SITUATION
Situated at the end of its own driveway (which also serves three other properties) in a private secluded position yet located within 2 miles from the popular town of Great Torrington which benefits from an excellent range of amenities including a golf course, swimming pool and the renowned Plough Arts Centre, which combines theatre and cinema with an art gallery. A range of shops including a fruit and vegetable shop, pet store, butchers, pubs, restaurants and M&S food store. There are primary and secondary schools within easy driving distance, with the property situated in the catchment area for Beaford infant and primary school. The port and market town of Bideford has a wider range of amenities including schooling for all ages and multiple shops and supermarkets. The regional centre of Barnstaple offers all the main businesses, shopping and commercial venues, restaurants, primary and secondary schools. The area has a good range of transport opportunities which include the North Devon Link Road at Barnstaple that provides easy access to the M5 motorway network, the motorway network beyond and Tiverton Parkway railway station. A branch line operates from Barnstaple to Exeter (mainland trains operate from Exeter and Tiverton Parkway).
North Devon is renowned for its rugged coastline with spectacular cliffs, coves and beaches as well as areas of dramatic moorland, river valleys and rolling countryside via the South West coastal footpath. Further afield, Exmoor National Park is located to the North of Barnstaple and Dartmoor National Park to the South.

DESCRIPTION
Rosemary Cottage is a delightful three bedroom period cottage which enjoys a wonderful location, set down a private no through road with stunning views of the surrounding countryside with Dartmoor in the distance. It is complemented by its large gardens, vegetable garden, carport/workshop/utility, stables, paddocks and sand school. Set in approximately 3.2 acres.

ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation is light and well presented throughout with plenty of original features on offer including exposed beams and inglenook fireplace. As you enter you are greeted by the dual aspect sun room which has views of the garden and countryside to one side and views of the sand school and land to the other. From here you have access to both the traditional dining room and the kitchen/breakfast room which includes a range of wooden units and oil fired Stanley stove. Space for a dining table and access to the garden via a pair of French doors. The handy utility room includes fitted units, space for white goods, fridge, freezer etc, tiled flooring, sink, WC and door to garden. The spacious sitting room is of good size and includes a large inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove and stairs to the first floor.

The first floor includes three bedrooms, all benefiting from lovely countryside views. The principal bedroom includes generous hanging space and ensuite which is fitted with side panel bath, WC and sink. The main bathroom has tiled flooring, WC, sink and shower enclosure.

OUTSIDE AND LAND
The property is approached via a private lane which is shared by three other properties leading to a gated entrance to the stables, parking, yard and carport/workshop. Space for horse lorry, trailer etc. There is also additional parking to the front of the cottage for 2 vehicles.

The gardens are a lovely feature with lawns, borders, shrubs, plans, a productive vegetable garden, greenhouse and terraced area from which to enjoy the wonderful views. The outbuilding includes 3 stables, a barn / tack room, a detached workshop/carport/utility area which includes a WC and sink and wood store. The owners have also created a raised terrace area with space for seating and enjoying those wonderful views. There could be potential here to convert into a annex, holiday cottage, studio etc subject to planning.

The land which is on the other side of the shared lane is slightly sloping, with two access points and sand school. Extending to approximately 3.2 acres in total.

SERVICES
Mains water and electric. Oil central heating. Private drainage.

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