Poppy Cottage, Foxtail Meadow, Holsworthy, EX22

Poppy CottageLocated on the north side of the pretty village of Bradworthy in NorthDevon, Poppy Cottage is one of five unique, cottage-style homes on theselect new Foxtail Meadow development. Built by craftsmen with anabundance of natural materials, this lovely home is filled with characterand old country charm.An Energy-Efficient, Cottage-Like HomeCompared to an old draughty cottage, this modern new build home hasmuch lower running costs thanks to the installation of an air source heatpump, underfloor heating, and the latest thermal efficient insulations. Unlikethe bland rooms of standard new build properties, Poppy Cottage has beenbuilt with softly rounded walls creating the warmth and welcome of oldcountry homes for which Devon is renowned.In addition to the two bedrooms upstairs, which includes a characterfulensuite master bedroom, there is also a downstairs ensuite bedroomperfect for family or guests.Kitchen/Dining/Sitting RoomOpen the front door and youll find yourself in a beautiful shaker-stylekitchen with plenty of space for a table and chairs. The floor, a timeless,natural, slate with the benefit of under-floor heating running throughout theground floor. From the kitchen you can access the integral garage and alsofind the bespoke solid wooden staircase to lead you upstairs.Beyond the kitchen is the sitting room area which is flooded with lightthrough its large patio doors and once the warmth of the day has ebbedaway, a traditional 5Kw log burner is there to make the room feel cosy intothe evenings. The sitting room has natural wood flooring which is easy tomaintain and looks and feels beautiful underfoot.Downstairs ensuite bedroomThe third bedroom/study has views out over the back garden and anensuite jack-and-jill shower room doubling as a cloakroom for guests. Theshower tiles are a soft stone colour to harmonise with the natural wood ofthe doors. The solid wood basin stand, handmade by our mastercraftsman, Simon Osborne, supports a natural slate top beneath a whiteporcelain basin. The natural-looking bathroom floor is in fact a non-slipporcelain tile, far safer for bathroom areas. There is also an electricconnection point to allow for a cabinet or shaving/toothbrush socket, and aheated towel rail for warm, cosy towels when you step out of the shower.Laundry RoomBehind the stairs, youll find the laundry room with direct access to thegarden, useful to kick off shoes and boots after a muddy walk, or space tokeep the doggy till dried off. With a sink, plenty of wall cupboards, andspace for your washing machine and tumble dryer, this makes for a veryuseful room.UpstairsAt the top of the stairs you will find a hand-built solid wood-fronted storagecupboard, handy for storing away essential towels and bedlinen, with plentyof space for suitcases and other bulky items.The master bedroom suite at Poppy Cottage is spacious and inviting with afeature dormer window to the front and a floor-to-ceiling window on thewestern side. The ensuite bathroom with its simple glass shower enclosuremakes full use of the characterful ceiling line and is built to the sameinterior design spec as the shower room downstairs.The second double bedroom makes for an interesting space with its slopingceilings, as does the adjacent roomy bath and shower room.GarageThe garage has a retractable door that can easily be automated. It is alsobuilt with the capacity to install an electric car charger. Should you everwish, the space has the potential to be converted to extend the downstairsliving area as it is constructed to the same cavity wall specification as therest of the house.GardensThe front of the cottage is lawned and left free for your own plans butdesigned with a traditional cottage garden in mind as these countryfavourites will happily flourish here. Likewise enclosing the front garden is atraditional low wooden picket fence leading to the pathway that runs fromthe drive to a slate doorstep edged in brick.The back garden of Poppy Cottage is laid to lawn with a small patio leadingout from the sitting room. A perfect spot to enjoy alfresco summer dining,for relaxing or wildlife watching. There is a handy outside tap for filling yourbirdbath and watering your plants along with a waterproof socket useful fora sprinkle of fairy lights.Devon banks and hedgerowsThe surrounding countryside with its glorious meadows, Devon banks, andhedgerows are filled with wildflowers, from primroses and cow parsley inearly spring to the bluebells, foxgloves, oxeye daisies, as well as the latesummer abundant harvests of blackberries and sloes for delicious puddingsand preserves.Ease and ConvenienceFoxtail Meadow, is in a very convenient location, just a level few minuteswalk from the village square, the center of Bradworthy, with its wealth ofamenities. In fact, almost everything you need can be found in the village,including an award-winning primary school, a doctors surgery, food andhousehold supplies as well as a garage for fuel and repairs. All this withbeautiful countryside on your doorstep and the glorious North Devon andCornwall coastline just a short trip away, Poppy Cottage is well worth avisit.Room SizesLiving area: 7.9m x 4.6mStudy: 3.1m x 2.1mUtility: 3.2m x 1.9mShower Room: 3.2m x 1.2mBedroom 1: 5.1m x 3.0mEnsuite 1: 3.3m x 2.8m maxBedroom 2: 3.4m x 3.2mEnsuite 2: 3.4m x 2.8m maxGarage: 5.7m x 3.0mGross internal floor area (excluding garage): 110 m² For all enquiries, viewing requests or to create your own listing please visit the Griffin Property Co. website.