Property description
DESCRIPTION St Johns West is a substantial granite built 6 bedroom property forming the major part of 19th century residence. The property is situated in a wonderful setting of approximately 3 acres of gardens and paddock near to Gidleigh and Chagford. The property benefits from wonderful views across the valley to Fernworthy and Kestor.
The property boasts a wealth of period features internally including a number of feature fireplaces. On the ground floor there is a substantial kitchen/breakfast room, separate dining room, two sitting rooms and a study and utility room. Upstairs there are 6 bedroom and 4 bathrooms, 2 ensuite.
The property has been run previously as a bed and breakfast and offers scope for this or as a substantial holiday or family home.
The grounds are also a particular feature of the property providing lawns, a mixture of trees and shrubs, an old orchard and a paddock.
LOCATION The property is located in the hamlet of Murchington, close to Gidleigh and Chagford. Chagford is a well known Dartmoor town and benefits from an excellent range of shops around its central market square. There is good access via Whiddon Down to the nearby A30 dual carriageway and via this to Exeter. The property is also convenient for the nearby towns of Okehampton and Moretonhampstead.
ACCOMMODATION For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE HALL The main door from the gravelled driveway leads on to an inner hallway with further access to the ground floor cloakroom, cellar, utility room, dining room, kitchen and the ground floor reception rooms.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 20' 1" x 19' 6" (6.12m x 5.94m) A wonderful double aspect room with an oversized window to the rear elevation providing views across the rear lawn and paddock to the countryside beyond. An impressive granite fireplace fitted with a wood burner provides the centrepiece to the room.
The kitchen is fitted with a wide range of floor and wall mounted cupboards, sink with drainer and wooden floorboards. The kitchen is fitted with an oil fired Aga as well as an electric cooker and hob.
UTILITY ROOM 8' 1" x 7' 3" (2.46m x 2.21m) CLOAKROOM Fitted with a wc and handbasin.
DINING ROOM 21' 1" x 14' 8" (6.43m x 4.47m) MAX As well as the generously sized kitchen/diner/breakfast room the house also benefits from a separate dining room. This room provides a further formal dining area and benefits from fitted storage cupboards, carpets and double glazed windows overlooking the driveway. Additionally in the second hallway beyond is a walk in crockery store.
STUDY AREA 13' 9" x 8' 4" (4.19m x 2.54m) Before entering the main lounge you pass through a useful study area.
SITTING ROOM/SUMMER LOUNGE 17' 3" x 13' 4" (5.26m x 4.06m) A lovely room with a dual aspect overlooking the main lawn area. French doors also lead on to the rear porch and on to the garden. A feature fireplace sits in the centre of one wall, currently fitted with a wood burner.
LIBRARY/WINTER SNUG 17' 3" x 13' 1" (5.26m x 3.99m) A second lounge or library again overlooking the lawn and with a further door onto the rear covered porch. This room also benefits from a wealth of period features including another fireplace fitted with a woodburner.
FIRST FLOOR The stairs rise to an extensive landing area providing access to the 6 bedrooms. There are also two airing cupboards.
BEDROOM 1 12' 5" x 12' 2" (3.78m x 3.71m) Overlooking the gardens with lovely views over the lawn, paddock and surrounding countryside. Built in wardrobes, a recessed are with dressing table and an ornate cast iron fireplace. A door leads on to an ensuite shower room with a white three piece suite comprising wc, handbasin and tiled shower.
BEDROOM 2 13' 9" x 13' 2" (4.19m x 4.01m) Views over the driveway and again with a feature cast iron fireplace. This room also benefits from an ensuite shower room with a white suite comprising wc, hand basin and tiled shower cubicle.
BEDROOM 3 21' 5" x 9' 11" (6.53m x 3.02m) Running from the front to the rear of the house, a substantial room with velux windows to two sides and access to under eaves storage.
BATHROOM 1 As well as the two ensuites, the first floor boasts two further bathrooms. This first is fitted with a white three piece suite comprising bath with shower over, wc and hand basin.
BEDROOM 4 12' x 8' 10" (3.66m x 2.69m) Window to garden elevation and views. Fitted wardrobe.
BEDROOM 5 10' 4" x 9' 8" (3.15m x 2.95m) Window to front elevation overlooking the drive.
BEDROOM 6 10' 3" x 7' 5" (3.12m x 2.26m) The smallest bedroom but still a good size, window to driveway.
BATHROOM 2 Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising wc, hand basin and tiled shower cubicle.
CELLAR 24' 1" x 9' 11" (7.34m x 3.02m) Stairs lead down from the main hallway to a substantial full height cellar. In the centre of the cellar is a covered well that provides the private water for the house.
EXTERNALLY SERVICES The property is serviced by mains electricity but benefits from a private water supply and private drainage. The heating is oil fired.
GARDENS One of the main features of the house is its position and surrounding grounds extending to some 3 acres. There is a substantial lawned area immediately adjacent to the house, overlooked by the house and covered porch. Then to one side a path leads through an orchard area to a further lower lawn and summer house. A gate by this further lawned opens onto a paddock with a further gate leading back through to the main lawn.
DRIVEWAY AND OUT BUILDINGS A drive leads from the front gate to the house, the next door property only having access across the first short section. The drive leads to a large gravelled parking area where there are a number of outbuildings:
GARAGE
With adjacent log store.
WORKSHOP
Formerly used as stable now with double garage door.
STORE
With green house.
FURTHER WORKSHOP
At the far end of the drive are double gates providing access to the gardens.
VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents, Sawdye & Harris, at their High Moor Office - 01647 441104 or Dartmoor Office - 01364 652304
If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you with regard to this property then we advise you to contact us to check this and the availability and make an appointment to view before travelling any distance
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