Property description

A beautifully presented character mid terrace cottage situated in a quiet semi-rural location amongst a small development of similar properties in the heart of the Taw Valley, approximately one mile from Eggesford Station and the A377. The property is of traditional stone and cob construction under a slate roof with part rendered and colour washed elevations, painted wood windows and doors throughout and a more recent single storey extension to the rear, also under a slate room encompassing the Garden/Dining Room. Internally the property offers deceptively spacious three bedroom and one bathroom family accommodation including a modern Kitchen/Breakfast Room, a good sized character Sitting Room and a useful Garden/Dining Room. 12 Challices also benefits from oil fired central heating and a the original open fireplace in the Sitting Room fitted with a wood burner. Outside and to the front of the house there is dedicated off-road parking for at least two cars whilst at the rear of the cottage there is a terraced rear garden which leads up to the ancient Challices Wood and is ideal for dog walking and a great place for children to play. Overall 12 Challices offers the opportunity for an attractively presented and comfortable character country cottage allowing lovely rural views with parking, garden and benefitting from great commuter links.

Property Reference 10015

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Ground Floor

Entrance
From the shared drive, a heavy wooden painted Front Door opens into the Kitchen.

Kitchen
A super farmhouse style Kitchen with a range of matching cream shaker style units to three sides under a wood block work surface including and incorporating an inset twin bowl ceramic sink unit set below a window to the front allowing lovely rural views. The Kitchen also benefits from an integrated dishwasher, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space and point for a cooker with built-in extractor hood over, space and point for a fridge/freezer, a range of matching wall cupboards, a useful under-stairs storage cupboard, inset ceiling down lighting and a ceramic tiled floor. On one side there is a Worcester oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and servicing radiators whilst in one corner a door opens into the Sitting Room.

Sitting Room
A lovely character room with the original recessed fireplace to one side housing a multi-fuel stove with original bread oven to one side and stone hearth, exposed central ceiling timber and recessed window to the rear over looking the garden. The room also benefits from a shelved display niche, a radiator. In one corner double French Doors lead into the Garden Room, whilst on one side a door leads up to the First Floor Landing.

Garden Room/Dining Room
Being two thirds glazed under a slate roof with a door to the rear allowing access out to the garden, radiator and fitted storage shelving.



First Floor

Landing
with doors off to all rooms.

Bedroom 1
A double bedroom with window to the front with shutters allowing lovely rural views across open countryside, shelved storage cupboard and radiator Walk-in wardrobe at one end providing useful storage space.

Bedroom 2
Another double bedroom fitted with a raised loft bed in order to make best use of space, a radiator, exposed central ceiling beam, access to roof space, wardrobe recess and window to the rear overlooking the garden and forest beyond.

Bedroom 3
Another double bedroom fitted with a raised loft bed in order to make best use of space, a radiator, exposed central ceiling beam, access to roof space, shelved recess and window to the rear overlooking the garden and forest beyond.

Bathroom
Fitted with a matching white suite comprising a panel bath with stainless steel taps; a fully tiled shower cubicle housing a mains fed shower with glazed shower screen; a pedestal wash hand basin and a low level WC. The bathroom is finished with a heated towel rail, window to the front allowing far reaching views and a wall mounted vanity unit.



Outside

At the front of the property there is off road parking for at least two cars allowing access over the shared drive to the Front Door, with two wooden Storage Sheds to one side. At the rear of the property there is a terraced rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn and leads up to Challice Wood at the back, where super country walks can be enjoyed. The garden also boasts several established shrubs and ano and is very private creating a really super addition.



Services

Mains electricity, mains water and private drainage. Oil Fired Boiler providing domestic hot water and servicing radiators. Telephone connected subject to BT regulations.



Agents Notes

Strictly by appointment through the agent
Please Call 01769 580024 or E-Mail enquiries@keenors.co.uk

Property Features :

• Character Country Cottage
• Superb Rural Views
• Three Bedrooms
• Terraced Rear Garden adjoining Woodland
• Modern Kitchen