THE PROPERTY COMPRISES A charming 19th century cottage presenting painted, rendered elevations beneath a newly thatched roof. This quintessentially English cottage is Grade II Listed as being of architectural and historical importance and enjoys many original period features including exposed stone fireplace with log burner, bread oven, leaded windows which many have been professionally refurbished. Front door leads to:
ENTRANCE HALL Terracotta tiled floor, space for coats and boots.
KITCHEN 3.56 x 1.91 (11'8" x 6'3")
A dual aspect room with windows to front and rear elevations and over looks the rear garden and the open fields and tree lined valley to the front. There is a new bespoke fitted kitchen with matching sage green, shaker style units , modern worktops, inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap with tiled splashback, electric double oven and hob, integrated fridge, integrated washer/dryer. Inset down and up lighting. Bespoke shelving.
SHOWER ROOM Window to front, newly fitted suite, comprising, high level WC, quadrant shower, vanity hand wash basin, mirrored cupboard with light and shaver point, heated towel rail, new flooring.
OPEN PLAN/LIVING DINING ROOM 5.44 x 3.68 (17'10" x 12'0")
A dual aspect room with windows to front and rear, large recessed stone fireplace with bresummer beam, log burner. Features include a bread oven, stripped wooden floor boards, exposed beams and window seats. Fixed light fittings and curtain poles.
BEDROOM 2 3.00 x 1.98 (9'10" x 6'5")
Off the living room is a ground floor bedroom with windows to front and side, fitted blind, newly fitted carpet. Made to fit bed.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING/STUDY 3.71 x 2.21 (12'2" x 7'3")
Window to front and rear, exposed floor boards.
BEDROOM 1 3.73 x 3.18 (12'2" x 10'5")
With windows to front and rear with fitted with shutters, built in wardrobes, newly fitted carpet.
OUTSIDE At the side of the property is a parking bay for 2/3 vehicles. A stable style gate provides access to the rear of the property where the property entrance can be found. There is a generous enclosed, lawned garden. TWO SUMMER HOUSES one of which has a raised terrace overlooking the adjacent fields and woodland. The second summerhouse has mains power connected and wifi.
SERVICES Mains electrics, mains water, private drainage, oil fired central heating on a Hive system, providing domestic hot water and servicing radiators, many of which have been replaced, newly fitted pressurised hot water tank with build-in immersion.
DIRECTIONS What3Words: https://w3w.co/blueberry.city.placidly
From Barnstaple proceed along the A377 towards Umberleigh for approximately 6 miles, pass the garage on the right and then turn right signposted to Atherington. On entering the village turn left to High Bickington, pass through the village and follow the B3217 passing Libbaton Golf Course on the right hand side. Continue for about 2¼ miles and bear left signposted Ashreigney. After ½ a mile bear right signposted Riddlecombe and continue for about 1½ miles without turning off. As you begin to climb the hill keep left, there is a red post box at the end of the lane/bridleway , Upper Cottwood is the third cottage on the right hand side.
SITUATION AND AMENITIES In the heart of rural Devon, close to the beautiful hamlet of Riddlecombe and enjoying stunning views into a wooded valley towards Exmoor in the distance. Although rurally situated the property is conveniently placed for local centres such as Chulmleigh, Dolton, High Bickington and Winkleigh, all offering local shops, services and schools. The regional centre of Barnstaple is about 14 miles and offers the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well as North Devon District Hospital. At Barnstaple there is access to the North Devon link road which leads on in about 45 minutes to junction 27 of the M5 Motorway where Tiverton Parkway also provides a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. South Molton is about 15 miles and the nearest mainline railway station is at Kings Nympton on the Tarka Line which runs between Barnstaple and Exeter. The property is ideally placed to take advantage of the surrounding countryside with many attractive walks including a foot path adjoining the boundary, the National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor are also both within easy reach, as is the famous North Devon Coastline.
LETTINGS The property is available to let, unfurnished, long term on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for 12 months plus and is available mid-April. RENT: £895.00 PCM exclusive of all other charges. No pets, sharers or smokers. DEPOSIT: £1,032.00 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). A minimum annual gross household income of £26,850.00 is required to be considered. References required, viewings strictly through the agents.
TENANT FEES & HOLDING DEPOSIT This is to reserve a property. The Holding Deposit (equivalent of one weeks rent - in this case £206.00) 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.
