House For Sale £395,000
It is a pleasure to offer this charming 16th Century Grade II listed cottage which has been beautifully refurbished and improved with great attention to details, including a recent thatch overhaul. The rewire included oak pattress with new period style Bakelite switches, electric underfloor heating, a Morso wood burner with a new flue and a smart contemporary kitchen with an induction hob and other fitted major appliances. The open plan ground floor is delightful with a big granite fireplace and built in cupboards and shelving. On the first floor there is a landing with space for a work station, a single bedroom with a wardrobe, a double bedroom with a double wardrobe and there is a smart shower room. Outside is a bright paved and cobbled courtyard suntrap potted garden ideal for miniature trees and shrubs and steps and a gate lead to the parking bay. As well as being a delightful place to live, the cottage has considerable potential as a holiday let with likely income of between £18-21,000pa.The cottage is beautifully presented and Fowlers very strongly recommend viewing.
Situation
6 New Street is sited in a quieter spot only only 150 paces around the corner from the bustling town square in the ancient Stannary Town of Chagford in the Dartmoor National Park. It has excellent access to the amenities the town offers including a wide variety of day to day and specialist shops, four pubs, cafes and restaurants, a library and younger years schooling. The town is surrounded by countryside, riverside and moorland walks, with good sports facilities, a football and cricket pitch, tennis club and bowling club, a skate park, children's play park and an open air heated swimming pool in the summertime. The A30 dual carriageway is approximately 5 miles away, allowing easy access to Okehampton which is approximately 12 miles away and to Cornwall and in the other direction to Exeter (20 miles) and the M5 motorway.
Entrance
The double glazed panelled front door leads into a screened lobby with an oak screen to shield the kitchen area. There is an LED downlighter, a built in meter cupboard for the circuit breakers and smart meter, an oak topped seat and a fitted door mat with underfloor heating. A shallow single step rises into the living room.
Kitchen, dining and lounging areas - 12' 1'' x 19' 4'' plus fireplace (3.68m x 5.89m)
This room is a delightful blend of character with contemporary styling and comfort featuring exposed painted beams, a granite fireplace and painted heated floor. There are four natural light sources for this room including a double casement front window with window seat. The granite fireplace is fitted with a Morsø wood burning stove on a slate hearth, with a new lined flue and adjacent, to either side, are cupboards, one beneath the painted winding stairs for storage and the other with a fold out TV. Either side of the room are antique wall lights, and there are plenty of power points for side lamps. There are Bakelite light switches mounted on oak boxes and a wall mounted control panel and thermostat for the underfloor heating. The kitchen area is fitted with beautiful lacquer painted kitchen units that are made from recycled bottles. There are base and wall cupboards and matching handles with a silky finish and the oak effect worktop blends perfectly with the oak planked wall and oak electrical sockets. The black composite sink is matched with a black induction hob and there are further built in appliances comprising fridge, dishwasher, electric fan oven and grill, and a Zip hot water system that only heats water as it is used. The worktop is illuminated by a linear strip of LED lights above a mirrored splashback with a row of cabinets beneath. Adjacent to the kitchen are two steps up to the back lobby where there are cupboards housing a fitted washer/dryer, dry goods storage and a worktop for toaster, microwave, etc. A doubled glazed door leads to the outside terraces.
First floor landing - 5' 8'' x 9' 4'' plus stairwell (1.73m x 2.84m)
The painted winding staircase rises to the landing, which is bright with a double casement rear facing window set into a painted timber clad return, with a matching sill. There is a wall light point, and two ceiling downlighters, one of which is a directional spotlight. There is an internal window allowing natural light to the shower room, painted matchboard walls and beautiful hand built oak latched ledger doors to all the rooms with pewter finish latches. The landing is large enough to fit a desk or work station. There are modern period style Bakelite switches with pewter stained conduits for electrical cables, fire and smoke alarms fitted to the ceiling, a shelf in the stair well for books and two white painted hand rails.
Bedroom 1 - 11' 10'' x 7' 9'' (3.6m x 2.36m)
The oak latched door leads into the double bedroom with space for a king sized bed. There is a double casement front window, a white painted beam and partially exposed roof truss and a built in hidden cupboard for storage of things like suitcases, steps, and shelving. The cupboard also has the electric boiler for instantaneous hot water for the shower, a lighting switch and fused switches for the shower and heated towel rail in the shower room. This bedroom has a built in double wardrobe with shelving and a hanging rail and a cupboard above. A pendant light is fitted and a period style Bakelite switch on an oak switch box with pewter finish conduit. There is a long oak shelf above the bed head, and to the left side are open cubbyhole shelves for bedside books.
Bedroom 2 - 7' 2'' x 6' 10" plus double wardrobe (2.18m x 2.08m)
The oak latched door leads into the bedroom where there is a double wardrobe with shelving and hanging rail. There are painted matchboard walls, a pendant light point, an oak box and period style Bakelite switch with a pewter finish conduit for wiring.
Shower room - 5' 4'' x 8' 5'' max (1.62m x 2.56m)
This modern contemporary shower room has a large walk in shower, a glazed screen and door and a built in chrome shower outlet with a hand shower and rain shower. The walls are fully tiled and fitted with a full length mirror. There is a water resistant LED downlighter and a further downlighter with an integrated extractor fan, an illuminated wall mounted magnifier mirror and a rectangular porcelain sink with a mixer tap with its own independent Zip instantaneous hot water heater concealed in the cabinet below. There are double built in cabinets beneath the sink, a low level WC with dual flush and a deep recess with a glass block window light.
Exterior - 25' x 7' 10' plus patio (7.61m x 2.39m)
To the rear of the cottage are two garden terrace areas. One is tucked around a corner and is cobbled with room for a garden table and chairs and the other larger terrace is flagstone paved with full width steps up to the gate and car parking bay. There is an outside light to the right of the back door and a water pipe for an outside tap to be fitted if needed. A garden shed is attached to the cottage with shelving, lighting, and double power points. The terrace is a real south facing sun trap ideal for sitting out and potted trees and shrubs. The stone boundary wall flowerbed is part of the No.6, as is the new feather board fencing on the left hand side. Some of the climbing plants have been planted along the boundary fence to the right, and there are fitted cables for climbers and trailing plants.
Parking
There is a single parking bay at the end of the garden beyond the gate. The four properties along this terrace pay for access across the tarmac driveway owned by the village hall property behind. The village hall issues a licence each year, and this is granted at their discretion. The cost of the licences help towards the maintenance of the village hall.
Council tax band
Band C
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Mains gas is available in the street if required.
Holiday letting potential
A local holiday letting company has estimated that No 6 New Street can generate a gross income of between £18,400-£21,300 pa in a normal year.
Viewing
Fowlers will arrange specific days for viewings. If you contact us we will let you know the next available appointment on a viewing day.
Directions
From Fowlers double doors, turn left and walk two paces to the top of the square. Turn left into High Street and walk to the end turning right into New Street. No 6 is the lime rendered cottage on the left which is painted very light pink lime wash.
Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold
Situation
6 New Street is sited in a quieter spot only only 150 paces around the corner from the bustling town square in the ancient Stannary Town of Chagford in the Dartmoor National Park. It has excellent access to the amenities the town offers including a wide variety of day to day and specialist shops, four pubs, cafes and restaurants, a library and younger years schooling. The town is surrounded by countryside, riverside and moorland walks, with good sports facilities, a football and cricket pitch, tennis club and bowling club, a skate park, children's play park and an open air heated swimming pool in the summertime. The A30 dual carriageway is approximately 5 miles away, allowing easy access to Okehampton which is approximately 12 miles away and to Cornwall and in the other direction to Exeter (20 miles) and the M5 motorway.
Entrance
The double glazed panelled front door leads into a screened lobby with an oak screen to shield the kitchen area. There is an LED downlighter, a built in meter cupboard for the circuit breakers and smart meter, an oak topped seat and a fitted door mat with underfloor heating. A shallow single step rises into the living room.
Kitchen, dining and lounging areas - 12' 1'' x 19' 4'' plus fireplace (3.68m x 5.89m)
This room is a delightful blend of character with contemporary styling and comfort featuring exposed painted beams, a granite fireplace and painted heated floor. There are four natural light sources for this room including a double casement front window with window seat. The granite fireplace is fitted with a Morsø wood burning stove on a slate hearth, with a new lined flue and adjacent, to either side, are cupboards, one beneath the painted winding stairs for storage and the other with a fold out TV. Either side of the room are antique wall lights, and there are plenty of power points for side lamps. There are Bakelite light switches mounted on oak boxes and a wall mounted control panel and thermostat for the underfloor heating. The kitchen area is fitted with beautiful lacquer painted kitchen units that are made from recycled bottles. There are base and wall cupboards and matching handles with a silky finish and the oak effect worktop blends perfectly with the oak planked wall and oak electrical sockets. The black composite sink is matched with a black induction hob and there are further built in appliances comprising fridge, dishwasher, electric fan oven and grill, and a Zip hot water system that only heats water as it is used. The worktop is illuminated by a linear strip of LED lights above a mirrored splashback with a row of cabinets beneath. Adjacent to the kitchen are two steps up to the back lobby where there are cupboards housing a fitted washer/dryer, dry goods storage and a worktop for toaster, microwave, etc. A doubled glazed door leads to the outside terraces.
First floor landing - 5' 8'' x 9' 4'' plus stairwell (1.73m x 2.84m)
The painted winding staircase rises to the landing, which is bright with a double casement rear facing window set into a painted timber clad return, with a matching sill. There is a wall light point, and two ceiling downlighters, one of which is a directional spotlight. There is an internal window allowing natural light to the shower room, painted matchboard walls and beautiful hand built oak latched ledger doors to all the rooms with pewter finish latches. The landing is large enough to fit a desk or work station. There are modern period style Bakelite switches with pewter stained conduits for electrical cables, fire and smoke alarms fitted to the ceiling, a shelf in the stair well for books and two white painted hand rails.
Bedroom 1 - 11' 10'' x 7' 9'' (3.6m x 2.36m)
The oak latched door leads into the double bedroom with space for a king sized bed. There is a double casement front window, a white painted beam and partially exposed roof truss and a built in hidden cupboard for storage of things like suitcases, steps, and shelving. The cupboard also has the electric boiler for instantaneous hot water for the shower, a lighting switch and fused switches for the shower and heated towel rail in the shower room. This bedroom has a built in double wardrobe with shelving and a hanging rail and a cupboard above. A pendant light is fitted and a period style Bakelite switch on an oak switch box with pewter finish conduit. There is a long oak shelf above the bed head, and to the left side are open cubbyhole shelves for bedside books.
Bedroom 2 - 7' 2'' x 6' 10" plus double wardrobe (2.18m x 2.08m)
The oak latched door leads into the bedroom where there is a double wardrobe with shelving and hanging rail. There are painted matchboard walls, a pendant light point, an oak box and period style Bakelite switch with a pewter finish conduit for wiring.
Shower room - 5' 4'' x 8' 5'' max (1.62m x 2.56m)
This modern contemporary shower room has a large walk in shower, a glazed screen and door and a built in chrome shower outlet with a hand shower and rain shower. The walls are fully tiled and fitted with a full length mirror. There is a water resistant LED downlighter and a further downlighter with an integrated extractor fan, an illuminated wall mounted magnifier mirror and a rectangular porcelain sink with a mixer tap with its own independent Zip instantaneous hot water heater concealed in the cabinet below. There are double built in cabinets beneath the sink, a low level WC with dual flush and a deep recess with a glass block window light.
Exterior - 25' x 7' 10' plus patio (7.61m x 2.39m)
To the rear of the cottage are two garden terrace areas. One is tucked around a corner and is cobbled with room for a garden table and chairs and the other larger terrace is flagstone paved with full width steps up to the gate and car parking bay. There is an outside light to the right of the back door and a water pipe for an outside tap to be fitted if needed. A garden shed is attached to the cottage with shelving, lighting, and double power points. The terrace is a real south facing sun trap ideal for sitting out and potted trees and shrubs. The stone boundary wall flowerbed is part of the No.6, as is the new feather board fencing on the left hand side. Some of the climbing plants have been planted along the boundary fence to the right, and there are fitted cables for climbers and trailing plants.
Parking
There is a single parking bay at the end of the garden beyond the gate. The four properties along this terrace pay for access across the tarmac driveway owned by the village hall property behind. The village hall issues a licence each year, and this is granted at their discretion. The cost of the licences help towards the maintenance of the village hall.
Council tax band
Band C
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Mains gas is available in the street if required.
Holiday letting potential
A local holiday letting company has estimated that No 6 New Street can generate a gross income of between £18,400-£21,300 pa in a normal year.
Viewing
Fowlers will arrange specific days for viewings. If you contact us we will let you know the next available appointment on a viewing day.
Directions
From Fowlers double doors, turn left and walk two paces to the top of the square. Turn left into High Street and walk to the end turning right into New Street. No 6 is the lime rendered cottage on the left which is painted very light pink lime wash.
Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold
