Property description

LOCATION Situated in in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park, approximately 0.5 mile from the picturesque village of Widecombe-in-the- Moor. Within the village there are a number of shops including a post office, two excellent inns, together with a church and primary school. Not only known for its famous annual fair, the village is also renowned for its spectacular scenery, with open moorland, ancient tors and wooded valleys bisected by rivers and streams. Due to its position, there are many thousands of unspoiled moorland acres in which to enjoy a range of outdoor pursuits, including walking, riding and fishing. 

DESCRIPTION  

THE HOUSE From the parking and turning area a set of steps lead down to a paved terrace with mature wisteria, to the front door opening to ... 

ENTRANCE HALL Double cupboards.Tiled floor. 

KITCHEN Offering stunning views over the valley, double stainless steel sink with drainer to one side, work surfaces with drawers and cupboards beneath, partially tiled walls, space for fridge and gas hob and oven. Oil fired Rayburn. 

LIVING ROOM A lovely room offering further stunning views over the Moors. Being split level with a Dining Area with patio doors to outside, parquet flooring. Steps down to sitting area with parquet floor, feature stone fireplace with slate hearth with wood burner. Display shelving to each side and mantelpiece above. Book shelves. 

UTILITY ROOM Tiled floor, oil fired boiler, plumbing for washing machine, range of shelves, pantry store, broom cupboard, downstairs W.C with Belfast sink.

 

From the dining area a door leads to the inner corridor which gives access to .... 

MASTER BEDROOM A lovely light room with window t the front elevation. EN SUITE with shower cubicle, wash basin, light with mirror above, W.C, extractor fan, Dimplex wall heater and heated towel rail.

 

BEDROOM Window to the rear elevation.  

BATHROOM Fitted with a panelled bath with tiled wall, wall shower attachment and shower rail, W.C, wash basin with mirror and light above, electric wall heater, heated towel rail and extractor fan.

 

From the dining area a door leads to a staircase up to ...  

RECEPTION ROOM A superb entertaining room being double aspect with feature granite fireplace with wood burner and tiled hearth. Fitted book shelves, partially timbered ceiling with sliding full length glass doors, opening to inner courtyard. Access door to The Annexe. Also from the staircase is a landing with door giving access to two boarded attic rooms, one with Velux window.



 

THE ANNEXE Attached to the house but approached from its own parking and turning area alongside the double garage. Glazed panelled door opening to ... 

ENTRANCE HALL Connecting door to Garage. Tiled floor. Electric storage heater. Leading to useful area with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, with shelf above, door to inner courtyard.



 

WC/CLOAKROOM Wash hand basin and wall heater. 

BEDROOM  

BEDROOM  

KITCHEN Fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers with sink and drainer. Space for electric cooker with extractor fan and light above, partially tiled wall. Airing cupboard with hot water tank and shelf above. 

BATHROOM Fitted with a panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, wash basin with light mirror above, tiled walls, heated towel rail and W.C

 

SITTING ROOM with double, full length glass windows opening out onto the terrace, night store heater, separate cupboard.  

GARDENS AND GROUNDS Approached off a country lane, the driveway leads through the gardens with lawns to each side. From the large gardens there are stunning views of Dartmoor over Widecombe and to the church. Again, to the east and south of the house are lovely lawned gardens, interspersed with beech hedges and a fine display of planted beds offering a variety of shrubs and mature plants including heather, camellias, Japanese maple and magnolia.



On the northern side of the house and enclosed by hedges is a fruit cage. Oil tank, wooden machinery store area and separate timber garage.



The views are stunning and best enjoyed from the terrace, which is paved and is set alongside the kitchen. Here is a fine wisteria, a clematis and a peaceful place to sit looking at Dartmoor. Located above the house and gardens and to the west is a separate grass field with its own access to the lane. As well as providing good grazing there is an agreement in place regarding Widecombe Fair in September.

 

SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired heating.

 

LOCAL AUTHORITIES Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX. Tel. 01626 361 101.

Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Haytor Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9JQ. Tel. 01626 832 093.

 

CONTENTS, FIXTURES AND 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.

 

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the joint sole agents, Sawdye & Harris, at their Dartmoor Office - 01364 652304 or through Jackson Stops & Staff 01392 214222.



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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