Property for sale

FOR SALE  |  Pixton, Iddesleigh

£550,000

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Fabulous detached thatched cottage, was 2 cottages but is currently laid out as one in an idyllic rural setting enjoying much peace and seclusion, surrounded by magnificent Devon countryside. Spacious refurbished accommodation brimming with character and lovely gardens and 1 acre paddock

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE, STAIRCASE ENTRANCE HALL, FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN, SECOND KITCHEN, 2 DINING ROOMS, CLOAKROOM, LIVING ROOM, SUN LOUNGE, UTILITY/CLOAKROOM, 4 BEDROOMS, ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM, ENSUITE BATHROOM, LUXURY BATH/SHOWER ROOM, LARGE COVERED CARPORT, LOVELY GARDENS, LARGE 1 ACRE PADDOCK, VARIOUS OUTBUILDINGS, OIL CENTRAL HEATING

DESCRIPTION Lane End Cottage is a beautiful detached traditional Devon thatched cottage located in a most idyllic and tranquil location in the heart of the countryside, having no near neighbours and being surrounded by magnificent unspoilt farmland and rolling hills. The cottage has recently undergone a major programme of restoration and improvement works, and now offers absolutely first class 4 double bedroomed accommodation full of character features and high quality fittings, including exposed beams, exposed roof timbers, inglenook fireplaces, and vaulted ceilings, etc.

Originally, the property was in fact 2 cottages, and is currently laid out with this still very much in mind. There are 5 reception rooms and 2 kitchens all of which give much flexibility in their possible usage, and the property could easily be occupied by 2 families, or used for bed & breakfast, for example. There are high quality fittings (which include a luxury bath/shower room, 2 en-suites, and a farmhouse style kitchen), and the excellent workmanship is very much evident throughout, although with much of the original charm and character of the property still remains.

The cottage stands in a lovely garden with spacious parking areas, lawns, and well stocked flowerbeds. Located directly across the very quiet country lane is a paddock which we believe extends to about 1 acre and has a range of outbuildings including a Nissan hut, summer house, and poultry shed with run. The paddock enjoys panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Location

The cottage is idyllically located about 2.5 miles west of the large village of Winkleigh, which has many period cottages, an attractive village square with shops including a butchers, post office and inns. There is also a primary school, a village hall and an ancient church. The village lies in a quiet location just off the Crediton / Torrington road with the A30 trunk road at Whiddon Down reached via the newly developed North Tawton road which gives access to Exeter and the M5.

About 1.25 miles to the west of Lane End Cottage lies the small pretty village of Iddesleigh, which has an ancient church, scattering of period houses, and a highly regarded village Inn, The Duke of York, which is renowned in the area for its fine food and ales.

Directions from Crediton

Take the A377 main road for about 4 miles, passing through Copplestone village (staying on the A377) and after a further 4 miles (approx) at Morchard Road, turn left on to the B3220 signposted Winkleigh 8 miles. On arriving at Winkleigh, turn left by the garage into Exeter Road. Follow Exeter Road until arriving at a sharp right hand bend, whereupon turn left into Hatherleigh Road.

Follow this road out of the village, and continue for about 1 mile to Four Cross Way. Turn right as signed Barwick. Follow this road for about 0.2 mile to Three Cross, and take the road signed Barwick. Follow this road for 1.4 miles to Barwick Cross, take the road signed Monkokehampton. Follow this road for 0.1 mile to Pixton Cross and take the road signed Pixton. Follow this road for 0.3 mile and Lane End Cottage is the cottage on the right.

The accommodation comprises, with approximate measurements

GROUND FLOOR

Enclosed slate roof ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with quarry tiled floor, carriage style light, exposed roof timbers, leaded glass front door to

STAIRCASE ENTRANCE HALL Radiator, timber panelling to dado height.

LOUNGE 17' x 10'6 (5.18m x 3.2m) Large inglenook style fireplace with slate hearth and heavy oak beam (at present sealed off), heavily beamed ceiling, window seat, two double radiators, two double wall lights, deep understairs cupboard. Solid oak open tread steps down to:

SECOND KITCHEN 13'3 x 12'3 (4.04m x 3.73m) Recently fitted units with "oak" style fronts affording ample base and wall cupboard storage. Polished granite working surfaces, deep glazed Belfast sink (mixer tap), space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, space and point for electric cooker. Tiled splashbacks, quarry tiled floor, double radiator. Full height glazing overlooking rear garden.

SECOND DINING ROOM 10'4 x 9'6 (3.15m x 2.9m) Roof window, two pairs of double glazed doors to rear garden, quarry tiled floor, two double radiators.

CLOAKROOM 4' x 2'10 (1.22m x 0.86m) White suite of low level w.c. (dual flush), corner wash hand basin with tiled splashback and extractor fan. Quarry tiled floor.

LIVING ROOM 16'8 x 12'4 (5.08m x 3.76m) Brick flooring, heavily beamed ceiling, inglenook fireplace in stone with bread oven, slate hearth, heavy oak beam, cast iron glass front woodburning stove (which provide domestic hot water/central heating), deep window seat, double radiator, TV aerial point. Steps up to

DINING ROOM 15'3 x 14'2 (4.65m x 4.32m) Heavy ceiling beam, telephone point, large open fireplace in stone with slate hearth, two heavy oak lintels, bread oven with cast iron door, understairs cupboard, door with access to staircase to first floor.

SUN LOUNGE 11'5 x 9'10 (3.48m x 3m) Solid oak floor, roof window, full height glazing with solid oak frame and twin doors to outside. Rural views.

L SHAPED UTILITY/CLOAKROOM 10'2 x 7' (3.1m x 2.13m) max Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, fitted worktop with space over for tumble dryer. White suite of low level w.c. (dual flush), bowl style wash hand basin (chrome mixer tap and tiled splashback). Cupboard under, solid oak floor and extractor fan.

FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN 15'1 x 13'3 (4.6m x 4.04m) Superbly equipped with a recently fitted range of oak units with natural wood fronts affording extensive base and wall cupboard storage. Natural wood block working surfaces with deep glazed Belfast sink, tiled splash backs, space and point for electric cooker with extractor hood over, space for upright fridge/freezer, plumbing for dishwasher. Glass fronted display units with drawers under, central plate racking plus shelving, recessed wine storage. Quarry tiled floor, deep window seat, heavily beamed ceiling. Fireplace recess with oak beam, bread oven and Rayburn oil fired stove (which provide domestic hot water/central heating), door to outside.

FIRST FLOOR

The cottage has 2 staircases, with the main staircase leading from the dining room to:

MAIN LANDING 12'4 x 6'4 (3.76m x 1.93m) max with a wealth of exposed ceiling beams and roof timbers, lovely rural views, display shelving.

MASTER BEDROOM 1 17'7 x 14'9 (5.36m x 4.5m) max. A wonderful room having full height vaulted ceiling, exposed A frames and roof timbers and magnificent rural views. Double radiator, TV aerial point.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 9'1 x 4'10 (2.77m x 1.47m) (incorporated into Bedroom 1) Having tiled shower cubicle, electric shower unit with bi-folding door, low level w.c. (dual flush), pedestal basin with tiled splashback, airing cupboard with factory insulated hot water cylinder.

BEDROOM 2 15'1 x 12' (4.6m x 3.66m) Full height vaulted ceiling with exposed A frame and roof timbers, lovely rural views, wide opening to

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 9'9 x 9'6 (2.97m x 2.9m) max (L-shaped) Free standing roll top "ball and claw" style bath with Victorian style mixer tap plus shower attachment, pedestal basin, low level w.c. (dual flush), exposed A frames and roof timbers, natural wood floor, double radiator.

Second staircase, from entrance hall leading to:

SECOND LANDING 8'2 x 6' (2.49m x 1.83m) Timber panelling to dado height, double radiator, medieval style open frame screening, airing cupboard with factory insulated hot water cylinder plus immersion heater.

BEDROOM 3 17'9 x 12'10 (5.41m x 3.91m) Exposed roof timbers, lovely rural views, double radiator.

BEDROOM 4 14'9 x 8'8 (4.5m x 2.64m) Small access to loft space, double radiator, wardrobe with clothes rail.

LUXURY BATH/SHOWER ROOM 8'4 x 8'4 (2.54m x 2.54m) Freestanding rolltop "ball and claw" style bath with Victorian style mixer tap plus shower attachment, period style high flush w.c., pedestal basin, fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower unit, radiator, exposed natural wood floor, timber panelling to dado height, rural views.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached from a very quiet single track country lane. Twin five bar agricultural style gates lead into a large concrete parking and turning area for several vehicles (including ample space for boat, caravan, trailers) etc. Large COVERED CARPORT 25' x 11' (7.62m x 3.35m) approx.

Various well kept areas of lawn, timber built garden shed, large expanses of brick paving surrounded by well stocked flower beds and borders. Outside lighting, lattice fencing, raised ornamental fishpond and timber fencing surrounding. Further lawned area to rear with gravelled area, paved patio and stone walling with well stocked flower beds. Pedestrian gate with gravelled/paved path leading to side garden area which takes full advantage of the magnificent rural views and provides a very pleasant seating area. Small area of patio and further area of lawn surrounded by low picket style fencing. Oil storage tank.

Located across the very quiet country lane is further five bar timber gate which leads into a large PADDOCK (believed to extend to about an acre) and taking full advantage of the magnificent rural views. Various OUTBUILDINGS including

NISSAN HUT

CHICKEN SHED with enclosed run and workshop to rear

Recently erected timber built SUMMER HOUSE

IMPLEMENT STORE.

Devon bank hedging surrounding the paddock with fencing, and well established trees.

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