ORCHARD COTTAGE

QUIETLY SITUATED IN AN EDGE OF VILLAGE LOCATION WITH BEAUTIFUL OPEN COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS A HIGHLY INDIVIDUAL DETACHED PROPERTY WHICH IS APPROX. 15 YEARS OLD BENEFITING FROM OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING. HAVING ENTRANCE HALL, CLOAKROOM, LARGE UTILITY, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST RM, 34' SITTING/DINING RM, 22' MASTER BEDROOM, 11' BEDROOM 2, BOX ROOM WITH SCOPE TO CREATE A BEDROOM, DETACHED GARAGE, MATURE GARDENS, DRIVEWAY. A UNIQUE PROPERTY.
SituationSituated within the village of Merton which is surrounded by the grounds belonging to the Clinton Devon Estate, with a large percentage of the houses in the village belonging to the Estate. The village itself boasts a good community spirit and remains unspoilt with local inn, village hall, garage, recreational field and primary school. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside incorporating various walks and bridleways and is approximately 15 minutes drive from the Cavalier town of Great Torrington where there are shops and amenities catering for everyday needs including primary and secondary schooling. Whilst Bideford and Barnstaple the regional town centres are approximately hours drive away.
Orchard Cottage is tucked away in a quiet lane in a peaceful, tranquil setting surrounded by open fields yet within a short distance to the village.
DescriptionBuilt approximately 15 years ago (not confirmed) of Scandanavian design traditionally built under a slate roof with rendered and colourwashed elevations. A noteable feature of the property is the very large Sitting Room/Dining Room which overlooks the open fields. Another feature is the Master Bedroom which is larger than normal and again takes full advantage of the beautiful open views. The small box room (currently used as a dressing room) could serve as a study by moving the partition walls it would be possible to increase the size of this Box Room into the Master Bedroom to create a larger room which would then become the third bedroom. As you enter the property there is a very spacious entrance hall with Oak flooring running all the way through the ground floor as well as a good sized, well fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room there is a large Utility Room and Cloakroom. All rooms being very light and airy. The very pleasant mature Gardens surround the property, there is a double wooden entrance gate to gravelled driveway and detached Garage.
Entrance PorchTiled floor.
Entrance Hall5.41m(17'9'') x 2.97m(9'9'')
With oak flooring throughout and radiator.
CloakroomWith low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin.
Utility Room3.61m(11'10'') x 3.53m(11'7'')
Range of fitted storage cupboards, Grant oil fired combi boiler serving hot water and central heating system, inset sink with cupboards under with space and plumbing for washing machine. Door to side.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room3.53m(11'7'') x 3.53m(11'7'')
Pleasant double aspect room with single drainer sink unit, double electric oven, gas hob and electric hob, extensive range of floor and eye level cupboards, attractive tiled flooring, spotlights, dishwasher.
Sitting Room / Dining Room10.36m(34'0'') x 4.22m(13'10'')
Oak flooring throughout with central French doors opening to patio and garden. Two large picture windows enjoying the open views, 2 radiators, Scandanavian woodburner to the corner of the room.
STAIRCASE FROM HALL TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Master Bedroom6.76m(22'2'') x 5.26m(17'3'')
A triple aspect room enjoying the open countryside views with windows and velux windows, 2 radiators.
Bedroom Two3.53m(11'7'') x 3.53m(11'7'')
Radiator.
Box Room / Dressing Room2.26m(7'5'') x 1.83m(6'0'')
This could be used as a small office.
Bathroom3.35m(11'0'') x 2.41m(7'11'')
Radiator, pedestal wash hand basin with shaver point over, low level WC, panelled bath with shower over and side screen, medicine cabinet.
OutsideThe property is approached off a private no through lane belonging to the Clinton Devon Estate serving four properties. If maintenance required to road the Estate pays of the overall cost and the 4 properties contribute a share each of the remaining half. The lane had the potholes filled and was fully tarmaced this year at a cost of £300 to each property. From the lane there are double wooden gates leading to a gravelled driveway with parking for 3/4 cars and also leading to DETACHED GARAGE to the side of the garage is a greenhouse and pergola with the garden running around to the rear. There is a pleasant patio and garden with timber shed which is divided from the field by a beeched hedge. There is a front ornamental garden which is well stocked with plants and shrubs.
Detached Garage5.51m(18'1'') x 4.37m(14'4'')
With power and light connected and up and over door.
ServicesMains water, drainage and electric. Oil fired central heating.
NotePhillips Smith & Dunn have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fitting or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order. The Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor and Surveyor.
ViewingStrictly by appointment only through Phillips Smith & Dunn Bideford Office telephone 01237 423007. Out of office hours telephone Roger Berry on 07970 940416.
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