2 bedroom cottage for sale

A characterful and charming cottage, situated in the heart of the ancient market town of Hatherleigh, with a lovely outlook over the town square. There are many original character features. Enclosed, low maintenance rear garden, with studio/workshop. VIEWING ESSENTIAL.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
This fine property is situated in the heart of the ancient market town of Hatherleigh, with a lovely outlook over the town square.
Hatherleigh is favoured for its interesting mix of period properties along its medieval streets, its active community and close proximity to Dartmoor, the A30 and the delightful surrounding countryside. The town enjoys a good range of local amenities including a variety of shops, pubs, restaurants, local businesses, and a recently constructed community hall. There is a weekly market and a variety of sport and leisure activities.
Nearby Okehampton has a more extensive range of amenities, and lies on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park, it is approximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts. There are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding, and fishing. The shopping area contains a bank and supermarkets, including Waitrose, as well as many interesting locally owned shops. Primary and secondary education is well catered for in local schools. There is an hourly train service to Exeter St Davids and Exeter Central. The recreation ground and park contain, amongst other things, a covered heated swimming pool and leisure centre. Most sports are available including 18-hole golf course, squash courts, indoor rifle range and thriving rugby and soccer clubs.
A characterful Grade II Listed cottage presented in very good condition with a wealth of original character and features. The property dates back to the 17th Century, and along with two neighbouring properties, used to be The Royal Oak public house and then subsequently split into three residential dwellings as they are today. The accommodation briefly comprises reception hall, leading through to a cosy sitting room, with original feature fireplace with bread oven and fitted multi-fuel burner and exposed ceiling beams. A step up leads to a bespoke kitchen, with matching rustic kitchen units. Beyond the kitchen is a useful utility area/ rear porch with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier, and door to rear garden.
Returning to the Sitting Room, a staircase leads to a first-floor landing, with useful storage cupboard and a further staircase leading to the Attic Room. On the first floor is a modern bathroom, with claw-footed bath and separate shower cubicle. There is a good sized double bedroom, with door leading to a second bedroom /study/nursery. To the second floor is a useful attic room, ideal for a number of uses, with storage cupboards, shelving, power and lighting connected.
To the rear of the property is a level, low maintenance garden of approximately 12 metres (40 feet) in length, with patio seating areas, flowerbeds, small area of lawn and a useful multi-purpose studio/workshop, with power and lighting connected.

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

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 as follows:

Front entrance door to:-

RECEPTION HALL (2.48m x 2.12m)
Wooden Parquet flooring; exposed timber ceiling beams hanging space for coats; modern electrical consumer unit and meter box; mains fitted smoke alarm.

SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM (4.46m x 3.13m) max
Deep-silled window, with secondary glazing to front; a superb inglenook fireplace with bread oven and fitted multi-fuel burner; exposed timber ceiling beams; wooden parquet flooring; staircase to first floor landing; understairs storage cupboard; space for dining table and chairs; further storage cupboard; step up and opening through to:-

KITCHEN (2.81m x 2.01m)
A bespoke range of wall and floor mounted kitchen units, with wooden worktops and tiled splashbacks; appliance space for oven and dishwasher; sink and drainer with mixer tap; tiled flooring; door to:-

UTILITY/REAR PORCH (2.64m max x 2.13m) max
Two windows and doors to rear; appliance space and plumbing for washing machine/drier and fridge/freezer; hanging space for coats; wall mounted tap and power points.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Exposed timber ceiling beams; airing cupboard and further storage; staircase rising to second floor; doors to:-

BATHROOM (2.7m x 2.45m) max > 1.67m
Secondary glazed window to side; a modern bathroom suite comprising of low level WC; pedestal wash hand basin; fully glazed corner shower cubicle with electric shower; claw-footed bath with central mixer tap; vinyl flooring; heated towel rail.

BEDROOM ONE (3.49m x 3.3m) max > 2.68m
Deep-silled secondary glazed window to side, overlooking the town square; exposed timber flooring; exposed timber ceiling beams; door to:-

BEDROOM TWO/ STUDY/NURSERY (2.32m x 1.88m)
Deep-silled secondary glazed window to front, overlooking the town’s square; exposed timber flooring and timber ceiling beams.

SECOND FLOOR

ATTIC ROOM (4.01m max x 3.74m max)
A useful multi-purpose room with eaves storage and further storage cupboard; power and lighting connected; shelving; exposed roof trusses.

OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property is a level, low maintenance garden of approximately 12 metres (40 feet) in length, with patio seating areas, flowerbeds, small area of lawn. Outside tap and lighting. At the bottom of the garden is a:-

STUDIO/WORKSHOP
A multi- purpose building with a variety of uses. Window and door to front. Power and lighting connected.

SERVICES
Mains water, mains drainage, mains electricity.

OUTGOINGS
We understand the property is in Band B for council tax purposes (West Devon Borough Council).

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Mansbridge Balment Okehampton office. Tel no.[use Contact Agent Button] [use Contact Agent Button]

DIRECTIONS
For SAT NAV please use the postcode EX20 3JN.
Upon reaching Hatherleigh, follow the road into the town, proceeding up the hill into the Town Square, whereupon the property will be found, just above the central seating area and to the right of the town church in the corner of the square.