SITUATION

The property lies on the fringe of the self-contained village of Halwill Junction which has a post office/general store, public house, fish and chip shop and thriving community spirit. The market town of Holsworthy is 8 miles distant with more comprehensive shopping facilities including Waitrose supermarket, with a further 10 miles bringing you to the popular Cornish seaside town of Bude. Okehampton, known as “The Gateway to Dartmoor” is 12 miles South with similar facilities and provides both rail and road access to the City of Exeter offering a mainline railway station to London Paddington, access to the M5 motorway network and an International Airport.

DESCRIPTION

This detached single storey cottage was originally built in the 1860s and has been extensively rebuilt, extended and modernised over the years to include modern amenities such as double glazing and central heating together with character features such as exposed wood floors and high vaulted ceilings. Considerable improvements have been made by the current owners who have created a home of quality and comfort.

THE ACCOMMODATION

Illustrated on the floorplan and comprising: an entrance porch leading into the lounge which has a feature fireplace housing a multi-fuel burner set on slate hearth and exposed wood floors. The recently refitted kitchen comprises a contemporary range of base and wall units with inset sink, integral double oven and dishwasher, inset 5 ring induction hob with extractor over, washing machine, appliance space for large fridge/freezer and a door into the very useful fully shelved pantry with light. The most attractive dining area has a pitched glazed canopy roof and French doors onto a decked patio and gazebo affording delightful views over the rear garden. From the lounge, a door leads to an inner hall with door to bedroom 1 with walk-in dressing room and recently re-fitted en suite shower room and bedroom 2 with French doors opening to the rear garden. A second door off the lounge leads to an inner vestibule housing the boiler and doors to Bedroom 3 and shower room.

OUTSIDE

Approached from the front a gravelled driveway affords parking for several vehicles, along with a lawned area, front access to a large workshop and gated access to the rear. The fully enclosed, landscaped rear garden is an undoubted feature of the property, laid mainly to lawn with flower and shrub borders, a wide variety of specimen shrubs and trees, established fruit trees, bushes and raised vegetable beds, all enjoying views over surrounding farmland and the forest beyond. Useful outbuildings include large detached workshop, additional store and office, all with power and light connected, and combined greenhouse/potting shed with power. To the rear is a purpose built hardstanding area suitable for a motorhome, caravan or boat with its own double gated access. From here, there is direct access to the bridle path which leads to Cookworthy Forest offering extensive walking/cycling opportunities.

AGENT'S NOTE

Please note that a portion of the garden is leased from Devon County Council on an annual peppercorn rent (currently £50 per annum}.

SERVICES

Mains water and mains electricity. Private drainage. Double glazed windows throughout. Oil fired central heating. Broadband connection (FTTP). Council tax band C. Full EPC available on request. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by prior appointment through David J Robinson Estate Agents and Auctioneers. Hosted virtual viewings are available for this property.