4 bedroom house

Impeccably presented and most appealing thatched cottage in peaceful rural hamlet with stunning country views. 4 Bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, utility room and kitchen with Rayburn. Attractive cottage style gardens and detached stone barn with potential (stp). In all about 0.26 acres. EPC Band G.

Situation - Set in the heart of the rural hamlet of Hollacombe, less than 3 miles from the thriving market town of Holsworthy, with its doctors, dentists, veterinary surgeries, Waitrose supermarket and M&S Food outlet. The coastal resort of Bude is 12 miles distant with sandy beaches, cliff land walks and easy access to the A39, Atlantic Highway. The A30 can be accessed at either Okehampton or Launceston and this provides links to the cathedral cites of Truro and Exeter. At Exeter there is a mainline railway station serving London Paddington and well-respected international airport, together with access to the M5 motorway network.

Description - A beautifully presented thatched cottage of stone and cob construction with a water-reed thatched roof (last re-thatched in 2011), stunning rural views and a most adaptable stone barn with adjoining garage set within its attractive garden.

Accommodation - The accommodation is clearly illustrated on the floorplan overleaf and briefly comprises: a front entrance porch opening into a hallway with stairs rising to the first floor. The sitting room has an inglenook fireplace place with bread oven housing a woodburning stove and opening into study.

From the hallway, there is a door into the dining room with inglenook fireplace with bread oven housing a woodburning stove on slate hearth. Step up into the kitchen which has fitted oak fronted units with Corian worktops, matching dresser unit, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink, inset electric hob and built-in eye level oven. There is an oil-fired Rayburn for cooking, hot water and serving two radiators. From the rear lobby there is access to the cloakroom, utility room and door to side of the property.

The first floor comprises three double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a family bathroom comprising a bath and separate shower cubicle.

Outside - A five-bar gate leads to gravel parking area for several vehicles and pathways lead to the gardens which are laid mainly to lawn, enjoying stunning views over surrounding farmland. There is a most attractive cottage style front garden with a wide variety of specimen shrubs and trees, fruit cages and raised vegetable beds.

To the rear of the property is an impressive and useful STONE BARN with galvanised iron roof, coach doors, power and light connected and adjoining GARAGE. The barn could have numerous uses, subject to gaining any necessary planning permissions or building regulations.

The land and gardens amount to 0.26 acres or thereabouts.

Adjoining Land - An adjoining 4.83 acre field is available by separate negotiation at a Guide Price of £60,000. Please contact Stags Launceston office for further information.

Agents Note - Unless specifically listed, no troughs or garden statuary are included in the sale.

Please note that the Google Streetview image is out of date.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Electric night storage heating and two radiators heated via the oil-fired Rayburn. Double glazing throughout. Telephone connected subject to British Telecom regulations. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services. Sold subject to all local authority charges.

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with the vendor’s appointed agents, Stags.

Directions - From Holsworthy take the A307 road towards Highhampton. After 2 miles take the right hand turning at Anvil Corner, signposted Hollacombe and Ashwater. Proceed along this country road for ½ mile, taking the first left hand turning signposted, Hollacombe 1 mile. Follow this road and upon entering the hamlet the property will be the first house on the right-hand side (with post box set within the wall). Map Reference: OS Landranger Sheet 190: 378/031.



Marketed by: Stags, Launceston