2 bedroom house

A newly refurbished, terraced cottage with landscaped gardens and double garage, available with or without a 2.5-acre riverside paddock and stabling, Exceptionally Rare Opportunity, Newly Refurbished, Terraced Cottage, Available With or Without 2.5-acre Paddock, Paddock Includes Equestrian Outbuildings, Affordable Opportunity for Horse Riders, Landscaped Gardens at Rear of Cottage, Mediterranean Terrace and Gazebo, Private Woodland, Double Garage and Utility Outbuilding, Pretty, Quiet Hamlet Close to Tavistock. EPC Band: F

Situation - This charming cottage is located in the quiet and picturesque hamlet of Mill Hill, approximately 2.4 miles from Tavistock town centre. The area is within close proximity of Devon Consuls Woods and the Tamar Valley, and therefore popular for walking, riding and cycling, whilst also being within extremely easy reach of Tavistock and its many facilities and amenities. A very popular local pub and farm shop, The Copper Penny Inn, can be found 1.3 miles to the west, and there is a fuel station and mini market 2.6 miles to the northwest. Tavistock itself is a thriving market town in West Devon, rich in history and tradition dating to the 10th century. Today, the town offers a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including the sought-after private and independent school, Mount Kelly. Plymouth, with its coastal access, is 16 miles to the south. The cathedral city of Exeter lies 37 miles to the northeast, providing railway and motorway connections to the rest of the UK, plus an international airport.

Description - This terraced cottage is an exceptionally rare proposition. Offering comfortable 2-bedroom accommodation which has been newly refurbished throughout, the cottage is available with or without an adjacent 2.5-acre paddock which has frontage to, and riparian rights upon, the river Lumburn (see our accompanying land plan). The cottage itself is presented in superb condition, including brand new, contemporary fixtures and fittings, and yet has retained a good degree of its traditional character. Externally, there is a very impressive, landscaped rear garden which includes a Mediterranean terrace and a fixed gazebo, and leads onto an area of private woodland. The paddock, which is 2.5 acres in size and features a substantial wildlife pond in addition to stables, tack and boot rooms, plus a haybarn, presents a wonderful and affordable opportunity for those with equestrian interests, or those seeking to create a smallholding-type lifestyle, as such properties in this price bracket are extremely few and far between.

Accommodation - The accommodation has been thoroughly upgraded in recent years, including new kitchen and shower room fittings, new carpets and flooring, new lighting, restoration of the fireplace, replacement boiler (4 years ago), plastering and rendering, and complete redecoration inside and out. The cottage is accessed via a porch into a bright and characterful sitting/dining room centred around a sizeable log burning stove. Beyond the reception room is the kitchen, which is equipped with a beautiful range of bespoke units from Omega's English Rose range, and includes cleverly designed cupboards and storage accompanied by a granite composite sink, Rangemaster induction hob, Innocenti multi-function oven and central island/breakfast bar with pendant lighting over. Designed very much as a "cook's kitchen" with a social feel in mind, the kitchen is a standout element of the living accommodation. At first floor level are the two bedrooms and shower room. The principal bedroom faces the front aspect, overlooking the property's field, and is finished with a range of fitted furniture. The modern shower room features a walk-in shower enclosure and high-quality sanitary ware.

Outside - At the front of the cottage is a small lawned area leading to the entrance porch. At the rear is an enclosed courtyard with detached utility outbuilding. Across the service lane is a detached double garage with power, lighting and water, which includes a workshop/office area at the rear. Beyond the garage, the rear garden is beautifully landscaped and arranged into different areas of interest, including a cottage-style garden with planted borders, pond and greenhouse. From here, steps lead to a Mediterranean-style terrace with sandstone and granite steps leading up to a metal-framed gazebo. This area is ideal for entertaining or alfresco dining and offers a superb viewpoint from which to take in the picturesque surroundings. Beyond the gazebo is an area of light bluebell woodland, offering further interest and appeal.

Paddock And Stables - The field extends to 2.5 acres and is currently divided by electric fencing into several paddocks linked by an equine track, and served by a stable block, tack room, boot room and hay store sited around a concrete yard. At the southern end of the field is a large wildlife pond and adjoining wetland. The river Lumburn runs along the length of the field's eastern border and we understand from our clients that they enjoy Riparian rights thereupon. The field is served by two springs and has recently been laid with native hedging to create more permanent enclosures still suitable for horses and other animals. The field has been cleverly managed and well though-out to provide a versatile area suitable for those with horses or ponies, whilst also retaining a substantial natural habitat for local wildlife. Opportunities no doubt exist to keep various other types of livestock, or to use the field for horticulture or planting.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. LPG cooking and heating. Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.



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