Property description

A 16th century cottage situated in Dartmoor National Park, set within generous gardens and enjoying tranquil countryside surroundings. Aysh Cottage is in a small hamlet within the parish boundary of Throwleigh, local facilities include a church with post office, a village hall, clubs and of course walks within the beautiful Dartmoor. The cottage is ideal for accessing the moor and retains it's original commoner's rights.

Internally, the accommodation comprises a traditional farmhouse kitchen diner, a downstairs cloakroom, spacious pantry, lounge, conservatory and hobbies room on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. The gardens provide a picturesque view of neighbouring countryside and boast a large mature apple tree. A spacious studio is an opportunity for many uses, originally built for an artist. There is also a double garage and a driveway providing ample off-road parking.

This wonderful home retains many fine period features which allude to its history and age, including an inglenook fireplace in the lounge, recessed windows, and additional land owned opposite the property as would have been traditionally allocated during the time of building. More modern additions include solar panels and oil-fired central heating. Internal viewing is necessary in order to fully appreciate this property.


Entrance Porch
A wooden front door opens to a porch where there is tiled flooring, three windows to the front aspect and a feature coloured glass window to the side. A door opens to the kitchen diner.

Kitchen Diner - 11' 0'' x 10' 6'' (3.36m x 3.20m)
This traditional cottage kitchen features a Rayburn which heats the hot water and radiators. The fitted kitchen incorporates a range of matching wall and base units, roll edge worktops, an integrated fridge, shelving and a stainless steel sink with a mixer tap over and drainer. Space is available for a table and chairs and tiled flooring extends through the room and into the cloakroom. An additional door opens to a hallway.

Cloakroom
Equipped with a low level WC, a vanity storage unit with an inset wash basin and tiled splashback, an extractor fan and two fitted wall units. Space and plumbing is available for a washing machine, beams extend across the ceiling and a uPVC double glazed window opens to the side of the property.

Hallway
With a radiator and fitted shelf, the hallway provides access to the pantry and living room.

Pantry - 8' 3'' x 7' 7'' (2.51m x 2.32m)
This useful room includes built-in storage under the stairwell, ample fitted shelving and space for a freezer. A uPVC double glazed window faces the rear aspect.

Lounge - 18' 8'' x 11' 0'' (5.70m x 3.36m)
A beautiful reception room boasting an large woodburner fitted into an impressive exposed stonework inglenook fireplace with a slate tiled hearth and a beamed surround. The room is also complemented by exposed ceiling beams, a recessed window to the front aspect and picture rails. A door leads to the conservatory.

Conservatory - 11' 10'' x 4' 2'' (3.61m x 1.26m)
With a tiled floor, double glazed windows to the front aspect and doors leading to the outside and a hobbies room.

Hobbies Room - 11' 7'' x 6' 8'' (3.53m x 2.04m)
Allowing the potential for a number of uses, this room contains a radiator, and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Kept as a reminder of its original use as a cattle shed, original ladder access is to the bedroom above.

Stairs and Landing
Stairs rise to the first floor landing where there is a radiator and access to two bedrooms and the bathroom.

Bedroom 1 - 11' 0'' x 10' 2'' (3.35m x 3.09m)
Located to the left of the house, this bedroom is ideally positioned with a uPVC double glazed window enjoying an outlook over the gardens. A good-sized double, this bedroom benefits from three built-in double wardrobes, a radiator and a loft hatch.

Bathroom
Comprising a high cistern WC, a vanity storage unit with inset wash basin. a heated towel rail and a bath with shower area and Mira shower over. A recessed uPVC double glazed window faces the front aspect.

Bedroom 2 - 13' 5'' x 12' 6'' (4.08m x 3.81m)
Currently used as an additional living area, this generously-sized double bedroom has the advantage of a fitted desk with built-in storage, along with a fitted double wardrobe and drawer unit. There is also a radiator, a recessed uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect and a door to bedroom three.

Bedroom 3 - 13' 1'' x 7' 2'' (3.99m x 2.19m)
With two radiators, a recessed uPVC double glazed window and access to the hobbies room below.

Gardens and Garage
The beautiful landscaped gardens are located mostly at the side of the property. A large area of lawn is framed by flowerbed borders stocked with a colourful variety of plants, shrubs and trees. There is a mature apple tree and a fuchsia. Continuing through the garden, there is a four stepped wildlife pond adding to the tranquil feel of its surroundings. Outbuildings include a greenhouse and a timber shed. A small stream runs alongside the garden with a stone section beside. A stone store is located at the front of the house, with a hedge border for privacy, and gated access to the road. Opposite the property there is an additional square of land which would historically have been allocated to this property. To the rear of the cottage there is a double garage and driveway.

Studio - 19' 7'' x 14' 6'' (5.97m x 4.43m)
Built in the 1950's for an artist. This large space could be used for a number of purposes, it is serviced by electricity and has windows to the front, side and rear.

Tenure: Freehold

Property Features :

• Detached 3 Bedroom Cottage
• Historic Features Throughout
• Double Garage & Studio
• Substantial Gardens
• Ample Off-Road Parking