Twitchen Farm Cottage

A beautifully restored, quintessential Grade II listed 17th century English country cottage. The property has been lovingly and tastefully renovated with many original features which have been combined with quality and bespoke 21st century refinements with incredible attention to detail throughout. Set down a private road and is within a tranquil and idyllic location with generous sized private gardens, small paddock and gated courtyard/parking area with two stables blocks, garage and ample parking space.

Situation - The village of Huntshaw is nestled in some of North Devon's most attractive and un-spoilt countryside where numerous woodland walks can be found. The property is situated an equal distance from Bideford and the historic Civil War market town of Great Torrington which offers a wide range of amenities for its size, including banks, butchers, bakeries, Post Office, greengrocers, various public houses, places of worship, primary and secondary School. There is also a 9 hole golf course on the outskirts of Great Torrington and nearby tourist attractions include RHS Rosemoor, Dartington Crystal factory, The Plough Arts Centre which is a theatre, cinema & art gallery and the Tarka Trail along the old railway line. The port and market town of Bideford sits on the banks of the River Torridge, offering an excellent range of amenities including banks, butchers, bakeries, various shopping facilities, restaurants, places of worship, schooling for all ages (public and private) and five supermarkets.
The coast at Westward Ho! is approximately 8 miles away and has a safe and sandy surfing beach, access to the South West Coastal footpath, which adjoins Northern Burrows Country Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Club, reputed to be the oldest links golf course in England. Instow beach is 15 minutes drive away with the regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 8 miles away and offering all of the area's main business, shopping and commercial venues. There are also good transport opportunities with the link road connecting to Junction 27 of the M5 motorway and railway station which connects via the Tarka line to Exeter and Tiverton Parkway.

Descripton - Twitchen Farm Cottage is a beautifully restored, quintessential Grade II listed 17th century English country cottage. The property has been lovingly and tastefully renovated by the current owners over the last 3 years and now offers superb accommodation with many original features which have been combined with quality and bespoke 21st century refinements with incredible attention to detail throughout. The cottage offers spacious and versatile living which could suit dual occupation or home with income. In terms of the setting the cottage is set down a private road and is within a tranquil and idyllic location with generous sized private gardens and small paddock which are partly stream-boarded. Adjacent is a gated courtyard/parking area with two stables blocks, garage and ample parking space.

Accommodation - The layout of the cottage flows effortlessly and could easily suit dual occupation/Airbnb as on the ground floor there is a double bedroom with a quality and spacious en-suite, kitchenette (with underfloor heating) and door to a small courtyard and gardens which could easily be split from the rest of the cottage meaning separate access and privacy. The remaining parts of the ground floor are stunning, with a snug living room which is full of character and benefiting from an inglenook fireplace with wood burner. On from this is a the real ‘hub’ of the home which is the magnificent kitchen/breakfast room with reclaimed flooring, a bespoke fitted wooden kitchen offering ample unit space, slate worktops, integrated Bosch appliances and four oven AGA as well as a fantastic kitchen island with reclaimed wooden worktop and space for seating. Stepping through the glazed French doors is the conservatory/dining room with flagstone flooring (underfloor heating fitted), a very peaceful space being surrounded by the lovely gardens and with French doors taking you to the sunny terrace. On the other side of the kitchen is access to a secondary hallway with access to the garden, with lovely grey limestone flooring fitted throughout. Here there is the WC, a very useful pantry, office space, utility area with white goods, bespoke ash worktop with inset Belfast sink and rear porch/boot room which is the perfect area for boots, coats etc.

On the first floor the tasteful and quality finishes continues; Bedroom one is a good size, looks out to the garden and benefits from an en-suite fitted with luxury vinyl flooring, his and hers bespoke vanity units, WC and shower enclosure. Bedroom 2 and 3 are also located here, they are both doubles, and have been finished to a great standard with bedroom 2 benefiting from built in wardrobes. The beautiful family bathroom consists of a roll top bath, WC, sink and shower enclosure with rain shower head fitted.

Outside - The gardens are partly stream-bordered and wrap around the property with many established trees and plants giving a real sense of seclusion and privacy. There is a lovely raised terrace area which extends from the conservatory, perfect for alfresco dining. Large areas of well tended lawns are at the front, side and back of the property with access to the small paddock. A gravel path leads from the cottage to the parking area, which has a separate vehicular access and parking for a number of vehicles, the two former stables and the double garage. There is also access from this area to the small paddock’. All together the property sits in approximately 1.2 acres.

Services - Mains electric and water, private drainage. Electric heating.

Directions - From Bideford Quay proceed across the old bridge and turn left turning right into Manteo Way. Continue to the top of Manteo Way where you will reach a roundabout, go straight across the roundabout taking the next turning on your left hand side. Continue on this road going through Gammaton Cross and going through the hamlet of Guscott until reaching a four cross road, go straight across, carry on this road until the end where you will turn right onto a private road and the property will be found shortly on the left.

Agent Note - It is the vendors intention to retain part of the paddock, this will be clearly marked and split prior to the sale. They intend on applying for planning permission for one detached dwelling. The potential plot will have its own access further down the private lane and will be set back and screened by mature trees meaning it will have very low impact on Twitchen Farm Cottage which will retain its privacy and seclusion.



Marketed by: Stags, Bideford