Alswear, South Molton, Devon, EX36

A delightful semi-detached three bedroomed thatched cottage with garage and workshop, parking and cottage style gardens, set in a picturesque countryside location. No onward chain.


Oak Cottage is a charming Grade II listed character thatched cottage set in the delightful village of Alswear. The accommodation is in need of updating but does provide scope for a beautiful property. The accommodation is entered into via a wooden door into a spacious dining room where there is an open fire with stone surround, wooden floor and steps up to the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, stainless steel sink and drainer and a stone built peninsular bar with slate work top. The oil boiler is also housed in the kitchen. There is a single glazed window, a door to the outside courtyard and a door to the downstairs bathroom. The bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC. The airing cupboard is situated outside the bathroom in the hallway from the kitchen.
The sitting room is reached via a step down from the dining room. The sitting room features an inglenook fireplace with stone surround, timber mantle and wood burner. The stairs to the first floor are situated at the far end of this room. The garden room is situated off the sitting room and features an exposed stone wall, an original beam and is fitted with two Velux windows to the sloping roof and a double glazed window and door to the rear patio area.
The stairs from the sitting room lead to a landing which the three bedrooms lead off. Bedroom 1 is a spacious room with wooden floor and two single glazed windows. Bedroom 2 is another double room with a large cupboard and bedroom 3 is a single room.
For layout and approximate room measurement please see the enclosed floorplan.

Please Note:- We understand that parts of property have previously been affected by flooding in recent years and prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with regards to flood risk and flooding history.

OUTSIDE
There are gardens to the front, side and rear with pedestrian side access. The cobbled courtyard garden features a raised paved seating area. There is a pergola to the rear yard and access to the utility and log store. The workshop and utility area measures approximately 4m x 2.65m and includes a workshop bench, shelving and a glazed sink. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio seating area, enclosed in hedging. Further down the garden there is a prefabricated garage measuring approximately 4.8m x 2.3m with an up and over door. The lower garden features double gates to the parking area, all enclosed in mature hedging. The greenhouse is accessed via a pedestrian gate.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage connected to a village mains system. LPG for the cooker. North Devon Council: Tax Band D

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: Broadband is available—highest available download speed is potentially 21 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1 Mbps. (Openreach data).
Mobile Coverage: There is predicted coverage via EE, O2, Vodafone and Three. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 
Flooding: The property is in an area at a MEDIUM from River/Sea (Defined as between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year.) and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%). Based on current data from gov.uk
Construction Type: Stone and cob

Oak Cottage enjoys a convenient and readily accessible position towards the edge of the pretty hamlet of Alswear a short distance to the south of the bustling market town of South Molton. Situated on the B3137 South Molton to Witheridge road Meshaw is well located for easy access to the surrounding districts and main routes of communication, with a regular bus service to Exeter, Tiverton, South Molton and Barnstaple.
South Molton itself provides a thriving local community offering a good range of local services, including shops, banks, recreational facilities, primary and secondary schooling. From South Molton the A361 North Devon link road provides quick and easy access to the regional centre of Barnstaple to the north west, Tiverton and the M5 motorway (J27) to the south east. Main line rail services are available at Tiverton Parkway with international airports at Exeter and Bristol. Alswear is surrounded by picturesque North Devon countryside providing a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing on the rivers Mole and Taw, hunting, shooting and golf courses at High Bullen, Tiverton and Barnstaple. To the north the Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the spectacular North Devon coast with its pretty villages and popular sandy beaches is only about 45 minutes drive away.