Property description

SITUATION

4 Rose Cottage is a situated in the idyllic village of Bishops Tawton. The village is positioned in close proximity to Barnstaple (c. 2.5 miles) yet is able to enjoy every aspect of village life, including a popular thatched pub – The Chichester Arms, a butchers, the village hall, a primary school and rural bus service. From the village there is access to many fine walks both rural and along the riverbank, together with access on to the Tarka Trail; meaning you are never short of something to do when the sun is shining. Barnstaple offers a wide range of regional amenities which include a wide range of high street and boutique shops, many cafes and restaurants, a theatre and leisure facilities including: - tennis centre, leisure centre and golf courses. The town is well connected via the A39/A361 with North Cornwall and the motorway network at Tiverton where there is also a main line station connecting with London Paddington. The local Tarka line connects with Exeter St Davids and beyond. For those with a slightly more adventurous side, Exmoor is a within easy reach as are the sought after beaches of Saunton Sands, Croyde and Woolacombe.

 

DESCRIPTION 4 Rose Cottage is a charming grade II listed thatched cottage, thought to date back to the 18th Century in part, offing many characterful features interspersed with modern touches throughout. Upon entering the property into the attractive sitting room, having a deep low window recess ideal for relaxing with a book – "watching the world go by," towards the rear of the room there is a dining area; beyond this through an open doorway, is the stunning bespoke kitchen with Belfast sink below the rear window looking into the lovely courtyard, much storage and a 5 ring gas hob; finally on the ground floor is the three piece white suite bathroom. Leaving the ground floor, ascending the enclosed staircase – the landing has been cleverly laid out to give a bank of wardrobes, great for storing clothes, books and sports equipment, at the rear of the cottage is bedroom two being ideal for guests or as a study; while bedroom one spans the cottages entire width, has a pretty fireplace, white painted floorboards and access to the loft for more storage.