Property description
Property DescriptionThis delightfully located property is set in a beautiful position on the East Okement river on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. Set within ancient woodland and located with no near neighbours the property is located in a true nature lovers paradise with a vast array of birdlife, otters and deer amongst the wildlife on offer.. The property has been enlarged during the current ownership to offer a flexible four bedroom property with a kitchen/breakfast room and living room with open fire. There is a family bathroom and the master bedroom offers an en suite. The whole is double glazed and centrally heated.
GardensIn total the property sits within approximately 1/3 acre of gardens, woodland and a small paddock with a stable and tack room. This unique property has a small island in the river and a bridge to the paddock/stable. The gardens are a combination of lawn, flower beds and established shrubbery and trees all of which offer to the enviable location that the property resides in. The East Okement river runs through the gardens giving the benefit of all that a river can bring. There are fishing rights down the length of the garden. The property has been in the same ownership for almost 40 years, this is therefore a rare opportunity to acquire a uniquely located home.
Property LocationSitting on the banks of the East Okement river and near to Fatherford viaduct the property is in a truly enviable location that gives direct access to Dartmoor, Ball Hill and Okehampton. For those seeking a property that offers a mixture of direct access to the moors along with a convenient location to the town and the dual carriageway then this home must be viewed. The market town of Okehampton nestles on the fringes of the Dartmoor National Park and is only 30 minutes away by car from the Cathedral City of Exeter. Within the town there is wide range of local and national shops to include a Waitrose. There are a number of sports clubs and facilities to include a leisure centre, golf, rugby and football clubs. Education caters for children up to the age of eighteen.
Entrance hallPart glazed front door with side window. Two radiators, window and door to.
Living Room17' 9" (5.4m) x 9' 10" (3m):
Triple aspect room overlooking the garden and river. Open fire place, TV point, telephone point and radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast room12' 10" (3.9m) x 9' 10" (3m):
Side aspect window overlooking the river and glazed door to garden. Range of matching units comprising base cupboards, drawers and eye level units. Roll edge work top surface with tiled surround and inset sink unit. Electric hob with extractor over. Electric double oven. Space for appliances.
UtilityWith matching units and roll edge work top surface with inset sink unit. Space and plumbing for appliances. Radiator. Stable door to garden and door to garage.
Bedroom three10' 2" (3.1m) x 9' 2" (2.8m):
Side aspect window and radiator.
Bedroom two9' 10" (3m) x 10' 10" (3.3m):
Side aspect window and radiator.
Bathroom Modern matching suite comprising paneled bath with tiled surround and mixer tap/shower over, close coupled WC and pedestal wash basin. Obscure glazed window and radiator.
First floor landingDoors to.
Bedroom four10' 10" (3.3m) x 7' 3" (2.2m):
Side aspect window and radiator
Bedroom one13' 5" (4.1m) x 10' 6" (3.2m):
Stripped pine floor boards, rear aspect window overlooking the river. Radiator. and door to en suite.
En suiteMatching suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, close coupled wc and pedestal wash basin. Storage cupboard and radiator.
Garage16' 5" (5m) x 10' 6" (3.2m):
Electric up and over door, power and light connected. Modern condensating boiler for central heating and hot water. Connecting door to utility.
OutsideTo the front of the property there is off road parking for two vehicles.
GardensThe gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with flower bed border and a variety of established shrubbery and trees. The river runs through the garden and is a real feature of the grounds. The full extent of the garden is approximately one third of an acre with double river bank frontage through the majority of the garden. There is a small island in the centre of the river and a bridge over the river to the small paddock and stable. Within the garden there is a useful workshop, greenhouse and wooded area.The garden also benefits from an irrigation system.
Work shop18' 1" (5.5m) x 10' 2" (3.1m):
A block built workshop with power and light connected. Two windows and a further storage area measuring 2.4m x 2.2m.
Stable & tack room11' 10" (3.6m) x 11' 2" (3.4m):
With power and light connected. Tack room 3.5m x 2.9m.
DirectionsFrom the main road into Okehampton from Exeter turn left opposite the railway bridge. Follow this road until you reach the viaduct and the property will be found on the right.
Property Features :
- Riverside location
- Generous gardens
- No near neighbours
- Detached home
- Stable