Ashwater, Beaworthy

A CHARMING DETACHED COTTAGE WITH APPROX. 1/3 ACRE PADDOCK located in Ashmill, near Ashwater. Accommodation comprises of country-style kitchen, large sitting/dining room, cloakroom, utility room, two double bedrooms, family bathroom and mezzanine study/ guest bedroom area. Garden, off-road parking and small paddock with river frontage. VIEWING ESSENTIAL.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
Situated five miles from the A30 dual carriageway allowing easy access, but still very much a rural location and set in some of West Devon's most picturesque countryside, Ashmill is a small hamlet on the outskirts of Ashwater, overlooking the pretty meandering River Carey and benefitting from a community shop and Post Office, open seven days a week. The village of Ashwater boasts an independent freehouse known as The Village Inn, village Primary School, village hall and 13th Century Church. In addition, the North Devon/Cornwall coast is approximately 22 miles away, whilst the edge of Dartmoor National Park is approximately 14 miles away. A more extensive range of amenities can be found at the nearby towns of Holsworthy, Launceston, Okehampton and Tavistock.

A fine, characterful, detached Grade II listed cottage, which is presented in very good condition and successfully combines original period features with contemporary finishings, along with a lovely cosy cottage feel.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises: a well-appointed, country-style kitchen, with a triple aspect, a modern fitted kitchen, with integrated appliances and oil-fired Rayburn. A spacious, yet cosy, open plan split-level sitting/dining room with inglenook fireplace with bread oven and housing a contemporary multi-fuel burner, limestone floor and original ceiling timbers; a generous utility room, with oil fired boiler, which provides central heating and hot water. There is a rear porch with door to the rear garden, with further door to a well-positioned cloakroom.

To the first floor is a landing; two double bedrooms and an impressive bath/shower room. There is also a useful mezzanine area, accessed via a separate staircase, which could be used as a study/playroom or occasional sleeping area.

The cottage sits in a good-sized plot, which is accessed via a double-gated driveway, providing off-road parking for 2 to 3 cars. From here, an original cobbled pathway leads to the kitchen door and front entrance door.

We are delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the sale of this excellent property and viewing is highly recommended.

OUTSIDE
To the rear is a delightful, landscaped garden with two large, level areas of lawn and pleasant patio seating areas, and a well-built garden store, with outside power points and outside water tap.

A very short distance from the cottage is a gated paddock, measuring approximately 1/3 of an acre, with river frontage, ideal for growing fruit and veg, poultry etc, or alternatively just simply relaxing and enjoying the sights and sounds of the River Carey and surrounding countryside.

ACCOMMODATION
Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances, or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.
The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is shown in the floorplan.

SERVICES
Mains water (not metered), mains electricity and private drainage via shared septic tank, shared with one neighbour). Oil fired central heating.

OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in band 'C' for Council Tax purposes (Torridge District Council, PO Box 24, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2YS. Tel 01237 428900).

DIRECTIONS
Leave the A30 dual carriageway, taking the signs for Roadford Lake/ Broadwoodwidger/Bratton Clovelly/Stowford. Head past Roadford Lake and continue on this route for approximately 4.5 miles passing through the hamlet of Grinnacombe Moor. Upon reaching the staggered crossroads at Ivy House Cross, take a left-hand-turn signposted for Ashwater/ Virginstow/Launceston, followed by an immediate right-hand-turn signposted for Ashwater. Continue on this route for approximately 1.5 miles where the property can be located on your right-hand side just before the bridge at the River Carey.