Lavender Cottage is a beautifully presented five bedroom cottage, situated in the peaceful Dartmoor village of Brentor, near Tavistock. Dating back to around 1680, the cottage still retains many period features thanks to the sympathetic restoration by the vendors, who have lived here for over 25 years and over time added a two storey extension, redeveloped the studio and made numerous improvements throughout. You enter to a hallway with a useful downstairs cloakroom and then through to the main sitting room, which is a good size. There is plenty of character from an arched fireplace with log burner and the downstairs also has painted beamed ceilings and tiled flooring throughout. Next is the kitchen which is another bright, double aspect room and is big enough to house a breakfast table. Finally is family/dining room which is part of the extension and is a versatile room with a door out on to the garden and a quirky original window looking through to the sitting room. Upstairs the character continues with exposed stone walls and painted floorboards. The vendors have added several velux windows to allow for extra light and whitewashed the walls, making the whole of the upstairs feel very bright. There are five bedrooms, two of which are spacious doubles, many having views over the garden. There is a modern bathroom with a four piece suite including a double ended bath.
The gardens are a real feature with mature trees and a path winding up to top, past a patio area. They feel private and green, with most of the boundaries being hedging/trees and there is plenty of opportunity for planting in the various borders. Attached to the cottage is a spacious garage/store which is currently used as a studio/office as velux windows have been added giving lots of natural light. The cottage is accessed from a shared lane via a five bar gate, with parking for three cars.
Covered entrance over composite entrance door with double glazed inset window to:
ENTRANCE HALL
Tiled flooring, exposed and painted beamed ceiling, radiator, staircase to first floor with understairs storage cupboard, door to:
CLOAKROOM
White suite comprising low flush w.c, wash hand basin, ladder style radiator, double glazed window to front, tiled flooring.
SITTING ROOM
4.692m x 5.016m (15'4" x 16'5")
Double aspect room with double glazed windows to both sides one with window seat, arched fireplace with slate hearth and fitted multi fuel stove, exposed and painted beamed ceiling, radiator, former window with shelving, tiled flooring, wall lights.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
4.925m x 3.231m (16'1" x 10'7")
Double aspect room with fitted base units and drawers in country cream under roll edge work surfaces, matching wall cupboard, handy storage shelves, inset two and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, space for electric slot in cooker, double glazed window to front and side, radiator, tiled flooring, door to:
FAMILY/DINING ROOM
4.287m x 4.127m (14'0" x 13'6")
Triple aspect room with part double glazed door to garden, tiled flooring, larder cupboard, exposed painted beamed ceiling, radiator, double glazed windows to rear and sides.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Exposed painted floorboards, part painted exposed stone wall, large velux window, access to loft, radiator, airing cupboard with shelving and radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM
4.353m x 4.127m
Exposed pine varnished flooring, part vaulted ceiling, built in triple wardrobe, double glazed window to side, radiator.
BEDROOM 2
3.825m max x 3.199m (12'6" x 10'6")
Double glazed window to side with deep sill, radiator.
BEDROOM 3
3.560m x 2.127m (12'6" x 6'11")
Double glazed window to side, exposed painted floorboards, radiator.
BEDROOM 5
3.147m x 2.455m max (10'3" x 8'0")
Velux window, radiator.
BEDROOM 4
3.158m x 2.085m (10'4" x 6'10")
Double glazed window to side, radiator.
BATHROOM
Modern white suite comprising of double ended bath with side mounted mixer tap, separate shower cubicle with glazed screen, door and mains shower, low flush w.c. with concealed cistern, wash hand basin, mixer tap and vanity cupboards under and over, fully tiled walls and flooring, radiator, double glazed window to front, inset ceiling lighting and extractor fan.
EXTERNAL
The property is approached via a shared access lane. Wooden gates give access to the driveway providing parking for three cars and an area of lawn with oil tank and access to the garage.
The gardens are a real feature of the property and extend to the side with a gravel area outside the family room with path around to the rear. Steps lead up to the large mature gardens laid mainly to lawn stocked with an array of mature shrubs and plants dotted around the garden. Hidden patio area provides a secluded area to sit and a summerhouse set towards the top of the garden provides a more sheltered spot. There is a shed to the side providing useful storage
GARAGE
4.477m x 3.513m (14'8" x 11'6")
Twin wooden doors, currently used as a studio/office with painted flooring, vaulted ceiling, two Velux windows, radiator, Worcester oil central heating boiler and pressurised hot water cylinder.
AGENTS NOTE
The property is situated in a conservation area.
We understand that a tree in the garden has a tree preservation order.
SERVICES
Mains electric/water/drainage and oil.
OUTGOINGS
We understand the property is in band 'C' for council tax purposes by internet enquiry with West Devon Borough Council.
VIEWING
By appointment with Kirby Estate Agents on 01822 612010.
MOBILE AND BROADBAND COVERAGE
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FLOOR PLAN DISCLAIMER
These plans are set out as a guideline only and should not be relied upon as a representation of fact. They are intended for information purposes only and are not to scale.
TENURE
Freehold.
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MONEY LAUNDERING
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