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3 bedroom end of terrace house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- A CHARMING & DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS COTTAGE
- 3 Bedrooms
- Kitchen / Breakfast Room with useful pantry
- Cosy Sitting Room with magnificent inglenook feature fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove
- Dining Room / second Reception Room
- First Floor family Bathroom
- Private & fully enclosed courtyard garden
- Former Post Office for the village & oozing character
- A viewing is highly advised to capture the true historical & unique beauty that this cottage has to offer
Inside, the property briefly comprises a side entrance door giving access to the property and leading you into the Kitchen / Breakfast Room with a useful pantry to the side which offers potential for conversion into a Cloakroom / Utility Room. A set of stairs leads you down into the cosy Sitting Room which boasts a magnificent inglenook feature fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove. A second Reception Room, which what once was the Post Office, could be used as a Dining Room / additional Reception Room. 2 separate staircases give access to the First Floor Landing which is split over several levels with 3 good size double Bedrooms and a family Bathroom.
The cottage has a picturesque, private and fully enclosed courtyard garden located in the centre of the house offering a great space to be able to enjoy the sun and for entertaining.
A viewing is highly advised to capture the true historical and unique beauty that this cottage has to offer.
Bishops Tawton offers usual village amenities including popular pubs and restaurants, primary school and some delightful scenic walks.
There is a regular bus route giving access to Barnstaple Town Centre which is some 2 miles in distance; the historic and regional centre of North Devon. Situated in the valley of the River Taw it is surrounded by beautiful countryside and some of the areas best beaches. As the commercial centre of the region, the town centre offers a variety of banking, schooling and recreational facilities including a theatre, cinema, leisure centre and restaurants. The vibrant town combines modern shopping amenities with a bustling market atmosphere.
The popular sandy beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Instow are within easy reach and the A361 Atlantic Highway provides convenient access to the M5 motorway network and beyond.
The working port and market town of Bideford lies approximately 10 miles away and the cathedral city of Exeter with its university, airport, inter-rail and motorway links is some 40 miles in distance.
Directions
From our Office on Boutport Street, proceed up Bear Street and turn right at the traffic lights onto Alexandra Road. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Barbican Road. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Victoria Road. At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto Hollowtree Road. At the traffic lights, proceed straight across. At Bishops Tawton roundabout, continue straight onto Bishops Tawton Road and continue to follow the A377 for approximately 1.25 miles. Turn left onto Village Street passing the Chichester Arms public house on your left hand side. Corner House will be found just up the road located on your left hand side with a For Sale board clearly displayed.
Rooms
Entrance Hall
Wooden entrance door into property. Carpeted stairs to First Floor Landing.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room 19' 3" x 8' 10"
Matching wall and floor units. White porcelain double sink unit. Marble effect worktops. Space for cooker with extractor canopy above. Space and plumbing for appliances. Understairs storage cupboard. Tiled splashbacking, power points, radiator. Part tiled-part vinyl flooring. 2 double glazed windows overlooking courtyard garden. Window to property side.
Inner Hall
Stable style door to rear courtyard garden. Stairs descending to Sitting Room.
Pantry 8' 2" x 2' 11"
A useful space with built-in shelving. Window overlooking courtyard garden. Potential for conversion into a Cloakroom / Utility Room.
Sitting Room 13' 9" x 13' 6"
A cosy yet spacious dual aspect room with 2 windows providing light. Feature brick inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove. Wooden flooring, radiator, power points, TV point, telephone point.
Dining Room / second Reception Room 15' 1" x 7' 11"
Window to property front. Stone-built window seat. Original wall beams and markings depicting where the original post counter once was. Original cottage stairs (restored by the current vendor) to First Floor Landing with understairs storage. Radiator, wooden flooring, power points.
First Floor split level Landing
Window overlooking courtyard garden. Built-in airing cupboard housing boiler. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 1 14' 3" x 10' 4"
A large double Bedroom with window to property front. Original cast iron feature fireplace. Wash hand basin. Fitted carpet, power points, radiator.
Bedroom 2 13' 11" x 8' 10"
A spacious double Bedroom with window to property front. Exposed floorboards, radiator, power points.
Bedroom 3 9' 7" x 9' 3"
A generous double Bedroom with window overlooking courtyard garden. Exposed floorboards, power points, radiator.
Bathroom 12' 4" x 6' 3"
A family size Bathroom with 3-piece suite comprising wooden panelled bath with shower over in a tiled surround, WC and wash hand basin with tiled splashbacking. Hatch access to loft space. Spot lights, vinyl flooring, radiator. Obscure window to property side.
Outside
The low-maintenance courtyard garden is private and fully enclosed. There is a raised fishpond and a raised decking area to enjoy the sun. There is also a useful Storage Shed.
Unrestricted on-street parking is available at the front of the property.
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