Brambles

An historic cottage retreat, set away from the main thoroughfare, offering large private grounds of 3/4 of an acre with sizeable art studio together with a separate 2 acre paddock with excellent fibre broadband to the door.
A sense of space without being disconnected from good transport links. This delightful residence is at the end of a leafy no-through country lane in an attractive hamlet of similar character homes offering scope for multigenerational living, rental income and outbuildings with potential for further conversion (STP). There is also the benefit of a detached paddock, only a short walk away, in beautiful Devonshire countryside.


SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
A spacious five double bedroom three-bathroom grade II listed 17th century character cottage set in attractive gardens of approximately 3/4 an acre with detached art studio and separate 2-acre paddock peacefully situated in a rural yet accessible location within a small hamlet just one and a half miles from the village of Lifton and in each reach of good transport links.

This wonderful home dates back to the mid-17th Century and was originally 3 separate estate cottages which have been cleverly combined to provide a spacious family home with versatile accommodation set over two floors which is currently laid out as five bedrooms and two receptions rooms. There is a wealth of period and original features such as fabulous flagstone slate flooring, multiple open fireplaces, exposed beams, and oil-fired Aga. The property also benefits from ample off-road parking, garage, and various useful outbuildings with the separate paddock ideal for those looking for an equestrian property or for the keeping of livestock. The cottage benefits from oil fired central heating with a newly installed boiler.

You enter via a charming wooden stable style door surrounded by climbing roses into the hallway with exposed beams. The 27’ open plan kitchen/dining room is a real hub of this family home with feature oil fired Aga and original flagstone slate floor. The kitchen is fitted with range of matching base cabinets with built-in stainless-steel oven and grill with space and plumbing for a dishwasher. A wooden stable style door to the side provides access to the courtyard, parking, and garden areas.

The sitting room is full of character with lovely original features such as a fabulous open fireplace with a cast iron multi fuel burning stove set on a raised hearth with oak lintel, exposed beams and multi paned windows to front overlooking the garden. There is a utility room with space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and a scullery with space for further white goods including fridge and freezers. There are two further reception rooms on the ground floor both being used at present as ground floor double bedrooms both of which have exposed beams and stunning original open fireplaces with oak lintels and cloam ovens. Serving the ground floor is a stylish family bathroom fitted with a 4-piece suite including a roll top claw foot bath and an oversized shower cubicle. The ground floor accommodation is concluded with another versatile room used in the past as a study and additional bedroom.

On the first floor there are two good sized landings accessed via two separate staircases one of which is used as a home office area. There are three first floor double bedrooms, the master benefitting from a refitted ensuite shower room with a white suite and exposed wooden floorboards. The accommodation is completed with another shower room with part wooden panelled walls, exposed floorboards and fitted with a white suite.

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:

GROUND FLOOR

HALLWAY
17' x 3'10" (5.18m x 1.17m)

KITCHEN
13'3" x 15'1" (4.04m x 4.6m)

DINING ROOM
14'2" x 11' (4.32m x 3.35m)

UTILITY ROOM
7'5" x 6'8" (2.26m x 2.03m)

SCULLERY
7'5" x 6' (2.26m x 1.83m)

SITTING ROOM
13'11" x 15'2" (4.24m x 4.62m)

RECEPTION/BEDOOM FOUR
17' x 11'5" (5.18m x 3.48m)

RECEPTION/BEDROOM FIVE
13'11" x 10'1" (4.24m x 3.07m)

FAMILY BATHROOM
7'5" x 11'5" (2.26m x 3.48m)

INNER HALLWAY

ANTE ROOM
7'5" x 6'2" (2.26m x 1.88m)

OFFICE
7'5" x 10'1" (2.26m x 3.07m)

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
7'3" x 17'6" (2.2m x 5.33m)

MASTER BEDROOM
9'6" x 11'6" (2.9m x 3.5m)

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
9'6" x 5' (2.9m x 1.52m)

SHOWER ROOM
7'3" x 6'5" (2.2m x 1.96m)

BEDROOM TWO
9'6" x 13'9" (2.9m x 4.2m)

SECONDARY LANDING
7'3" x 12'10" (2.2m x 3.9m)

BEDROOM THREE
13’11”x 10’6” (4.2m x 3.2m)

OUTSIDE
The property is set on a large mature plot of approximately ¾ of an acre with attractive gardens which are another feature of this lovely period home. To the front wooden vehicular 5 bar gate opens to a long driveway which sweeps alongside the cottage to the rear courtyard providing off road parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the attached garage. The front garden is an abundance of colourful plants, shrubs and bushes with the driveway flanked by lawn on both sides. The majority of the garden lies to the rear of the property and is a peaceful haven bordering farmland. The garden is laid to various expanses of lawn interspersed with mature bushes and trees and enclosed by natural Devon hedging. The garden provides various seating area from which to enjoy the garden, sunshine, and peaceful surroundings. There is a section of garden used for the growing of fruit and vegetables, a wooded area and to the rear of the garden a small orchard area with fruit trees.

Located a couple of minutes’ walk along the country lane is a separate 2-acre field enclosed by natural Devon hedges with field shelters ideal for those looking for an equestrian property of the keeping of livestock.

OUTBUILDINGS

ARTIST STUDIO
29’1 x 18’4
Originally converted from 4 stables with concrete floor, a cast iron multi fuel burning stove and split into 3 areas , the main art studio, kitchen area with sink 9’9 x9 and storeroom 8’7 x 7’0.

GARAGE
12’6 x 8’10
With double vehicular garage doors, power, and lighting.

SHED
13’7 x 9’1

Attached to the side of the garage

There is another detached stone-built outbuilding with slate roof split into 3 areas used for garden storage and a wood store.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water with private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in band 'E' for Council Tax purposes.

VIEWINGS
By appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT ON .

DIRECTIONS
From Tavistock's Bedford Square enter Drake Road (between the Banks) and proceed up the hill and out of town. After approximately 1.5 miles, bear left at Pitland Corner heading towards Chillaton. After approximately 4 miles enter the village of Chillaton and turn left signposted Lifton. Proceed on this road for approximately 4 miles and at the junction shortly after the Ambrosia factory turn right onto the old A30 towards Sprytown and Okehampton. Proceed out of Lifton and in approximately one mile turn right signposted Sprytown. Follow the country lane and take the turning to the right with the no through road sign where the entrance to the property will be found shortly on the right-hand side.



Marketed by: Mansbridge Balment, Tavistock