Property description
Property DescriptionThis delightful period cottage has been has been enhanced with modernisations to include double glazing, central heating and a new 4KW wood burning stove. The bathroom has also been remodeled and the outbuilding at the rear has been improved to offer additional accommodation if required. There are period features throughout the property ranging from exposed beams to an inglenook fireplace with original clome oven. The kitchen/dining room is a lovely room with a bespoke kitchen, in the lounge the fire place has been exposed and inset with a wood burning stove. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor. The gardens are a real asset to the property and are approximately 20m (65ft) x 40m (130ft) in length. The gardens back onto the picturesque river Lew at the rear.
Property LocationNorthlew is a Devon village on the edge of Dartmoor. A lively place to live with many young families and lots going on. It has an attractive main square surrounded by traditional buildings, some of them thatched; just off the square are a village store, pub, the local primary school and two churches, the Church of England parish church of Saint Thomas Becket and the Methodist church. Northlew benefits from having fiber optic broadband . The village can be found approx. 7 miles northwest of Okehampton and 5 miles west of the ancient town of Hatherleigh. The village is named after the River Lew which runs through the valley and is crossed on entry to the village. The fine Parish Church of St Thomas of Canterbury contains a beautiful carved screen, pews and fascinating roof bosses and dates from the 15th century. Historically, Northlew formed part of Black Torrington Hundred.
.It gets its name from the ancient manor of Lew, mentioned in the Domesday Book; the village of Lewdown and the River Lew are nearby. The larger town of Okehampton nestles on the Northern fringes of the Dartmoor National Park, within the town there is a wide range of local and national shops to include a Waitrose and a Victorian shopping arcade. For those keen on sport there are thriving football, rugby and golf clubs and a leisure centre with swimming pool and gym. Education caters for children up to the age of eighteen. From Okehampton the Cathedral City of Exeter is less than 30 minutes away by car; from here further road links to the M5 can be found.
Storm PorchA cobbled path with steps leads to a timber and slate storm porch with front door to.
Entrance HallTiled floor, storage cupboard in recess. Latched doors lead to.
Kitchen/Dining Room17' 1" (5.2m) x 9' 10" (3m):
Range of matching bespoke units with hard wood work top surface and inset Belfast sink unit. Space for a number of appliances to include electric/gas range, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Exposed beams throughout, slate floor. Front aspect window. Floor standing oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water supplies.
Living Room17' 1" (5.2m) x 10' 10" (3.3m):
Feature fireplace with stone surround, oak lintel and slate hearth. Original clome oven and recently installed 4kw wood burning stove. Exposed ceiling timbers and oak lintels over the front and rear aspect windows. Radiator. Stairs to first floor landing. TV point.
First Floor LandingWith latched doors to all rooms, exposed floorboards.
Bathroom A recently refurbished room with modern matching suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround and electric shower over, close coupled WC and pedestal wash basin. Velux window, radiator. Exposed beams and floorboards.
Bedroom two9' 2" (2.8m) x 8' 10" (2.7m):
Front aspect window, radiator. Exposed beam and flooring. Access to loft space.
Bedroom one12' 2" (3.7m) x 8' 6" (2.6m):
Front aspect window, radiator and exposed beams.
Garden & ParkingTo the front of the property there is a pleasant cobbled courtyard area with flower bed boarders and off road parking for one car along with additional parking in the garden area. Main Garden 131'3 (40m) x 65'7 (20m) The garden is a real asset to the cottage and has been well stocked by the current owner. Within the garden there is a wood store and an additional outbuilding 5.2m x 3m that is well insulated and benefits from a kitchen area. With front aspect window and thermostatically controlled heating this could be used as an external office or occasional accommodation. The garden backs onto the picturesque river Lew at the rear.
Property Features :
- Period features throughout
- Terrace cottage
- Kitchen/dining room
- Living room
- 2 Bedrooms