Property description
Attractive and DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS two/three bedroom detached COLONIAL STYLE bungalow, with brick construction, which has a sizeable rear extension and further scope for improvement or further extension into adjoining workshop. The property is situated on the frontage of this highly favourable DARTMOOR village with easy access to the village amenities, which include the Village Hall, place of Worship and Public House. The property sits within generous gardens extending to the front and rear with a sizable paddock area to the right hand side of the property, partially planted with trees, but this could be cleared to provide pasture for equestrian use or livestock if required.
THE PROPERTY:
The property has benefitted from considerable improvement and extension over recent years by the current owners including having fully overhauled the existing roof, bespoke hardwood double glazed windows and the property benefits from oil-fired central heating throughout. To the front of the property is an extensive kitchen dining room and the dining area could easily be sub-divided to create a third bedroom if required. There are two further double bedrooms, two bathrooms, utility room. To the rear is an extensive living room extension with predominately glazed gable and with bi-fold doors opening up to the rear garden which enjoys views over the surrounding countryside and Dartmoor National Park.
LARGE OPEN-FRONTED VERANDA:
Enjoying country views and part glazed solid timber door leading to spacious:
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: - 24' 8'' x 15' 10'' (7.51m x 4.82m) maximum
Dual aspect with windows to front and side. Oak flooring. Bespoke kitchen with wood work tops. Oil-fired 'Aga'. Belfast sink. Fitted dresser-style unit with glazed top section and solid timber doors to base section. Victoriana style open grate. Radiator. Picture rail.
UTILITY ROOM: - 8' 11'' x 8' 2'' (2.72m x 2.49m)
Belfast sink. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Slate work tops. Space and plumbing for Dishwasher. Velux skylight. Oak flooring.
LIVING ROOM: - 17' 8'' x 13' 5'' (5.38m x 4.09m)
Timber flooring. Lovely light and airy triple aspect room with vaulted ceilings and exposed roof trusses. Double bi-fold leading to side and rear with glazed triangular top light above on the gable end. Five velux roof lights. Built-in storage cupboards.
INNER HALLWAY:
Window to rear. Radiator.
BEDROOM 1: - 12' 2'' x 11' 1'' (3.71m x 3.38m)
Window to front enjoying open views over the countryside and Dartmoor National Park. Feature fireplace. Timber flooring. Radiator.
BEDROOM 2: - 15' 2'' x 11' 11'' (4.62m x 3.63m) into bay window to front.
Enjoying extensive views over the surrounding countryside and into Dartmoor National Park. Timber flooring. Radiator. Built-in double wardrobe.
CLOAKROOM/WC:
High level WC with suite. Wash hand basin. Radiator. Window to rear.
BATHROOM/WC: - 8' 7'' x 7' 3'' extending to 8'3" maximum (2.61m x 2.21m extending to 2.51m maximum)
Claw and ball foot bath. Wash hand basin. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Window to side. Two glazed roof lights. Heated towel rail.
SIDE PORCH (accessed off Living Room):
Part glazed door out to rear courtyard. Further door to:
SECOND BATHROOM/WC:
Panelled bath with shower unit over. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboards under. Concealed cistern WC. Window to rear. Tiled splash back. Radiator. Timber flooring.
OUTSIDE:
To the front of the property is a pair of double wooden gates which lead into a driveway which provides off-road parking for two to four cars and wrapping around the side of the bungalow to a pleasant courtyard area. To the right of the drive is an extensive area of lawn with flower and shrub beds and borders and concrete path leading to the front door.
REAR COURTYARD:
The rear courtyard is of generous size and currently has a useful tool shed, rear access to the property as well as a range of tin clad workshops. There is potentially scope subject to the necessary planning consents, to possible incorporate this within the building but prospective purchasers are requested to make independent enquiries with Dartmoor National Park planning department prior to commencement of a sale.
WORKSHOPS 1: - 13' 0'' x 11' 3'' (3.96m x 3.43m)
WORKSHOP 2: - 13' 0'' x 8' 10'' (3.96m x 2.69m)
STUDIO: - 15' 1'' x 12' 10'' (4.59m x 3.91m)
Stable door. Being dual aspect with storage area over inner hallway. Radiator. Door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC:
Shower tray. Wash hand basin. Low level WC. Window to rear.
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To the rear of the workshops is a further area currently utilised as a tool shed. It is believed that this was a former gardener's loo and this could be re-instated if required.Beyond the workshops gated access leads around to:
EXTENSIVE REAR GARDEN:
A variety of shrubs, hedge and Devon Bank boundaries, lawn and former vegetable garden. In the far corner is a good sized shed in need of some attention and a useful aluminium framed greenhouse. Pathway leading into:
PADDOCK AREA:
Predominately laid to lawn for ease of maintenance the current owners have planted a number of trees within this area and these would need to be cleared if somebody wished to utilise the paddock for equestrian use. A well is set in the top corner of the field. There is a separate five barred gate giving access onto the road, giving the paddock independent access if required.
SERVICES:
Mains electricity, water and private drainage. Broadband and telephone are connected.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
West Devon Borough Council.
AGENTS NOTE:
The current vendors will be putting an uplift clause on the paddock so that "should planning ever be granted in the future on the paddock then an uplift of 40% for the plot value at that time will be payable to themselves or their descendants.
Property Features :
- Charming Bungalow
- Adjoining Paddock
- Country and Moorland Views
- Ample Parking
- Refurbished and Extended