Property description
Set within the glorious landscaped grounds of Ernest Hemmingway’s former country retreat is this two double bedroom lodge. Internally offering the highest of standards, whilst externally having its own hot-tub and glorious wooded views. The park has had a colourful history having been Hemmingway’s retreat and a former naturist’s colony. The grounds are beautiful with many varieties of mature trees and shrubs. Together with great expanses of lawn. Visitors are asked to stop at the Reception building and book in before proceeding to the Lodge. The property is offered for sale fully furnished and equipped to provide an ideal holiday home.
SITUATION
Approximately three miles from the village of Halwill Junction which has a post office, general store, public house, places of worship, village hall, fish and chip shop, hairdressers and gift shop. 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. It is within easy driving distance of Dartmoor National Park to the south and the beautiful north Cornish coast to the west.
ACCOMMODATION
Open Plan Lounge/Diner/Kitchen: 6.78m x 5.89m overall
A delightful room which is both light and airy with windows and glazed doors to all sides. Two radiator, built-in TV with built-in ceiling speakers, ‘Living Flame’ feature fire, up and down lighters, fitted cupboard housing Calor gas boiler and double doors to Inner Hall. Kitchen Area with excellent range of eye and base level units with worksurface over incorporating sink unit. ‘Rangemaster’ cooker with five burner hob, double oven and extractor hood over, built-in dishwasher and washer/dryer, ‘Smeg’ fridge/freezer, part tiled walls and window with views.
Inner Hall
Storage cupboard, radiator, inset spotlights, coving and doors to:
Bathroom: 2.19m x 2.03m
Panel enclosed bath with shower attachment and screen, low level flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Side aspect opaque window, part tiled walls, heated towel rail, shaver point, fitted mirror, shelving and inset spotlights.
Bedroom One: 3.45m x 2.87m
Side aspect window, fitted double wardrobes, recessed shelving, inset uplighters and downlighters, radiator, opaque glass panel and door to:
En-Suite Shower Room: 2.03m x 1.92m
Walk-in double shower cubicle, low level flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Side aspect opaque window, part tiled walls, heated towel rail, shaver point, mirror and inset spotlights.
Bedroom Two: 4.03m x 2.82m
Side and rear aspect windows, mirror fronted wardrobes, radiator, uplighters and downlighters.
OUTSIDE
The development is approached through communal grounds mainly laid to lawn with shrub borders, some delightful mature trees and lovely views. There is a private decked are to the front and side with railing to the whole area. Sunken Hot-tub, outside lighting and decked steps down to parking area.
SERVICES
Mains electricity (metered), water, and drainage. LPG central heating.
SERVICE CHARGES
Annual Site Fees (payable in advance): £3,516 including VAT. Renewed annually and notified to all holiday home owners by 31 December each year and payable in fully by 31 January each year.
Water and Sewerage Rages: £594 including VAT.
Electricity: Metered electricity is charged at the rate stipulated by the electricity supplier and are billed to the holiday home owner quarterly.
Bottled Gas: This is available in various sizes with free delivery on site.
DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy take the A3072 Hatherleigh road and at Dunsland Cross turn right onto the A3079 signposted ‘Halwill/Okehampton’. Proceed through the village of Halwill Junction in the direction of Okehampton. Upon leaving Halwill Junction continue for approximately one mile and take the right hand tuning signposted ‘Ruby Park’. Follow this lane for about a quarter of a mile then turn left at the ‘Ruby Lodge Park’ sign. Continue along this long, leafy driveway, over several ‘sleeping policemen’ and then turn left into the development. Take the left fork after the Reception and No 26 can be found after 200 yards on the right hand side with its number clearly displayed.
VIEWINGS: Please ring 01409 253 888 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 :
- Detached lodge
- Fully fitted and equipped
- Designer kitchen with built-in appliances
- Two bedrooms (master en-suite)
- Decking with sunken hot-tub