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This is a rare opportunity to purchase a detached property standing in its own grounds of just under 2 acres and we would highly recommend an internal viewing to fully appreciate the original features of the property and extensive grounds. The gardens and grounds are clearly a very strong feature and compliment the property beautifully.
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Description A substantial detached house, situated on the edge of Ashburton, set in mature gardens of approximately 2 acres. The house offers three reception rooms and five bedrooms, making it a true family home, ideal for all ages.
The Priory Cottage has well established and extensive grounds within walking distance of the centre of Ashburton. The large private gardens benefit from mature trees, shrubs and plants, lawned areas, pond and a natural stream. Internally, the property benefits from many original features including timber panelling, timber panelled doors with wrought iron latches as well as a feature open fireplace to the Lounge.
This fine property, which was built in 1933, is well proportioned with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.
SITUATION Ashburton lies on the southern slopes of Dartmoor in the heart of the South Devon countryside. Flanked by the Devon Expressway, that extends the M5 to the historic naval port of Plymouth, it is situated roughly halfway between Plymouth and Exeter. Ashburton is not only a splendid gateway to Dartmoor, but it is also the ideal base from which to explore the whole region from moor to sea. The scenery in the area is glorious in all weathers and offers visitors the opportunity for walking, pony trekking, canoeing, fishing and, if you like, just pottering. The town has had a reputation for its pubs, inns and coaching houses for hundreds of years. Many still exist today along with a good selection of tea shops, cafes, good quality restaurants and shops. There are also excellent nearby schools within the area at both senior and junior level.
Accommodation The accommodation with approximate measurements comprises (to the nearest 3" or metric equivalent):
GROUND FLOOR Timber feature arch to overhung PORCH. Flagstone floor. Leaded light windows. Gothic style timber front door to
ENTRANCE HALL Wood panelling with feature picture rail. Back door with leaded lights. Leaded windows to the front elevation. Part coved ceiling. Radiators. Door to understair cupboard. Feature staircase to first floor.
CLOAKROOM Window to the rear elevation. Fitted with the original 1930s wall mounted wash hand basin and Twyfords WC. Part tiled walls. Wall mounted radiator. Tiled floor. Coved ceiling.
LOUNGE 28' 5" x 14' 11" (8.66m x 4.55m) A lovely light triple aspect room with leaded windows to the front, side and rear elevations. Timber panelled walls with feature picture rail. Exposed beams to the ceiling. Fireplace with timber surround, marble insert and hearth with brass fender. Television aerial point. Radiators. Carpeted.
STUDY 14' 6" x 10' 3" (4.42m x 3.12m) Leaded light window to the rear elevation. Fitted bookcases. Television aerial point. Coved ceiling. Door to
DINING ROOM 18' 6" x 10' 11" (5.64m x 3.33m) A double aspect room with leaded light windows to the front and rear elevations. Quarry tiled flooring. Radiators. Door to Drawing Room and Hallway.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 18' 3" x 11' 0" (5.56m x 3.35m) A country-style kitchen fitted with a range of Shaker-style units comprising cupboards and drawers. Wooden and black marble worksurfaces. Halogen hob with stainless steel extractor over and granite worksurface to either side. Oil fired Aga set in original fireplace with recessed spotlights over. Electric cooker and hob. Granite worksurfaces. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Part wooden splashbacks. Ceramic tiled floor. Recessed spotlights. Windows to the front and rear elevations. Door to
UTILITY ROOM 4.65m (15'3) x 2.01m (6'7) Two uPVC double glazed leaded light effect windows to the side elevation. Door to outside with cat flap. Fitted with a Belfast sink and timber worksurface. Space for fridge and freezer. Space for washing machine and tumble drier. Worcester oil fired central heating boiler. Ceiling mounted spotlights. Loft hatch access.
Door to
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Leaded window to the front and rear elevations. Door to airing cupboard. Coved ceiling.
BEDROOM 2 5.13m (16'10) x 4.6m (15'1) Leaded light window to the front elevation and leaded bay window to the side elevation. Fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and storage space over. Carpeted. Radiators. Coved ceiling. Wonderful far reaching countryside views.
BEDROOM 3 4.52m (14'10) x 3.78m (12'5)Leaded Leaded light window to the side and rear elevations. Fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and storage space over. Sink inset into vanity unit with cupboard under. Shaver socket. Radiators. Carpeted.
BEDROOM 4 4.73m (15'6) max x 2.69m (8'10) Leaded light window to the front elevation. Fitted wardrobe with hanging rail. Sink inset in to vanity unit with cupboard under. Shaver socket. Picture rail. Carpeted. Radiator.
BEDROOM 5 3.81m (12'6) x 2.67m (8'9) Leaded light window to the front elevation. Carpeted. Radiator. Picture rail.
BATHROOM Two leaded light windows to the rear elevation. Fitted with the original cast iron bath with shower mixer taps and pedestal wash hand basin. Ceramic tiled floor. Chrome effect radiator. Part tiled walls. Coving. Built-in cupboard. Shaver point.
WC Leaded light window to the rear. White WC. Part tiled walls.
SECOND FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM 5.64m (18'6) x 2.70m (8'10) Leaded light window to the side and front elevations. Fitted cupboards with hanging rail and drawers to side. Opening to
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EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted with an inset sink with ceramic tiled worksurface. Shower cubicle with Mira electric shower and glazed screen. Amtico flooring. Part tiled walls. Ladder radiator. White WC. Door to loft providing excellent storage, part boarded with light.
EXTERNALLY The property is accessed between entrance pillars into a tarmac driveway which sweeps around to the Garage, giving parking for several cars. A private stone wall screens the house further from the driveway and an arched gate leads to a flagstone front path which in turn leads to the front entrance porch. A second wrought iron gate with semi circular stone steps down leads to the front garden with steps to one side rising to the front entrance porch.
The house is screened from the road by shrubbery and trees as well as a stone wall.
A detached DOUBLE GARAGE 5.64m (18'6) x 5.26m (17'3) is situated to the side of the driveway with electronically operated up and over metal garage door and with storage over. Outside tap. Door to rear. Greenhouse.
To the front of the house is a secluded terraced garden mainly laid to lawn and planted with flowering shrubs and borders. The gardens are a real feature of the property and have been established over the past twenty or so years by the present owner, and now offer secluded and private landscaped gardens with evergreen flowering shrubs and other mature trees and plants. Of particular note are Fig, Beech, Eucalyptus, Wisteria, Fir, Sycamore and Flowering Cherry trees together with other rarer varieties.
At the bottom boundary of the garden is a natural stream fed pond with an abundance of wildlife in a natural habitat. A further "secret garden" is laid out to the other boundary with a stream fed pond. There is also a small orchard and some dedicated areas within the garden to grow vegetables.
Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax The property is currently in band G.
Local Authority Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4YT. Tel: 01626 361101
Planning Authority Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9JQ. Tel: 01626 832093
Fixtures & Fittings Only those mentioned in this brochure are included in the sale. All others such as carpets, curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Directional Note From Exeter take the A38 Devon Expressway southbound to the Peartree junction signpost to Ashburton and Princetown. Follow this road for a short distance and The Priory Cottage will be found to your left hand side, accessed through a pillared entranceway.
Viewing Arrangements Available exclusively from the award winning estate agency, Sawdye & Harris, at their Dartmoor Office.
Telephone - 01364 652304
Email - ashburton@sawdyeandharris.co.uk
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