Plovers Barron Westleigh Nr Instow Guide £500,000 Grade II Listed Thatched Cottage Wealth of Character Features Spacious Accommodation Immaculately Presented Throughout Dual Aspect Sitting Room Kitchen, Utility & Dining Room Superb Master Bedroom Suite Parking & Garage with Mezzanine Floor Generous Gardens & Summerhouse Successful Holiday Let Oozing with a wealth of attractive character features, this charming Grade II listed thatched cottage commands a tucked away position within this quintessential North Devon village, just a stone's throw from the choice coastal location at Instow. Believed to date back to 17th Century, the property was extensively refurbished in the 1980s and has since been updated to a high- standard by the current owners, offering spacious accommodation, flooded with a wealth of natural light, and presented immaculately throughout. The history of the property is immediately evident with period plank & muntin screen bordering the hallway and attractive flagstone floor. The ground floor accommodation goes on to offer a convenient cloakroom, a dual aspect sitting room with opening to the garden, a social dining room, well-fitted kitchen and utility room. The first floor boasts a superb master suite with a large double bedroom, dressing room and stunning en-suite along with two further double bedrooms and a well- fitted shower room. Providing off-road parking, a large garage and sizeable garden with orchard and adaptable summerhouse, the cottage has been run as a successful holiday let but would also suit those seeking a characterful second home or charming residence for full-time occupation. Westleigh is a quintessential North Devon village elevated above the River Torridge offering a highly regarded village inn with waterside beer garden, church and village hall. The choice coastal village of Instow, enjoying a glorious sandy beach, is within a healthy walk along the Tarka Trail and connected by a regular bus service. The village boasts a plethora of renowned restaurants and bistros, John's delicatessen and café along with a pedestrian ferry to Appledore in the summer months. Considered a superb base by many, North Devon's popular tourist locations are all within easy reach including Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe and Westward Ho!. Barnstaple, the regional centre is also connected by a regular bus service and provides High Street shopping along with the Tarka rail line to Exeter in the South whilst the North Devon link road is also easily accessible and provides a convenient route to the M5 motorway. ENTRANCE HALL This inviting hallway welcomes you into the home with original period plank & muntin walls, flagstone floor, stairs to the first floor and stable door to the rear garden. CLOAKROOM Fitted with a white suite comprising low-level W.C and hand basin with vanity unit below. SITTING ROOM 24' 10" x 10' 0" (7.57m x 3.05m) A spacious dual aspect reception room with attractive inglenook fireplace housing gas fire, exposed stone and bread oven with original clay door, original period plank & muntin wall with original latched door and door to rear garden. DINING ROOM 17' 4" x 11' 8" (5.29m x 3.57m) A comfortable second reception room enjoying a dual aspect with an exposed stone feature fireplace, bread oven and attractive ceiling beams. KITCHEN 14' 3" x 9' 1" (4.36m x 2.79m) With steps up from the dining room, the kitchen is fitted with a range of work surfaces comprising a stainless steel sink and drainer unit with drawers and cupboards below and matching wall units over, built-in oven and hob with extractor over, built-in fridge and built-in dishwasher, space and plumbing for washing machine, part-tiled walls, flagstone floor and stable door to the front. UTILITY ROOM 10' 11" x 6' 1" (3.35m x 1.87m) Making for an excellent boot/store room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. MASTER BEDROOM 18' 3" x 11' 6" (5.57m x 3.52m) A large double bedroom enjoying a dual aspect. DRESSING ROOM 11' 0" x 7' 7" (3.36m x 2.32m) With steps up from the master bedroom, this space could also be utilised as a nursery or study. ENSUITE 11' 7" x 6' 7" (3.54m x 2.02m) Stylishly fitted with a white suite comprising a roll-top bath with shower attachment, hand basin, low-level W.C and chrome heated towel rail. BEDROOM TWO 12' 7" x 10' 1" (3.84m x 3.09m) A comfortable double bedroom with large built-in wardrobe. BEDROOM THREE 11' 7" x 11' 3" (3.55m x 3.45m) A comfortable double bedroom, formally arranged as a twin, currently being used as a home office. SHOWER ROOM 7' 8" x 7' 4" (2.35m x 2.25m) Fitted with a rainfall shower and separate handheld shower head, low-level W.C, wash hand basin and attractive tiled wall feature. OUTSIDE The property is approached from a private lane, shared with a neighbour, leading to the crazy-paved parking area which, in turn, leads to the large garage with mezzanine floor and personal door to the rear. The sizeable rear garden is a real feature of the property which is immediately laid to crazy paving creating a superb patio which leads to the formal garden, being lev el and laid to lawn with flower beds and borders. Here there is an adaptable Summerhouse, currently being used as a garden store. Beyond the summerhouse is a vegetable garden which then leads on to a small orchard with a good number of fruit trees, including apples, pears and cherries. SUMMERHOUSE 13' 5" x 8' 11" (4.11m x 2.73m) One's imagination can run wild with this adaptable space. Currently being utilised as a garden store with light and power, this space would also make for a superb craft/hobbies room, child's play room or occasional guest bedroom, subject to the necessary consents. GARAGE 21' 8" x 17' 4" (6.61m x 5.29m) A large garage with up and over door, light and power connected, mezzanine floor and personal door to the rear. This space offers further potential to convert subject to the necessary planning consents. SERVICES Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage. HOLIDAY LET POTENTIAL The property has prev iously made for a successful holiday let with Classic Cottages, for information on the potential income the cottage could generate please speak to a member of the Morris and Bott team. AGENTS NOTE Please note that the images have been kindly provided by Classic Cottages from their historic holiday let advert, whilst every attempt has been made to represent the property as it is, there may be some subtle discrepancies when viewing. There is currently a planning application pending to create a small porch linking the kitchen and utility. VIEWINGS Viewings by appointment only through Morris and Bott, Grenville Wharf, 6a The Quay, Bideford, EX39 2HW. Tel: 01237 459998. Energy performance certificate (EPC) EXEMPT DIRECTIONS From the A39 North Devon Link Road, travelling from Barnstaple to Bideford, take the exit just before the new Bideford Bridge signposted for Instow. At the roundabout take the second exit signed for Instow. Continue on this road for approximately 1/2 mile and take the right hand turning to Westleigh, Proceed without deviation up the hill and upon reaching the village hall on your right hand side, bear left before the junction and turn immediately left where the property will be found after a short distance straight ahead (the only pink thatched cottage in the village). IMPORTANT NOTICE - In accor dance w ith the Property Misdescription Act (1991) w e have prepared these sales particulars as a gener al guide to give a broad description of the property. They are not i ntended to constitute part of an offer or contract. W e have not carried out a structural survey and the service, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, meas urements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and s houl d not be relied upon for the purc hase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Lease details, services charges and ground rent (w here applic able) are given as a guide only and s houl d be c hecked and confirmed by y our solicitor prior to ex change of contracts. EPCs c an be view ed in full via morrisandbott.co.uk, as and w hen they are made available by the property ow ner. THE BIDEFO RD O FFICE THE KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE Grenville W harf, 6a The Quay , Bideford, E X39 2HW 45 Pont Street, London, SW 1X OBD T: 01237 459 998 T: 020 7629 996 [email protected] [email protected] .