Property description

CHARMING 3/4 bedroom PERIOD PROPERTY set within its own grounds of approximately 1.25 ACRES and located in a quiet RURAL HAMLET a short distance from the POPULAR village of Shebbear. The current owners have ENJOYED this family home for over 20 years and have watched their children grow, enjoying the SAFETY AND SECURITY of their own LAND and enjoying a wide variety of animals that they have kept over the years, from Chickens to Goats and Sheep. Equally the land would suit those wishing to keep a Pony or Horse. As a registered small holding there is an ideal opportunity for someone looking for a more idyllic lifestyle to enjoy the fruits of their labour and at the same time the benefits of living in this pretty part of the county. Easy access to Village amenities including County Primary School, Post office, Doctors surgery, general stores and Public House. The highly regarded Shebbear College is located nearby delivering excellent private education and also offers a discount scheme to local residents with with preparatory and secondary schooling.

LOCATION:
Holsworthy, Torrington and Okehampton have their own primary and secondary schools. Each town also offers a traditional range of shopping and banking facilities and there are numerous public houses and restaurants within the general area, the nearest being 'The Devilstone Inn' at Shebbear.


Timber front foor to:-

PORCH: - 5' 0'' x 3' 8'' (1.52m x 1.12m)
A very light and airy reception into the property with two uPVC windows to either side. Tiled walls and flooring. Access to the fuse board and meter. Panel glazed door into:-

ENTRANCE HALL: - 3' 1'' x 6' 0'' (0.94m x 1.83m)
Tiled flooring. Stairs to first floor. Two radiators. 'Tongue and groove' timber panels walls. Doors to:-

SITTING ROOM: - 10' 3'' x 13' 7'' (3.12m x 4.14m)
Newly fitted laminate flooring. uPVC window to front.

LIVING ROOM: - 13' 9'' x 13' 6'' (4.19m x 4.11m)
'Inglenook' fireplace with multi-fuel burner with slate hearth and bread oven (currently not in use). Original polished wooden flooring. Built in display cupboards and drawers for storage. Inset uPVC window to front with picturesque window seat. Part timber clad walls to dado level. Under the stairs is a full height arch with storage area. Telephone point. Television point. Door with latch leads to:-

GALLEY KITCHEN: - 15' 8'' x 6' 2'' (4.77m x 1.88m)
Recently updated comprehensive range of base level cupboards. Work surface with stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over. Built in shelving unit. Built in cupboard housing oil fired boiler at the far end of the kitchen. Door into:-

LARDER/UTILITY AREA: - 13' 10'' x 6' 4'' (4.21m x 1.93m)
Former dairy larder. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge freezer. Built in original slate shelving. Window to rear elevation.

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Stairs upto:-

DINING ROOM: - 12' 5'' x 8' 7'' (3.78m x 2.61m)
Quarry tiled flooring. Triple aspect room with views to gardens. Radiator. Part panelled walls to dado. Door to:-

REAR PORCH: - 7' 10'' x 3' 2'' (2.39m x 0.96m)
Useful storage space. Window to side. Door to rear garden.

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From the entrance hall stairs leading to:-

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: - 7' 4'' x 7' 8'' (2.23m x 2.34m) (max)
Access to loft space. Vinyl flooring. Radiator. Doors to:-

BEDROOM 1: - 9' 1'' x 13' 7'' (2.77m x 4.14m)
uPVC to front. Vinyl flooring. Radiator. Built in wardrobe.

BEDROOM 2:- - 10' 9'' x 13' 8'' (3.27m x 4.16m)
uPVC window to front. Radiator. Laminate wood effect flooring. Built in wardrobes and shelving display units.

BEDROOM 3/STUDY - 7' 5'' x 5' 11'' (2.26m x 1.80m)
Radiator. uPVC window to front. Built in over head shelving. Telephone point. Multi - purpose room.

INNER LANDING: - 10' 3'' x 6' 5'' (3.12m x 1.95m) (limited headroom)
Window to rear. Vinyl flooring. Skylight. Doors to:-

BATHROOM: - 8' 3'' x 7' 1'' (2.51m x 2.16m)
Fully tiled walls. Panelled bath with shower attachment over. Vanity sink unit. Low level WC. uPVC to rear with views over the garden. Vinyl flooring. Radiator. Airing cupboard housing immersion tank.

BEDROOM 4/STUDY: - 10' 6'' x 6' 11'' (3.20m x 2.11m) (max) (limited headroom)
uPVC window to rear. Built in wardrobe. Radiator.

OUTSIDE:
To the front of the property is a useful drive offering parking for two cars and giving access to the:-

GARAGE: - 9' 6'' x 17' 4'' (2.89m x 5.28m)
Up and over door to front and partially open at the rear for ease of access.

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To the side of the parking area is a pretty and established Cottage style garden with well stocked flower beds.

STORAGE SHED: - 6' 2'' x 8' 9'' (1.88m x 2.66m) (max)
Attached to the side of the property. Potential workshop. Outside tap. Door to front leads to the:

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To the rear is a paved patio area with a lovely pond suitable for Carp and Koi, surrounded by mature flower beds. Nearby is a wildlife pond, housing Newts, Tadpoles/Frogs and a variety of insects. This leads up to a useful timber shed, currently used as a workshop. Beyond this the main paddock opens up, previously housing a variety of livestock. Part way down is a further shed, previously used to house chickens overnight. There is a greenhouse, raised beds, and various storage sheds. There is also a variety of mature apple trees, plum trees, raspberry canes and assorted fruit bushes and raised vegetable beds.

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Both areas are bordered by mature trees and traditional raised hedges. To the right and rear of the garden is open farmland, to the left is the neighbouring property garden with a line of mature trees and shrubs giving complete privacy.

SERVICES:
Mains electricity and water. Broadband connected. Private drainage.

Property Features :

• 3/4 Bedroom Period Cottage
• Original Character Features
• Picturesque Rural Environment
• Garage and Parking
• Gardens, Paddocks and Fruit Orchard