Pilton Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

A beautiful period cottage in the heart of the popular Pilton area, offering a wealth of character and delightful garden.

Location - The property is situated within the heart of the popular and sought after residential area of Pilton, which is within easy walking distance of Barnstaple town centre. The area is thought to be the oldest part of Barnstaple, and offers an excellent range of amenities including infant, junior and secondary schooling, church hall, public houses, a hotel, takeaways, a hairdressers, regional hospital and an historic church thought to date back to the 11th Century.

Charity Cottage is conveniently situated within easy access of the stunning North Devon coastline and some world-renowned surfing beaches including Croyde, Putsborough and Saunton; the closest of which is around 8 miles away. The beautiful Exmoor National Park is also within easy reach, around 10 miles away, and offers a range of country pursuits including hunting, walking, shooting and fishing. Barnstaple, around a 10-minute stroll away is North Devon’s regional centre, and provides all the area’s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues.

Communications - The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, and along the A361 North Devon Link Road. The nearest train station is located at Barnstaple, which connects to Exeter from there, or Tiverton Parkway (a 45 minute drive from the property), there are regular mainline rail services to London in around 2 hours.

Mileages

Barnstaple High Street – 0.5 mile walk
Saunton Sands – 8 miles
Exmoor National Park – 10 miles
M5 Motorway – 36 miles

History - The earliest evidence of the property dates back to the 9th November 1442, where the property is referenced on a document from Pilton Feoffees. The Pilton Feoffees were a group of individuals entrusted with managing the parish lands and charitable funds for the benefit of the poor in Pilton. They held the land in trust, primarily for the benefit of those living in the alms houses and for the wider community. Due to the property being managed and held by this charity, the character of the property has been extremely well preserved.

The Property - This is a rare opportunity to acquire a charming period cottage, in a highly favoured location, with a delightful walled rear garden. The cottage is Grade II* listed, and offers an array of spectacular character features throughout including oak plank and muntin screens, decorated plaster frieze, ornate decorative ceiling and an range of 16th century windows. The accommodation on offer is spacious and versatile with two reception rooms, a fantastic kitchen/breakfast room and three double bedrooms on the first floor, as well as a good-sized family bathroom.

The walled garden to the rear is a real feature of this stunning period cottage, offering a delightful sunny west facing garden with various seating areas and a wealth of mature plants and shrubs.

Charity Cottage could suit a variety of potential uses, including as a main home or equally, as a holiday cottage/second home/investment. Only with a viewing can you start to appreciate the charm and character of this superb cottage, which is available to the open market with no-ongoing chain.

The accommodation, with approximate dimensions more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, comprises:

Front door leads to:

Entrance Hall - Slate flagstone flooring. Door giving access to the rear garden. Stairs rise to the first floor landing with under stairs storage cupboard.

Drawing Room - A stunning room with two windows to the front elevation with shutters. Ornate plaster moulded ceiling. Exposed floorboards. Open fireplace with a slate hearth and timber mantel over. Cupboards to chimney recess.

Dining Room - Window to the front elevation with window shutters. Exposed floorboards. Beamed ceiling and ancient panelling.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - A delightful dual aspect room with a 16th century casement window overlooking the courtyard. Slate flagstone flooring. Beamed ceiling and exposed lintels. Inglenook fireplace. Range of base units with a sink set into granite work surfaces with space for a cooker and fridge.

Boot Room - Window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden. Storage cupboard. Vaulted ceiling.

Utility/Laundry Room - Window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden with a door that gives access onto the garden. Belfast sink. Space for washing machine and fridge/freezer. Wall mounted gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. Vaulted ceiling.

A stunning characterful staircase rises to the:

First Floor Landing - Window to the rear elevation overlooking the courtyard and garden beyond. Roof window. Airing cupboard with a radiator. A blocked up 16th century window frame remains.

Bedroom 1 - Two windows to the front elevation with window seats. Exposed floorboards. Ornate fireplace. Recess for wardrobe storage.

Bedroom 2 - Window to the front elevation with a window seat. High ceiling with plaster frieze. Ornate fireplace.

Bedroom 3 - 16th Century casement window to the side elevation. Exposed floorboards. Fireplace.

Family Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, a roll top claw footed bath with a shower over and vanity wash hand basin. Window to the rear elevation. Radiator with a heated towel rail.

Outside - The gardens are a particular feature of the property, and are an unexpected surprise as they are much larger than one would imagine when looking at the front of the cottage. The gardens are walled and enjoy a sunny west-facing aspect. Adjacent to the rear of the cottage, there is a terraced section with an outside WC and a well. The garden then opens up into the main section, where there are various lawned sections, flowerbeds and borders and several seating areas. There is also a small cobbled section, and at the top of the garden is another area of garden with a lawned section, built-in BBQ and fruit trees.

Property Information

Services - All mains connected. Gas fired central heating.

Local Authority - North Devon District Council – .

Contents, Fixtures and Fittings - Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing - By appointment with Jackson-Stops, North Devon .

For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion.

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Directions - From Barnstaple, proceed towards the hospital and at the traffic lights near the Texaco garage, turn left and then immediately right into Pilton Street. Proceed up the street until you see the property on your left hand side, with nameplate clearly displayed.