Launcells, Bude, EX23

Seller's Insight

Venn Cottage has been far more than just a house; it has been a much-loved family home, filled with warmth, laughter and countless treasured memories.
Nestled in a wonderfully peaceful setting, the cottage offers a true escape from the pace of everyday life, where the changing seasons can be enjoyed from every window and the surrounding gardens have become a haven for birds and wildlife. It is a place where nature is never far away, creating a sense of tranquillity that has made living here so special.

In 2012, the cottage underwent a thoughtful renovation, carefully enhancing the property for modern family life while preserving the character and charm that make it so unique. Every improvement was made with great care, ensuring the home retained its welcoming atmosphere and timeless appeal.

Over the years, Venn Cottage has been lovingly maintained and deeply cherished, providing a wonderful backdrop for family life and special occasions alike. It is a home that effortlessly combines character, comfort and an idyllic setting, offering its next owners the rare opportunity to enjoy a truly distinctive cottage that has been cared for with pride and affection, and is ready to begin its next chapter.

Step Inside

Set in a peaceful rural position with no near neighbours, Venn Cottage is a detached character home that brings together the warmth of period appeal with the ease of thoughtful modern improvement. Surrounded by open countryside and enjoying a strong sense of privacy, the property offers a lifestyle that feels both calm and connected to its setting, while the layout has been arranged to support comfortable daily living as well as informal entertaining.

Entry can be taken from the front porch directly into the living room, where a striking stone fireplace with woodburning stove forms an immediate focal point. This is a room with a welcoming atmosphere, full of character and well suited to quieter evenings or gathering with family and friends. To the side of the cottage, the entrance hall provides a practical everyday point of access, with tiled flooring and space for utilities, helping to keep the principal living spaces clear and organised. A ground floor shower room, fitted with a white suite and tiled floor, adds further flexibility and convenience.

The main hub of the home is the generous L shaped kitchen, dining and garden room, a space designed with both light and flow in mind. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base units together with an integral oven, microwave, induction hob and dishwasher. There is ample room for dining, while the garden room area draws in natural light and opens through sliding patio doors to the rear patio and landscaped gardens. This creates an easy connection between inside and out, making the space especially well-suited to relaxed family life and entertaining in every season.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a single bedroom, offering comfortable accommodation for family, guests or home working. A family bathroom fitted with a white suite serves this floor.

The property also benefits from uPVC double glazing, an air source heat pump providing heating and hot water, and PV solar panels installed in 2012 with a feed in tariff. Private drainage is in place, with a new treatment plant installed in 2025, offering further reassurance for future owners.

Step outside

The outside space is a major part of the appeal here, with south facing landscaped gardens, rural outlook and a strong sense of privacy. The rear patio extends directly from the garden room, making it a natural place for outdoor dining and time with family and friends. Thoughtful lighting adds to the atmosphere and helps the gardens remain enjoyable into the evening.

Within the garden there is a one bedroom annexe used as overflow accommodation, adding useful flexibility for visitors. There is also a covered hot tub area with an American whirlpool hot tub installed in 2021, together with a further covered BBQ area that creates an excellent all weather inside outside social space overlooking the gardens.

Parking is well catered for with a car port, and the outside space continues beyond the main garden. On the opposite side of the quiet country lane there is a further area of garden that offers additional potential, subject to any necessary consents. This area currently includes a spacious studio or workspace in the form of a portable steel cabin installed in 2022, with electricity, air conditioning and double glazing. There is also a further garden lodge providing additional guest accommodation with its own WC, along with ample parking.

The additional gardens on the opposite side of the quiet country lane also introduce an interesting element of future potential. With generous outside space already in place, together with the existing studio or workspace and separate garden lodge, this area may appeal to buyers looking for scope to enhance, reconfigure or explore further uses over time, subject to the necessary planning consents and any other required approvals. It adds a valuable sense of flexibility, whether for creative work, hobbies, guest use or longer term lifestyle plans.

The property also has private drainage, with a new treatment plant installed in 2025, adding further reassurance for future owners.
From Bude proceed along the A3072 until reaching Red Post. Here, turn left and follow this road through the hamlet of Grimscott. After leaving Grimscott continue for a mile or so and then take the right turn signposted Bradworthy/Pigsdon Quarry. Follow this road for approximately a mile and Venn Cottage will be found on the left hand side. What3Words: portable.joys.twists