2 Bed Detached House For Sale

A Grade II Listed, quintessentially English 'chocolate box', cottage in a rural setting with countryside views. An extremely well presented property which has undergone many recent improvements, the accommodation includes; Living/Dining Room with wood burner, bespoke Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, Shower Room, Good sized gardens, Summer House, Parking for Two. Freehold. Council Tax Band C. EPC Band D.

Description - This charming 19th century cottage presents painted, rendered elevations beneath a newly thatched roof. This quintessentially English cottage is Grade II Listed as being of architectural and historical importance and enjoys many original period features including exposed stone fireplace with log burner, bread oven, leaded windows which many have been professionally refurbished. The property has undergone many recent improvements, including upgraded electrics, plumbing, shower room, bespoke kitchen, floor coverings etc. The accommodation is arranged over two storeys and it may be possible to obtain consent to extend to the rear subject to planning permission and listing approval. Externally there are good size gardens to the rear, a pretty courtyard to the front with fine views over open countryside. The property benefits from a parking for two at the side. This is certainly a property that needs to be viewed internally to be fully appreciated and which lends itself to use as principal residence and second home or holiday let.

Situation And Amenities - In the heart of rural Devon, close to the beautiful hamlet of Riddlecombe and enjoying stunning views into a wooded valley towards Exmoor in the distance. Although rurally situated the property is conveniently placed for local centres such as Chulmleigh, Dolton, High Bickington and Winkleigh, all offering local shops, services and schools. The regional centre of Barnstaple is about 14 miles and offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well as North Devon District Hospital. At Barnstaple there is access to the North Devon link road which leads on in about 45 minutes to junction 27 of the M5 Motorway where Tiverton Parkway also provides a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. South Molton is about 15 miles and the nearest mainline railway station is at Kings Nympton on the Tarka Line which runs between Barnstaple and Exeter. The property is ideally placed to take advantage of the surrounding countryside with many attractive walks including a foot path adjoining the boundary, the National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor are also both within easy reach, as is the famous North Devon Coastline.

Ground Floor - Front door to ENTRANCE HALL terracotta tiled floor, opening to KITCHEN a dual aspect room with windows to front and rear elevations and over looks the rear garden and the open fields and tree lined valley to the front. There is a new bespoke fitted kitchen with matching green, shaker style units , modern worktops, inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap with tiled splashback, AGA electric cooker and hob (available by separate negotiation). Inset down and up lighting, space for cooker and worktop dishwasher (items may be available subject to negotiation). Bespoke shelving. SHOWER ROOM window to front, newly fitted suite, comprising, high level WC, quadrant shower, vanity hand wash basin, mirrored cupboard with light and shaver point, heated towel rail, new flooring. OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING ROOM a dual aspect room with windows to front and rear, large recessed stone fireplace with bresummer beam, Woodwarm log burner. Features include a bread oven, stripped wooden floor boards, exposed beams and window seats. Jim Lawrence fixed light fittings and curtain poles. Off the living room is a ground floor BEDROOM with windows to front and side, fitted blind, newly fitted carpet.

First Floor - LANDING/STUDY window to front and rear, exposed floor boards. Door off to a double BEDROOM with windows to front and rear with fitted with Sanderson shutters, built in wardrobes, newly fitted carpet.

Outside - At the side of the property is a parking bay for 2/3 vehicles. A stable style gate provides access to the rear of the property where the property entrance can be found. There is a generous enclosed, lawned garden. TWO SUMMER HOUSES one of which has a raised terrace overlooking the adjacent fields and woodland. The second summerhouse has mains power connected and wifi.

Services - The mains electrics have been upgraded, including some USB sockets, mains water, private drainage, oil fired central heating on a Hive system, providing domestic hot water and servicing radiators, may of which have been replaced, newly fitted pressurised hot water tank.

Directions - What3Words:

From Barnstaple proceed along the A377 towards Umberleigh for approximately 6 miles, pass the garage on the right and then turn right signposted to Atherington. On entering the village turn left to High Bickington, pass through the village and follow the B3217 passing Libbaton Golf Course on the right hand side. Continue for about 2¼ miles and bear left signposted Ashreigney. After ½ a mile bear right signposted Riddlecombe and continue for about 1½ miles without turning off. As you begin to climb the hill keep left, there is a red post box at the end of the lane/bridleway , Upper Cottwood is the third cottage on the right hand side.

Lettings - There has never been a better time to consider a buy-to-let investment and this property may be of interest to buy-to-let investors. Our lettings department has prepared some figures for this property, which should be achievable in the current market. The Stags Residential Letting team would be happy to discuss these figures and provide further information about the letting services on offer. They can be contacted on or rentals. .