6 bedroom house

A particularly charming detached period residence offering tastefully modernised, very well presented accommodation which could potentially suit dual occupation or home and income use, all set in 1.9 acres in timeless and tranquil rural surroundings yet, within walking distance of village amenities and about 20 minutes from central Barnstaple & the Coast. Spacious Hall, Period Sitting Room, Dining Room, Contemporary Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Aga, Second Kitchen/Pantry, Utility Room, 5/6 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms. Garage block, workshop and studio/office/gym, Ample additional Parking. Delightful gardens and level paddock, in all about 2 Acres, could suit equestrian use. NO UPWARD CHAIN Freehold. Council Tax Band F. EPC Band D

Situation And Amenities - In terms of location the property enjoys the best of all worlds being set in its own south facing grounds off a quiet little used country lane, slightly elevated and enjoying fine views over unspoilt countryside yet, the village Church, which can be seen from the house, reputable pub/restaurant and bus services, are within walking distance. The nearest village primary school at Lovacott is about 5 minutes by car. Barnstaple the Regional Centre, is about 15 minutes by car and offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as historic Pannier market, Butchers Row, Theatre and District Hospital. At Barnstaple the North Devon Link road leads on, in about 45 minutes or so, to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway and where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. The coast at Instow can be reached in about 15 minutes and the famous surfing resorts of Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton (also with Championship golf course) and Woolacombe are all accessed in 30/40 minutes. Other local towns including Bideford and Torrington are easily accessible as is Exmoor National park. There are state schools in all of the aforementioned locations and private schools can be found in Bideford, West Buckland and Blundells at Tiverton. The nearest International airports are at Bristol and Exeter.

Description - Ruggaton Cottage comprises a particularly charming detached country residence which presents painted rendered elevations with double glazed windows beneath a slate roof (re-slated & felted about 6 years ago). The original core is understood to date from the mid 1800s with ‘in keeping’ extensions added during the 1970s. More recently the property has been tastefully modernised by the current owners and now boasts quality 21st century refinements which sit well with period features including window shutters, cottage latch doors, slate windows sills, stripped wood or oak/engineered oak floors, exposed beams etc. The accommodation is arranged over two storeys, is versatile, very well presented and could be adapted to suit dual occupation by parts of the same family or various home and income uses such as Air B&B. Externally there is an excellent L-shape garage block of block and timber construction which incorporates a double carport, log store, workshop and gym/office/studio. There is ample additional parking. There are attractive landscaped gardens and level paddock to front with separate access, all bounded by a stream, in all about 2 acres.

PORCH half glazed stable door to RECEPTION HALL, strip wood flooring, fitted coats cupboards, meter cupboard, painted beamed ceiling. PERIOD SITTING ROOM with oak floor, inglenook fireplace, fitted wood burner, stone recess to left hand side, beamed ceiling, oak flooring, two windows with shutters, shelved recess. DINING ROOM engineered oak flooring, pair of double glazed doors to garden, open arch to CONTEMPORARY SITTING ROOM with raised gas wood effect fire box, engineered oak flooring, cupboard under stairs. Country KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM a lovely rustic double aspect room with quality bespoke units in a green earth heritage theme, fireplace with cream AGA, wooden surround and over mantle, five ring gas hob with stainless steel splash back, floating stainless steel extractor hood, porcelain sink within Beech worksurfaces, slate topped central island with cupboards, drawers and wine bottle holders beneath, shelved recess, cupboard under, pair of double glazed French doors to garden, slate flooring, recess for American style fridge/freezer, shelving to left hand side, painted beamed ceiling. PANTRY/SECONDARY KITCHEN with double bowl stainless steel sink unit, cupboards under, Beech worksurfaces, plumbing for dishwasher, fitted pantry shelving, Worcester wall mounted gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, Bosch electric oven, four ring electric hob, slate flooring. UTILTY ROOM with Belfast sink, pine work surfaces, cupboard and appliance space under, plumbing for washing machine, slate floor, door to outside and cover porch. CLOAKS CUPBOARD. Separate CLOAKROOM with low level WC and slate floor.

There are two stair cases rising to the FIRST FLOOR. The secondary staircase gives access to the MAIN BEDROOM which features a pair of double glazed doors leading to a BALCONY with room to sit out with a table and chairs, there is a recessed TV, built in double wardrobe as well as EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with double shower tray, hand held and drench units, aqua board surround, low level WC, wash hand basin, drawers under, illuminated wall mirror above, heated towel rail/radiator, wood effect flooring. From the main GALLERIED LANDING there is access to BEDROOM 2 with view to front, trap to loft. DRESSING ROOM/NURSERY BEDROOM/STUDY OFF with view to front. EN-SUITE with corner cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin, antique oak wash stand, engineered oak flooring. BEDROOM 3 exposed pine flooring, window with shutter, pair of double built in wardrobes, views to front. BEDROOM 4 views to the front through shuttered windows, strip wood flooring. BEDROOM 5 (currently utilised as study) with oak flooring, cupboard housing hot water cylinder. FAMILY BATHROOM with painted wooden panel bath, wash hand basin, storage under, illuminated wall mirror above, low level WC, tiled cubicle, wood effect flooring, part painted wood panelled walls.

Outside - From the lane the property is approached through a pair of five bar wooden gates over a recently laid driveway providing parking for 5/6 vehicles which leads on to the L-SHAPED timber and slate range of DOUBLE CAR PORT with FUEL STORE OFF as well as workshop with fitted bench, cupboards, racking, power, light and adjoining OFFICE/GYM/STUDIO this building may offer potential for conversion to additional accommodation subject an necessary planning permission. The drive is bounded by mature trees and a pedestrian gate with meandering path leading to the front door. This is flanked by a well stocked cottage borders, there is a lawn to one side with decking and ha-ha separating the former garden from the sweeping paddock beyond which has its own separate access from the lane. To the right of the property there is a natural area of garden and woodland with a further five bar gate leading into the field. To the rear a terrace wraps around the back of the house, there is a gravelled clothes drying area and storage beneath the balcony. The terrace is bounded by a border with rustic retainer, above are further sweeping lawns well stocked beds, borders and mature trees and shrubs, there is an upper terrace with rustic surround, the garden is hedge enclosed, fenced to the rear boundary and all well tended. For those interested in equestrian pursuits it may well be possible to obtain consent to erect stabling on the paddock.

Directions - Entering Newton Tracey from Barnstaple direction drop down the hill through the village passing the Hunters Inn pub and restaurant on your left hand side, take the next turning on the left sign posted Harracott and Hiscott. Pass the Church on your left continue for about ¼ of a mile and the entrance to the property is found on the left hand side. The cottage is set well back from the lane.

Services - Mains electricity, gas and water. Central heating is gas fired. Drainage is to a modern private system. The current owners have converted a former outbuilding to the rear of the property which they intend to move to. The existing water and drainage will be shared but are set to become totally independent at the vendor's expense.

The current owners have converted a former outbuilding to the rear of the property which they intend to move to. The existing water and drainage will be shared but are set to become totally independent at the vendors expense.

Method Of Sale - The property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender/Sealed Bids. The target date is noon on Friday 6th May 2022. Tender forms are available from the selling agents. The vendors reserve the right to consider offers prior to the due. date. They also reserve the right not to accept the highest or any offer.



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