8 bedroom house

Stunning period farmhouse with two cottages in a peaceful, yet accessible rural setting. 4 bedroom farmhouse, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, 2 self-contained attractive cottages, outbuildings & stables, pasture paddocks, mature woodlands, approximately 22.9 acres in all. EPC Bands: E, E & D.

Situation - The property is located in the peaceful rural hamlet of Dux, between the village of Pyworthy and the larger village of Bridgerule. A comprehensive range of shopping facilities can be found at the coastal resort of Bude on the North Cornish coast which is some 7.5 miles distant. At Bude there is a choice of sandy beaches and some magnificent walks along the cliffs or historic Bude canal. There are educational facilities up to 'A' level standard and a variety of shops and supermarkets.
 
The thriving market town of Holsworthy is 3.5 miles away with its Waitrose supermarket, doctors, dentists and veterinary surgery together with places of worship. The former market town of Launceston, known as the 'Gateway to Cornwall' is some 15.2 miles to the south with access to the vital A30 trunk road which links the cathedral cities of Exeter and Truro. At Exeter there is an international airport, mainline railway station serving London Paddington and access to the M5 motorway.

Description - The property comprises a most appealing farmhouse with all the character and charm associated with properties of the period. In addition there is a pair of cottages providing supplemental income with undoubted potential for further income growth. The property benefits from a useful range of outbuildings including barns, workshop and stables. There are extensive level pasture paddocks and a beautiful stretch of woodland providing the opportunity to enjoy nature first hand.

Farmhouse - The accommodation is illustrated on the floorplan overleaf and comprises a glazed entrance porch leading to an attractive snug with window to front aspect and stairs rising to first floor. Adjoining is the well proportioned dining room which has an attractive inglenook fireplace with bread oven. A further door leads to the sitting room with a log burning stove. The kitchen has fitted units with worksurfaces, appliance space for range cooker, plumbing and appliance space for washing machine and inset sink. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower, and a large family bathroom.

Dux Cottage - A two storey cottage with separate access and private garden area to the front. The property benefits from a kitchen/dining room, sitting room, shower room, first floor landing which opens to a most attractive double bedroom with glazed double doors opening into Juliette balcony. The accommodation is completed by bedroom two and a bathroom.

Higher Dux Cottage - The accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/living area, double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and second double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. There is an enclosed garden to the front of the cottage and a sheltered sitting area to the rear with further parking.

Outside - Accessed from the quiet country lane, the drive leads into an extensive gravelled yard with ample parking for both the main house and the two cottages. Double car port with double doors to the side opening into a large workshop with power and light connected. To the other side of the car port is a barn with one end divided into three stables and the remainder an extensive storage area for tractors or machinery, feed, tack and tools. Adjoining the main property there is a garden laid mainly to lawn with mature boundaries and an in-ground ornamental pond. Behind the outbuildings are several paddocks and beyond the fields there is approximately 8 acres of mature woodland. In all the property extends to approximately 22.9 acres in all.

Services - Mains water, private drainage, mains electricity, oil fired central heating. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the vendor's appointed agents, Stags.

Directions - Take the B3254 road north towards Bude and continue along this country road for approximately eight miles passing through Whitstone. On crossing the Devon / Cornwall border, turn right signposted Bridgerule. On entering the village of Bridgerule cross over the bridge and continue straight along the road ignoring any turnings. Follow this picturesque country lane for approximately one and a half miles and on entering the small unnamed hamlet of Dux, the property will be found on the left hand side.



Marketed by: Stags, Launceston