Tawstock, Barnstaple, EX31

A wonderful characterful village cottage, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 receptions, the subject of much tasteful renovation and improvement over the last few years, and set in the picturesque and peaceful rural village of Tawstock just 2 miles south of Barnstaple, 7 miles from Instow with its beach, sailing and waterfront position at the confluence of the Rivers Taw and Torridge also being on the largely traffic free Tarka Trail cycle path/footpath that runs on both sides of the estuary.

The property, beautifully presented, light and bright, has off road parking for 2 vehicles, beautiful gardens, lawn, flower borders, raised deck area and garden store/workshop with lovely views along the valley behind at this time of year colorful woodlands and a patchwork of fields.

The area is rich in footpaths and rural lanes, for those that enjoy walking.

To the north, Barnstaple, about 2 miles is the ancient borough and administrative centre for North Devon offering a comprehensive range of both business and leisure facilities including the Green Lanes Shopping Centre, out of town superstores, live theatre, leisure centre, tennis courts and access onto the A361 North Devon Link Road which provides much improved communications to and from the North Devon area connecting directly as it does through to Junction 27 on the M5 motorway to the east side of Tiverton, where there is also the Parkway Railway Station from where journey times to London/Paddington are approximately 2 hours.

Some 12 - 15 miles to the north west of the property is the dramatic North Devon coastline at Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe with sandy beaches, surfing, sailing, swimming, fishing, microlight various golf courses and other associated facilities. To the east, about 12 miles is the Exmoor National Park with expanse of heather clad moorlands offering stunning riding and walking.

Set in the heart of the small peaceful village of Tawstock this period cottage has been the subject of much tasteful refurbishment and improvement particular over the last 3 or 4 years and is beautifully presented, light and airy.The house has the advantage of mains gas central heating and double glazing and throughout oak floor coverings or new carpets.Recent improvements include new Victorian style radiators which help to enhance the character. Services - main water, not metered, main electric, private drainage, mains gas central heating.EPC- Band - TBCCouncil Tax - Band D

Entrance Door

Heavy oak door with original door lock and keys. Step down into

Sitting Room

South facing. Window seat. Double aspect. Exposed painted beams. Fireplace with inset wood burning stove, hearth.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Dining area with oak welsh dresser style unit. Kitchen with extensive worksurfaces, inset 1.5 bowl sink, single drainer, mixer tap. Wall mounted plate rack. Dresser style drsplay unit with 2 glass fronted display cupboards, open shelf. Belling 7 hob main gas range. Extractor fan over. Floor units with integrated fridge and dishwasher, drawers and cupboards. Steps up to sitting room.

Conservatory

Double and single doors to garden and some toplights for ventilation. Overlooks garden and views to fields and woodland.

Dining Hall

Double aspect. Stairs to first floor with understairs cupboard. Former open fireplace with original painted brick surround. Painted ceiling joists.

Utility/Laundry

Slate floor, window overlooking the garden. Oak worktop with space for 2 low freezer units under and a cupboard. Space for washing machine and seperate drier. Built in cupboard with Worcester gas central heating boiler. Small stone feature sink with mixer tap. Steps down to

Wet Room

Fully tiled and with door to garden for added use as gardeners toilet/shower. Walk in shower area with drench head shower and side screen. Low level wc, pedestal hand basin. Vent. Unusual air filter used for radiator.

Landing

Serving all rooms. Access to loft, ladder, boarded and with light.

Bedroom1

South facing and double aspect.

Bathroom

Wetroom style, fully tiled, walk in shower, screen and drench head shower unit. Tiled floor and walls, vent. Low level wc, handbasin in vanity unit with cupboard, dressing mirror over with shaver point. Recessed ceiling lighting.

Bedroom 2

Overlooking the view along the valley. Triple wardrobe/shelves with mirrored front.

Bedroom 3

Temporarily used as an office. Double aspect room.

Outside

The property is set well back from the road with lawn and borders and 2/3 off road car spaces. The gardens are a delightful feature colourful and well maintained. Timber workshop/store on concrete base with double access door for mower, cycles etc. Electric light and power. Adjoining raised timber decking under a willow tree with views across the valley. Recenty installed concrete base for a hottub.