DESCRIPTION A charming cottage which presents whitened, rendered elevations beneath a recently re-thatched roof. This quintessentially English cottage is Grade II Listed as being of architectural and historical importance and enjoys many original period features including fireplace with log burner, exposed stonework and beams. The accommodation is well presented and arranged over two storeys. The property benefits from a parking space at the front. This is certainly a property that needs to be viewed internally to be fully appreciated and which lends itself to use as principal residence and second home or holiday let. Approximately 45 SQ M / 484 SQ FT.
SITUATION AND AMENITIES Prixford Cottages are a row of 8 period properties in a popular rural village. Barnstaple is about 3 miles and as the Regional Centre is located along the banks of the rivers Taw and Yeo and houses the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as District Hospital. From Barnstaple the North Devon Link Road leads through to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway in about 45 minutes and where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Barnstaple rail head provides a link to the National railway system. The North Devon coast is within easy reach and the popular sandy surfing beaches at Saunton (also with championship golf course), Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe are all readily accessible. The sought after village of Braunton is also within easy travelling distance and nearby there are footpaths allowing access to many miles of rambling over open countryside and some superb scenery.
GROUND FLOOR Stable style door leads into LIVING/DINING ROOM with stripped and varnished floorboards, exposed stonework and ornate beams, inglenook fireplace with log burner and bressummer beam above, window to front elevation, modern Dimplex electric heating. Doorway through to modern fitted KITCHEN with matching shaker style wall and base units, quartz style worktops with inset sink, stainless steel mixer tap, tiled splashback, space for cooker and fridge, window to rear, exposed beams, recess under stairs, stairs off to first floor landing. INNER HALL with door to INNER COURTYARD AREA. UTILITY SPACE with plumbing for washing machine. DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM with opaque window, wood effect flooring, shower, WC with enclosed system, vanity hand wash basin, tiled walls, extractor fan and heated towel rail.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING with loft access via hatch. BEDROOM 1 with windows to front looking onto Prixford Manor. BERDROOM 2 with window to rear, built in storage over the stairs.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a cobbled off street parking space.
SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric heating.
DIRECTIONS What3Words: ///pokers.term.farm
From Barnstaple town centre take the A39 sign posted Lynton, at Pilton Causeway pass Yeovale Road and St Georges Road on the right and take the next turning left into Pilton Quay, past Pilton Street on the right and take the next turning right into Abbey Road. At the top turn left into Under Minnow Road and follow the road for about 2 miles to Prixford. A short distance into the village no.2 can be found on the right hand side, with a 'For Sale' board clearly visible.
LETTINGS There has never been a better time to consider a buy-to-let investment and this property may be of interest to buy-to-let investors. Our lettings department has prepared some figures for this property, which should be achievable in the current market. The Stags Residential Letting team would be happy to discuss these figures and provide further information about the letting services on offer. They can be contacted on 01271 322837 or rentals.northdevon@stags.co.uk.
