Hampden Cottage & Land, Ashwater, Devon, EX21 5EF

A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire this substantial semi-detached period residence, formerly a private Victorian school and widely believed to have inspired a Charles Dickens novel.

Positioned in the very heart of the highly sought-after village of Ashwater, the property enjoys level walking access to local amenities including the Village Shop and popular local pub.

The charming character cottage offers well-proportioned accommodation comprising four bedrooms and two reception rooms, complemented by two separate garden areas and off-road parking for two vehicles.

EPC rating: E. Located approximately a ten-minute drive from the main residence is an impressive parcel of around 9.5 acres, thoughtfully arranged for equestrian use.

The land benefits from a purpose-built stable block incorporating two loose boxes, a foaling box, tack room and hay store, making it ideally suited for private or small-scale equestrian pursuits.

The holding enjoys direct access to excellent outriding and extensive off-road hacking through the renowned Cookworthy Woods.

Viewings are strictly by appointment and must be accompanied by Bond Oxborough Phillips.

The accommodation in brief comprises an inviting entrance hallway, with a kitchen/diner to the right which leads to a courtyard. There is also a useful WC and cloakroom.

To the left of the entrance is a spacious living room with an attractive fireplace and wood burner which then leads to the hall, dining room, study and stairs ascending to the first floor.

On the first floor there is a family bathroom and four bedrooms, plus a useful space which could be used as a snug or study area. There is parking for two cars at the front of the property.

Ashwater is a small friendly village centred around its traditional picturesque green which is bordered at one end by a popular local Inn and at the other by the historic Parish Church.

Amenities include a community Shop/Post Office, nearby Primary School and a most impressive/well supported modern Village Hall.

The village is surrounded by rolling Devon farmland with the nearby bustling market town of Holsworthy which has a weekly Pannier Market, good range of national and local shops together with a Waitrose supermarket, bp filling station, Marks & Spencers Simply Food and Wild Bean Café.

There are a whole range of amenities within the town including a heated swimming pool, sports hall, bowling green, cricket club, 18 hole golf course, etc.

Bude on the North Cornish coast is some 16 miles, and Cornwall’s Ancient Capital of Launceston and the A30 is some 9 miles. Roadford Lake Watersports Centre is about 5 miles.

Directions From Holsworthy proceed on the A388 Launceston road for 3 miles and upon reaching the village of Clawton, turn left towards Ashwater.

Follow this road for 1.5 miles and upon reaching Sprys Shop Cross turn right signed Ashwater.

After 1.7 miles, upon reaching Thorney Cross, turn right signed Ashwater and proceed up the hill into the village.

Prior to reaching the T junction, the property will be on your right, with a Bond Oxborough Phillips "For Sale" board clearly displayed.