HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Originally known as Thorncliffe Works, there had been a forge on site since the mid 1800's, George Thomas a farmers son had come to Bishops Tawton from Rock Farm at Filleigh a place which eventually became Stags Head Inn. Some of the items made at the forge were ploughs, metal wheels, gate fixings and metal binding for wooden cartwheels and barrels. Wooden wheels were also made there using a saw bench which had been designed and made by George himself. The business would also put on metal wheel rims for other wooden cart wheels made or repaired elsewhere. Another busy aspect of the business was the frequent and regular work of shoeing horses. In the 1850's with the expansion of farming the Thomas family lead by George, who was rather an inventor, further developed the plough which was being made by the family to incorporate an ingenious seed drill. The famous Corn Drill was thus invented, patented and made in Bishops Tawton. In the war years many drills were made to help the war effort and continued to be made until the 1970's since when the premises have been used for storage purposes.
SITUATION AND AMENITIES The sought after village of Bishops Tawton boasts a character pub, primary school, Church and regular bus service to Barnstaple just 2 miles away. As the regional centre Barnstaple offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues as well as District Hospital. At Barnstaple there is access to A361 North Devon Link Road which runs 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. The popular coast resorts of Croyde, Saunton (also with Championship Golf course), Instow and Woolacombe are all close at hand as is, Exmoor National Park.
DESCRIPTION A two bedroom Mews style house converted from a former forge. This is one of only four properties within the development and is now ready to move in. The developers have managed to preserve the buildings unique character, whilst incorporating the latest mod-con's and given this historic building a new lease of life.
ACCOMMODATION Arranged over 2 floors. On the ground floor Open Plan KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM and CLOAKROOM WC. On the first floor TWO BEDROOMS and a BATHROOM. 665 SQ FT / 61.8 SQ M.
OUTSIDE Externally there is an enclosed sunny courtyard garden, parking space and communal refuse and recycling.
SERVICES All mains services, independent gas fired central heating system. Council Tax band B.
DIRECTIONS From Barnstaple take the A377, pass through Bishops Tawton and just before you leave the village bear left opposite the church into Village Street, carry on past the Chichester Arms on your left hand side and after another 100 yards or so Thorncliffe Mews will be found on the right.
LETTINGS The property is available to let on an assured shorthold tenancy for 6 months plus, unfurnished and is available from early 20 February. RENT: £825.00 PCM exclusive of all charges. A verifiable annual gross household income of £24,750.00 is required to be considered. The property would suit a single professional or professional couple. No smokers and regretfully not suitable for children. One small dog may be considered by individual negotiation. DEPOSIT: £951.00 returnable at end of tenancy subject to any deductions (all deposits for a property let through Stags are held on their Client Account and administered in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Dispute Service). References required. Guarantor may be required. Viewings strictly through the agents.
HOLDING DEPOSIT AND TENANT FEES This is to reserve a property. The Holding Deposit (equivalent of one weeks rent - £190.00 in this instance) will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to Rent check, provide materially significant false information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing). For full details of all permitted Tenant Fees payable when renting a property through Stags please refer to the Scale of Tenant Fees available on Stags website, office or on request. For further clarification before arranging a viewing please contact the lettings office dealing with the property.
TENANT PROTECTION Stags is a member of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme and also a member of The Property Redress Scheme. In addition, Stags is a member of ARLA Propertymark, RICS and Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
