots nicely in the inglenook fireplace and creates the perfect focal point to the room, which is also a sociable space with doors sprouting off to another reception area and the kitchen. The dining room is another pleasant and charming area to sit and enjoy a meal, and the kitchen in particular is a bright hub of the home, featuring another double aspect and the whole room has been tastefully re-designed to enhance the home's features. There is a worksurface space aplenty with a butler's sink underneath a window overlooking the garden. A seven ring gas range cooker slots between a range of base cupboards and drawers for storage, while exposed built in display shelving adds further interest and style. Built in appliances include a dishwasher, while a free-standing fridge/freezer nestles in between nicely. A small lobby area has an extra storage cupboard before leading out to the rear garden from the back door.

Rising upstairs, the landing has an unconventional and quirky layout, adding to the lovely charm that spreads throughout the home. On the right is the second bedroom at the front elevation, a considerable double room with built in storage over the stairs. A small window on the landing illuminates the space and bedroom three is another square double room with large built in wardrobes. The main bedroom also benefits from even more built in wardrobes and is a generous double room, highlighted by a tall vaulted ceiling, while the fourth bedroom single room is another ideal office or child's room. Serving each of the bedrooms is the family bathroom which completes the accommodation and has been beautifully refurbished, consisting of a WC, wash hand basin and a gorgeous roll top bath.

Outside & parking

At the front of the home, there is a driveway for one vehicle in front of a larger-than-average single garage, perfect for additional parking, storage or a workshop. It is accessed by an electric roller shutter door, in addition to a further traditional 'up-and-over' garage door at the rear, also making for easy, secure access through to the garden. Classic wooden gates give access onto a short path that approaches the front door, while the front boundary is decorated with an array of mature bushes and shrubbery which adds both privacy and colour.

The garden at the back is found via an oak stable door from the kitchen onto a hardstanding section which makes for a pleasant, shaded spot for a table and chairs. A path adjoins the back of the house itself and leads across to the garage, while an opening presents the main section of this beautiful outside space. A neatly laid lawn is centred around an abundance of colour, with a true variety of small and larger shrubbery that makes for a hidden and secluded oasis. A patio section adds another section with space for a table and chairs, capturing the sun and the perfect spot to enjoy a bite to eat or a glass of wine. Another tucked away section of the garden is the ideal compost area, while the boundaries are enclosed with fencing one side and an attractive stone wall on the other.

Location

Positioned within a short drive of Instow beach as well as Fremington Quay and the Tarka Trail, which is popular among cyclists, runners as well as walkers and those with four legged friends, is 'The Old Cottage'. Situated on the edge of an established residential area, this was one of the very first homes built in Fremington and is now located conveniently for public transport and amenities. A useful 'Co-op' corner shop & Post Office is a 10 minute walk away, alongside the award winning Graylings fish & chip takeaway. A bus stop is within a few hundred yards of the property, with a regular service (every 15 minutes) to the train station and Barnstaple town centre while in the opposite direction, to Bideford via Fremington and Instow. In addition within this desirable and convenient village of Fremington, there is a primary school, very popular cafe/heritage centre at Fremington Quay, doctor's surgery, numerous play areas, football pitch & sports centre and two public houses - The New Inn and The Fox. Barnstaple town centre is accessible in around a 10 minute drive, along with numerous high street shops, supermarkets, department stores, eateries and leisure facilities. The popular sandy surfing beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe are within around 20-30 minutes drive, as is the border of Exmoor National Park. Along the A361, Tiverton Parkway train station with fast services to London Paddington can be reached in approximately 45 minutes, as can the M5 network and beyond, also from Junction 27 at Tiverton. Other notable areas for further shopping include Exeter in around an hour's drive, and the Cornish border is reached within about a 40 minute drive along the A39.

Useful information

• Tenure - Freehold
• Age - Early 17th century
• Heating - Gas central heating
• Drainage - Mains
• Windows - Secondary glazing
• Council Tax - Tax band D
• EPC Rating - N/A
• Nearest Primary School - Fremington Community Primary School (0.4 miles / 8-10 minute walk)
• Nearest Secondary School - Park Community School & Pilton Community College (both approx. 5 miles by car)
• Seller's position - Looking for onward purchase