Property description
An attractive, deceptively spacious, one bedroom barn conversion. Modernised and extended by the current vendors but with the possibility of further extension (subject to planning). Benefiting from double glazing, oil-fired central heating and solar panels. The cottage style gardens provide a haven for wildlife as well as an abundance of colour throughout the year, along with a vegetable and herb garden, soft fruit garden and fruit trees. Range of buildings, garage and ample off-road parking. Situated in a quiet, rural location, just over a mile from the village of Halwill Junction. Ideal for those seeking the good life in a picturesque part of rural Devon.
SITUATION
Situated just over a mile from Halwill Junction which has a Post Office, general store and public house. It is some 20 minutes drive from the large town of Okehampton on the A30 and within 40 minutes drive of the city of Exeter and the M5. The village also benefits from being on a good bus route which provides regular access both to Bude, Holsworthy, Okehampton and the City of Exeter. It is within easy driving distance of Dartmoor National Park to the south and the beautiful north Cornish coast to the west.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Porch: 10\‘ 2\‘\‘ x 4\‘ 4\‘\‘ (3.11m x 1.32m)
Timber framed double glazed entrance door, sash windows to side, polycarbonate roof, tiled floor, wall light and opaque glazed door to:
Hallway
Worksurface with space and plumbing below for washing machine and fridge/freezer. Oak flooring, storage cupboard, radiator, wall light and timber multi-paned glass door to inner lobby and further door to:
Cloakroom
Low level flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled floor, part tiled walls and extractor.
Sitting Room: 16\‘ x 14\‘ 2\‘\‘ max (4.88m x 4.32m max)
Side aspect timber framed double glazed window and French windows opening to patio. ‘Dunsely Highlander’ multi-fuel woodburner on a ceramic tiled base. Fitted carpet, consumer unit, green English oak beams, wall lights, telephone point, cast iron column radiator and television aerial point.
Kitchen/Dining Room: 15\‘ 3\‘\‘ x 13\‘ 2\‘\‘ max (4.64m x 4.01m)
Fitted with a range of bespoke solid wood units with tiled worksurface over incorporating sink/drainer unit. Built-in electric oven, space and plumbing for a slimline dishwasher and space for free-standing cooker with extractor hood over. Dual aspect timber framed double glazed windows, feature beams, radiator, wall mounted thermostat controls, vinyl flooring to kitchen area with ceramic tiles to the dining area and cottage style latch door to:
Inner Lobby
Wall mounted controls, radiator, smoke alarm, access to hobbies room via loft ladder, door to bedroom and further door to:
Bathroom: 5\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 5\‘ (1.62m x 1.52m)
Panel enclosed reduced size bath with shower over, close coupled WC and wall mounted wash hand basin. Opaque timber frame double glazed window.
Bedroom: 17\‘ 6\‘\‘ x 13\‘ 2\‘\‘ (5.33m x 4.01m)
Triple aspect timber double glazed windows, fitted carpet, radiator, telephone point and two ceiling lights.
Hobbies Room: 18\‘ max x 14\‘ 4\‘\‘ max (5.48m max x 4.37m max)
External timber staircase leading up to a glazed, arched door which gives access to a versatile room with sloping ceiling (some reduced head height), range of deep recess under-eaves storage cupboards and feature beams. Countryside views can be enjoyed from this room. Further access can be gained via an internal loft ladder from the Inner Lobby.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a timber five bar gate which gives access to a gravel parking area providing ample off-road parking and in-turn leads to:
Garage: 17\‘ 8\‘\‘ x 11\‘ 8\‘\‘ (5.38m x 3.56m)
With up-and-over door, a pedestrian door gives access to the garden, dual aspect windows, power and light connected and useful work bench.
An archway leads from the parking area through to the attractive cottage garden with a timber Garden Shed and a Greenhouse leading into a Potting Shed with three rain butts and numerous outside lights. The garden has been designed by the current vendors with a considerable amount of attention to detail and has been laid out into various sections including vegetable garden, herb garden, soft fruit cage and various fruit trees. The garden has a variety of specimen trees and shrubs which provide colour all year round. The perfect haven for wildlife attracting, butterflies, bees and a variety of birds.
There is a good range of outbuildings including:
Workshop: 12\‘ 2\‘\‘ x 9\‘ 1\‘\‘ (3.71m x 2.77m)
Block built construction with power and light connected, work bench and part glazed door to:
Utility/Workshop: 12\‘ 1\‘\‘ x 6\‘ 2\‘\‘ (3.68m x 1.88m)
Space for free-standing fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for tumble dryer, sink/drainer unit, timber framed window, power and light connected, tiled flooring and frost free thermostat.
Lean-To Store
Providing further useful storage for logs etc.
A timber door gives access to the side of the property with a small cobbled garden and a pedestrian gate provides access to the road.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
AGENTS NOTE
The property benefits from solar panels on the roof which greatly reduce the cost of energy bills to make the property more energy efficient.
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DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy proceed on the A3072 Hatherleigh road and at Dunsland Cross turn right signposted ‘Halwill/Okehampton A3079’. Continue on this road into the village of Halwill Junction, at the mini-roundabout proceed straight ahead and take the first right hand turning. Continue on this road for approximately half a mile and the property will be found on the right hand side.
FLOOR PLAN (To Follow)
The floor plan displayed is not to scale and is for identification purposes only.
VIEWINGS
Please ring 01409 253888 to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs. FULL DETAILS OF ALL OUR PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com.
Property Features :
- Unique, deceptively spacious, barn conversion
- Modernised and extended
- Potential for further extension (STP)
- Double glazing and oil-fired central heating
- Attractive, cottage style gardens