Property description

Fountain Cottage is a Grade II Listed end terrace thatched village cottage situated in a Conservation Area on a quiet country lane on the outskirts of Dolton. The property is of traditional stone and cob construction with rendered and colour washed elevations under a thatched roof with a single storey extension to one side under an asbestos sheet roof. Internally Fountain Cottage offers all the character and charm one would expect from a property of this style and period including the original open fireplace in the Sitting Room with bread oven to one side, traditional heavy beamed ceilings throughout and attractive multi-pane windows on the front elevation. The accommodation briefly comprises a good sized Sitting Room, a compact Kitchen, a modern Bathroom and two Bedrooms. Outside and to the rear of the property there is a large shared tarmac courtyard giving access to a small stone storage shed in one corner. Fountain Cottage also benefits from a delightful tree bordered garden which is located very near by along an un-made up path leading from the Courtyard.

Property Reference KEA0112

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Accommodation Comprising

From the quiet country lane, a half glazed Front Door opens into the half-glazed

Entrance Porch
with original stripped pine board door opening into the

Sitting Room
A lovely light and airy character room with two windows to the front, both with exposed wood display sills and a massive stone fireplace housing a solid fuel stove with original bread oven to one side, slate hearth and heavy beam over. To one side of the fireplace there is an unusual but most attractive high level stone display niche. The room is finished with a character heavy beamed ceiling, a serving hatch through to Kitchen, the electric meters and fuse boxes, smoke alarm, TV & telephone points, four wall lights and a night storage heater. In one corner stairs lead straight to the First Floor Landing and a stained wood board door opens through to the

Rear Hall
with quarry tiled floor, stained wood doors into the Kitchen and Bathroom and original strip pine Back Door, with inset glass panels, leading outside.

Kitchen
including a range of matching fitted units to two sides under a roll top work surface with attractive tiled splash backs and inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tap set below a window to the side allowing views down the quiet country lane to open farmland in the distance. On one side there is a built-in electric cooker with four ring ceramic hob over with space and plumbing for washing machine to one side. The Kitchen is finished with a range of matching wall cupboards, space and point for a fridge freezer, electric cooker point, quarry tiled floor and hatch to roof space.

Bathroom
with matching white modern suite comprising a panel bath with hot and cold water pillar taps and attractive tiled splash backs; a pedestal wash hand basin with matching tiled splash backs; and a low level WC. The bathroom is finished with an obscure glass window to the side, an electric wall heater, an electric immersion switch and an extractor fan.



First Floor

Returning to the Sitting Room, stairs with wooden hand rail to one side lead straight to the First Floor Landing with double wall light, smoke alarm, character beamed ceiling and doors to both Bedrooms.

Bedroom 1
A light and spacious double bedroom room with original multi-pane sash window to the front, character beamed ceiling and hatch to roof space.

Bedroom 2
Another character room with original multi-pane sash window to the front, part exposed stone wall, beamed ceiling and built-in tongue and groove wardrobe with hanging rail.



Outside

To the front of Fountain Cottage, there is a concrete plinth on either side of the Front Porch making an ideal site for flower pots and shrubs, whilst to one side there is a pair of wrought iron pedestrian gates opening onto a wide tarmac path which leads along the side of the property, past the Back Door, to a shared Rear Courtyard. (Agents Note: This Courtyard is owned by the neighbouring property but Fountain Cottage enjoys a pedestrian right of way over it.) At the rear and in one corner of the Courtyard there are three stone built storage sheds of which Fountain Cottage enjoys the use of the bottom one. To one side of the storage sheds, a further wrought iron pedestrian gate leads down an un-made up path, bordered by mature hedging on both sides, to a wooden gate opening into a most attractive garden which is mainly laid to lawn and bordered on three sides by mature trees and hedging creating a delightful addition to the property.



Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Telephone connected subject to BT regulations.



Rates

Local Authorities
Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, North Devon EX39 2QG ( 01237 476 711
Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX1 2HN ( 01392 382000

Outgoings Council Tax Band - B



Tenure

FOR SALE FREEHOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY
WITH VACANT POSSESSION ON COMPLETION



Directions

Fountain Cottage, West Lane, Dolton, Devon EX19 8QU
From the B3220 or the B3217 continue to Dolton Beacon Garage. Turn off sign posted Dolton and continue into the village. Follow the road through the village, going past the Royal Oak Public House on the left hand side. Continue down West Lane and Fountain Cottage can be found after approximately 75 yards on the right hand side.



Agents Notes

Viewing Strictly by appointment through the agent

Out of Office Hours Please call 01769 580024



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 end terrace cob and thatch cottage
• Situated on a quiet village lane
• Many Original Period Features
• Compact Kitchen
• Modern Bathroom