Property description

AN IMPRESSIVE GRADE II LISTED PROPERTY CREATED FROM THE CONVERSION OF THE VICTORIAN HARBERTONFORD SCHOOL.

DIRECTION
From Totnes, proceed on the A381 towards Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. After about 3 miles enter the village of Harbertonford. The Old School can be found on the left hand side opposite the church.

SITUATION
The Old School is situated within the heart of this desirable village of Harbertonford and is only a short drive from Totnes and all its facilities. Harbertonford itself offers an excellent village shop and post office, pub, petrol station, popular church and primary school. The ancient borough of Totnes enjoys a prominent position above the River Dart. The town is one of Devon's gems: full of both colour and character that stems from a rich cultural, historical and archaeological heritage. It is the second oldest borough in England and is full of facilities to include its own hospital, two supermarkets, interesting shops and galleries together with the riverside walks, Guild Hall, Churches and its very own Norman Castle. The railway station links directly with London Paddington and the A38 Devon Expressway is only a short distance away joining it at Buckfastleigh, giving excellent access to Plymouth and northbound Exeter.

DESCRIPTION
The Old School is an impressive Grade II Listed property created from the conversion of the Victorian Harbertonford school. The Old School has an abundance of character features including fireplace, vaulted ceilings, gallery, mullion windows, school clock and open living areas. The property occupies a central location within the village and stands in a large plot with beautiful landscaped gardens, a main feature of the property. To the rear of the property are additional gardens with parking, alongside which is a garage and some outbuildings which could be redeveloped to provide additional ancillary space (subject to necessary consents).

The property comprises with approximate measurements:

ENTRANCE HALL
Original door in Gothic arched entrance. Coving and vaulted ceiling. Tiled flooring. Wooden double doors to:

DINING ROOM - 14' 9'' x 11' 6 (4.49m x 3.50m)
Exposed beams. Double glazed Mullion window. Two radiators. Opening to:

LOUNGE - 23' 0'' x 22' 0 (7.01m x 6.70m) including stairwell
Wooden floor. Ceiling beams. Cast iron fireplace with slate hearth, wood burning stove and wooden display mantle over. Double glazed Mullion window. Wide exposed wooden staircase to the first floor with pitch pine bannister and balustrade. Under stairs cupboard. Alcove with cupboard housing electrics.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM - 22' 0'' x 16' 0 (6.70m x 4.87m)
Stunning vaulted room. Ceiling timbers. Quality fitted units with granite work surfaces and Belfast sink. Island unit. Four Oven gas fitted AGA for cooking. Radiator. Wooden double glazed patio door. Secondary glazed Mullion windows. Fitted dishwasher. Fitted fridge. Slate flooring.

MINSTRELS GALLERY/MEZZANINE - 16' 0'' x 8' 6 (4.87m x 2.59m)
Cast iron spiral staircase and balustrades (cast from Victorian mouldings). Inset spotlights. Wall light point. Stone wall.

UTILITY ROOM
Ideal combination gas central heating boiler. Gas cooker. Stone flagged floor. Stainless steel single draining sink unit. Two Velux windows. Door to rear. Plumbing for washing machine. Separate WC with window. Larder with fitted units and shelves.

BEDROOM TWO - 19' 6'' narrowing to 14'2 x 14' 3 (5.94m narrowing to 4.31m x 4.34m)
Accessed from the lounge. Secondary glazed windows to two sides. Range of fitted wardrobes. Radiator. High ceilings. Original tongue and groove panelling.

BEDROOM THREE - 14' 11'' x 6' 3 (4.54m x 1.90m)
Ceiling beams. Double glazed window to the rear. Radiator. Picture rail.

BATHROOM
Shower cubicle. Low level WC. Wash basin inset into vanity unit. Velux window. Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING - 22' 3'' x 7' 4 (6.78m x 2.23m)
Skylight and window with curtained off sleeping alcove of 9'5\" x 7'4\".

BEDROOM ONE - 18' 2'' x 14' 9 (5.53m x 4.49m)
Two original windows with secondary glazing. Beams. Two radiators.

BATHROOM
Spacious room with quality suite comprising tiled and panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Part tiling to walls and tiled shelf. Diamond window. Leaded glazed. Illuminated light box. Walk in cupboard.

OUTSIDE
Tarmac drive through low stone wall with double wrought iron gates. The front gardens are an absolute delight and have been carefully designed, landscaped and stocked with a variety of plants and trees. A feature of the front garden is the stream which enters from a bridge over the drive and over which there are further bridges. There is a paved patio immediately to the front of The Old School and the other side of the stream are formal gardens with beds, pergola and a rose arch tunnel. Ornamental trees include Weeping Pear, Cherry, Crab Apple and a Star Magnolia. To the side of The Old School is a secluded patio area with a number of lean to outbuildings (believed to be The Old Schools former WC's). Leading past the patio area and to the rear of The Old School is a log store and beyond this a store with power and light connected.The drive sweeps past the left hand side of The Old School to the rear of the property where there is a parking area bordering the rear gardens. The rear gardens are bordered by stone walls and have an aluminium framed greenhouse and timber summerhouse. To the side of the gardens there is a garage which measures 15'11\" x 8' 7\" which adjoins a potting shed and log stores which measures 30' x 7'7\". It is felt that it is possible to redevelop the garage and outbuildings subject to the necessary consents.

SERVICES
Mains water and drainage. Mains electricity. Mains gas with gas fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX
Band E

TENURE
Freehold

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
South Hams District CouncilFollaton HousePlymouth RoadTotnesTQ9 5NETel: 01803 861234www.southhams.gov.uk www.landregistry.co.uk