Property description
Located within the small hamlet of Horns Cross which is approximately 6 miles distant from Bideford is this delightful detached barn/stable conversion. The property has been subject to a high degree of modernisation and redecoration by the present owners. It enjoys an enviable location up a private driveway and it is surrounded by open farmland and fields and also benefits from views towards the sea. Horns Cross itself is situated on the A39 leading from Bude to Bideford and is close to the beach at Peppercombe which is just a few minutes distance from the property. The Coastal resort of Westward Ho!, famed for its sandy beach and adjoining Golf Course is approximately 7 miles away. Horns Cross is approximately 6 miles from Bideford with its Market Town and Port. Bideford enjoys an excellent range of shopping facilities and amenities. In the agents opinion the property offers a high level of character and original charming features and would make an excellent holiday home.
Description
Horseshoe Cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a detached characterful dwelling situated within a enviable position enjoying excellent rural and sea views. The property has been modernised by the present owners but enjoys features such as original exposed beams and stone walls, vaulted beamed ceilings, 2 bedrooms, a modern re-fitted shower room and kitchen, good size rear garden with patio backing onto open farmland and enjoying views towards the sea as well as private driveway with off road parking.
Accommodation
The accommodation briefly comprises (with all measurements being approximate):
Wooden half glazed stable style door gives access to:
LIVING ROOM: 12' 6 x 10'6 (3.81m x 3.20m)
Charming room with exposed stone walls and vaulted ceiling with original beams, high level velux window and side aspect window, front aspect window, solid wood flooring, free standing multi-fuel burner set on marble tiled hearth, high level access point to loft storage area, brace and latch door to:
KITCHEN: 10' 7 x 5' 8 (3.23m x 1.73m)
Rear aspect window with superb views over farmland and distant views towards the Atlantic Ocean. Built-in modern range of units comprising of base units with a mix of cupboards and drawers with marble effect roll edge work surfaces above and tiled splash-backs, matching wall mounted cupboards, inset electric oven, hob and grill, ceramic tiled floor, angled ceiling with fitted spotlights, electric thermostatic controlled heater, space for fridge/freezer, inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, half glazed door with access to parking area and rear garden.
INNER HALLWAY: Accessed by a brace and latch wooden door, characterful with original beamed ceiling and walls, laminate flooring, brace and latch doors to other rooms.
BEDROOM ONE: 13' 4 x 7' 10 (4.06m x 2.39m)
Feature beam ceiling and walls, 2 side aspect windows with views over Farmland and 1 front aspect window, access to loft hatch and further loft area, electric wall mounted heater.
BEDROOM TWO: 9' 6 x 6' 8 (2.90m x 2.03m)
Characterful room with exposed original beams to walls and ceilings, feature painted stone wall, electric panelled heater, brace and latch door giving access to built-in cupboard with useful shelf storage space, front aspect window.
SHOWER ROOM:
Fitted with a modern white suite comprising of half tiled and half glazed shower cubicle with pivoting door, built-in self heating electric shower, matching inset vanity style wash hand basin with cupboards below, matching low level w.c, further areas of tiling to walls, tiled splash-backs and hand painted tongue and groove clad walls, 1 heater with a thermostat control, rear aspect obscure glazed window, dual voltage shaver point, sealed vinyl floor covering.
OUTSIDE
The rear garden is a major feature of the property and backs directly onto open farmland and also enjoys far reaching views towards the Atlantic Ocean. It has been laid out to suit and enjoy the location. It is mainly laid to lawn with some shrub and flower borders, areas of patio suitable for table and chairs, further area of patio with a timber shed and a further timber storage unit, paviour pathway which leads round the property through a private gate into the front. To the side of the property is a shingle driveway with off road parking for 2/3 vehicles, this area could be extended to make parking for further vehicles if so required.
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage all connected.
Council Tax: Band B
EE RatingE (49)
Property Features :
- Character barn conversion
- 2 bedrooms
- Exposed beams, wood burning stove, vaulted ceilings
- Fitted kitchen
- Shower room