Witheven Cottage Witheven Cottage Jacobstow, Bude, EX23 0BX North Cornish Coast 5 Miles Bude 10 Miles Launceston 14 Miles
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Witheven Cottage Witheven Cottage Jacobstow, Bude, EX23 0BX North Cornish Coast 5 miles Bude 10 miles Launceston 14 miles • 3 Bedrooms • Kitchen/Dining Room • Sitting Room • Conservatory • Bath and Shower Rooms • Double Garage • Gardens and Land • 4.257 Acres in all Guide price £535,000 SITUATION The property enjoys a private and peaceful location on the outskirts of the popular village of Jacobstow with its primary school, village hall and place of worship. The hamlet of Wainhouse Corner on the A39 Atlantic Highway is approximately 2 miles away with its petrol filling station and post office/ general store catering for day-to-day needs. The picturesque North Cornwall coastal village of Crackington is 4.6 miles and sits peacefully within the folds of the rugged coastline with beaches and extensive cliff walks. Beautifully presented period cottage in private rural location with The coastal town of Bude is some 10 miles to the north with its extensive grounds extending to 4.25 acres sandy beaches, sea pool, canal, sports centre and testing 18-hole links golf course, supermarkets, restaurants and a range of other shopping facilities. The former market town of Launceston is 14 miles to the east and has a 24-hour supermarket and access to the A30 trunk road, which links the cathedral towns of Exeter and Truro. At Exeter there is access to the M5 motorway network, railway station serving London Paddington and international airport. DESCRIPTION This attractive period cottage is constructed of part stone and cob beneath a tiled roof. The property has been the cherished home of the current vendors for 12 years, who have successfully refurbished and extended the cottage, retaining many character features such as Delabole flagstone slate flooring and exposed beams, providing a home of rare quality and comfort. ACCOMMODATION The accommodation is clearly illustrated on the floorplan overleaf and briefly comprises an entrance porch, hallway with flagstone slate floor, bedroom 3/study and kitchen/dining room with a range of bespoke base and eye level units with maple worktops and tiled splashbacks, underset ceramic sink with mixer taps, appliance space for LPG gas cooker and pantry cupboard. There is a sitting room with fireplace housing a woodburner set on tiled hearth and an impressive conservatory being hexagonal in shape with bespoke blinds and doors to the garden. The master bedroom is accessed via the inner hallway with patio doors to the garden and shower room comprising corner shower cubicle, low flush WC and vanity wash hand basin. The first floor offers a triple aspect double bedroom with exposed beams and bathroom with panel enclosed double bath with tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. OUTSIDE The property is approached via an old drovers way to a gravel driveway providing off-road parking for a number of vehicles. There is access to the DOUBLE GARAGE 5.94m x 5.59m (19'6" x 18'4") with light and power connected and a pair of electrically operated up and over doors. There is loft ladder access to a most useful boarded storage area with power points. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a south facing patio and Victorian style timber GREENHOUSE. Rainwater is harvested for flowers and shrubs, fruit and vegetables, as well as a small wildlife pond. The area is enclosed by well defined hedge and fence boundaries. The fields and garden have been managed organically by the vendors, with the particular aim of encouraging wildlife. THE LAND The land and property extends in all to 4.257 acres or thereabouts. There is an off-lying field of 2.650 acres comprising mainly permanent pasture, small areas planted with a range of young trees, including ash, field maple, hazel and baby oaks. An adjoining lightly wooded area of 1.332 acres includes a large spring fed pond with three central islands. Trees here include various willow, oak, ash, wild cherry and alder, as well as newly planted rowan, apples, hornbeam and silver birch. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage via a septic tank. Oil fired central heating. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the vendor's appointed agents, Stags. DIRECTIONS Head west on the A30 towards Bodmin. Within 3 miles take the Kennards House exit and join the A395 towards Camelford. After approximately 7.5 miles, in the market hamlet of Hallworthy, take the 2nd right turning onto the B3262, signposted Otterham Station. In 2 miles, at the T-junction with the A39, turn right towards Bude. In the village of Wainhouse Corner turn right towards Canworthy Water. Proceed for 1 mile and at Eden Chapel take the left hand turning posted Blagdon and No Through Road. In 0.6 of a mile turn right immediately after a farmyard and barn. After approximately 0.5 miles the lane divides and there is a sign for Witheven Cottage, which will be found on the left hand side. Map reference: OS Landranger sheet 190:212/943. Witheven Cottage, Jacobstow, Bude, EX23 0BX These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags Kensey House, 18 Western Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AS Tel: 01566 774999 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.