4 bed cottage for sale

Thornbury, Holsworthy, Devon EX22

Guide price £875,000
Set over 3.54 acres this 17th century thatched family home which is not listed. Set over 3725 sq. Ft. This beautiful family home offers flexible & generous accommodation throughout. Externally the plot offers extensive parking, potager gardens, stable block, car port, workshop, studio & alfresco dining area with pizza oven.

Front Aspect

From the roadside, parking for multiple cars with a five bar vehicular and pedestrian gate giving access to additional parking at the rear of the property. A paved pathway, flanked by an area of lawn accentuated with pre-established bushes, shrubs and trees, leads to the front door. Outside light point and steps lead to the front door, which gives access to the entrance porch.

Entrance Porch

Ceiling mounted light point, wall mounted smart meters. Flooring is laid to tile and a wooden single glazed door gives access to the entrance hall and the dining room.

Entrance / Dining Hall (3.18m x 2.44m (10' 5" x 8' 0"))

The galleried entrance hall boasts a high ceiling with feature lighting. Carpeted flooring, two double radiators. Ornate wood panelling on the walls gives a period feel, as does the built in feature antique wooden pew. A lovely open archway gives access to a stunning dining room which can house a grand dining table and exudes the luxury of a high end country restaurant. Ceiling mounted light point, exposed beams, double glazed window with deep wooden panelled sill to the rear aspect, wood panelling on the wall, power points, wall mounted panel for the alarm system, internet points, telephone points complete the scene. The doors give access to the reception room, WC, kitchen and a door to the understairs storage cupboard, which has a wall mounted light point, wall mounted heater and wall mounted coat hooks.

WC

Travatine flooring, wall mounted basin with tiled surround and tiled splashbacks, ceiling mounted spotlight, low level WC, uPVC obscure double glazed window to the rear aspect with deep tiled window sill.

Reception Room (7.98m x 3.94m (26' 2" x 12' 11"))

This is a dual aspect room with exposed beams, wall mounted light points, double glazed window to the front aspect with deep slate window sill and three double radiators. The original fireplace boasts an exposed wooden lintel, cast iron wood burning stove with fully lined flue, original cloam oven with cast iron door and a light point to accentuate the grandeur. There is a wonderful architectural recess with slate sill for display purposes and various power points. An exposed stone arch tops steps down to the lower part of the room, which has exposed beams, double glazed French doors giving access to and beautiful views of the immediate gardens, with an additional double glazed window with a deep slate window sill to the left.

Family Room / Office (5.72m x 3.38m (18' 9" x 11' 1"))

A dual aspect room currently used as an office, with superfast FTTP broadband. Oak double glazed double doors to the side give access to the paved area and the side of the property, with another window to the front. Large slate tile flooring, wall mounted lights, two double radiators and a bespoke bank of powder blue cupboards with double doors and powder blue and green book shelves above make this the ideal work from home environment.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.41m x 4.29m (17' 9" x 14' 1"))

Also dual aspect, with deep slate window sills, ceiling mounted LED lights and double glazed windows to the front rear, the kitchen houses a matching range of base, wall and drawer units with black granite worktops, a half bowl ceramic sink with black drainer and swan neck monobloc mixer tap over, integrated fridge, integrated dishwasher, under counter lighting, tall boy larder cupboards, double radiator, large slate flagstone flooring, range style cooker with black glass splashback and black extractor hood over. Power points, usb charging points, space for dining table and a wonderful wooden door gives access to the utility room.

Utility Room (2.82m x 2.77m (9' 3" x 9' 1"))

Double glazed window to the front aspect and ceiling LED lights. Belfast sink with hot and cold taps over. Matching range of base and drawer units with black granite worktops over, power points, space for washing machine, floor mounted oil fed combination boiler, slate flagstone flooring, double glazed stable door giving access to the rear garden and door gives access to the formal garage.

Garage (5.41m x 2.95m (17' 9" x 9' 8"))

Ceiling LED lights, wooden double doors to the front aspect, double glazed obscure glass window to the rear aspect, power points, space for chest freezer and tumble dryer, shelving units.

Stairs Rise To Floor Landing

The stairwell is carpeted, with wood panelling to the mid-point. A feature stained-glass picture window graces the stair turn, giving fantastic views over the garden. Wooden balustrades open onto the galleried landing with views over the entrance hall and the dining room. The cartwheel chandelier light adds to the feeling of grandeur of the entrance hall. The landing is carpeted, and doors give access to the bedrooms.

Bedroom Three (4.11m x 3.38m (13' 6" x 11' 1"))

Ceiling mounted LED lights. Double glazed window to the rear aspect giving stunning views over the garden and land beyond. Double radiator, power points, high level recess for display and storage purposes, pedestal basin with hot and cold taps, tiled splashback and wall mounted glass shelving unit. Carpeted flooring, power points, loft hatch and smoke alarm.

Bedroom Four (4.22m x 2.9m (13' 10" x 9' 6"))

Ceiling mounted LED lights. Double glazed window to the front aspect, carpeted flooring, power points, high level recess for display and storage purposes, double radiator and power points. Built in wardrobes with various shelving units and hanging rails.

WC

Ceiling mounted LED lights, obscure double-glazed window to the rear aspect, tiled flooring, low level WC, wall mounted basin with monobloc mixer tap.

Bathroom (2.67m x 2.34m (8' 9" x 7' 8"))

Ceiling mounted LED lights, ceiling mounted extractor fan, obscure double-glazed window to the rear aspect, storage cupboard with double doors, high level shelving and housing the lagged water tank. Tiled flooring, pedestal basin with hot and cold taps over, single radiator, ornate wood panelling to the mid-point with ornate tiling as a mid-border. Bidet with monobloc mixer tap over and panelled bath with monobloc mixer tap over, shower head attachment, concertina shower screen and shower over.

Bedroom Two

Ceiling mounted LED lights, double glazed windows to the rear, double radiator, wood flooring. Bank of storage cupboards with double doors and shelving units above. Power points, wall mounted light points and some exposed beams. Built in wardrobes with double doors with various shelving units and hanging rails. Steps up to the wardrobes and wooden door gives access to the en-suite bathroom.

En Suite Bathroom (3.51m x 1.5m (11' 6" x 4' 11"))

Ceiling mounted LED lights. Double glazed window to the rear with panoramic views out over the garden and river beyond. Black and white tiled flooring, wall mounted stainless steel heated towel rail, pedestal basin with hot and cold taps, tiled splashback, wall mounted mirror and glass shelving unit. Low level WC and p-shaped bath with monobloc mixer tap and shower over with curved shower screen and stainless steel finishings. Wall mounted dual shaver charging point and a tallboy storage cupboard with double door storage cupboard below and shelving unit above.

Bedroom One (4.45m x 4.39m (14' 7" x 14' 5"))

Ceiling mounted LED lights, double glazed windows to the front aspect giving views over the surrounding countryside, double radiator, carpeted flooring, power points. A very grand bedroom with a door giving access to...

Dressing Room (3.58m x 1.88m (11' 9" x 6' 2"))

Ceiling mounted LED lights, loft hatch, double glazed window to the front, carpeted flooring, exposed beams and double radiator. Bank of wardrobes with double doors, various hanging rails and shelving units.

En Suite Bathroom (3.66m x 2.03m (12' 0" x 6' 8"))

Ceiling mounted LED lights, double glazed windows to the side aspect giving countryside views. Travertine tiled flooring, deep enclosed panelled bath with monobloc mixer tap over and shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal basin with monobloc mixer tap over and tiled splashback, wall mounted glass shelving unit with wall mounted mirror, downlights, double wall mounted shaver charger point, wall mounted tallboy storage cupboard with low level double door storage cupboard and glass door storage cupboard with shelving over. Double shower cubicle with sliding glass shower screen door and rainfall shower head over. Wall mounted stainless steel heated towel rail.

Rear Of The Property

The five bar gate to the front of the property gives access to a driveway which allows parking for numerous cars and opens to a larger loose stone area for additional parking.

Stable Block One (3.96m x 3.94m (13' 0" x 12' 11"))

Currently used as a workshop, with ceiling mounted light point, various worktop power points and an additional single glazed window. The stable block itself has external lights above each entrance door.

Stable Block Two (3.91m x 1.52m (12' 10" x 5' 0"))

Ceiling mounted light point, mezzanine storage area to the upper right-hand side. Single glazed window to the front aspect and power points. The Tack Room at the end of the stable block has ceiling mounted light point and workbench with drawer units and cupboards under, wall shelving points, wall mounted rcd, ceiling mounted light points, power points and appropriate storage space. To the side aspect there is a raised concrete plinth housing the oil tank with a corrugated roof. To the rear of the stables, a nursery orchard, pedestrian five bar gate giving access to the road. Tree line and hedge line denotes boundary to the side.

Car Port (5.87m x 3.38m (19' 3" x 11' 1"))

Car port with unit to the side. The car port has a pitched and tiled roof with wall mounted light point, opening with lovely wooden finish to the roof, ceiling mounted light points, wall mounted rcd, power points.

W/C

To the rear of the car port, with single glazed window to the rear, is a low level WC, wall mounted basin with hot and cold taps and a wall mounted mirror.

Professional Kitchen (5.84m x 3.12m (19' 2" x 10' 3"))

The current owners ran a successful hog roast business from the property so the unit to the side of the car port is a working professional kitchen with professional chiller units to the rear, ceiling mounted light points and single glazed windows to the front aspect. Two large preparation sinks with circular hand wash sink and drainer with monobloc mixer taps over, make for another professional and versatile area ideal for working from home. Outside light point, outside tap point and external power points.

Loft Room (6.76m x 3.51m (22' 2" x 11' 6"))

A large and accessible loft storage area, which has ceiling mounted light points, is insulated and battened, perfect for storage. This whole building would easily convert, STPP, to offer additional accommodation or holiday lets.

Gardens

Extensive gardens offer a variety of mature trees, shrubs and bushes and ample places to sit and relax, inclusive of an alfresco terrace, pizza oven and pizza preparation area with storage, light points and patio.

Studio / Summerhouse (3.76m x 3.02m (12' 4" x 9' 11"))

Two double glazed picture windows to the front aspect, two wooden double-glazed windows to each side aspect. Additional circular feature-stained glass window to the rear. Tiled floor and power points. Currently a summerhouse but would lend itself to a perfect art and crafts studio, man cave or outside bar.

The Kitchen Garden

A five-bar pedestrian gate gives access from the alfresco terrace and into the productive kitchen garden. A large polytunnel has raised beds and an equally large working greenhouse has various openers for all the windows, ceiling windows and sliding doors to both gable ends. Water, power points, telephone point and a central work/display table complete the scene. Both raised and flat beds grace the potager garden brimming with produce.

Garden Workshop

A wooden structure with a pitched and tiled roof, single glazed windows to the front and side, power points, work bench, wall mounted rcd, ceiling mounted light point, double wooden doors to the front which allow storage for the essential ride on mower, which is also available subject to negotiation.

Paddock

The paddock is a haven for nature and wildlife and runs away from the property down to the river which denotes the boundary of the plot. The paddock offers spectacular views out over the surrounding farm and countryside.

Material Information

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band F
Local Authority: Torridge District Council
Broadband: Ultrafast Only.
Mobile: EE & O2 Likely, 3 & Vodafone good.
Mains: Water & Electricity. Private Drainage.
Heating: Oil Fired.
Rights and Restrictions: Owner has right of access over front to field.
Flood Risk: Very Low Risk 0.1%
Mining: Not Effected.
Construction: Stone, Cob & Block.
Parking: Garage, Carport and Driveway for numerous vehicles