House For Sale £220,000
Strike is pleased to present this exceptional property in Holsworthy, Devon.
New Good Life - Work From Home in Beautiful Devon
**no onward chain**
Charming tall end-of-terrace Victorian house with secluded and lovingly-created wildlife garden featuring sun patio, bug hotels, two ponds, hedgehog haven, complete with raised veggie and herb beds, cold frames, two garden sheds, mature fruit trees and a variety of shrubs carefully selected for year-round foliage. Located in the traditional ancient market town of Holsworthy in North Devon, 5 minutes from the Cornish border, just 8 miles from the world-famous surf beaches of Bude. Ideally positioned within about 40 minutes of Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin Moor, in easy reach of regional centres in Exeter for main motorway, airport and rail links, Plymouth for international car ferries, Barnstaple for regional hospital, and routes westwards into Cornwall. 30 minutes to Okehampton, where the rail route to Exeter and London will shortly be reopened. Reliable ultra-fast fibre broadband internet – perfect for working from home.
Originally built in 1857 by famous Devon architect Edward Ashworth the distinctive t-shaped building was initially the workhouse, then town hospital, then in the 1990s was converted into light and airy private homes with designated private off-road parking. Conveniently located two minutes’ walk from Marks & Spencer Simply Food and bp filling station, less than ten minutes’ walk to Holsworthy town square's wide range of local shops including a friendly well-established wholefood shop, Post Office, banks and a Waitrose supermarket. There are six pubs and two social clubs within fifteen minutes’ walk. Amenities within easy walking distance include the Leisure Centre with gym and heated swimming pool, Stanhope Park, bowling green, cricket club, football club and an 18-hole golf course. There are schools for all ages and health facilities in the town, and several local vets.
The property comprises Kitchen, Living Room, Conservatory / Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms and Bathroom.
Benefits include a large organic garden, double glazed uPVC windows and doors throughout, freshly decorated, new electrical appliances in kitchen, large loft and extensive storage space. All appointed and maintained to highest standards. Meticulously planned to maximise use of space.
All measurements are approximate.
Entrance
Set back from the road, easy access along concreted path to the double glazed front door. Enter into vestibule hall space with coat hanging and storage shelf.
Kitchen 10’ x 6’6” (3.05m x 2m) Oak worktops, large Belfast sink, built-in appliances. Large window with view to garden. Upper and lower cupboards with additional storage capacity. New fridge/freezer, oven and hob. Under stairs cupboard with factory-lagged hot water tank (Economy 7), hanging rails and ample storage.
Living room 13’5” x 10’2” (4.10m x 3.10m) with high spec multifuel burner, TV point, uPVC double doors to west-facing sun patio, wood store and garden. A second set of double doors leads to
Conservatory 12’2” X 11’2” (3.7m x 3.4m) Slate flooring, double glazed uPVC windows and doors with self-cleaning glass. Double doors out to concreted yard and to the garden. Internal awnings for shade, wooden venetian blinds on windows. Designed with windows opening on all sides for maximum ventilation. Currently used as Dining Room.
Up carpeted stairs with wooden hand railing to
First floor landing with ladder access to large loft, the size of the house. Has a light, and wooden flooring.
Bedroom 1 13’4” x 8’7” (4.1m x 2.65m) with two large double glazed windows and built-in bookshelves. Views over surrounding countryside.
Bedroom 2 11’8” x 6’2” (3.6m x 1.9m) with large double glazed window with view over garden. Currently used as a 2-person office and storage space. Fitted bookshelves both ends of room.
Bathroom 8’5” x 5’5” (2.6m x 1.7m) White 3 piece suite with shower fixture over bath. Large double glazed uPVC window. 2 laundry hanging racks on pulleys fixed to high ceiling.
Outside
Front garden Easy maintenance holly, ivy and shrubs with bark chippings beside the long concrete path. Hard standing for garden waste bin.
Rear garden Fully enclosed with access by wooden gate to the right of the front door to concreted yard and path around the house. Storage shed 6’ x 10’ (1.85m x 3.05m). 2 water butts to capture water for the garden. Mature garden designed as a wildlife haven by ecology specialist homeowner. 2 ponds for frogs and water plants, mature fig tree, bug hotels, hedgehog haven, bird feeders. To the west of the house there is a sun patio, a wood store, a second storage shed 8’ x 10’ (2.45m x 3.05m), 3 further water butts, compost bins, raised beds and cold frames for organic vegetable and herb growing, and a mature bramley apple tree.
Services Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Council band A (current charge is £90 per month)
EPC rating E (48) with potential B (86)
New Good Life - Work From Home in Beautiful Devon
**no onward chain**
Charming tall end-of-terrace Victorian house with secluded and lovingly-created wildlife garden featuring sun patio, bug hotels, two ponds, hedgehog haven, complete with raised veggie and herb beds, cold frames, two garden sheds, mature fruit trees and a variety of shrubs carefully selected for year-round foliage. Located in the traditional ancient market town of Holsworthy in North Devon, 5 minutes from the Cornish border, just 8 miles from the world-famous surf beaches of Bude. Ideally positioned within about 40 minutes of Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin Moor, in easy reach of regional centres in Exeter for main motorway, airport and rail links, Plymouth for international car ferries, Barnstaple for regional hospital, and routes westwards into Cornwall. 30 minutes to Okehampton, where the rail route to Exeter and London will shortly be reopened. Reliable ultra-fast fibre broadband internet – perfect for working from home.
Originally built in 1857 by famous Devon architect Edward Ashworth the distinctive t-shaped building was initially the workhouse, then town hospital, then in the 1990s was converted into light and airy private homes with designated private off-road parking. Conveniently located two minutes’ walk from Marks & Spencer Simply Food and bp filling station, less than ten minutes’ walk to Holsworthy town square's wide range of local shops including a friendly well-established wholefood shop, Post Office, banks and a Waitrose supermarket. There are six pubs and two social clubs within fifteen minutes’ walk. Amenities within easy walking distance include the Leisure Centre with gym and heated swimming pool, Stanhope Park, bowling green, cricket club, football club and an 18-hole golf course. There are schools for all ages and health facilities in the town, and several local vets.
The property comprises Kitchen, Living Room, Conservatory / Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms and Bathroom.
Benefits include a large organic garden, double glazed uPVC windows and doors throughout, freshly decorated, new electrical appliances in kitchen, large loft and extensive storage space. All appointed and maintained to highest standards. Meticulously planned to maximise use of space.
All measurements are approximate.
Entrance
Set back from the road, easy access along concreted path to the double glazed front door. Enter into vestibule hall space with coat hanging and storage shelf.
Kitchen 10’ x 6’6” (3.05m x 2m) Oak worktops, large Belfast sink, built-in appliances. Large window with view to garden. Upper and lower cupboards with additional storage capacity. New fridge/freezer, oven and hob. Under stairs cupboard with factory-lagged hot water tank (Economy 7), hanging rails and ample storage.
Living room 13’5” x 10’2” (4.10m x 3.10m) with high spec multifuel burner, TV point, uPVC double doors to west-facing sun patio, wood store and garden. A second set of double doors leads to
Conservatory 12’2” X 11’2” (3.7m x 3.4m) Slate flooring, double glazed uPVC windows and doors with self-cleaning glass. Double doors out to concreted yard and to the garden. Internal awnings for shade, wooden venetian blinds on windows. Designed with windows opening on all sides for maximum ventilation. Currently used as Dining Room.
Up carpeted stairs with wooden hand railing to
First floor landing with ladder access to large loft, the size of the house. Has a light, and wooden flooring.
Bedroom 1 13’4” x 8’7” (4.1m x 2.65m) with two large double glazed windows and built-in bookshelves. Views over surrounding countryside.
Bedroom 2 11’8” x 6’2” (3.6m x 1.9m) with large double glazed window with view over garden. Currently used as a 2-person office and storage space. Fitted bookshelves both ends of room.
Bathroom 8’5” x 5’5” (2.6m x 1.7m) White 3 piece suite with shower fixture over bath. Large double glazed uPVC window. 2 laundry hanging racks on pulleys fixed to high ceiling.
Outside
Front garden Easy maintenance holly, ivy and shrubs with bark chippings beside the long concrete path. Hard standing for garden waste bin.
Rear garden Fully enclosed with access by wooden gate to the right of the front door to concreted yard and path around the house. Storage shed 6’ x 10’ (1.85m x 3.05m). 2 water butts to capture water for the garden. Mature garden designed as a wildlife haven by ecology specialist homeowner. 2 ponds for frogs and water plants, mature fig tree, bug hotels, hedgehog haven, bird feeders. To the west of the house there is a sun patio, a wood store, a second storage shed 8’ x 10’ (2.45m x 3.05m), 3 further water butts, compost bins, raised beds and cold frames for organic vegetable and herb growing, and a mature bramley apple tree.
Services Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Council band A (current charge is £90 per month)
EPC rating E (48) with potential B (86)
