Cockington, Torquay

Approached over a babbling brook and nestled in the heart of the picture postcard village of Cockington, this character PERIOD DETACHED PROPERTY was historically a shippon, sympathetically converted to create a unique and character home on one level. The spacious principal room is particularly striking with vaulted ceiling, exposed heavy truss and beams, and French doors opening onto the private garden. Ample parking facilities include a double garage and parking bay. Brook Cottage has been priced to reflect modernisation which will now be beneficial, perfect for those wishing to place their own style into a charming home in one of Torquay’s most sought after districts.

Miles of beautiful walks through the Cockington Country Park, covering circa 450 acres of parks, lakes and woodland are on the doorstep, whilst the renowned thatched Drum Inn is just a short saunter away. Torquay sea front, yacht marina and harbour are also easily accessible, as is Torquay's railway station with links to London and the major cities.

OWNERS INSIGHT

"We have owned Brook Cottage over twenty years, falling in love with the village setting and Cockington lifestyle. The village is beautiful, full of olde worlde charm and retaining a vibrant pub, coffee shops and stunning country park. You feel like you are in the middle of the country, but Torquay seafront is at the opposite end of the water meadows. The property has become a rental investment for us over more recent years, which was never the intention. We feel the time has now come to let new owners enhance Brook Cottage for their own personal enjoyment, and make similar memories to ourselves."

STEP INSIDE

A ledged, braced and battened entrance door with sidescreen double glazed window opens into the Reception Hall with exposed character beamed ceiling and low level storage. Airing cupboard with cylinder and slat shelving. The KITCHEN overlooks the private garden with additional sky light. Solid pine fronted units with roll edged working surfaces in a marble effect, splash backs and one and a half bowl sink. Fitted electric oven and grill, four ring gas hob, space and provisions for washing machine, fridge and freezer. Beamed ceiling and gas boiler. The SITTING/DINING ROOM enjoys a vaulted apex ceiling with exposed truss and timber work, window with plantation shutters to front approach. Further roof light and French doors with plantation shutters open to the beautiful private rear garden. Exposed slate fireplace with heavy beamed mantel.

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOM

The PRIMARY BEDROOM benefits from comprehensive fitted furniture incorporating wardrobes, chest of drawers and dressing table. Character beamed ceiling, Dual aspect with outlook to the front approach, and further slim window at head height with deep cill. ENSUITE having a bath and shower attachment taps and folding glazed screen, basin, and WC. Aqua panelled walls, extractor fan and roof light. BEDROOM 2 has a view over the private garden, beamed ceiling and fitted wardrobes with top cupboards. BEDROOM 3 has a view over the front approach and beamed ceiling. BATHROOM having a bath with shower attachment taps, basin and WC. Beamed ceiling, heated towel rail and window with plantation shutters.

PRIVATE GARDEN & PARKING

French doors from the sitting room open onto a raised patio with steps to a gravelled pathway running across the back of the cottage and the southerly facing main garden, sheltered by mature hedged boundaries and being mainly laid to lawn. Outside Water Tap. Gated side access from the garden leads to a PARKING BAY adjoining the cottage. Home Farm's parking areas are approached via a shared driveway with bridge over the brook. In addition to the parking bay, Brook Cottage enjoys a DOUBLE GARAGE with twin doors and pitched roof (right hand pair of the block of four).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TENURE - Leashold. 999 years from 24 June 1992 (less three days). LISTED - Grade II CONSERVATION AREA - Cockington, Torquay. COUNCIL TAX BAND - E (Torbay) HEATING - Gas central heating. GENERAL - Wooden framed double glazing.

OUR AREA

Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being one of three towns along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay, sheltered from the English Channel. Torbay's wide selection of stunning beaches, picturesque coastline, mild climate and recreational facilities reinforce why it has rightfully earned the renowned nickname of the English Riviera.

TORQUAY IS WELL CONNECTED

By Train: Torquay Train Station has some direct lines to London Paddington and Birmingham and is just one stop from the main line Newton Abbot. By Air: Exeter Airport provides both UK and international flights. By Sea: Torquay Marina provides a safe haven for boats in all weathers, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds. Regional Cities of Exeter & Plymouth approximately 22 miles and 32 miles respectively. Magnificent Dartmoor National park approximately 12 miles.

DIRECTIONS

SAT NAV: TQ2 6XA. WHAT3WORDS: startles.trail.kiosk. From Torquay's sea front heading towards Paignton on the Torbay Road (A379) turn right shortly after passing the Livermead House Hotel into Cockington Lane. On reaching the mini roundabout continue straight on remaining on Cockington Lane heading towards Cockington Village. Home Farm will be found on the right hand side before reaching the heart of the village and Brook Cottage is one of the select properties forming the development.

Parking - Double garage

Parking - Driveway

Parking bay to the side of the cottage.