in association with Twitchen Cottage Huntshaw| Torrington| Devon GUIDE £495 ,000 Twitchen Cottage, Huntshaw, Torrington Devon EX38 7HQ Set off a private lane, this chocolate box Grade II listed thatched cottage is set in a most tranquil location just 4.5 miles from Great Torrington and Bideford. • Grade7 bed 4 IIbath listed 3 recp thatched 8.6 acr Double cottage garage with room above • 3 reception rooms plus study • 3 double bedrooms • Ground floor bathroom plus first floor en-suite bathroom • Kitchen, utility and boot room • Two stables and double garage in separate courtyard • Stream bordered gardens and paddock totalling approximately 1 acre with natural pond Vendors Comments Twenty years ago we were going to buy in the New Forest but by chance we saw Twitchen Cottage and the enchantment began! It was all we’d dreamed of – secluded, quiet, no near neighbours, great dog walking and riding country but only three miles from the sea, a good sized garden a nd an acre paddock with a natural pond and stables all surrounded by mature trees yet sunny, bordered by deep set streams and yes, a waterfall near the front gate! We’d arrived in heaven! Everything is just the same today - a warm, welcoming home with two wood-burners and an open inglenook fire enough to keep you cosy on the coldest winter night. And wild life in abundance with resident squirrels and rabbits, pheasants (including an imperious Chinese pheasant in all its glory), foxes and on occasions d eer in the garden and paddock. The spacious cottage is situated in its own grounds The gardens are partly stream -bordered with an with a gated entrance with stream bordered old culvert and pool just inside the gateway. The garden opens onto the pathway up to the cottage lawns have seasonal bulbs planted together with with stone and cob walls and thatched roof with trees. Further up the lane and adjacent to the slated entrance porch. The original cottage property is a five bar wooden gate leading into a thought by the vendors to be over 400 years old courtyard with double garage and two-stable block was extended in the 1990s to increase both the with access into the paddock which wraps around living accommodation and providing a further to the rear of the cottage and has a natural pond. bedroom with en-suite on the first floor. Location Accommodation The small area of Twitchen is nestled within some The entrance hall opens into the dining room on of North Devon's most attractive and unspoilt the right with inglenook fireplace and bread oven , co untryside where there can be found numerous wood burner, storage heater and door into walks, woods and an abundance of wildlife yet kitchen. To the left of the hall is the sitting room being within less than 5 miles from Bideford and again with deep inglenook fireplace with bread Great Torrington. The historic market town of oven and exposed stonework and beam over. Great Torrington offers all of the local amenities Door to kitchen and door to lounge. The lounge needed on your doors tep. Thriving with an active is part of the modern extension being a triple community, this friendly town has pubs/ aspect room with feature central fireplace housing restaurants, supermarkets, boutique shops, banks wood burning stove, storage heaters - and enjoying and local theatre. There is schooling for all ages up French doors to the rear. Off the lounge is a to 16 years and various sporting facilities. The study with heater. Also a staircase to the master town is surrounded by 365 acres of common land bedroom having storage heater, several built-in providing 20 miles of public footpaths to enjoy. wardrobes and drawers plus an ensuite bathroom From Torrington it is an easy commute to the with corner bath with shower attachment on taps, North Devon Coastline and Dartmoor and low level w.c and vanity unit with inset wash hand Exmoor National Parks. basin and storage cupboards. The ancient port and market town of Bideford To the rear of the property on the ground floor is provides a pleasing blend of facilities w ith national the inner hall with kitchen , utility area and boot supermarkets, banks and shops as well as room off all having terracotta tiled floor s. The independent shops and the Pannier Market selling kitchen is fitted with a good range of units and local produce. A few minutes distant is the picture drawers, double bowl sink unit, Rayburn and space postcard fishing village at Appledore and the for electric cooker also. The utility area provides popular resort of Westward Ho! with its fine space and plumbing for washing machine and sandy surf ing beach backed by the famous Pebble tumble drier and opens into the boot room (which Ridge. From Bideford, access is gained to the could be a breakfast room) , which in turn gives North Devon Link Road (A39 & A361) which access to the rear gravelled yard and the paddock . provides a fast route to Barnstaple the regional Off the rear hall there is a larder cupboard and centre for North Devon about 9 miles away. The storage space for fridge/freezer . The inner hall busy town centre of Barnstaple offers excellent then leads to a spacious bathroom fitted with facilities and is a pleasing blend of the usual high corner bath, separate shower cubicle, low level street multiples and a number of local traders. w.c., bidet and pedestal wash hand basin, air ing There is a thriving local theatre, four screen cupboard, immersion heater, wall heater and cinema and excellent sports and tennis facilities. storage heater. The restored Pannier is in regular use a nd is adjacent to the town’s famous Butchers Row. Off the entrance hall is the staircase to the two Exeter is an hour's drive, where there are double bedrooms in the original part of the shopping centres and larger conveniences including cottage both having the benefit of electric heaters, an international airport. fitted wardrobes and enjoying views over the garden. Additional private schooling can be found in Bideford, AGENTS NOTE: Available by separate negotiation - A OPENING TIMES: Shebbear and West Buckland, both catering for 3-18 year separate area of land with a Lawful Development certificate olds. has development potential (subject to planning permissions) . Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm Currently the land has a residential mobile home which Saturday 9:00am – 3:00pm Directions could provide additional accommodation or holiday let income (subject to any necessary consent). Leave Torrington on the B3232 heading towards Barnstaple. Take the left hand turning at Huntshaw Cross passing AGENTS NOTE: The vendors have informed us that the "Auto-Mo-Beel " on your left and continue to the end of the property will shortly benefit from superfast broadband. road. At the T Junction turn right and at the cross roads take the right hand turn to Twitchen. Continue along the road bearing right and the property can be found on the left hand side just after the bend. From Barnstaple, take the B3232 heading towards Torrington , continue through the village of Newton Tracey and on until reaching the hamlet of Alverdiscott. After passing the church, take the next right on the bend, following this road for approximately 1.3 miles and take the left hand turn at the cross roads signposted Twitchen. Continue along the road bearing right and the property can be found on the left hand side just after the bend. Viewing Strictly by appointment only Council Tax Band G Services Mains electricity. Water on private supply. Septic tank drainage. LPG and electricity for cooking. Wood burners to lounge and dining room and open fire in inglenook in sitting room. WANT TO KNOW MORE We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and, therefore, recommend that you visit the local authority website (contact the branch for details) and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding. www.environment-agency.gov.uk www.landregistry.gov.uk www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures www.homeoffice.gov.uk www.ukradon.org www.fensa.org.uk www.nesltd.co.uk http://list.english-heritage.org.uk BOOTROOM 6'10'' x 9'8'' (2.08m x 2.95m) STUDY 10'11'' x 9'7'' KITCHEN (3.33m x 2.92m) 11'8'' x 10' max (3.56m x 3.05m) UP UP DN SITTING ROOM DINING ROOM 13'8'' x 11'10'' 13'5'' x 10'11'' (4.17m x 3.6m) BEDROOM TWO (4.1m x 3.33m) BEDROOM THREE max UP 13'5'' x 9'11'' max 14'5'' x 14'7'' (4.4m x (4.1m x 3.02m) 4.45m) max max DN LOUNGE 16'10'' x 21'11'' (5.13m x 6.68m) max NOT TO SCALE. FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY © BEDROOM ONE WEBBERS FINE AND COUNTRY 2014 16'7'' x 12'4'' (5.05m x 3.76m) max NOT TO SCALE. FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY © WEBBERS FINE AND COUNTRY 2014 For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. Some photographs may have been taken using a Wide Angle lens. 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 im portant matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property. in association with Tel : 01 805 626999 Webbers Fine & Country webbers.co.uk 17 High Street Torrington North Devon EX38 8HN [email protected] fineandcountry.com.