Property description
An end of terrace DUKE OF BEDFORD Cottage set at Fitzford with pretty well tended gardens. The cottage is GRADE II LISTED but has been EXTENDED and now offers two reception rooms, kitchen, rear hall and shower room. On the first floor are two bedrooms as well as a bathroom. Gas fired heating has been fitted and there is a gas fired wood burner in the living room. Outside at the front is an enclosed garden with a courtyard area at the side and rear. The main garden is enclosed within timber fencing and has been landscaped with lawns and terraced sections leading to a fruit area with green house beyond which at the top of the garden is a summer house and decked area which enjoys far reaching views.
PORCH:
Half glazed door opening to:
LIVING ROOM: - 11' 11'' x 11' 4'' (3.63m x 3.45m)
Window to front overlooking the garden. A feature of this room is the fireplace with granite sides and lintel, with exposed stonework to some walls. Site of gas fired woodburner style fire. Alcoves with shelves to one side. Beamed ceiling. Opening to:
DINING ROOM: - 8' 1'' x 7' 9'' (2.46m x 2.36m)and 5'3\" x 5'1\" (1.60m x 1.54m)
Window to side with deep cill. Radiator. Beams. Tiled floor with a glazed door to:
KITCHEN: - 13' 6'' x 8' 6'' (4.11m x 2.59m)
Double aspect with windows to both side and rear. Fitted with a range of base and wall units. Roll topped work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer with mixer taps over. Fitted electric oven with five ring gas hob over. Cooker hood. Space for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer. Tiled splashbacks. Fitted airing cupboard with Worcester gas fired combination boiler. Shelves. Beamed ceiling. Inset ceiling lights. Tiled floor. Door to:
REAR HALL:
Window with stable door. Radiator. Tiled floor. Coat hanging space. Sliding door to:
SHOWER ROOM:
Window to side. Low level WC. Tiled shower cubicle with a Mira shower. Handbasin. Tiled splashbacks.
FIRST FLOOR:
LANDING:
Window to side. Loft access.
BEDROOM 1: - 11' 9'' x 8' 4'' (3.58m x 2.54m) (to front of wardrobes)
Window to front overlooking the gardens to cottages and fields beyond. Fitted with a range of wardrobes and cupboards. Radiator.
BEDROOM 2: - 13' 9'' x 5' 5'' (4.19m x 1.65m) (to rear of wardrobe)
Window to rear overlooking the gardens. Fitted triple wardrobe with hanging and shelf space. Radiator.
BATHROOM:
A coloured suite comprising a panelled bath with electric shower over. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Tiling to all walls. Radiator.
OUTSIDE:
SUMMER HOUSE: - 13' 6'' x 7' 3'' (4.11m x 2.21m)(internal measurements)
Glazed double doors and side windows to front overlooking the garden. Panelled inside.
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To the front there is a decking area with balustrading and steps leading down to the gardens.
GARDENS:
To the front of the property the whole garden has an open aspect. There is an enclosed lawned garden, enclosed within natural hedging and timber fencing. The property is approached by a herring bone brick pathway, leading to the side of the property where there is an enclosed courtyard area with beds and borders, with various plants and shrubs. A gravelled area leads to the rear of the property where once again there is a seating area and outside tap. Steps then lead to the pathway which leads to the rear of other cottages, beyond which is a further gate leading to the main garden. This is terraced and has been landscaped, with to the lower area a level lawn, with a terraced area above with a willow, beyond which is a vegetable area with fruit bushes, greenhouse and a further area of lawn and the summer house. The whole garden has an open aspect.
SERVICES:
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
West Devon Borough Council.
Property Features :
- Duke of Bedford Cottage at Fitzford
- Grade II Listed
- Two Reception Rooms
- Bathroom and Shower Rooms
- Two Bedrooms