Property description

DETACHED 2 bed BUNGALOW in third of an ACRE plot with STUNNING SOUTH FACING uninterrupted VIEWS across to DARTMOOR. Chance to live the good life, chicken run and outbuilding, selection of fruit trees, (apples, pears, plum and cherry), 100ft vegetable garden and 60 foot formal garden. Ample parking, garage, useful workshop/greenhouse. Easy commute into Exeter.

Little Roke offers a wonderful opportunity to purchase a 2 bedroomed detached timber clad bungalow, set on the outskirts of the popular town of North Tawton  and enjoys stunning uninterrupted views across adjoining farmland, across to Dartmoor.  The property is set in a plot extending to nearly a third of an acre including a large productive vegetable garden and small orchard comprising of a wide variety of fruit trees including 4 apple trees (2 eating apples and 2 cookers), 2 pears, 2 plum and 2 cherry trees. There is also a chicken run with useful block built outbuilding  alongside providing a purpose built chicken coop and separate garden store.

There is also a more formal garden extending to 60 feet, with a level lawned garden and a pergola which enjoys wisteria and honeysuckle from Spring to Autumn. The present owners have recently added a large ornamental pond.  Around the south side of the bungalow the borders have been well stocked with lavender.

There is ample parking for trailers, vehicles and a garage with a large useful attached workshop/greenhouse  beyond, though it could also be incorporated into the living accommodation subject to gaining the necessary permissions.

The property itself has been virtually rebuilt by the present owners only 6 years ago and it includes a new rafters and purlins to the roof and new plumbing throughout, with a large open plan living room extending to nearly 22 feet  opening into the dining room . It benefits from oil fired central heating and uPVC double glazing.  

Properties in this location rarely come onto the market and an early viewing is recommended to avoid disappointment.  

NORTH TAWTON is a pleasant Mid Devon town.  It has a selection of shops, primary school, and old town square.  It is set in the valley of the river Taw and surrounded by countryside.  Okehampton is about 5 miles, Crediton 12 and Whiddon Down 6 miles, from which there is a dual carriageway road to Exeter and the M5.  Regular buses pass through the town with services to Exeter, Barnstaple, Okehampton and Hatherleigh.

DIRECTIONS  From Crediton take the A377 road north-westerly to the village of Copplestone.  Take the A3072 road as signposted Okehampton.  Go through the village of Bow and carry on this road until De Bathe Cross.  Turn right signposted to North Tawton.  The entrance to Little Roke is opposite the entrance for the new homes being built on the left. Proceed up the lane and Little Roke is the first property on the right.

Property Features :

• Detached 2 bed bungalow in a third of an acre plot
• Uinterrupted views across to Dartmoor
• Timber clad bungalow
• 22 foot living room EPC : D
• Large south facing gardens and grounds