Property description

For sale by public auction at a date and location to be confirmed is this Grade II listed thatched cottage offering great character and charm. The property is located in the centre of the village but has no outside garden space.  An ideal holiday home.

SITUATION
Situated within the heart of Hatherleigh town which offers a traditional range of amenities including supermarket, Post Office, garage/supermarket, public houses and has cafes, arts and crafts shops, farm supplies and building supplies.  The town also benefits from a primary school, health centre, veterinary surgery together with a community centre and weekly market and cattle sales.  The town has a strong community spirit with an annual arts festival and renowned carnival.  A more comprehensive range of facilities can be found in the nearby town of Okehampton with its good range of shops and services and three supermarkets including a Waitrose.  Okehampton has schooling from infant to sixth form level and is situated adjacent to the A30 dual carriageway, providing a direct link to the cathedral and University City of Exeter with its M5 motorway, mainline rail and international air connections.  From Hatherleigh there is easy access to the Dartmoor National Park and to the north and south coasts of Devon, with some attractive beaches and delightful coastal scenery.  There is also easy access to the Tarka Trail with its riding, walking and cycling.
 
ACCOMMODATION
Stable type door to:
 
Sitting Room: 16’ 4” x 9’ 9” (5m x 2.972m)
A lovely room dominated by old stone inglenook fireplace with beam over and which could accommodate either an open fire or a wood burner.  Fabulous beams to the ceiling, stairs rising to the first floor with revealed beams and many character features.  Window to the front of the property.  Door to understairs cupboard.  Door to bathroom and door through to:
 
Kitchen
Beautifully fitted out with range of modern cupboard and drawer units beneath extensive worksurface and further wall mounted cupboards.  Ceiling spotlights and window looking out to the front of the property which is broadly south facing.  Ceramic hob, fitted double oven and grill, fitted dishwasher and washing machine. fridge/freezer fitted to one corner, laminate flooring and attractive tiling behind the worksurface.
 
Bathroom
Two steps down to an attractive bathroom with some revealed timbers, Jacuzzi bath with shower over, corner wash hand basin and WC.  Opaque window opening to the rear of the property.  Tiled floor.
 
Stairs rise to:
 
FIRST FLOOR
Master Bedroom: 9’ 9” x 9’ 8” (2.989m x 2.962m)
A double bedroom with window to the front of the property.  Much character and fitted wardrobe cupboards.  Access to walk-in storage and under eaves storage.
 
Bedroom Two: 14’ 3” x 7’ 4” (4.353m x 2.236m)
Another double bedroom on the front of the property with window looking out.
 
OUTSIDE
Although the property doesn't have a garden there are ample areas for walking, riding and other leisure activities within easy reach.
 
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage.
 
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
 
AUCTION
The auction date is to be confirmed.
 
SOLICITORS
Mr M Alford, Stones Solicitors, 21 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX21 1AJ.  Tel: 01837 650200.  E-mail: markalford@stones-solicitors.co.uk
 
GENERAL REMARKS
The contracts, memorandum of sale, general and special conditions will be available for inspection at the Auctioneers’ Holsworthy office.  A pack containing the legal documents is available from the solicitors.
 
COMPLETION
The date set for completion is 28 days after Exchange of Contracts or earlier by prior agreement.
 
LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND UTILITIES
West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0BZ.  Tel: 01822 913600.
 
Western Power Distribution, Avonbank, Feeder Road, Bristol, BS2 0TB.  Tel: 0117 933 2000.
 
COUNCIL TAX BAND
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EE RATING
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FLOOR PLANS
The floor plans are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.
 
AGENTS NOTE
1.The property has ‘pot boilers rights’ which means that the owner is entitled to graze livestock on Hatherleigh Moor.  Should these grazing rights not be taken up the ‘pot boiler’ is awarded an annual sum on ‘pot boilers’ day which currently is circa £30.00.
 
2.Some of the furniture is to be included.  Please ask agent for a copy of the inventory.
 
DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy take the A3072 Hatherleigh road.  Upon reaching the village proceed over the roundabout and follow the road around the sharp left bend where the property will then be found on the left hand side.
 
VIEWINGS
Please ring 01409 253888 to arrange a block viewing and check availability before incurring travel time/costs.  FULL DETAILS OF ALL OUR PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com.