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" A charming three bedroom attached cottage situated within the attractive village square of Northlew. 3 Bedrooms, 2 reception rooms. Adjoining former stable, small courtyard, oil central heating, double glazing. No onward chain.

SITUATION The property is situated in the very heart of the popular rural village of Northlew, adjoining the village square. The village is an attractive rural community with various amenities including public house, places of worship, primary school and various social clubs/activities. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the former market town of Okehampton, offering an excellent range of supermarkets, local and specialised shops, doctors surgery, dentist and hospital. There is schooling to 'A' level standard with numerous sports and leisure facilities available, including cinema and leisure centre/swimming pool in the attractive setting of Simmons Park. The A30 dual carriageway is easily accessible from Okehampton, providing a direct link west into Cornwall or east to the Cathedral and University City of Exeter, providing extensive shopping, recreational and leisure facilities along with access to the M5 motorway. The city also has an International airport and mainline railway station with links to London Paddington and Waterloo. DESCRIPTION Whilst the exact age of this charming cottage is unknown, its prominent position would indicate that it is one of the oldest properties in the village, offered in excellent decorative order throughout and heated by means of oil fired central heating. Handmade oak framed, double glazed windows were installed approximately 2 years ago and the cottage still retains many original and period features which include open and ornate fireplaces and exposed timbers. The cottage briefly comprises:- Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, First Floor Landing, 3 Bedrooms, and Bathroom. It has a very small courtyard, and adjoining the rear with separate access from the village road is a former stable some 18' 0 x 9' 3 offering great scope, subject to consents, for a studio or a workshop/garage. ENTRANCE PORCH Oak door with glazed inserts leading to: ENTRANCE HALL Terracotta tiled floor. Cloak hooks. Painted pine match boarding along 1 wall. Stairs with original stripped pine newel posts and handrail rising to the First Floor. SITTING ROOM 15'0 x 13'9' (4.57m x 4.19m) Window with a deep sill overlooking the village square. Radiator. Beamed ceiling. Inglenook fireplace with a lovely old inset timber mantle and paved hearth housing a Villager woodburning stove. 2 uplighters on dimmer switches. Large walk-in cupboard with light and power. Wide open doorway leading to the: DINING ROOM 12'8' x 8'8' Max (3.86m x 2.64m Max) Window overlooking the village square with deep sill. Radiator. Full height feature stone fireplace with slate hearth. Display/ornament ledge. KITCHEN 10'8' x 7'9' Average (3.25m x 2.36m Average) Woodblock effect worksurfaces running along 1 wall with an Asterite single drainer sink unit and matching Shaker drawers and cupboard below. 4 ring Sterling electric hob with matching oven below. Tiled splash backing. Further stripped pine worksurface with drawers and cupboards below. Store shelves. Downlighters. Plumbing for washing machine. Ceramic tiled floor. PVCu double glazed French doors to the small side yard. Radiator. UTILITY ROOM 7'9' Max x 7'0' (2.36m Max x 2.13m) Paved floor. Worksurface with single drainer sink unit. Light and power connected. Worcester Heatslave oil fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating system. Pine door leading to: ORIGINAL STABLE 18'0' Max x 9'3' (5.49m Max x 2.82m) This interesting addition to the cottage has an original cobbled floor and a small hatch to the rear. Light and power connected. Double timber doors leading out onto the street. Loft above with double glazed Velux windows with light and power connected. Subject to necessary consents this could make a great studio/workshop, possibly further accommodation, or garage. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Built-in shelved linen cupboard. Skylight, doors to: BEDROOM 1 13'11' x 9'4' (4.24m x 2.84m) Double aspect windows overlooking the village square. Feature ornate cast iron fireplace. Radiator. Access to roof space. BEDROOM 2 13'8' x 11'0' (4.17m x 3.35m) Window overlooking the village square to countryside beyond. Radiator. Ornamental cast iron fireplace with painted surround/mantle. Storage shelves to recess. BEDROOM 3 10'10' x 9'6' (3.30m x 2.90m) An L-shaped room with window overlooking the village square to th countryside beyond. BATHROOM White suite comprising: timber panelled bath, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Angled ceiling with double glazed skylight window. OUTSIDE To the rear of the cottage, and with access to the village square, is a very small courtyard some 13ft x 7ft. Part covered with corrugated perspex roof providing a drying area, and housing a plastic oil storage tank. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the agents Stags on 01837 659420. DIRECTIONAL NOTE From Okehampton proceed out of the town in a westerly direction towards Tavistock and after approximately 1 mile turn right signposted Holsworthy. After a further ? a mile turn right signposted Northlew. Proceed to the village, and the cottage will be found in the higher right hand corner of the square identified by a Stags For sale board. SERVICES Mains water, electricity, and drainage. LOCAL AUTHORITY West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock PL19 0BZ. Tel: 01822 813600 WEB FIND 46309 You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. 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