Two Individual Grade II Listed thatched two bedroom homes situated on the outskirts of the charming Devonshire village of Merton. Off Road Parking. Outbuildings. Rural Location. Grade II Listed. EPC Exempt. Council Tax Band B. Freehold.

Situation - The property sits on the outskirts of the popular rural village of Merton with easy access to the A386, linking North Devon and Okehampton. Merton is well known for its large village square flanked by a number of period houses and cottages, together with parish church. Facilities include a primary school, local inn and superb modern village hall with excellent sports and community facilities. The village itself is surrounded by rolling typically Devon countryside, the Torridge valley being famous for its connection with Tarka the Otter and the well known Tarka Trail with walking and cycling runs close to the village. There is easy access to the market towns of Great Torrington and Bideford to the north and Hatherleigh and Okehampton to the south. From Okehampton there is direct access to the A30 dual carriage way providing a direct link to Exeter with its M5 motorway, main line rail and international air connections. The Dartmoor National Park is accessible at Okehampton whilst the north coasts of Devon and Cornwall have delightful beaches and attractive coastal scenery.

Description - Located on the edge of the popular Devon village of Merton, is this charming Grade II listed detached cottage. The property is offered with no ongoing chain and currently comprises of two individual, self contained two bedroom semi-detached cottages, which would be suitable for dual occupation, or a home with an income. Outside there is ample parking, a generous stone outbuilding and good sized area of garden.

Accommodation - 1 HATCHES COTTAGES

Open fronted ENTRANCE PORCH with timber door to ENTRANCE LOBBY: under stairs cupboard. Door to SITTING ROOM: Window to front overlooking the garden. feature fireplace with wood burning stove, exposed brick floor, further under stairs storage, beamed ceiling, staircase to first floor. Electric heater. Door to KITCHEN: Range of timber wall and base cupboards and drawers with worksurfaces over and inset sink and drainer, Oil fired Rayburn. Dual aspect windows to front and side, space for oven and fridge, door to SIDE PORCH with access out to the parking area. Door to UTILITY ROOM: Window to rear, shelving and space and plumbing for washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Doors to, BEDROOM 1: Exposed timber beams, fitted wardrobes, Linen cupboard, window to front aspect overlooking garden. Electric heater BEDROOM 2: Windows to rear, exposed timber beams, access to loft space, electric heater. BATHROOM: Comprising pedestal wash basin, low level WC, panelled bath with electric shower over, exposed timber beams, window to rear.


2 HATCHES COTTAGE:

Open fronted PORCH with timber entrance door to ENTRANCE HALL: under stairs cupboard. Doors to, KITCHEN: Range of wall and timber base cupboards and drawers with inset sink and drainer, Oil fired stove, dual aspect windows to front and side, space for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer. SITTING ROOM: window to front overlooking the garden, open fireplace with stone hearth, further under stairs storage, exposed timber beams, staircase to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: access to loft space, linen cupboard housing water cylinder, Doors to, BEDROOM 1: window to front aspect, exposed timber beams. BEDROOM 2: Window to front aspect, BATHROOM: Pedestal wash basin, low level WC, panelled bath, storage cupboard.

Outside - A gravelled driveway to the side to the cottage opens to a parking and turning area for numerous vehicles. Adjacent is a useful stone single storey outbuilding, divided into four sections, suitable for a variety of uses. A five bar gate from the drive opens to a large area of lawn enclosed by hedgerow. To the front of the property, there are cottage style gardens which wrap around to the far side, largely laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders, there is a raised patio area with views over the surrounding countryside and a timber GARDEN SHED.

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Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Broadband: Standard and Superfast likely to be available.
Mobile Coverage: Likely to be available.