Cotts, Weir Quay, Devon, PL20

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION This charming mid terrace cottage maintains much of it's original features such as tongue and groove latch doors, beams, and multi-fuel stoves set into hearths with cloam ovens. It has been extended in recent years to add a third bedroom, an en suite shower room and an impressive 14' high entrance hallway with elevated windows. The property benefits from electric heating and is double glazed throughout. A particular feature of the cottage is its extensive south-westerly facing garden with views and access to the waterside hamlet of Weir Quay and the river. The living accommodation is well-proportioned and arranged over two levels comprising entrance hall, kitchen, two spacious reception rooms a conservatory and a bathroom on the ground floor, three good sized bedrooms and an en suite shower room on the first floor. Far reaching views are enjoyed from both bedrooms one and two to the rear elevation. OUTSIDE: The cottage is approached by steps leading down to a courtyard area with lean-to log store. A cobbled patio area leads from the conservatry to the garden which is a particular feature of the cottage being generous in size and benefitting from the South-Westerly facing aspect. The majority of the garden is bordered on both sides by panel fencing and mature borders with trees and shrubs including a variety of apple, pear, plumb and cherry trees. There are three storage sheds, one wooden and two stone, a greenhouse and compost heap. A gate at the end of the garden gives access into a wooded area and on to Weir Quay with it's boat yard and riverside walks. LOCATION The cottage is situation in a small hamlet in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a short walk from Weir Quay with its boatyard and moorings. The village of Bere Alston is also walkable but in a car would take minutes and offers all the amenities one requires. This tranquil Devonshire village has been labelled a World Heritage Site and is perfectly positioned away from main roads. The village offers a rare local railway station which forms part of the Tamar Valley Line, connecting to the waterside village of Bere Ferrers and Calstock plus onto Plymouth City in around 20 minutes. There are also several shops including a post office stores with local bakery, two small supermarkets, butchers, hairdressers, café/restaurant, takeaway, pharmacy, doctors’ surgery, primary school, public house, bus services and a garage with petrol station. Bere Alston is 15 minutes by car from both Tavistock and Yelverton and approximately one hour from Exeter. The surrounding fields of the village are peppered with public footpaths which have beautiful walks and views of the Tamar River and surrounding countryside. The Bere Peninsula is formed by the Rivers Tavy and Tamar creating a special secluded area steeped in history. Due to the rivers there are also public slipways and boat yards at Bere Ferrers and Weir Quay along with a gig club and excellent outdoor pursuit facilities. 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, are shown in floor plan. AGENTS NOTE A path runs along the full length of the terrace giving right of way access to neighbouring properties. An allocated parking space is available directly opposite the property for £30 per month. SERVICES Mains water, mains electricity, Septic tank. OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in band ' A ' for Council Tax purposes (by verbal enquiry with West Devon Borough Council). VIEWING Strictly by appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT DIRECTIONS From our Bere Alston office proceed along Fore Street past the church to the cross roads. Turn right into Pentillie and take the left fork to open countryside. Turn left after crossing the railway bridge, signposted Weir Quay. Follow this road for approximately 1.5 miles before turning right into a quiet lane signposted Cotts. The property can be found on the left after a short distance.