West Putford, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22

DESCRIPTION A quaint and yet deceptively large four/five-bedroom thatched cottage with impressive, landscaped gardens boasting countryside views. The property has been a cherished family home for over 40 years; keeping its original charm and many character features including original oak doors, beams and floorboards, as well as inglenook fireplace complete with cloam oven. The property briefly comprises Entrance Hallway, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and Conservatory on the ground floor. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, the property offers a large single garage with lighting, power and plumbing with a porch leading inside and a path leading to the private fabulous gardens. Throughout, there are a range of outbuildings including multiple useful storage sheds, a workshop, greenhouse and a magnificent wooden and glass summerhouse to watch the world pass over the Devonshire countryside. The garden is a ‘green-fingered’ paradise with a plethora of open amenity areas, sheltered seating spots, flowerbeds, vegetable patch and alfresco dining space. The property offers a quiet corner of the Devon countryside with early viewing highly recommended. LOCATION A peaceful rural setting some 3 miles from the popular, self-contained Saxon village of Bradworthy. The village itself offers a comprehensive range of amenities including village store / Post Office, fuel garage, butchers, primary school, doctors surgery, vets, public house and social club. Conveniently located in close proximity to both the north Cornish and the north Devon coast line with spectacular scenery and in easy reach of tourist hotspots such as Clovelly, Sandymouth, Duckpool and Northcott beaches. Both Dartmoor and the Cornish moors are within a brief car journey and provide extensive leisure activities. A few miles to the west is the Atlantic Heritage Coast renowned for clean water, high cliffs, golden sands, surfing, the South West Coastal Path and some of England’s most dramatic scenery. Fourteen miles to the south west is coastal resort of Bude, which is the main centre for the area, with a hospital, national supermarkets, junior and senior schools, a private junior school and community leisure facilities. ACCOMMODATION STORM PORCH Slated porch with climbing purple clematis sheltering original Oak door with lite. ENTRANCE HALLWAY Spacious hallway with timber multi-paned windows to both the front and rear aspect. Character features throughout, including exposed stonework, built in bookshelves, hidden/former back staircase (no longer in working order) rising to the first floor, door to: LIVING ROOM Generous and bright reception room with timber multi-paned widow and patio doors to the rear aspect looking onto the patio and gardens beyond. A continuation of character features including oak beams, inglenook stone fireplace complete with cloam oven, slate hearth and oak mantle, housing electric fireplace. Ample space for furniture, fitted carpet wall lights, electric radiator. Door to: DINING ROOM Good sized dining room with multi-paned windows to both the front and rear aspect with window ledge and seat. Oak beams, wall lights, fitted carpet, stairs rising to the first floor and doorways to: KITCHEN Range of matching eye and base level units with rolltop work surface over, tiled splashbacking and inset stainless steel sink/draining unit. Inglenook fireplace housing oil-fired aga, space for fridge/freezer and electric oven with hob over, larder cupboard, multi-paned window overlooking the conservatory, wall lights, tiled flooring. REAR HALLWAY Multi-paned window to the rear aspect, recessed spotlight, tiled flooring, oak stable door to the patio and timber multi-paned door to: CONSERVATORY Large wooden windows to the rear aspect. Wall light, stable door, space for potted plants, space for boots, continuation of tiled flooring. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Wall and ceiling lights, loft access, fitted carpet and principal doors to: MASTER BEDROOM Spacious double bedroom with multi-paned window with secondary glazing to the rear aspect. Wall lights, fitted wardrobes, fitted carpet. BEDROOM TWO Generous double bedroom with multi-paned window with secondary glazing to the side and Velux window to the rear aspect. Both recessed spotlights and wall lights, electric radiator, cupboard, oak floorboards. BEDROOM THREE Double bedroom with multi-paned window with secondary glazing to the side aspect. Recessed spotlights, electric radiator, oak floorboards. BEDROOM FIVE/SEWING ROOM Currently used as a sewing room, however, could be a fifth bedroom if necessary. Multi-paned window with secondary glazing to the rear aspect, wall lights, cupboard, carpet. Door to: BEDROOM FOUR Currently set-out as a single bedroom with multi-paned window with secondary glazing to the front aspect, pine floorboards. BATHROOM Four-piece suite comprising timber clad enclosed bath, pedestal hand wash basin, mid-level flush WC, fully tiled shower enclosure with electric ‘mira’ shower over. Multi-paned window with secondary glazing to the rear aspect with tiled window seat, wall lights, electric radiator, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and further vanity cupboard, floor part laid to carpet and part tiles. OUTSIDE REAR PORCH Slate covered storm porch with door to: GARAGE Large single garage with lighting, power and plumbing for washing machine, racking and further storage space. The large rear garden is chiefly laid to lawn with established flowerbeds and a garden path leading the various areas of interest, including a GREENHOUSE and a gravelled seating area sheltered by apple trees to one side. The path dissects the lawn gently rising to the various outbuildings which are obscured by a range of flowers and greenery including Wisteria as well as leading down to a patio area well suited for alfresco dining. The buildings include a WORKSHOP with power and lighting, a MOWER SHED and a CYCLE SHED. From the outbuildings you lead past the vegetable patch to an exceptional oak and glass SUMMERHOUSE; a perfect spot to enjoy the peaceful countryside views. SERVICES Mains water and electric. Private drainage. TENURE - Freehold. COUNCIL TAX BAND - D. ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING - E FLOOR PLAN The floor plan displayed is not to scale and is for identification purposes only. DIRECTIONS From Holsworthy Town Square turn left along Fore Street and head out of Town towards Bideford. After approximately 5 miles and upon reaching Venn Green turn left signposted ‘W&E Putford’. Continue on this road for approximately 3 ½ miles proceeding towards ‘W&E Putford’. Upon reaching Churston Cross turn right signposted ‘East Putford’ and after approximately 200m the property will be found on the right hand side. WHAT.3.WORDS.COM LOCATION ///awards.winds.flaked AGENTS NOTE Please note, there is a covenant allowing neighbouring properties access to the disused well (currently filled in). VIEWINGS Please ring 01409 253888 to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs. FULL DETAILS OF ALL OUR PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com. IMPORTANT NOTICE Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. 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