A restored det 4 bed period cottage in an idyllic location & no near neighbours with much charm & character throughout & offering deceptive accomm (potential for annexe) & with delightful gardens & grounds including a paddock & 1st class workshop. The whole extending to approx. 1 acre.
A rare opportunity in today's limited market to acquire a fully restored Detached 4 bedroom Period Cottage in an idyllic location and no near neighbours wiht much charm and character throughout and offering deceptive accommodation which will only be appreciated upon a complete and full internal inspection (potential for Annexe accommodation if required) and with delightful gardens and grounds including a productive paddock and first class garage/workshop. The whole extending to approximately 1 acre.
THE RESIDENCE Legge Cottage offers some quite charming and delightful accommodation, the majority of which is double glazed and benefits from full central heating. The property also offers a host of period features including a superb inglenook fireplace, solid oak doors, part solid Oak flooring with the well-proportioned accommodation briefly comprising: Entrance Porch, 21ft Dining Room, Cloakroom, comprehensively fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Beech worktops and Maple flooring, useful Utility Room, Stairway Hall, Study (ideal kitchen if Annexe required), Lounge with a feature granite fireplace and French doors onto a limestone patio, a total of 4 good size First Floor Bedrooms, Bathroom and lavishly appointed luxury Shower Room. There are delightful gardens including a charming cottage style garden to the side, a secluded leisure garden with extensive decking, 6 person hot tub and summerhouse. There is parking immediately to the front of the property, whilst a drive leads to a large yard and additional parking area where there is a first class insulated 21ft Workshop with an adjoining Goathouse and further Store shed and a useful Paddock.
LOCATION Legge Cottage occupies a peaceful rural setting only 1 mile from the small village of Highampton where there is a popular Pub, Post Office/General Stores, Primary School, Village Hall etc. The picturesque village of Sheepwash is 2.5 miles distant with its 'Fishing' Pub and Post Office/Stores. The bustling market town of Holsworthy with its Golf Course and Bowling Green is some 10 miles, whilst Bude and the North Cornish coast with its safe sandy, surfing beaches is some 19 miles. The market town of Hatherleigh is some 5 miles, whilst Okehampton, Dartmoor and the A30 dual carriageway is some 12 miles. The Cathedral and University City of Exeter together with the M5 motorway is some 32 miles distant. Torrington is 18 miles and Bideford some 20 miles with Barnstaple some 30 miles.
DIRECTIONS TO FIND Proceed on the A3072 Hatherleigh for 9 miles and upon reaching Highampton turn left signposted Sheepwash and then immediately right signposted Village Hall, whereupon Legge Cottage will be found after 1 mile on the left hand side.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all measurements are approximate) :-
ENTRANCE PORCH
DINING ROOM 21'0 x 13'1 (6.40m x 3.99m) solid Oak flooring. Exposed ceiling beams. Oak staircase to first floor. Radiator. 2 Windows (1 double glazed) both with Elm window sills. Part square paned door to entrance porch. Double wall light. Original inglenook fireplace with exposed beam and slate hearth with bread oven housing multi-fuel stove feeding domestic hot water and central heating system. Square paned door to kitchen/breakfast room.
CLOAKROOM 9'0 x 3'9 (2.74m x 1.14m) Ceramic tiled floor. Cloak hooks. Feature Italian vanity basin with drawers and cupboards below and illuminated wall mirror over with cupboard to side. Low-level W.C. Extractor fan. Triple spotlight fitting.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 13'0 x 13'0 (3.96m x 3.96m) Well-fitted shaker style kitchen with extensive range of Beech worktops with drawers, cupboards and wicker baskets below. 'Rangemaster' range with 5-ring LPG hob. Electric double oven and grill. Illuminated cooker hood over. Twin Butlers sink. Double aspect double glazed windows. Tiled splashbacking to walls. Range of matching wall units with concealed lighting and featuring an illuminated dresser with glazed doors and twin-drawers below. Integral fridge and dishwasher. Telephone point (subject to British Telecom regulations). Skirting fan assisted heater. T.V. point. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Maple floor. Double larder cupboard. Floor to ceiling display shelves. Door to:
UTILITY ROOM 12'9 x 5'7 (3.89m x 1.70m) Quarry tiled floor. Stable door with square pane glazed top to garden. Stainless steel single drainer inset sink with surrounding hardwood worksurface. Cupboard below. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Triple ceiling spotlight. Utility cupboard.
STAIRWAY HALL 11'10 x 7'10 (3.61m x 2.39m) Solid Oak flooring. Smoke detector. Double glazed window. Oak staircase to first floor. Smoke detector. Wall uplighter.
STUDY 11'9 x 5'9 (3.58m x 1.75m) Double aspect double glazed windows. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Solid Oak flooring. Radiator. Twin telephone point (subject to British Telecom regulations).
LOUNGE 15'11 x 14'11 (4.85m x 4.55m) Recessed ceiling spotlights. Oak flooring. Telephone point (subject to British Telecom regulations). Wiring for satellite, T.V. point. Double aspect with double glazed window and double French doors to garden. 4 uplighters. Granite fireplace with slate hearth and multi-fuel stove. Large understairs cupboard. Recessed ceiling spotlights with dimmer and remote controls.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Approached via dining room staircase. Fitted carpet extending to stairs. Oak doors to all rooms.
BEDROOM 1 14'4 x 12'8 (4.37m x 3.86m) T.V. point. Telephone point (subject to British Telecom regulations). Fitted carpet. Double aspect double glazed windows with delightful garden aspect to side. Double radiator. 2 Wall lights.
BATHROOM 6'5 x 6'4 (1.96m x 1.93m) Fitted carpet. Fully tiled walls. Pedestal hand basin. Low-level W.C. Radiator. Modern panelled bath. 'Triton' power shower. Wall mirror.
BEDROOM 2 13'8 x 12'2 (4.17m x 3.71m) Fitted carpet. Built-in airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder with fitted electric immersion heater and 'Aztec' electric boiler also feeding central heating system. Access to roof space. Fitted bookshelf.
SECOND LANDING Approached from stairway hall. Oak doors to all rooms. Fitted carpets extending to stairs. Smoke detector. Wall uplighter.
BEDROOM 3 15'10 x 10'6 (4.83m x 3.20m) Double aspect double glazed windows with pleasant rural aspect. Radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlights with dimmer and remote controls. Telephone point (subject to British Telecom regulations). T.V. point. Wiring for Satellite, T.V. Fitted carpet.
SHOWER ROOM 8'3 x 7'6 (2.51m x 2.29m) Superbly appointed and luxury shower room with marble tiled floor having underfloor heating. Corner entry glazed shower with marble splashback. Chrome shower with rain shower, hand jet and body jets. Full width marble vanity top with marble splashback and cupboards below. Feature ceramic basin and illuminated sensor controlled wall mirrors. Bidet. Low-level W.C. Heated electric towel radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan.
BEDROOM 4 10'9 x 7'7 (3.28m x 2.31m) Walk-in illuminated wardrobe with fitted shelves to one side and radiator. Double aspect double glazed windows. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Fitted carpet. Radiator.
OUTSIDE
Walled side garden with raised flower bed and side gateway. Rear garden laid to lawn with limestone paved pathway and patios. Pleasant rural aspect. Outside tap and outside lighting. Delightful cottage style side garden with 2 PONDS Wide variety of mature shrubs and trees together with GREENHOUSE. Secluded leisure garden with extensive decking and 6 person HOT TUB/SPA.
SUMMERHOUSE 10'0 x 8'0 (3.05m x 2.44m) With canopy and decking. Enclosed courtyard front garden with drive providing parking. Further drive via five-bar gate leading to parking area and concrete yard.
FULLY LINED GARAGE/WORKSHOP 21'7 x 17'7 (6.58m x 5.36m) Double aspect double glazed windows. Fluorescent lights. Power connected. Access to roof space. Electric automatic roller door. Workbench. ADJOINING GOATHOUSE 17'6 x 6'0 (5.33m x 1.83m) Fluorescent lighting. Stable door. USEFUL TIMBER STORAGE SHED AND ADJOINING PADDOCK. The whole extending to approximately 1 ACRE.
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage.
COUNCIL BAND Band (please note this council band may be subject to reassessment).
PRICE FREEHOLD £525,000
Vacant Possession upon Completion
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