House For Sale £700,000
Located in Cornwall’s most northerly coastal parish on the Devon boarder, the property enjoys a tranquil hamlet location including its three acre paddock and half acre gardens. The attached property also boasts an adjoining one bedroom annex (previously a holiday let) and double garage and workshop with further potential subject to the necessary planning permissions being received. This period character cottage which has been recently extended, offers stunning and versatile accommodation throughout with many original features, generous gardens, useful range of outbuildings and gently sloping pasture paddock.
The property briefly comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen diner, 3 bedrooms and family bathroom. The annex has a kitchen diner, living space and bedroom with shower room. Outside to the rear is an enclosed courtyard, excellent fully enclosed parking and turning space and lane leading up to the paddock and vegetable patch. An excellent example of a landed period Cornish cottage which must be seen to be appreciated.
Location
Enjoying a lovely peaceful location in a small hamlet of just a handful of other properties, in the northern most parish in Cornwall, Mornwenstow. The parish benefits from an ofsted rated ‘outstanding’ primary school, a well-respected public house, numerous coves including Duckpool and Marsland Mouth, rugged cliffs and national trust owned Coombe Valley. There are superb coastal and inland walks to be enjoyed and the parish is one of the most picturesque parts of North Cornwall.
The self-contained village of Kilkhampton lies approximately four miles distant with a co-op, Premier Stores and Spar for day to day shopping plus a butchers and many more small businesses. Bude, the closest major town, is some five miles further on and has the main comprehensive school, a choice of supermarkets, a rejuvenated canal area, plus two sandy beaches. Bideford, to the north, also has a range of excellent facilities and there is easy access onto the north Devon link road leading to the M5, Bristol and beyond.
Accommodation
pitched storm porch
Solid timber front door giving access to:
Entrance hall
Stairs rising to the first floor, coat and boot storage, slate floor, ceiling light and doors to:
Lounge
Front aspect uPVC double glazed sash window. Stunning curved feature stone Inglenook fireplace with slate hearth housing log burning stove. Solid pine floors, beamed ceiling, TV point, wall light and built-in storage cupboard.
Kitchen/dining room
The dining area is a wonderfully bright reception room space with dual aspect uPVC double glazed sash windows to the front and patio doors leading to the side garden. Feature stone Inglenook fireplace with clome oven and log burning stove on slate hearth. Engineered Oak flooring throughout, ceiling light and understairs storage cupboard.
Step up to the kitchen area Range of base level units with solid Oak worksurfaces over incorporating porcelain sink/drainer unit and induction hob. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, further space for fridge/freezer. Breakfast bar with cupboards and integrated oven under. Oil-fired Rayburn serving the domestic hot water and heating. Rear aspect uPVC double glazed window, stable door and three skylights creating a wonderful bright space. Continuation of engineered Oak flooring and vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlighting.
First floor landing
Skylight to the rear, beamed ceiling, fitted carpet throughout and doors to:
Bedroom two
Dual aspect room with uPVC double glazed window to the front and Velux window to the rear. Built-in wardrobes, loft hatch access, ceiling light, fitted carpet, telephone and TV points. A good size large double bedroom.
Bedroom three
Front aspect uPVC double glazed sash window. Built-in storage cupboard, painted solid Oak flooring, exposed beams and ceiling light.
Bathroom
Corner shower enclosure housing electric shower, panel enclosed bath, low level flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Side aspect uPVC double glazed opaque window, airing cupboard with linen storage shelving and vinyl flooring.
Bedroom one
Front aspect uPVC double glazed sash window. Large double bedroom with solid Oak floors, exposed beam, ceiling light and space for bedroom furniture.
Annex
Accessed from the rear courtyard. Former milking parlour with uPVC double glazed stable door to:
Kitchen
Fully fitted kitchen with excellent eye and base level units with roll top worksurface over incorporating sink/drainer unit and gas hob with oven below and extractor hood over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and further space for fridge. Airing cupboard housing immersion hot water tank and fitted shelving. High ceilings with recessed spotlights and ceiling lights, exposed beams, built-in storage cupboards, laminate flooring throughout and steps up to:
Living area
Front aspect uPVC double glazed window. Log burner sat on a slate hearth with slate surround, exposed beam, wall lights, display alcove and continuation of flooring. Open to:
Bedroom area
Double bedroom with side aspect uPVC double glazed window. Laminate flooring throughout, built-in storage cupboard, recessed spotlighting and door to:
Shower room
Shower enclosure, low level flush WC and wash hand basin. Ceiling light.
Outside
To the front of the property is a pedestrian gated entrance from the road side with established hedging giving seclusion. A pathway leads to the front door and up to the side garden which is South facing and chiefly laid to lawn with high, established, native hedging and local flora. To the immediate rear of the property is a slate paved courtyard which becomes a wonderful sun terrace with stairs up to a galleried terrace, connecting a further lawned side garden, with a slate chipping pathway leading a further level lawned area with mature hedges and perennial shrubs and flower borders. Stone built garden store and a further gravel path leading up to the rear driveway with double gated entrance and parking for 6 or more cars. Block built store with concrete fibre roof as a useful bike or storage area.
Large double garage with two vehicular doors to the front, raised concrete base, power and lighting.
Steps lead up to a useful nissan hut, with concrete base, workbenches to side, power and lighting. Large storage area to the rear with doors to the rear and side. This building has excellent further potential for conversion subject to the necessary planning consents.
Paddock
Beside the Nissan Hut is an access way that leads up to the adjoining paddock which extends to approximately 3 acres in total. With post and rail fence to the north boundary and stock proof fencing to the remainder. This has been left as a wild meadow, but has been previously used for grazing sheep.
A further post and rail area sections off a wonderful allotment space with several allotments beds, water connection and greenhouse approximately 8’ x 5’.
Tenure
Freehold.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
Council tax band
Tbc.
Energy efficiency rating
Main House – E
Annex - E
Floor plans
The floor plans displayed are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.
Directions
From Bude turn left onto the A39 signposted Bideford and continue passing through the village of Kilkhampton. After some 2½ miles turn left to Morwenstow and at the first cross roads turn right. Follow the road to the T Junction and turn left and after a short distance take your first right. Follow this road for just under a mile and upon reaching Gooseham turn right at the T junction. The property will be found after a short distance on the right hand side where a Kivells For Sale board will be clearly displayed.
Location
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Viewings
Please ring to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs. Full details of all our properties are available on our website .
Important notice
Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Kivells have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.<br /><br />
The property briefly comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen diner, 3 bedrooms and family bathroom. The annex has a kitchen diner, living space and bedroom with shower room. Outside to the rear is an enclosed courtyard, excellent fully enclosed parking and turning space and lane leading up to the paddock and vegetable patch. An excellent example of a landed period Cornish cottage which must be seen to be appreciated.
Location
Enjoying a lovely peaceful location in a small hamlet of just a handful of other properties, in the northern most parish in Cornwall, Mornwenstow. The parish benefits from an ofsted rated ‘outstanding’ primary school, a well-respected public house, numerous coves including Duckpool and Marsland Mouth, rugged cliffs and national trust owned Coombe Valley. There are superb coastal and inland walks to be enjoyed and the parish is one of the most picturesque parts of North Cornwall.
The self-contained village of Kilkhampton lies approximately four miles distant with a co-op, Premier Stores and Spar for day to day shopping plus a butchers and many more small businesses. Bude, the closest major town, is some five miles further on and has the main comprehensive school, a choice of supermarkets, a rejuvenated canal area, plus two sandy beaches. Bideford, to the north, also has a range of excellent facilities and there is easy access onto the north Devon link road leading to the M5, Bristol and beyond.
Accommodation
pitched storm porch
Solid timber front door giving access to:
Entrance hall
Stairs rising to the first floor, coat and boot storage, slate floor, ceiling light and doors to:
Lounge
Front aspect uPVC double glazed sash window. Stunning curved feature stone Inglenook fireplace with slate hearth housing log burning stove. Solid pine floors, beamed ceiling, TV point, wall light and built-in storage cupboard.
Kitchen/dining room
The dining area is a wonderfully bright reception room space with dual aspect uPVC double glazed sash windows to the front and patio doors leading to the side garden. Feature stone Inglenook fireplace with clome oven and log burning stove on slate hearth. Engineered Oak flooring throughout, ceiling light and understairs storage cupboard.
Step up to the kitchen area Range of base level units with solid Oak worksurfaces over incorporating porcelain sink/drainer unit and induction hob. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, further space for fridge/freezer. Breakfast bar with cupboards and integrated oven under. Oil-fired Rayburn serving the domestic hot water and heating. Rear aspect uPVC double glazed window, stable door and three skylights creating a wonderful bright space. Continuation of engineered Oak flooring and vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlighting.
First floor landing
Skylight to the rear, beamed ceiling, fitted carpet throughout and doors to:
Bedroom two
Dual aspect room with uPVC double glazed window to the front and Velux window to the rear. Built-in wardrobes, loft hatch access, ceiling light, fitted carpet, telephone and TV points. A good size large double bedroom.
Bedroom three
Front aspect uPVC double glazed sash window. Built-in storage cupboard, painted solid Oak flooring, exposed beams and ceiling light.
Bathroom
Corner shower enclosure housing electric shower, panel enclosed bath, low level flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Side aspect uPVC double glazed opaque window, airing cupboard with linen storage shelving and vinyl flooring.
Bedroom one
Front aspect uPVC double glazed sash window. Large double bedroom with solid Oak floors, exposed beam, ceiling light and space for bedroom furniture.
Annex
Accessed from the rear courtyard. Former milking parlour with uPVC double glazed stable door to:
Kitchen
Fully fitted kitchen with excellent eye and base level units with roll top worksurface over incorporating sink/drainer unit and gas hob with oven below and extractor hood over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and further space for fridge. Airing cupboard housing immersion hot water tank and fitted shelving. High ceilings with recessed spotlights and ceiling lights, exposed beams, built-in storage cupboards, laminate flooring throughout and steps up to:
Living area
Front aspect uPVC double glazed window. Log burner sat on a slate hearth with slate surround, exposed beam, wall lights, display alcove and continuation of flooring. Open to:
Bedroom area
Double bedroom with side aspect uPVC double glazed window. Laminate flooring throughout, built-in storage cupboard, recessed spotlighting and door to:
Shower room
Shower enclosure, low level flush WC and wash hand basin. Ceiling light.
Outside
To the front of the property is a pedestrian gated entrance from the road side with established hedging giving seclusion. A pathway leads to the front door and up to the side garden which is South facing and chiefly laid to lawn with high, established, native hedging and local flora. To the immediate rear of the property is a slate paved courtyard which becomes a wonderful sun terrace with stairs up to a galleried terrace, connecting a further lawned side garden, with a slate chipping pathway leading a further level lawned area with mature hedges and perennial shrubs and flower borders. Stone built garden store and a further gravel path leading up to the rear driveway with double gated entrance and parking for 6 or more cars. Block built store with concrete fibre roof as a useful bike or storage area.
Large double garage with two vehicular doors to the front, raised concrete base, power and lighting.
Steps lead up to a useful nissan hut, with concrete base, workbenches to side, power and lighting. Large storage area to the rear with doors to the rear and side. This building has excellent further potential for conversion subject to the necessary planning consents.
Paddock
Beside the Nissan Hut is an access way that leads up to the adjoining paddock which extends to approximately 3 acres in total. With post and rail fence to the north boundary and stock proof fencing to the remainder. This has been left as a wild meadow, but has been previously used for grazing sheep.
A further post and rail area sections off a wonderful allotment space with several allotments beds, water connection and greenhouse approximately 8’ x 5’.
Tenure
Freehold.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
Council tax band
Tbc.
Energy efficiency rating
Main House – E
Annex - E
Floor plans
The floor plans displayed are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.
Directions
From Bude turn left onto the A39 signposted Bideford and continue passing through the village of Kilkhampton. After some 2½ miles turn left to Morwenstow and at the first cross roads turn right. Follow the road to the T Junction and turn left and after a short distance take your first right. Follow this road for just under a mile and upon reaching Gooseham turn right at the T junction. The property will be found after a short distance on the right hand side where a Kivells For Sale board will be clearly displayed.
Location
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Viewings
Please ring to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs. Full details of all our properties are available on our website .
Important notice
Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Kivells have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.<br /><br />
