Alswear, Near South Molton

A very attractive semi-detached character cottage with lovely gardens in a hamlet close to South Molton. Hall/dining room, living room, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom. Large attractive gardens and parking. No onward chain. Council Tax Band C. Freehold

Situation
The Thatch is situated in the heart of the picturesque hamlet of Alswear, which nestles in the Mole valley only a few miles to the south of South Molton. This thriving market town is known as The Gateway to Exmoor and offers a good range of shopping, social and banking facilities and amenities including schooling to secondary level and weekly stock and pannier markets.
The town is bypassed by the A361 North Devon Link Road, which leads to the west to the regional centre of Barnstaple and to Tiverton and the M5 Junction 27 to the east. There is also a main line railway station at Tiverton Parkway on the Paddington line.
Exmoor National Park is easily accessible and the impressive North Devon coastline with its steep cliffs and wide sandy beaches is also within easy reach by car.

Description
The Thatch is a very attractive, Grade II listed semi-detached thatched cottage, believed to date from the 17th Century. Presented in superb decorative order throughout, the cottage retains an abundance of character features and is set in large and very appealing gardens that run down to the banks of the Little Silver.

Accommodation
The front door leads in to the RECEPTION HALL/DINING ROOM with slate floor, exposed timbers and under stairs cupboard. To the left is the LIVING ROOM, also with a slate floor, exposed ceiling beams and has a stone inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, to the right of which is a deep window seat. The KITCHEN has a slate floor and is fitted with a range of modern units with worktop over and a matching range of wall units. There is a 1½ bowl ceramic sink unit with mixer tap, integrated and concealed washing machine and integrated fridge. Wall-mounted LPG fired boiler. Stable door to outside.

Stairs lead from the hall to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING with doors leading off to the TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS and a BATHROOM. Bedroom 1 is a large double room with part exposed stone walling, exposed beams and a range of fitted wardrobes and storage along one wall. Bedroom 2 is also a double room and the recently re-fitted bathroom has a panelled bath, close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin and heated towel rail.

Outside
Double timber five-bar gates lead to a gravelled parking area to the front of the cottage flanked by areas laid to lawn. The gardens continue to the side of the cottage to a paved patio area outside the kitchen. Steps and a paved path lead on further to a large area of lawn leading down to the riverbank at the end. The garden is planted with a good selection of mature trees and shrubs including roses, camellias, various perennial plants, a yellow tree peony and various fruit trees.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. LPG central heating via radiators.

Viewing
Strictly by confirmed prior appointment through the sole selling agents, Stags on 01769 572263.

Directions
From South Molton take the B3137 south out of the town signposted to Witheridge. Continue on this road into Alswear and on reaching the centre take the only (sharp) right turn signposted to Kings Nympton and Chulmleigh. The property will be found soon after on the left before the bridge.