Property description

A charming Grade II listed thatched cottage with character features throughout. This attractive, well presented property briefly comprises Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room with wood burner and bespoke ‘Simply Wood’ Kitchen.  On the first floor there are three Bedrooms and a Bathroom.  Outside there is a gravel driveway providing extensive off-road parking, outside Store and Utility Room.  There are good size gardens to the rear of the property with views over open countryside beyond.  No onward chain.
 
SITUATION
Found within the small hamlet of Launcells, which is located between the traditional market town of Holsworthy and the coastal resort of Bude.  Holsworthy, 6 miles distant, offers a wide range of facilities including supermarket, butchers, newsagents, banks, post office, dentist, doctors, cottage hospital, vet, places of worship, leisure centre with heated indoor swimming pool and an 18 hole golf course.  The popular north Cornish coastal resort of Bude is approximately 5 miles distant with the spectacular and dramatic north Cornish coastline, much of which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and provides many sandy beaches with a variety of watersports available.
 
There are Nursery, Primary and Secondary schools at Holsworthy.  There is also an excellent preparatory school in Bude.  A more comprehensive range of recreational and shopping facilities are available to the south in Launceston, approximately 15 miles and to the north in Bideford, approximately 24 miles and Barnstaple, approximately 33 miles.  The cathedral city and county town of Exeter is about 50 miles to the east.
 
ACCOMMODATION
Open Fronted Porch
Pitched slate roof and slate floor, two courtesy lights and solid wooden door to:
 
Entrance Hall
Exposed beams and tiled floor.  Open plan through to Dining Room and solid wooden door to:
 
Kitchen
Fitted with an extensive range of bespoke ‘Simply Wood’ eye and base level units with inset polished granite worksurface over.  Further glazed corner display cupboard.  Belfast sink with antique mixer tap.  Electric ‘Rangemaster’ Range, under-counter space with fridge, cupboards housing dishwasher and microwave.  Larder cupboard, exposed beams and display alcove with slate ledge.  Dual aspect multi paned windows, one with timber and stone seat.  Tiled floor.
 
Dining Room
A dual aspect character reception room with windows to the front and rear, both with slate seats,  overlooking the drive, garden and surrounding countryside beyond.  Fireplace with timber beam over and slate hearth housing multi-fuel burner, recess to one side with corner glazed display cabinet.  Stairs rising to the first floor, exposed beams, part exposed stone walling, tiled floor and television point.  Door to:
 
Sitting Room
Another dual aspect character reception room with windows to the front and rear overlooking the drive, garden and surrounding countryside beyond.  Solid wooden door to the front with inset map.  Stone fireplace with slate hearth housing multi-fuel burner.  Display alcove, exposed beams, fitted carpet, television and telephone points.

FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Front aspect window enjoying views over the garden to countryside beyond.  Storage cupboard housing pressurised water cylinder.  Doors to:
 
Bedroom One
An arched wooden door gives access to a dual aspect bedroom with windows to the front and side enjoying views over the garden to countryside beyond.  Part vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, built-in wardrobe, wall mounted heater and fitted carpet.
 
Bedroom Two
Rear aspect window overlooking the garden.  Built-in wardrobe, exposed beams, wall mounted heater and fitted carpet.
 
Bedroom Three
Side aspect window overlooking the garden with slate seat.  Built-in wardrobe and exposed beam.
 
Bathroom
Panel enclosed bath, separate shower cubicle with aqua panelling, low level flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin.  Part tiled walls, heated towel rail, extractor fan and vinyl flooring.
 
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a wooden five bar gate to an extensive gravelled driveway providing ample off-road parking with central turning area including lamppost.  This in turn gives access to the front entrance and a:
 
Traditional Outbuilding
With slate roof comprising Utility Room: 7' 10'' x 4' 11'' (2.39m x 1.50m).  Base unit with inset stainless steel sink/drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine and door to Cloakroom with WC.  Wood Store: 8'  x 7' 6'' (2.44m x 2.28m) and Implement Store.
 
To the side of the property is a stone and slate Well, paved patio area and concrete steps with granite pillars leading up to a raised extensive level lawned area with a variety of mature shrubs.
 
On the opposite side of the drive is a further level lawn beyond which is an enclosed small Pasture Paddock.
 
AGENTS NOTE
There is a further 16 acres of land available by separate negotiation.  The land is located  within walking distance of the property.
 
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
 
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity.  Private drainage.
 
EE RATING
E.
 
DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy proceed on the A3072 Bude Road.  After approximately 5 miles turn right at Red Post cross roads signposted ‘Kilkhampton’.  Follow this road for about half a mile and Heyleigh Farm will be found on your right 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.