Little Torrington, Torrington

A charming four bedroom period cottage situated in a quiet rural setting with private gardens of around 0.42 acres. Outbuildings with potential. EPC Rating F.

SITUATION
The property is located on the outskirts of the historic village of Little Torrington which is on the fringes of the historic town of Great Torrington which is surrounded by 'The Commons' on three sides, which is over 360 acres of common ground, ideal for walking and nature. The town itself has an excellent range of amenities including banks, butchers, bakeries, post office, various shops, pubs and restaurants, a swimming pool, nine-hole golf course, places of worship, primary and secondary school and a supermarket. There are also a range of tourist attractions and leisure pursuits including the Tarka Trail, RHS Rosemoor Gardens and Dartington Crystal. Bideford is approximately a 15 minute drive and offers a wide range of amenities including various shops, banks, butchers, bakeries, pubs and restaurants, cafes, places of worship, schooling for all ages (public and private) and three supermarkets. There are beaches and coastal villages within approximately a 25 minute drive including Instow village and Westward Ho!, which offers a range of amenities, restaurants and a three mile long beach.

DESCRIPTION
Cross Cottage is a charming, detached period property which we understand dates back to the 17th century. Typical of its age, the house retains a number of original features with deep inglenook fireplaces, exposed beam ceilings and wood flooring which have been lovingly maintained yet offers further scope to improve if desired. The cottage is set within mature gardens which extend to the rear and side of the property and include a range of outbuildings as well as a detached stone barn which could have potential to convert subject to planning. The setting is simply idyllic being situated down a private no through road which is shared by only two other properties and surrounded by open countryside in all directions. Parking for a number of vehicles to the front. Being offered with no onward chain.

ACCOMMODATION
Wooden front door leads into the entrance porch with tiled flooring and space for coats, boots etc, leading to the sitting room and snug/study, both are dual aspect and benefit from exposed wooden flooring, exposed beams, window seats and original inglenook fireplaces with wood burners. The Kitchen/diner offers a range of higher and lower bespoke wooden units, inset sink, double oven, electric hob and integrated fridge and freezer. Space for dining table, sofa etc and windows looking out to the garden. From here you have access to the large A-frame conservatory with direct access to the garden as well as the utility room with space for white goods and the shower room with WC, sink and double shower cubicle.

On the first floor is a bathroom and the four bedrooms, all benefitting from exposed beams, wooden floors and some lovely countryside views. The bathroom includes tiled walls, WC, sink, bidet and shower enclosure.

OUTSIDE
The cottage sits within mature gardens of approximately 0.42 acres which surround the property and include an abundance of established specimen plants, shrubs and trees. There are a number of useful outbuildings including a stone barn/workshop, former stone 'out house', now a woodstore, static caravan and a large detached stone barn (28ft x 14.8ft) which could have potential to convert into a studio/annex/additional accommodation etc subject to planning.
To the front is parking for 2-3 vehicles and a 5-bar gate allowing access to the garden and possibly a suitable location to erect garaging subject to planning permission or simply additional parking.

SERVCIES
Mains water and electric. Private drainage. Oil central heating.

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