A Potential Grand Design, Winkleigh, Devon

For this property, you will need a vision to see through the bare bones to the finished version. If you can, this could be your grand design in Devon at £250k.

Listing link: 'The Cavaliers', Winkleigh, Devon

'The Cavaliers' is a charming grade 2 listed cottage nestled in the Devon Countryside. While exploring its historical significance, take a moment to consider the heritage listing, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of its unique character. The good news is that planning and listing building consent has already been obtained to sensitively modernise the property.

As you look around the property you can identify key features that will form part of the cosy home. The magnificent fireplaces, the large windows, the potential for leaving exposed stone walls, the thatched roof, the nooks and alcoves. This property has soul and is ready for new life.

You can imagine lazy afternoons with the sunlight streaming through the generous windows whilst swirls of steam twist in the air. You relax in your soul and enjoy a Devon cream tea in your finally finished home.

The layout of the property has been thoughtfully designed with two living rooms and a kitchen downstairs. Moving upstairs there are three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. You get a nice practical utility room and an attached outhouse downstairs as a bonus. There may be scope to improve the outhouse into an additional downstairs room such as a study or playroom.

The gardens are large with a few trees and as a blank canvas offer the potential to create whatever garden will enrich the property. Picture a cottage garden leading up to the front door as your feet crunch on the gravel path.

Within these walls, an extraordinary opportunity awaits. You can create your perfect home, a labour of love completing the property and adding your own personal style.

Do say: It has been my magnus opus.

Don't say: Have you seen the film - The Money Pit

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