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Property description

An exciting opportunity to acquire this charming grade 2 listed, former railway cottage, boasting many character features throughout. The cottage is situated in a lovely semi-rural location, a stone’s throw away from the popular cookworthy forestry and nestled between the ancient market towns of Holsworthy and Okehampton. The cottage is well presented throughout and benefits from 2 reception rooms and 2 double bedrooms with the advantage of several useful outbuildings, off road parking for 3 vehicles and 2 garden areas. EPC tbc.The property is conveniently accessed along the A3079 and is within some 4 miles of the bustling market town of Holsworthy with its weekly Pannier Market, good range of national and local shops together with a Waitrose supermarket. There are a whole range of amenities within the town including a heated swimming pool, sports hall, bowling green, cricket club, 18 hole golf course etc. It is only about a mile from the small hamlet of Brandis Corner with its pub, The Bickford Arms. The village of Halwill Junction is approximately 3 miles and offers a good range of traditional amenities including a Primary School, popular Pub, Newsagent, General Stores, Hairdressers etc. Bude on the North Cornish coast is some 14 miles, whilst Okehampton, the gateway to Dartmoor is some 16 miles. The Cathedral and University City of Exeter is some 36 miles. Directions From Holsworthy proceed on the A3072 Hatherleigh road for 4 miles, and upon reaching Dunsland Cross turn right onto the A3079 signed Okehampton. Follow this road for approximately 1 mile and as the road bears round to the left there is a terrace of cottages on your left hand side, the end terrace is 6 Railway Cottages. By foot the property can be accessed from the front, for parking continue on the entrance lane found just before these cottages. Follow the lane and the parking for 6 Railway Cottages can be found after a short distance on the right land side.

Entrance Hall (4' 0" x 3' 4")

Stairs leading to first floor landing. Internal door leading to the Dining Room.

Kitchen (12' 4" x 6' 0")

A fitted kitchen comprising matching wall and base mounted units with wooden work surfaces over incorporating a butler sink with mixer taps. Space for electric cooker, under counter fridge, washing machine and Grant oil fired boiler. Windows to side and front elevation. External door to side.

Dining Room (12' 7" x 10' 0")

A lovely reception room with feature fireplace housing wood burning stove. Ample room for dining table and chairs. Window to front elevation.

Living Room (12' 7" x 12' 0")

A spacious reception room with window to front elevation. Feature open fireplace.

First Floor Landing (10' 0" x 2' 6")

Window to rear elevation.

Bedroom 1 (12' 8" x 12' 0")

Generous double bedroom with window to front elevation, enjoying pleasant countryside views.

Bedroom 2 (10' 0" x 9' 0")

Double bedroom with built in wardrobe. Window to front elevation, with views of the surrounding countryside.

Bathroom (6' 0" x 2' 6")

A fitted suite comprising panel bath, separate shower cubicle with mains fed shower over, low flush WC, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and heated towel rail. Window to side elevation.

Outside

The property is approached via a shared drive which gives access to the double garage and off road parking area for 3 vehicles. Adjoining the side of the property is a hard standing area which gives access to a wooden shed used for storage, with electric connected and space for tumble dryer. A gate leads to the front of the property which is laid to lawn and bordered by mature Devon hedges. The rear garden is principally laid to lawn and bordered by wooden fencing and mature hedges. At the bottom of the garden there is another wooden storage shed. A path from the garden leads behind the garage and parking area to another good sized garden area which is again laid to lawn. The lower part of the garden is bordered by mature hedges and stock proof fencing.