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" Occupying a peaceful rural location an ideal opportunity to acquire a well-maintained and altogether most deceptively spacious oil fired centrally heated, double glazed, 3 bedroom detached period cottage with the benefit of lovely gardens, useful outbuildings together with a productive level paddock. The whole approaching some 2 acres.

MAIN PARAGRAPH Occupying a peaceful rural location an ideal opportunity to acquire a well-maintained and altogether most deceptively spacious oil fired centrally heated, double glazed, 3 bedroom detached period cottage with the benefit of lovely gardens, useful outbuildings together with a productive level paddock. The whole approaching some 2 acres. THE RESIDENCE 1 Worden Cottages will require a complete and full internal inspection to appreciate the most deceptive accommodation offered. Much improved and lovingly cared for by the present vendors, recent improvements have included the fitting of replacement double glazed windows throughout, En-Suite Bedroom, and a striking vaulted ceiling extension to the original Kitchen. The property briefly comprises: Entrance Porch, 22ft Lounge with wealth of exposed beams and inglenook fireplace with a 'Yeoman' woodburning stove, 16ft Dining Room with picture window, well-fitted 31ft Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Rear Porch, useful Utility Room, Cloakroom, 3 Double First Floor Bedrooms (1 En-Suite) and recently re-fitted Bathroom with white 4-piece suite. Outside, the property is situated within its own level gardens, whilst a drive provides ample parking and gives access to the Detached Double Garage. Adjoining the garage is a most useful 29'0' (8.84m) three bay General-purpose Shed with a 'lean-to' Straw/Fodder Shed. There is also a useful Tractor Shed and a further Workshop. The level productive pasture paddock is well fenced into several enclosures and will appeal to those with equestrian or self-sufficiency interest. LOCATION 1 Worden Cottages occupies a peaceful rural setting some 3 miles from the self-contained Village of Bradworthy which provides most everyday requirements with the market town of Holsworthy some 7 miles to the South and the port and market town of Bideford at the mouth of the River Torridge being some 15 miles to the North East. From Bideford there is direct access onto the North Devon Link Road which leads onto Junction 27 of the M5 motorway to the East of Tiverton where there is also the Parkway railway station. Barnstaple the administrative centre for North Devon is some 9 miles to the East of Bideford. Within convenient driving distance of the property there is access to the dramatic North Devon and North Cornish coastlines with steep and rugged coves and the coastal footpath at such places as Clovelly, Hartland Point, Spekes Mill Mouth and Bude. Leisure amenities include sailing and fishing on the Tamar Lakes with Golf Courses at Torrington, Bude and Holsworthy. There are Primary Schools at West Putford and Bradworthy and secondary education at Holsworthy Community College. There are Public Schools at Launceston, Shebbear and Bideford. In all, an appealing country retreat offering some good size family accommodation with early viewing advised. DIRECTIONS TO FIND From Holsworthy proceed on the A388 Bideford Road for approximately 5 miles and upon reaching Venn Green turn left signposted Bradworthy. Follow this road towards Bradworthy for approximately 1.8 miles whereupon the property will be found on the right hand side. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all Measurements Are Approximate) PITCHED ENTRANCE PORCH Oak door with inset glazed bullseye. LOUNGE 20'8 x 11'11 (6.30m x 3.63m) Fitted carpet. Beamed ceiling. Double and single radiator. 2 double glazed windows including 1 bay window. Wall thermostat. Central light fitting. 2 double wall lights. Exposed stonework. Inglenook fireplace with bread oven, and a 'Yeoman' woodburning stove. Slate hearth and display niche to one side. Concealed staircase rising to First Floor. Range of fitted bookshelves. DINING ROOM 16'2 x 9'10 (4.93m x 3.00m) Double glazed picture window. PVCu double glazed door to garden. Fitted carpet. Double radiator. 2 double wall lights. Beamed ceiling. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Overall measurements 31'0 x 12'5 max (Overall meas A recent stylish extension to the original kitchen has transformed this room to very much the heart of the house. Vinyl floor covering. Exposed beams. Light chestnut style range of units with work surfaces. Drawers and cupboards below incorporating carousel corner unit. 4 ring hob. Matching wall units with illuminated cooker hood. Double glazed window. Stainless steel single drainer inset sink with recessed ceiling spotlight over. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. 2 radiators. Built-in split-level electric oven. Square paned door to Lounge. The Dining Area has a high vaulted ceiling with a 'Velux' double glazed window and exposed oak timbers. Double glazed square paned windows and matching French doors. BOOT ROOM 6'2 x 4'2 (1.88m x 1.27m) Vinyl floor. Double glazed window and double glazed rear door. Cloak hooks. UTILITY ROOM 11'6 x 9'11 (3.51m x 3.02m) Worksurfaces with cupboards below. Tiled splashbacking. Stainless steel single drainer inset sink. Vinyl floor. Matching wall units. Plumbing for washing machine. Space and vent for tumble dryer. 'Grant' oil fired boiler feeding domestic hot water and central heating radiators. Double glazed window. Fluorescent light. CLOAKROOM Low level WC. Double glazed window. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Fitted carpet extending to stairs. Access to insulated roof space via loft ladder. BEDROOM 1 12'2 x 11'5 (3.71m x 3.48m) Radiator. Double glazed window. Fitted carpet. Exposed beams. Built-in wardrobe. BEDROOM 2 11'7 x 9'8 (3.53m x 2.95m) Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Double glazed window. Exposed beams. Fitted shelves/cupboards, and pine desk top. BEDROOM 3 13'2 x 9'11 (4.01m x 3.02m) Built-in wardrobes to 1 wall. Double glazed window. Fitted carpet. Radiator. EN-SUITE SHOWER Vinyl floor. 2 piece white suite and a quadrate shower cubicle with a 'Mira Vigour' unit. Stainless steel multi-rung radiator/towel rail. Downlighters. Tiled splashbacking. BATH/SHOWER ROOM 10'2 x 9'3 (3.10m x 2.82m) White suite. Double radiator. Low level W.C. Corner entry glazed shower with matching shower tray and ''Triton' thermostatic shower. Modern panelled bath. Shower attachment. Tiled splashbacking. Double glazed window. Vinyl floor. Pedestal hand basin. Recessed ceiling spotlight over. Built-in airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder with fitted electric immersion heater. OUTSIDE Twin timber gates to a tarmacadum/shingle drive providing parking and turning with a 5 bar gate leading onto a stone hardstanding, and paddock. DETACHED SECTIONAL GARAGE 24'0 x 16'0 (7.32m x 4.88m) Metal up-and-over door. Light and power connected. Outside light. Pedestrian gate to paddock. Adjoining the garage is a: USEFUL OPEN FRONTED 3 BAY GENERAL PURPOSE SHED 29'0 x 16'5 (8.84m x 5.00m) Concrete floor. Light and power connected. Along one side of the garage is a very useful: LEAN-TO 22'0 x 14'0 (6.71m x 4.27m) of timber framed construction with profile sheet cladding under a corrugated roof with skylights. Ideal straw/fodder store. To one side of the drive is a: BLOCK BUILT WORKSHOP 16'0 x 13'0 (4.88m x 3.96m) Light and power connected. Door to drive, and window. Situated at one end of the paddock is a: FURTHER CORRUGATED IRON TRACTOR SHED 17'7 x 13'6 (5.36m x 4.11m) Light and power connected. Double doors off. This provides useful storage but has also been used for lambing purposes previously. There is a small concrete yard immediately to the front of this building. The cottage stands within its own good size gardens with an attractive front garden laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs, and ornamental shingle. ALUMINIUM FRAMED GREENHOUSE. Outside power point. Porch light. Oil storage tank. Good size and extensive rear garden laid to lawn bordered by mature hedges and incorporating a very productive vegetable garden with raised beds and recently planted fruit trees. The paddock is divided into 4 enclosures, a chicken run & pig pen. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. 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