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Castinghouse Cottage Higher Wharf | | GUIDE £895,000

Castinghouse Cottage Higher Wharf, Bude, Cornwall EX23 8LW

A unique -side grade II listed four bedroom character property with its own private mooring, 1.75 acres of beautiful gardens and just a five minute walk along the canal to the sandy beach at Summerleaze, or the same time to the town centre facilities creating a fantastic lifestyle opportunity 7 bed 4 bath 3 recp 8.6 acr Double garage with room above

 Unique grade II listed character property  Fantastic historic link to the story of Bude Canal  Canal-side location with a private mooring  1.75 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds  Lovely views across the Canal and from the gardens over the town and countryside  Very close to the beach and town facilities  Living room with an impressive fireplace and wood burner  Separate dining room and generous kitchen dining room  Four bedrooms and two bathrooms  Two staircases creating independent first floor areas, ideal for guest accommodation  Oil fired central heating  Fantastic lifestyle opportunity  Range of useful outbuildings including shed, garage and Summerhouse

VENDORS COMMENT ‘When we saw Castinghouse Cottage town. There is a lovely walk over the downs to for the first time we knew it was the the other sandy beach Crooklets, or at low tide one for us. Now, after 17 very happy you can walk between the beaches along the years it is time to move on. For 17 golden sand. years now we have watched the seasons Within a short walk are the restaurants at the come and go, each one so very different Falcon Hotel and The Olive Tree overlooking from the last. Each season brings the rejuvenated canal area with the public house something new to see both in the at the Brendan Arms and the general store/sub gardens and on the canal. We will miss post office, the Crescent Store being close by. it greatly.’ Slightly further away are the town centre facilities which include supermarkets, local shops Castinghouse Cottage is a unique canal-side alongside national chains, banks, coffee shops property which has an historic link to the story and much more. of Bude Canal. The original use of this building was to make the castings for the tugboats that The town also has an 18 hose links golf course, used the canal in great number in its heyday and business Park, industrial estate and primary and used the natural basin within the grounds to secondary school. moor up for repair. Built in 1826, the builders used the same stone which created the actual The town lies alongside the main A39 Atlantic canal itself and the quarry is still owned by the Highway which leads to Newquay and its airport cottage as it is within the grounds. which is approximately 45 minute drive away and, in the opposite direction, the major North My clients have lived in the property since 2002 towns of Bideford and Barnstaple are as their main residence and have worked hard within easy reach, linking to the North Devon to preserve the house and garden. One of the link road which provides access to the M5 key major improvements has been the Bristol and beyond. installation of secondary double glazing which has helped preserve the original character The gardens are real joy to behold, at any time windows throughout the property, keeping of the year. Using the contours of the land them dry and free from dampness. The stone beautifully they range from the low inlet basin fireplace in the living room is another fantastic area surrounded by mature trees and shrubs, to feature being a superb focal point to the main a higher level of lawn with far reaching views reception room and now houses a modern over the town to the countryside and coast wood burner which helps provide warmth beyond. alongside the oil fired central heating. The gardens to the immediate side and rear are One of the major advantages of Castinghouse tiered with lawn areas, well-stocked and Cottage is the accessibility of the property to colourful flower beds and useful range of the main attractions of this popular coastal outbuildings including a garage (although not resort. currently used a garage) and sheds ideal for storage. Just a five minute level stroll along the canal leads to the sandy beach at Summerleaze and A path leads to an orchard and kitchen garden the access onto the North Cornish coastal path and then along to the raised lawn which is great leading to the dramatic clifftop walks of the for picnics and where the best of the town and coastal views can be enjoyed. The mown path

then leads around a further area garden with an SERVICES acer and numerous mature perennials which Mains water electric and drainage border the canal. Just beyond here is the quarry which is overgrown at present. COUNCIL TAX – Band E The path leads around to the natural basin inlet and onwards to the private jetty so any DIRECTIONS potential buyer can row to the Weir restaurant From our office follow the road along the inland or, in the opposite direction, towards the Strand and bear right at the mini roundabout gates and the beach. and as you go over the bridge pass the Falcon and Brendan Arms on the right hand side. Although the property is attached it is only via Follow the road on and just before it starts to the side utility to a neighbouring, rarely used slope upwards take the left turn into Higher holiday home. The accommodation consists of a Wharf. Follow this private road until the very characterful front porch with slate shelves, a end where Castinghouse Cottage will be found living room, a dining room, a kitchen/diner with beyond a five bar gate. a larder, useful separate utility room and there are two staircases leading to the first floor. This might suit a variety of buyers and is ideal as EPC – EXEMPT guest accommodation, if family are regular visitors or if you wanted to run a bed-and- breakfast, which the previous owners had done. OPENING HOURS Both independent areas consist of two Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm bedrooms and a bathroom with all the Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm bedrooms enjoying a canal view. Sunday 10:00am – 1:00pm

This highly individual property does need to be seen to be fully appreciated and an internal viewing is highly recommended

For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.

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