Location, location location.. This stunning Grade II listed cottage occupies arguably one of the towns finest waterside locations on the popular Bude Canal, yet is extremely private despite being within walking distance of Summerleaze beach, the Wharf, town centre and all its amenities. This charming cottage offers spacious and versatile accommodation not to mention circa 2 acres of beautifully maintained gardens and approximately 750ft of direct water frontage with mooring.
The internal accommodation comprises: Sitting room with attractive flagstone flooring and woodburner, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, WC, utility room and store/boot room; whilst on the first floor there are four generous bedrooms and two bathrooms served with two staircases; virtually all rooms benefit from views over the canal and adjacent nature reserve. The accommodation could easily be arranged as two independent two bedroom cottages, if desired, and would make a stunning second home or superb main
Property description Location, location location… This stunning Grade II listed cottage occupies arguably one of the towns finest waterside locations on the popular Bude Canal, yet is extremely private despite being within walking distance of Summerleaze beach, the Wharf, town centre and all its amenities. This charming cottage offers spacious and versatile accommodation not to mention circa 2 acres of beautifully maintained gardens and approximately 750ft of direct water frontage with mooring.
The internal accommodation comprises: Sitting room with attractive flagstone flooring and woodburner, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, WC, utility room and store/boot room; whilst on the first floor there are four generous bedrooms and two bathrooms served with two staircases; virtually all rooms benefit from views over the canal and adjacent nature reserve. The accommodation could easily be arranged as two independent two bedroom cottages, if desired, and would make a stunning second home or superb main residence.
Entrance porch A charming slate covered open fronted entrance porch, with a part glazed stable style door, leading into:-
sitting room 21'6 x 14'9 max A charming and characterful reception room with two windows to the front elevation both with decorative glazing bars and discreet secondary glazing. Slate flagstone flooring throughout, feature cast iron multi-fuel burner part recessed onto a stone hearth with decorative mantel and surround, two double radiators, door leading out to the rear lobby and secondary staircase ascending to first floor with storage recess under. Doorway, with steps leading up into:-
dining room 14'4 x 11'6 Window to the front elevation, again with decorative glazing bars and discreet secondary glazing, further part glazed pedestrian door also leading to outside, double radiator, feature ceiling beam and doorway with staircase leading to first floor landing. Further doorway leading into:-
kitchen/breakfast room 18'2 x 11' A most attractive dual aspect family size kitchen/breakfast room, being fitted with a matching range of oak fronted wall and floor cupboards with work surface over, tiled splashback, matching dresser style unit with display cabinet over and tiled flooring. Inset circular stainless steel sink with matching drainer and mixer tap over, fully integrated dishwasher, electric range dual fuel cooker with split hob and extractor over, large window to the front and a further window to the side elevation enjoying pleasant views. Double radiator, exposed ceiling beam and large pantry cupboard under the stairs.
Rear lobby A door from the sitting room leads into an enclosed rear lobby, with obscure window to the rear elevation, doorway through to utility area and further part glazed door leading into:-
guest cloakroom A white suite comprising: Low level WC, wall mounted corner wash hand basin and small obscure glazed window to the rear.
Utility/store 0' 0" x 0' 0" An extremely useful room, French doors. Floor mounted oil-fired central heating boiler, small double radiator, single bowl sink and drainer with storage cupboards both under and over and space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer.
First floor landing Window to the rear elevation and access to loft space. Four panel doors serve the following rooms:-
bedroom one 14'7 x 10'4 Window to the front elevation enjoying stunning views of Bude Canal and adjoining nature reserve. Large built-in double wardrobe, further single wardrobe and double radiator.
Bedroom two 11'7 x 10'2 A charming guest room, being dual aspect, and again enjoying spectacular views over Bude Canal and adjoining nature reserve. Built-in double wardrobe and double radiator.
Family bathroom 8'6 x 7'9 A modern white suite comprising: Pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and panelled jacuzzi style bath with electric shower over. Window to the side elevation, again with partial canal views, discreet secondary glazing, single radiator and built-in linen cupboard.
Secondary first floor landing Stairs ascend from the sitting room to the secondary first floor landing, again with access to loft space and obscure glazed window to the rear elevation. Four panel doors serve the following rooms:-
bedroom three 13'2 x 11' Window to the front elevation with stunning canal views, two built-in double wardrobes and single radiator.
Bedroom four 10'6 x 7'6 Window to the front elevation again enjoying stunning views of the canal and adjoining nature reserve and single radiator.
Second bathroom 7'4 x 6'9 max A modern white suite comprising: Pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, panelled bath with electric shower over and attractive tiled surround. Single radiator, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and further shelved storage areas and obscure glazed window to the side elevation.
Gardens and grounds Casting House Cottage is approached via a private and incredibly secure residents only driveway, with Casting House Cottage being the last of the properties, offering ultimate privacy and seclusion. Upon reaching Casting House Cottage an attractive pair of five bar gates open onto a private driveway laid with natural Cornish stone paving and offers off-road parking for a number of vehicles. The gardens and grounds then continue to extend off to the side of the property, following the natural shape of the canal and offering approximately 750 feet of direct water frontage with mooring. It is believed that the entire grounds extend in the region of two acres. The more formal garden, being close to the property, provides various flower beds, terraced lawns, feature patio and summerhouse, all of which again enjoy those stunning views over the canal and adjoining nature reserve. The gardens host an extensive variety of mature trees, shrubs and seasonal planting, thus providing an ever changing and interesting garden in which to enjoy. The gardens are relatively easy to manage, with most of the areas simply being cut with single track paths and wild flower borders either side. Paths then lead down to two incredibly private and enchanting waterfront areas, one of which is totally screened by the natural reeds of the canal, the other with direct views over the water.
Council tax Band E
services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
Tenure Freehold
