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REF: DRO1513 3 Runnaford Cottages Coombe Buckfastleigh

TQ11 0HT

CHARMING PERIOD TERRACED COTTAGE WITH GARDEN AND PARKING IN AN ENCHANTING DARTMOOR HAMLET

* * * Region £229,500 * * *

www.rendells.co.uk 3 Runnaford Cottages, Coombe, Buckfastleigh

DESCRIPTION 3 Runnaford Cottages is a character 2 bedroomed period cottage with a wealth of original features, including a fine open fireplace with woodburning stove, lovely pine plank doors and cupboards, early plasterwork, window seats and exposed beams. The cottage has a wonderfully comfortable and warm feel with modern comforts seamlessly blended with historic character. Outside, there is an enclosed garden, large store and private parking area. From the garden, steps lead down to the beautiful River Mardle which provides a tranquil backdrop to this exquisite hamlet.

SITUATION 3 Runnaford Cottages occupies a peaceful position in a magical river valley within the Dartmoor National Park. Coombe is a delightful and historic small hamlet amongst beautiful mature woodland, intercepted by the River Mardle. The surrounding countryside is very unspoilt and offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The nearby moorland village of Scorriton is about 0.5 miles and has a popular local inn, within walking distance. Buckfastleigh is approximately 2.7 miles. This ancient wool town provides an interesting range of shops, health centre, library, cafes and restaurants and primary school. Buckfast Abbey, the Dart Valley Steam Railway and Pennywell Farm are just three of local attractions. The A38 dual carriageway is less than 3 miles and offers fast links to Plymouth, Exeter and beyond.

ACCOMMODATION Attractive Georgian part glazed front door to:

SITTING/DINING ROOM Period timber plank screen with coat hooks, front aspect window with deep window seat. Original stone open fireplace with period pine surround and mantel shelf. Fitted woodburning stove on stone flag hearth. Interesting early pine built-in cupboard, understairs cupboard, beamed ceiling with old hooks, TV aerial point, telephone point, further early pine plank screen, quarry tile floor, inset lights and pine plank door to:

KITCHEN Rear aspect window overlooking fields. Small range of country pine base units and ceramic tiled worksurfaces. Inset sink with mixer taps and water filter unit. Plumbing for washing machine and electric cooker point. Ample space for appliances. Extensive rustic pine wall shelves, storage recess, quarry tiled floor, original ceiling hooks and stairs to:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Rear aspect window overlooking fields. Small hatch to roof space, electric storage heater and lovely old pine doors to:

BEDROOM 1 Front aspect window with leafy outlook over the hamlet. This is a fine double room with handmade built in country pine wardrobe and drawer unit. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder and immersion heater.

BEDROOM 2 Rear aspect window overlooking fields and interesting curved wall. This is also a good sized double bedroom.

BATHROOM Part tiled with white suite, comprising wood panelled bath with electric shower unit above, pedestal wash basin and W.C. Towel rail and electric fan heater. 3 Runnaford Cottages, Coombe, Buckfastleigh

OUTSIDE To the front of the cottage is a narrow cobbled area and useful recessed log store, including large granite trough and a well with period pump. This gives way to the peaceful country lane that leads through the hamlet of Coombe. Across the lane is a very attractive separate garden enclosed by traditional granite walls and comprising level grassed area, paved corner seating area, mature shrub borders and a large and substantial timber garden store. Historic granite steps lead down to the River Mardle which runs through the hamlet. To the side of the garden is a decent sized parking area and space for storage.

NOTE We should mention that the river level is very much lower than that of the property and the garden and it is not considered that there is any threat of possible flooding.

DIRECTIONS From the A38 take the Buckfastleigh exit. At the end of the slip road turn right and at the mini roundabout take the right handed exit towards Buckfastleigh and Buckfast Abbey. Proceed past the Abbey and at the top of the hill take a right turn signed for Scorriton and Holne. Continue for about 1 ½ miles and take the left turn by the old oak tree and Stone Cross. This should be signed for Coombe, although the sign is currently missing. Proceed along this lane for about ¾ mile bearing right handed over the bridge and into the hamlet on the right hand side. 3 Runnaford Cottages will be seen on the left hand side.

SERVICES Mains electricity, water and connected to new sceptic tank.

COUNCIL TAX Band A

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Band E

FLOORPLAN

3 Runnaford Cottages, Coombe, Buckfastleigh

3 Runnaford Cottages, Coombe, Buckfastleigh

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VIEWING By telephone appointment through Rendells Estate Agents, Tel: 01803 863888.