Beccott DownCottage

Arlington, Barnstaple, EX31 4LWBeccott Down Cottage

A unique opportunity to acquire a charming character cottage in atranquil sylvan setting within the Arlington Estate.

Guide price £499,950

Nearest Inn/Restaurant 2.5 miles. Coast at Combe Martin 7 miles.

• Hall, 2 Reception Rooms

• Garden Room, Cloakroom

• Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

• Wood burner & Oil C. Heating

• Useful stone outbuilding

• Double Garage + Parking

• 0.65 Acre garden & stream

SITUATION AND AMENITIESBeccott Down Cottage enjoys an enviable and most beautiful position, set in its ownground, at the end of a half mile no through track surrounded by the National Trust2,300 acre Arlington Estate. The property enjoys direct access to many miles offootpaths and the surroundings are both timeless and tranquil.There are no nearneighbours and although fairly remote, the property is not isolated as there is a localInn at East Down and Restaurant/ Hotel at Kentisbury both about 2.5 miles.Also on the fringes of Exmoor as well as walking, there are opportunities for riding andfishing, and for those looking for a sandy beach or surfing, North Devon's finest resortsof Woolacombe and Croyde are within a short drive. Barnstaple is about 8 ½ miles andas the regional centre, offers the areas main business, commercial, leisure andshopping venues as well as a Pannier Market and District Hospital. At Barnstaple thereis access to the North Devon Link Road which leads on, in about 45 minutes, toJunction 27 of the M5 Motorway where Tiverton Parkway also offers a fast service oftrains to London, Paddington in just over 2 hours. The nearest international airportsare at Exeter and Bristol.

DESCRIPTIONProperties such as Beccott Down Cottage are often sought but seldom found, this is aspecial property in a magical location. We understand that the original parts of thecottage are reputed to date back as far as 1690 although a sizeable extension wasadded during the 1920's and the marvellous Garden Room in more recent years. Theproperty presents colour washed, rendered elevations beneath a slate roof, which weunderstand was replaced and strengthened about 12 years ago. Other majorimprovements at the time included the installation of the oil fired central heatingsystem, new wiring and a general 'modernisation' of the property. The works havebeen sympathetically undertaken without affecting the integrity of the original cottageusing a skillful blend of 21st Century refinements in a period style which blend withmany features. These include; stripped wood floors and doors virtually throughout,exposed beams, period fireplaces, several with bread ovens, there are even periodfireplaces in most of the bedrooms. The accommodation is arranged over 2 floors andgenerally has a rustic ambience.

GROUND FLOORThe front door opens into ENTRANCE LOBBY with access to the FIRST SITTING ROOMperiod fireplace with fitted Morso wood burner, beamed ceiling, French Doors openingon to the garden. SECOND SITTING ROOM/ DINING ROOM at the heart of theproperty, this lovely period room features beamed ceiling throughout as well asfireplaces at either end, one with fitted wood burner with a bressumer beam above,the second more ornamental with cast iron grate and wooden surround. There are apair of glazed doors leading to a lovely bright GARDEN ROOM with wooden frameand double glazed windows including atrium style apex, pitched ceiling and oversizedFrench doors to terrace. COUNTRY STYLE KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST ROOM with Belfastsink, slate work surfaces, slate shelving below, appliance space, plumbing for washingmachine and dishwasher, Zanussi double oven with ceramic hob above, boilercupboard housing oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, periodfireplaces at each end one with bread oven and ornamental the second with Rayburnand second bread oven, beamed ceiling, slate flooring, door to garden. Appliancesavailable. INNER LOBBY. CLOAKROOM with Burlington high level WC, wash handbasin, cupboard under stairs and slate flooring.

FIRST FLOORLANDING. The MAIN BEDROOM has a vaulted ceiling, exposed A frames and periodfireplace as well as a built in shelved cupboard, there are low windows to enjoy viewsover the garden. Step leads down to EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM in a period style withtiled corner cubicle, low level WC, wash basin with an antique pine surround, heatedtowel rail, shelved recess, built in storage cupboard, exposed beams, extractor fan.BEDROOM 2 window to front, period fireplace. BEDROOM 3 window to front, periodfireplace. BEDROOM 4 window to rear, shelved recess, exposed beams. FAMILYBATHROOM 2 with ball and claw footed, cast iron bath, pedestal wash basin and lowlevel WC.

OUTSIDEOutbuildings include a DOUBLE GARAGE ( 17'6 x 16'8) with up and over door, storageabove within the roof timbers, power and light connected, adjoining lean to coveringoil tank and LOG STORAGE. FORMER SHIPPEN of stone construction beneath a slateroof in 2 sections, the first (14' x 6') suitable for use as STUDY/STUDIO etc with vaultedand beamed ceiling also accommodating the UV filter for the private water supply,power and light connected. ADJOINING TOOL STORE (10'x6').

GARDENS AND GROUNDSThe property is set in approximately 2/3rds of an acre which is mainly laid to lawn,interspersed with mature specimen trees and shrubs including Camelia, Bamboo,Rhododendron, Gunera etc. The various areas of the garden are linked either bygravelled or grass pathways. The gardens are bisected by a stream, overlooked by aGazebo and there are strategically placed seating areas to follow the sun around.

TENUREWe understand that the property is leasehold with the remaining 107 years of theoriginal 125 year lease still in place. The freeholder is the Arlington Estate/NationalTrust and there is a clause restricting the property from being rented out. Weunderstand that the property is insured under the National Trust's blanket policy. Anannual Ground Rent of £353.14 is payable.

DIRECTIONSVIEWING IS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE. Leaving Barnstaple on the A39 pastthe North Devon District Hospital and continue for approximately 7 miles. Eventuallybear right signed to Arlington Court , follow this lane, passing Arlington Court itself,for about 1 mile keeping to the left and bear left immediately in front of a propertynamed White Gates in to a Public Footpath. Enter the Arlington Estate and keep to theleft for approximately ½ mile where Beccott Down Cottage will be found at the end ofthe track. Drivers with low slung vehicles should take care.

SERVICESMains electricity. Private drainage and water supply, oil fired central heating.

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Beccott Down Cottage, Arlington, Barnstaple, EX31 4LW

30 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon,EX31 1RP

Tel: 01271 322833

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