Features:
- DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE
- IMMENSE CHARM & CHARACTER
- 3 RECEPTION ROOMS
- 3 BEDROOMS
- DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS
- LOVELY GARDENS
- GARAGE
- OFF ROAD PARKING
- SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION
- SURROUNDED BY ROLLING FARMLAND
Agent’s wording:A detached PERIOD, 3 RECEPTION ROOM, 3 bedroom COTTAGE of immense CHARM AND CHARACTER perfectly complemented by its lovely gardens along with a GARAGE and OFF ROAD PARKING. Sought after location in a SMALL VILLAGE surrounded by ROLLING FARMLAND, and not far from the market town of Holsworthy.
Details
MAIN PARAGRAPH
A detached period, 3 reception room, 3 bedroom cottage of immense charm and character perfectly complemented by its lovely gardens along with a garage and off road parking. Sought after location in a small village surrounded by rolling farmland, and not far from the market town of Holsworthy.
THE RESIDENCE
Whilst the exact age of the original cottage at Oakwood is unknown, it is reputedly one of the oldest in the village and could date back some 300 or 400 years. It has evolved over the years into the deceptively spacious residence found today, and has been lovingly cared for and cherished by the present vendor over the past 10 years. The beautifully presented accommodation briefly comprises:- 20ft Sitting Room with feature stone built fireplace, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Study, Utility Room, Rear Hall with Cloakroom, First Floor Landing, 3 Bedrooms, and Bathroom. The front elevation of the cottage is very pleasant exposed stone work playing host to a yellow clematis complete with sash windows, whilst there are replacement PVCu double glazed windows at the rear, and 'Economy 7' heating. Most of the quality curtains and blinds are included in the sale.
LOCATION
The small and friendly village of Sutcombe is surrounded by rolling farmland and has it's own Primary School and well supported Village Hall. The neighbouring village of Bradworthy is some 2.5 miles and offers a wider range of local shops, Doctor's surgery, Bowling Green, Garage, Pub etc. The bustling market town of Holsworthy with its good range of local and national shops, weekly market, excellent leisure amenities, professional services and Secondary Schooling is some 5 miles distant. The regional North Devon Centre of Barnstaple is some 25 miles and the Cathedral/University City of Exeter with its intercity rail and motorway links is some 40 miles.
DIRECTIONS TO FIND
From Holsworthy proceed on the main A388 Bideford road for approximately 3 miles and upon reaching Holsworthy Beacon, turn left towards Sutcombe. Proceed along this country road following the signs to Sutcombe and proceed up the hill into the village, where Oakwood will be found on the left hand side.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all Measurements Are Approximate)
'Stable' entrance door with courtesy light leading to:
SITTING ROOM 20' 0 x 14' 10 (6.10m x 4.52m)
This very pleasant reception room has 2 sash windows to the front. Fitted carpet. Exposed stonework to 2 walls. Beamed ceiling with a good height of 7ft. Telephone point. Night storage heater. Feature full height stone fireplace with a cast iron fire. Fitted bookshelves to fireside recess. Wall lights.
LOUNGE 16' 11 max x 10' 0 (5.16m max x 3.05m)
Slate tiled floor. PVCu double glazed window to rear. Night storage heater. Beamed ceiling with a height of 6' 4. Understairs cupboard. Ornamental feature fireplace with a pine surround/mantle and slate hearth housing a 'Living Flame' electric fire.
STUDY 6' 0 x 4' 5 (1.83m x 1.35m)
Laminated wood floor. Telephone point. Pine matchboarding.
LARDER/UTILITY 9' 10 x 4' 8 (3.00m x 1.42m)
Vinyl floor. Single glazed window to side. Light and power connected. Store shelves. Space for fridge/freezer. Plumbing for washing machine. Door to front. Access to roof space.
DINING ROOM 11' 0 x 7' 6 (3.35m x 2.29m)
Fitted carpet. Double aspect windows overlooking the garden. Open plan to the:
KITCHEN 14' 9 x 9' 4 (4.50m x 2.84m)
Vinyl floor. PVCu double glazed window to rear. Feature only cream Rayburn. Beamed ceiling with a height of 6' 5. Directional spotlights. Tiled worktops with matching pine base and wall units. Tiled splashbacking. Stainless steel double bowl sink unit. Electric cooker point with illuminated extractor. Space for fridge. Store shelves. Half square paned door to:
REAR HALL
Fitted carpet. PVCu double glazed window to rear. Electric panel heater. Door to side garden.
CLOAKROOM
Fitted carpet. Opaque PVCu double glazed window to side. White low level WC.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Fitted carpet extending to stairs. Access to roof space. PVCu double glazed window to rear.
BEDROOM 1 14' 10 x 9' 6 (4.52m x 2.90m)
Fitted carpet. Sash window to front. Night storage heater.
BEDROOM 2 14' 3 x 10' 0 (4.34m x 3.05m)
Pine floorboards. Double aspect windows including a PVCu double glazed one to rear. Night storage heater.
BEDROOM 3 15' 0 max x 8' 7 (4.57m max x 2.62m)
Fitted carpet. Sash window to front overlooking the church and countryside beyond. Night storage heater. Built-in wardrobes with pine doors to either side of the chimney breast.
BATHROOM
Fitted carpet. Opaque PVCu double glazed window to rear. Electric towel rail. 3 piece white suite with a 'Mira Sport' shower over the bath with glazed shower screen. Tiled splashbacking. Pine matchboarding. Built-in airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder and electric immersion heater.
OUTSIDE
The front garden is enclosed by low stone walls with 2 gates and a lovely old cobble path leading to the front door. Cottage style beds well stocked with shrubs/roses/flowers. To either side of one of the gates are a pair of topiaried bay trees. Original lead hand water pump. Archway with honeysuckle and yellow clematis to the front wall of the cottage. Raised side garden laid to lawn with well stocked borders and a central circular bed. Archway with climbing rose. Very pleasant paved patio area with a raised bed and log/fuel store. Outside tap. Small hexagonal partly glazed Summerhouse with power connected. To the rear of the cottage is a very pleasant area of ground bordered by post and rail fencing. This has been left 'partly wild' and has a mowed grass path, vegetable plot with soft fruit, and a Greenhouse.
GARAGE 12' 9 x 8' 5 (3.89m x 2.57m)
Twin timber doors to front. Light and power connected.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity, and drainage.