Property description
Property Description
This well presented detached cottage has been extended in recent years to create a wonderful family home on the outskirts of the village and sits in just under half an acre of gardens. There are a number of period features within the property ranging from open fires and beams to the original turning staircase. The accommodation offers: entrance porch, living room with open fire, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory. Bathroom to ground floor and shower room to first floor. Five bedrooms. The property is approached to the side via a private driveway which offers ample parking. There is a garage and carport/workshop, numerous garden shed and stores. The garden extends to almost half an acre and is a true asset to the property. It is currently divided into numerous areas with patio seating, pond, formal area with floral and shrubbery borders. There are established fruit trees and caged fruit area along with a vegetable garden and greenhouse. At the rear of the garden there is also a small copse.
Location
Situated within the idyllic Devonshire village of Petrockstowe this detached cottage is within a short distance of the centre of the village and its amenities. school. There is thriving community with public house, church and is near the Tarka trail. The nearby market town of Hatherleigh is 4 miles from the village and benefits from a weekly market and range of local stores. Schools can be found at Hatherleigh and Merton for primary education. There is secondary education at Okehampton and Torrington. The private school of Shebbear is only 4 miles from the village.
Communications
Hatherleigh 4 Miles
Okehampton 12 Miles
Exeter 35 Miles
Torrington 9 Miles
Bideford 16 Miles
Entrance Porch
With latched door and side windows. Part glazed door to.
Living Room
17'1 (5.2m) x 11'10 (3.6m). Feature fireplace with stone and brick surround and multi fuel stove on a brick hearth. Log storage to the side of the fireplace. Exposed beams. Duel aspect to the front. Latched door to kitchen and doorway to dining room.
Fire Place
Dining Room
13'5 (4.1m) x 13'9 (4.2m). Door to front of cottage, front aspect window and tiled fireplace. Radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
24'3 (7.4m) x 8'6 (2.6m). Range of modern matching units comprising base cupboards, drawers and eye level units. Roll edge work top surface with tiled surround and inset sink unit. Electric double oven with ceramic hob over. Space for additional appliances. Oil fired boiler. Tiled floor. Turning staircase to first floor (exposed pine). Duel aspect to the rear and doors to.
Conservatory
12'2 (3.7m) x 8'10 (2.7m). Glazed surround with tiled floor. French doors to garden.
Bathroom
Matching suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround and shower over, close coupled WC and pedestal wash basin with tiled return. Obscure glazed window. Radiator. Airing cupboard with factory lagged tank and wooden slatted shelving.
First Floor Landing
Split landing with doors to.
Bedroom 5
7'7 (2.3m) x 9'2 (2.8m). Front aspect window.
Bedroom 2
9'2 (2.8m) x 11'10 (3.6m). Victorian fire place, radiator and front aspect window.
Bedroom 1
13'9 (4.2m) x 12'6 (3.8m). Front aspect window, small fireplace with brick surround. Two built in wardrobes. Radiator.
Bedroom 3
12'10 (3.9m) x 9'6 (2.9m). Rear aspect window and radiator.
Bedroom 4
11'6 (3.5m) x 9'6 (2.9m). Rear aspect window and radiator.
Shower Room
Modern matching suite comprising shower cubicle, close coupled WC and pedestal wash basin. Tiled walls, ladder radiator and obscure glazed window.
Drive
The drive leads to parking and garage. Adjoining the latter there is a car port/work shop.
Garage
16'5 (5m) x 8'2 (2.5m). Open fronted.
Car Port/Workshop
30'10 (9.4m) x 10'10 (3.3m).
Rear Garden
The plot as a whole measures just over 0.4 acre. It is a true gardeners garden as there are a variety of areas. There is patio areas, pond, lawns, fruit trees, vegetable garden, fruit garden and copse. There is many species of trees planted throughout along with specialist plants such as the beautiful yellow acacia. Within the garden there is a number of sheds and a greenhouse.
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