Natcott Lane, Hartland, Bideford

A charming quintessentially detached English cottage with large and private gardens within walking distance of the favoured village of Hartland.

Situation - The property is situated within a short walk of the popular village of Hartland which lies close to the rugged North Cornish and Devon coastline famed for its many Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with breath-taking cliff top coastal walks and safe bathing beaches. Nearby popular beauty spots include Welcombe Mouth, Hartland Quay, Spekes Mill, Stanbury Mouth and Bucks Mills. Hartland village has a thriving community with an excellent range of local amenities including café, shops, Post Office, pubs, medical centre and primary school. There are churches, a variety of clubs and societies and an award-winning restaurant, Pattard Restaurant. Popular attractions include Hartland Abbey, the lighthouse at Hartland Point, a 16th Century Quay with its shipwreck museum, pub and Hotel, and Docton Mill Gardens. Hartland is also a famous filming location as seen in The Night Manager.

The towns of Bideford and Bude around 15 miles away offer extensive facilities, including further education establishments, banks and other amenities. Barnstaple is around 45 minutes by car. Junction 27 of the M5 and Tiverton Parkway rail station are approximately 90 minutes away. There are regular services to London Paddington, the Midlands, the North, Scotland and the South West.

Description - A charming cottage which presents rendered, whitened cob elevations beneath a thatched roof. Circa 17th century, this quintessentially detached English cottage does require some updating but enjoys many original period features and would lend itself to use as principal residence, second home or successful holiday let. The accommodation includes living room, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms and is arranged over two storeys. Outside the property benefits from on-road parking to the front and a private, generous-sized garden to the rear.

Accommodation - Front door to entrance hall with space for coats, boots etc, stairs to first floor and bathroom which includes bath, WC and sink. The Living room enjoys an open space with windows to the front and back, exposed beams and stone inglenook fireplace with space for wood burner to be fitted. On from here and to the rear of the property is the kitchen with a range of freestanding units, plumbing for white goods, inset sink, space for fridge/freezer and door to the garden.

On the first floor are two bedrooms, one of which is a double, both with exposed beams and original wood flooring.

Outside - The garden to the property is private, secluded, bigger than some might expect and backs onto open fields and countryside, there is some initial clearing required but includes herbaceous borders and mature shrubs and could be a complete blank canvas for any purchaser to create their dream cottage garden. To the rear are two garden sheds for storage.

Services - Mains water, electric and drainage. Electric heating fitted.