Property description

Delightful Grade 11 Listed detached cottage formerly believed to have been a pair of farm workers cottages and now offering the option of two family occupation or home and income. The former priory site dates back to the 11th Century but the property itself dates back to the 18th Century offering a wealth of charm and character.Situated only two miles from the bustling former market town of Okehampton and within easy access to the A30 corridor. The cottage sits on the edge of a quiet rural hamlet with easy access to open countryside and woodland walks within Abbeyford Woods, with the river Okement nearby.Currently providing comfortable three/four bedroom accommodation with two kitchens, two bathrooms and two staircases the property offers great versatility. Presented in good order throughout under a thatched roof this \"chocolate box style cottage\" has attractive, private level gardens, outbuildings and generous off road parking.

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Open pitched roof entrance porch with traditional ledge and brace door leads to:

SITTING ROOM: - 13' 1'' x 18' 10'' (3.98m x 5.74m) (including stairs to first floor and chimney recess)
Window to the front elevation with window seat. Beamed ceiling. Inglenook fireplace with bressumer beam over, bread oven and wood-burning stove sat on a raised hearth. Wood panelling to staircase with door to under stairs cupboard. Television point. Radiator. Cottage latch style door to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: - 18' 5'' x 7' 3'' (5.61m x 2.21m)
Two windows overlooking the rear garden. Vaulted wooden boarded ceiling, part of which incorporates recess spotlighting over the dining area. A range of country style wall and base units with a light coloured roll top work surface over. Inset stainless steel electric oven with hob and extractor above. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Stainless steel single sink and drainer with mixer tap. Radiator. Cottage latch style door to:

REAR HALLWAY:
Recess pantry area with shelving. Door with bottle nose glass insert leading to garden.

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From the kitchen a further cottage latch style door leads to:

INNER HALLWAY:
Recess cupboard with shelving. Door to:

BATHROOM:
Obscure glazed window to the side elevation. Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Enclosed bath with shower over. Radiator.

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From inner hallway cottage latch style door to:

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM: - 8' 6'' x 12' 2'' (2.59m x 3.71m)
Window to front. A delightful room with feature vaulted wooden ceiling and floor to ceiling exposed stone wall (the stone believed to be from the original priory) with recessed ledge and brace door to outside. Built-in wardrobe and vanity unit with wash hand basin with cupboard below and tiled splash backs. Radiator.

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From the sitting room stairs lead to:

THE FIRST FLOOR:

BEDROOM 2: - 13' 1'' x 10' 8'' (3.98m x 3.25m)
Window with seat to the front elevation. Built-in cupboard with shelving. Feature beams. Radiator.

BEDROOM 3: - 6' 10'' x 10' 2'' (2.08m x 3.10m)
Window to the front elevation. Radiator. Beams. Access to loft.

HOLIDAY/1 BED ANNEXE:

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From sitting room interconnecting double doors lead to potential holiday/one bed annexe:

LIVING ROOM: - 12' 10'' x 12' 8'' (3.91m x 3.86m)
Window to the front elevation with window seat. Beamed ceiling. Feature Inglenook fireplace with cloam oven and wood burning stove on slate fronted hearth with high level wooden mantle over. Radiator. Television point. Cottage latch style door to side hall with door to outside.

INNER HALL:
Electricity meter and coat hooks. Cottage latch style door to outside and could be used as a main access if the property was split into two homes.

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From living room further cottage latch style door to:

KITCHEN 2: - 15' 9'' x 7' 1'' (4.80m x 2.16m) (including stairs to the first floor)
Window to rear. Range of shaker style wall and base units with roll edge work surface over. Tiled splash backs. Space for electric free standing cooker. Space for fridge / freezer. Radiator. Vinyl flooring. Access to roof space. Cottage latch style door to:

BATHROOM 2:
Window to rear. Enclosed bath. Radiator. Exposed beams. Tile effect floor. Cottage latch style door to:

WC/CLOAKROOM:
Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Extractor fan. Obscure glazed window. Geothermal boiler.

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From second kitchen cottage latch style door leads to:

REAR HALLWAY
Recess laundry area. Door with bottle nose glass insert to garden.

FIRST FLOOR:

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From the second kitchen stairs lead up to:

BEDROOM 1: - 13' 6'' x 15' 10'' (4.11m x 4.82m)
Recessed cupboard and shelving. Radiator. Exposed beams. Access to loft space. Two windows with seats to the front elevation.

OUTSIDE:
Double entrance gates lead to a driveway suitable for parking up to three vehicles and incorporating a turning area with paved patio running behind the property itself, providing a private seating area this in turn leads to approximately half an acre of level landscaped gardens being predominantly laid to lawn incorporating delightful trees, shrubs and a well. The whole is enclosed by mature Devon banks with stock fencing and an assortment of established trees which lend privacy to the tranquil sunny garden.

OUTSIDE CONTINUED:
A stone outbuilding with slate roof has been divided into four storage areas at the foot of the garden, providing useful storage space. A second wooden store, divided into an open fronted parking area for garden machinery and a large garden shed is situated along the left boundary.

AGENTS NOTE:
There is a public right of access past the front of the property to access the post box inset into the front facade. Photograph of bridge is of historical interest to the surrounding area.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:
West Devon Borough Council.

COUNCIL TAX BAND:
The cottage is deemed as two properties, both of which are council tax band B.

Property Features :

• Grade II Listed
• Four Bedrooms & Two Bathrooms
• Two Kitchens & Two Reception Rooms
• Within Easy Reach of Amenities
• Countryside Views