Allen Lane, Cookbury, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22

A detached 3-bedroom bungalow | Exceptional tree top views | Approximately 1 acre of river fronted gardens | Subject to a local occupancy tie | Off road parking and garage | Large living room | EPC Rating - D


Location

Situated in the charming hamlet of Cookbury, some 5 miles east of Holsworthy with its parish Church which has an unusual dedication to St John the Baptist and the Seven Maccabees and still has its 13th Century Tower and Chancel. Holsworthy has a good range of shops, to include a Waitrose and Co-op supermarkets in addition to the Marks and Spencer petrol station. There are also some excellent local leisure facilities to include an 18 hole Golf Course, indoor swimming pool and sports hall. The wonderful North Cornish coastline is within 16 miles at Bude and offers a wide range of shopping, eateries, public houses and schooling facilities as well as a range of leisure pursuits including swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course and sandy beaches.

DESCRIPTION
This well presented property is nestled in the treetops offering views over an acre of your own woodland and gardens. The three bedroomed bungalow is subject to a 106 agreement suitable for local buyers only. Foxgloves boasts a large living room, with fantastic views down to the river, a kitchen/ dining room, a sunroom with access to the gardens and a family bathroom. Enjoying peace and privacy in abundance the property should be viewed to be appreciated.

ACCOMMODATION
Entrance through wood effect UPVC double glazed door with sidelight to:

ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Fitted carpet, ceiling light, loft hatch access, space for coats and doors to:

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM
A spacious kitchen area comprising of a range of matching eye and base level units with granite effect worktops over. Incorporated composite sink/drainer unit with mixer tap over, tiled splash backing and wood effect UPVC double glazed window over. Undercounter space and plumbing for washing machine/dishwasher. On the opposite wall of the kitchen there are further matching eye and base level units with matching granite effect worktops, integrated electric hob with extractor hood and tiled splash backing. Further incorporated double oven, ceiling strip LED light and laminate flooring leading into the dining area. Space for 6-seater dining table and free-standing fridge freezer. Continuation of laminate flooring, double doors leading to the living room and UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors to:

SUNROOM
Laminate flooring, space for furniture, wall light, radiator, UPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear aspects with further UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors.

LIVING ROOM
Fitted carpet, wall lights, UPVC double glazed windows to the side aspect, radiator, ample space for living room furniture. Sliding UPVC double glazed patio doors to the rear aspect and brick fireplace on tiled hearth housing log burner.

MASTER BEDROOM
Generous sized double bedroom with fitted carpet, radiator, ceiling light UPVC double glazed windows to the side aspect, space for bedroom furniture and door to:

EN-SUITE
Fair sized en-suite with laminate flooring, pedestal hand wash basin, low level flush WC, heated towel rail, UPVC double glazed obscured window to the front aspect and ceiling light. Behind the door there are built in shelves and potential to put in a shower cubicle.

BEDROOM TWO
Generous sized double bedroom with ample space for bedroom furniture. Fitted carpets, ceiling light, radiator and UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors to the rear.

BEDROOM THREE
Single bedroom with fitted carpet, ceiling light and UPVC double glazed windows to the rear aspect.

BATHROOM
Three-piece suite comprising panel enclosed bath with electric shower over, glass shower screen and tiled splash backing. Low level flush WC, pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splash backing and mirrored vanity unit over. Airing cupboard, tiled flooring, extractor fan, ceiling light, full height tiling and UPVC double glazed obscured window to the front aspect.

OUTSIDE
Externally the property benefits from approximately 1 acre of gardens and woodland which slopes down to the river. To the left of the property an area of level lawn leads to a sizeable log store and workshop, chicken coop and vegetable plots, whilst to the right there is parking for multiple vehicles, a single garage housing the water treatment plant and terraced gardens.

AGENTS NOTE
Any person wishing to occupy the property must apply in writing to the Director of Planning & Technical Services at Torridge District Council. Occupancy of the dwelling shall be approved if the applicant complies with one of the following criteria:-
(a)???A minimum continuous residence by an applicant of five years in the Parish immediately prior to the application being made; or
(b)???Residence by an applicant in the Parish for five years within the previous 10 years of the application being made; or
(c)???Where one or both parents or guardians of an applicant have resided in the Parish for a minimum period of 10 years prior to the application being made; or
(d)???Where the applicant has had continuous employment in the Parish for the past five years prior to the application being made
If no applicant within the Parish of Cookbury (or Bradford) wishes to occupy the dwelling within a period of six months from the date it becomes available then the Council may permit an applicant from any Parish within Torridge District to occupy the dwelling, and should there still be no applicant after a further period of six months , then an applicant from any Parish in the Districts of North Cornwall, North Devon, West Devon and Mid Devon will be considered.

SERVICES
Mains electric. Oil fired central heating and private drainage and water.

COUNCIL TAX BAND - D

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING - D

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