Property description

Larksworthy is a most attractive mid terrace Grade II Listed character cottage situated on the outskirts of North Tawton on a quiet country lane. The property is of traditional cob and thatch construction with more recent single storey additions to the rear encompassing the Kitchen & Bathroom both under pitched slate roofs, all with rendered and colour washed elevations. The property has been exceptionally well maintained by the current owners offering all that character and charm one would expect from a property of this style & period including traditional heavy ceiling beams, pretty multi-pane windows in many of the rooms as well as the original exposed stone fireplace in the Sitting Room fitted with a cast iron multi-fuel stove which has a fully lined and back filled chimney in accordance with Heatas Regulations. Modern additions include mains gas central heating, internal oak board doors and an attractive shaker style Kitchen complete with integrated dishwasher, cooker and fridge freezer. Outside and to the rear of Larksworthy is a pretty garden which has been designed with low maintenance in mind including a timber decked seating area and a small lawn with mature shrub borders. Larksworthy is an ideal country retreat/investment property which has been successfully holiday let by the current owners with a 93% occupancy rate, alternatively the cottage makes a modern and extremely comfortable full time home.

Property Reference KEA0146

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Accommodation Comprising

From the quiet country lane, an inset heavy painted wood Front Door with inset glass light and outside light to one side opens into the

Entrance Hall
with exposed ceiling beams, oak board door to the Sitting Room, ample coat hanging and central ceiling light.

Sitting Room
A large character room with traditional multi-pane window to the front with window seat below and the original exposed stone fireplace in one corner housing a cast iron multi-fuel stove with slate hearth, inset heavy beam over and original bread oven to one side. At the front of the fireplace a step and wide archway lead down to the Dining Room, whilst in the opposite corner stairs lead to the First Floor Landing. The Sitting Room is finished with a traditional heavy beamed ceiling, two tracks of central ceiling spot lights, a useful Under-Stairs Storage Cupboard, radiator and a TV point and shelf.

Dining Room
A comfortable room set between the Kitchen and the Sitting Room with part beamed ceiling, Velux window, radiator, smoke alarm, thermostat and central ceiling light. At one end an oak board door leads into the Kitchen.

Kitchen
A lovely modern shaker style Kitchen fitted with a range of matching dove grey units to two sides under a butchers block work surface with tiled splash backs including and incorporating a one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap set below a window to the side, an integrated washer dryer, an integrated fridge freezer, an integrated dishwasher and a built-in single oven and grill with inset four ring mains gas hob set below a window to the other side. The Kitchen is finished with an attractive oak board floor, a double matching wall unit, part exposed roof timbers, a Velux window, three spotlights and access to an overhead roof storage space above the Rear Hall and Bathroom.

Rear Hall
with oak board door to the Bathroom and a modern oak Back Door with inset glass light leading outside to the Rear Garden. On one side is a built in wall cupboard housing the mains gas boiler providing domestic hot water and servicing radiators with storage matching floor cupboard below set under a butchers block work surface. The Hall is finished with the electric fuse boxes, central ceiling light, radiator coat hanging space, beamed ceiling and an attractive oak board floor.

Bathroom
with fully tiled walls and a matching white suite comprising a panel bath with stainless steel mixer tap and modern mixer shower over with glazed shower screen to one side; a low level WC set below an obscure glazed window to the side; and a pedestal ceramic wash hand basin with mixer tap. The Bathroom is finished with a part beamed ceiling, three inset ceiling down lighters, chrome ladder towel rail and a ceramic tiled floor.



First Floor

Returning to the Sitting Room, stairs with wooden hand rail to one side lead to the First Floor Landing with feature exposed oak beams, central ceiling light, smoke alarm and two oak board doors opening in the bedrooms.

Bedroom 1
A super character double bedroom being dual aspect with multi-pane windows to the front and rear overlooking the garden and quiet country lane. The bedroom also benefits from attractive exposed roof timbers, central ceiling light and radiator.

Bedroom 2
single bedroom with window to the side with painted wood sill, exposed roof timbers, central ceiling light and attractive display niche.



Outside

At the rear of Larksworthy is pretty cottage garden which benefits from a timber decked area and a small area of lawn which is bordered by mature shrub borders creating a lovely Summer Seating Area and great site for flower pots and planters. At the rear of the cottage there is a useful Stone Storage Shed ideal for housing lawn mowers and garden equipment.



Services

Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. Mains gas boiler providing domestic hot water and servicing radiators. Telephone connected subject to BT regulations.



Rates

West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8BZ. Tel No: 01822 813600
Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX1 2HN Tel No: 01392 382000



Tenure

FOR SALE FREEHOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY
WITH VACANT POSSESSION ON COMPLETION



Directions

Larksworthy Cottage, Essington, North Tawton, Devon EX20 2DS
From the square in the centre of North Tawton proceed along Market Street heading into Essington and out of North Tawton. Just as you are about to leave the town there is a turning to the right and Larksworthy will be found on the right hand side on this country lane.



Agents Notes

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Disclaimer

These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through The Keenor Estate Agent. The particulars have been reproduced in good faith and although every reasonable care has been taken in their preparation they must be treated as a guideline only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements and distances given within these particulars are approximate and mention of any appliances and/or services does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order. If there are any points of particular importance that need clarifying to interested parties prior to viewing please contact our office.

Property Features :

• A Grade II Listed cob & thatch cottage
• Quiet Edge of town location
• Many original period features
• Modern well equipped Kitchen
• Two Reception Rooms