Property description

An exceptional three bedroom detached cottage set on a plot of approximately an acre with a double garage and a useful converted barn/studio. Situated in a delightful location with far reaching views over surrounding countryside.  This exquisite family cottage has been superbly extended by the current owners and includes a magnificent conservatory/family room/dining room and a fitted kitchen/breakfast room.  There is a large utility room with a ground floor shower and cloakroom.  There are two further reception rooms, both of which are extremely light and airy.  On the first floor all three bedrooms have wardrobes with the master having a good size en-suite in addition to a large, well equipped family bathroom.  Externally the cottage has a good size frontage laid as a gravel driveway with a double width garage.  There is a converted barn/studio, ideal for extra guests with a sitting room/bedroom, shower room/cloakroom and a further area ideal for a kitchenette.  There is a range of sheds, including a workshop and potting shed.  The garden is mainly laid to lawn with some ornate gravel beds, a fenced market garden area and an ornamental pond, all with glorious views over countryside.
 
SITUATION
Situated on the outskirts of the rural hamlet of Holemoor, about 1.5 miles from the hamlet of Bradford which benefits from a Primary School and Places of Worship.  Shebbear (four miles) has a good range of amenities including Doctors Surgery, Pharmacy, General Store, Public House, Primary School and the well renowned Shebbear College.  The market town of Holsworthy (five miles) has a wider range of amenities including Leisure Facilities including 18 hole golf course and leisure centre with heated indoor swimming pool, a ‘Waitrose’ Supermarket, Banks, Post Office, Dentist, Medical Centre, Cottage Hospital and a full range of educational facilities.  The A30 dual carriageway can be found at the former market town of Okehampton (16 miles) with a further range of local and national amenities including an 18 hole golf course and cinema.  The M5 motorway can be found just beyond the cathedral city and county town of Exeter (40 miles) to the east.
 
THE PARTICULARS
All measurements are approximate.  There are numerous power points throughout.  None of the fittings have been tested by ourselves.
 
ACCOMMODATION
Porch
Double glazed front door with double glazed windows to the front and side.  Tiled floor and 15 light double glazed door to:
 
Sitting Room: 18‘ 1‘‘ x 13‘ (5.52m x 3.97m)
Front aspect double glazed window with slate sill, stairs rising to the first floor, slate hearth housing woodburner, exposed ceiling beams, tiled floor, radiator, door to Kitchen and further door to:
 
Living Room: 13‘ x 13‘ (3.97m x 3.95m)
Double glazed front aspect window with slate sill, fireplace with inset bread oven and fitted woodburner, tiled floor, ceiling beams, display recess, wall lights, radiator and door to Utility Room.
 
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 15‘ x 14‘ 10‘‘ (4.57m x 4.53m)
Superbly fitted with an extensive range of eye and base level units with ample worksurfaces over incorporating 1½ bowl sink/drainer unit.  Built-in Range style cooker with electric oven and calor gas hob with extractor hood over, space and plumbing for dishwasher, further space for fridge and freezer and central island unit incorporating breakfast bar.  Tiled floor, radiator, pelmet lighting, spotlights, door to Utility Room, rear aspect double glazed window overlooking the conservatory with door providing access to:
 
Conservatory/Family Room: 26‘ 5‘‘ x 8‘ 9‘‘ (8.04m x 2.66m)
Double glazed windows overlooking the garden in addition to French windows providing access to the rear garden.  Three radiators, tiled floor and power points.
 
Utility Room: 8‘ 7‘‘ x 8‘ 4‘‘ (2.62m x 2.53m)
Two skylight windows, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, fitted cupboards, tiled floor, small loft access, door to the side and further door to:
 
Downstairs Shower Room/Cloakroom
Large walk-in shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard below and low level flush WC.  Skylight window, tiled floor and heated towel rail.
 
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Ornate balustrade and doors to:
 
Master Bedroom: 15‘ 4‘‘ x 14‘ 11‘‘ max (4.67m x 4.55m max)
Two large rear aspect double glazed windows overlooking the garden and surrounding countryside.  Three sets of double wardrobes incorporating dressing table in central unit.  Radiator and door to:
 
En-Suite Shower Room
Large shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard below and low level flush WC.  Skylight style window, heated towel rail and inset spotlights.
 
Bedroom Two: 14‘ x 13‘ 6‘‘ (4.26m x 4.12m)
Front aspect double glazed window with far reaching countryside views towards Dartmoor, fitted wardrobes, built-in cupboard, display shelf and radiator.
 
Bedroom Three: 15‘ 2‘‘ x 8‘ 11‘‘ (4.62m x 2.71m)
Front aspect double glazed window, fitted wardrobes, display shelf and radiator.
 
Family Bathroom: 11‘ 11‘‘ x 7‘ 7‘‘ (3.62m x 2.31m)
Superbly fitted with a white suite comprising panel enclosed bath with shower attachment and screen over, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror above and low level flush WC with inset cupboard.  Heated towel rail, tiled floor and extractor fan.
 
OUTSIDE
Walled frontage with double gates leading to a large shingled driveway with parking for several cars, boats or caravan.
 
Double Garage
With automatic up and over door, power and light connected.  Adjoining the rear of the garage is a Woodstore.
 
Detached Barn
This has been converted and now comprises of a sitting room/bedroom with exposed beams, shower room/cloakroom and a small kitchenette.  The barn could be used for a variety of uses but offers versatile auxiliary accommodation to the main house.
 
To one side of the property is the property’s original Well, oil tank and access to the rear garden.
 
A delightful feature of this outstanding property is the magnificent rear garden offering a large expanse of lawn, range of shed to include log store, garden store, lawnmower store (for sit down mower) and workshop.  There is a natural area to the rear with a small pond.  There is also an enclosed market garden area with several raised beds and a large potting shed.  The gardens are incredibly peaceful being surrounded by countryside with views of outstanding natural beauty.

TENURE
Freehold.
 
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity, private drainage, oil-fired central heating and part calor gas for cooking.
 
COUNCIL TAX BAND
D.
 
EE RATING
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DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy proceed on the A3072 Hatherleigh road.  Immediately after the ‘Bickford Arms’ turn left signposted ’Shebbear’ and continue on this road for approximately 1.5 miles passing the left hand turning for ‘Middlecott’.  The property can be found a short distance after this turning on the left hand side.
 
VIEWINGS
Please ring 01409 253888 to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs.  FULL DETAILS OF ALL OUR PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com.

Property Features :

• Exceptional detached cottage
• Three bedrooms (master en-suite)
• Three reception rooms
• Fitted kitchen/breakfast room
• Downstairs shower room and first floor bathroom