SITUATION Whilst the cottage enjoys a rural setting, amongst Dartmoor's spectacular scenery of moorland and wooded valleys, it is only about 16 miles from Exeter where there is excellent communications including access on to the M5 motorway, railway stations with main line connections to London and an international airport.
The quaint village of North Bovey is a mix of period houses and cottages, nestled around a lovely village green with an incredibly popular pub and a 14th Century Church, The nearby moorland town of Moretonhampstead provides a wide selection of local facilities and amenities. To the north is the popular market town of Chagford with a wider range of facilities. About 16 miles away, via the A30, the town of Okehampton has similar offer of amenities as well as a Waitrose. The renowned Bovey Castle Hotel is about 2 miles away by car or a walk along the Bovey river, while the award winning Gidleigh Park Hotel is about 6 miles distant.
DESCRIPTION This delightful home, which is part of an original Devon longhouse, offers modern and characterful accommodation with some features dating back to the Medieval times. Understood to have been originally built by wool farmers this Grade II Listed property offers stunning accommodation throughout with an open plan kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, snug and WC on the ground floor and three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate shower room on the first floor. To the rear of the property are delightful private gardens and a pretty storage building with potential for conversion, subject to gaining the necessary consents.
ACCOMMODATION This charming cottage has been refurbished to an exceptional level throughout. The kitchen/breakfast room is clearly the heart of the home and is centred around the Aga with the breakfast area enjoying the most wonderful outlook over the lovely village green. There concertina doors that open out onto the front terrace which is the perfect spot for alfresco dining.
The double aspect sitting room is brimming with period charm and wonderful views over the neighbouring countryside, there is a stable door that provides side access alongside a luxurious fireplace creating a lovely cosy atmosphere. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes the snug with its attractive décor and impressive feature fireplace and a downstairs cloakroom.
The original staircase rises to a first-floor landing off which are three individually styled double bedrooms, a double vanity family bathroom with a roll top bath and views over the garden, and a further shower room.
GARDEN AND OUTBUILDING To the rear of the property are private gardens which are mostly laid to lawn with a seating area and stone-built outbuilding, which is currently used as storage. This has potential for conversion into an office/studio subject to gaining the necessary planning consents. (Architects plans are available upon request).
To the front is a wonderful terrace directly outside the kitchen/breakfast room, perfect for soaking up the village atmosphere with views over the pretty village green.
AGENTS NOTE The property is currently being used as a highly successful holiday cottage; figures can be provided on request. https://www.uniquehomestays.com/self-catering/uk/devon
orth-bovey/the-riddle/ It should also be noted the property is subject to a flying freehold whereby part of bedroom 1 is over the neighbouring cottage.
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired combi boiler. Potential to put solar panels on the outbuilding STP.
DIRECTIONS From Exeter proceed on the B3212 to Moretonhampstead. Proceed up into the town square and opposite the Co-Op turn left signposted North Bovey. When entering North Bovey the village green will be on your left hand side and Stonecross Cottage will be found opposite, next to the church.
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