Property description

DELIGHTFUL Grade II Listed DETACHED COTTAGE formerly believed to have been a pair of farm workers cottages and now offering the option of TWO FAMILY OCCUPATION or HOME AND INCOME. The FORMER PRIORY site dates back to the 11th Century but the property itself dates back to the 18th Century offering a wealth of charm and character.Situated only two miles from the bustling former market town of Okehampton and within easy access to the A30 corridor. The cottage sits on the edge of a quiet rural hamlet with easy access to open countryside and woodland walks within Abbeyford Woods, with the river Okement nearby.Currently providing comfortable four bedroom accommodation with two kitchens, two bathrooms and two staircases the property offers great versatility. Presented in good order throughout under a thatched roof this \"chocolate box style cottage\" has attractive, extensive and private level gardens, spacious outbuildings and generous off road parking.

SITTING ROOM: - 13' 1'' x 18' 10'' (3.98m x 5.74m) (including stairs to first floor and chimney recess)
Beamed ceiling. Inglenook fireplace with bressumer beam over, bread oven and wood-burning stove sat on a raised hearth. Under stairs cupboard.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: - 18' 5'' x 7' 3'' (5.61m x 2.21m)
Vaulted wooden boarded ceiling, part of which incorporates recess spotlighting over the dining area. Range of wall and base units with work surface over. Inset stainless steel electric oven with hob and extractor above. Stainless steel single sink and drainer with mixer tap.

REAR HALLWAY:
Recess pantry area.

INNER HALLWAY:
Recess cupboard.

BATHROOM:
Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Enclosed bath with shower over.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM: - 8' 6'' x 12' 2'' (2.59m x 3.71m)
Vaulted wooden ceiling and floor to ceiling exposed stone wall (the stone believed to be from the original priory). Built-in wardrobe and vanity unit with wash hand basin with cupboard below.

THE FIRST FLOOR:

BEDROOM 2: - 13' 1'' x 10' 8'' (3.98m x 3.25m)
Built-in cupboard with shelving. Feature beams.

BEDROOM 3: - 6' 10'' x 10' 2'' (2.08m x 3.10m)
Beams. Access to loft.

HOLIDAY/1 BED ANNEXE:

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From sitting room interconnecting double doors lead to potential holiday/one bed annexe:

LIVING ROOM: - 12' 10'' x 12' 8'' (3.91m x 3.86m)
Beamed ceiling. Feature Inglenook fireplace with cloam oven and wood burning stove on slate fronted hearth with high level wooden mantle over.

INNER HALL:


KITCHEN 2: - 15' 9'' x 7' 1'' (4.80m x 2.16m) (including stairs to the first floor)
Range of wall and base units with roll edge work surface over. Access to roof space.

BATHROOM 2:
Enclosed bath. Exposed beams. Tile effect floor.

WC/CLOAKROOM:
Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Geothermal boiler.

REAR HALLWAY
Recess laundry area.

FIRST FLOOR:

BEDROOM 1: - 13' 6'' x 15' 10'' (4.11m x 4.82m)
Recessed cupboard. Exposed beams. Access to loft space. Pedestal wash hand basin.

OUTSIDE:
Double entrance gates lead to a driveway suitable for parking up to three vehicles and incorporating a turning area with paved patio running behind the property itself, providing a private seating area this in turn leads to approximately half an acre of level landscaped gardens being predominantly laid to lawn incorporating delightful trees, shrubs and a well. The whole is enclosed by mature Devon banks with stock fencing and an assortment of established trees which lend privacy to the tranquil sunny garden.

OUTSIDE CONTINUED:
A stone outbuilding with slate roof has been divided into four storage areas at the foot of the garden, providing useful storage space. A second wooden store, divided into an open fronted parking area for garden machinery and a large garden shed is situated along the left boundary.

AGENTS NOTE:
There is a public right of access past the front of the property to access the post box inset into the front facade. Photograph of bridge is of historical interest to the surrounding area.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:
West Devon Borough Council.

COUNCIL TAX BAND:
The cottage is deemed as two properties, both of which are council tax band B.

Property Features :

• Grade II Listed
• Four Bedrooms & Two Bathrooms
• Two Kitchens & Two Reception Rooms
• Within Easy Reach of Amenities
• Countryside Views