Property description
DESCRIPTION Tucked away off Stapledon lane, this interesting and characterful house is well presented with two reception rooms, two bedrooms, bathroom complete with a free standing roll top bath!, garden with patio seating areas, ponds and flower beds with mature shrubs and trees.
The property is situated within walking distance of many of the towns amenities whilst offering a quite and private location.
LOCATION The popular stannary town of Ashburton boasts a range of excellent local shops and Cafes including, Deli's, Artisan Bakery, Grocers and Butchers to name just a few. The town has both a Primary School and a good Community College with a sports centre which offers sporting facilities and gym all year around. The town is located within the boundary of the Dartmoor National Park offering some of the best walking and riding in the country!
Ashburton also benefits from excellent transport links being approximately 7 miles from Totnes and Newton Abbot with their direct rail links to London Paddington and Plymouth. The town also lies just off the A38 Devon Expressway giving easy access to Plymouth and Exeter and the M5 beyond.
Situated within the heart of the town, Northgate House is within walking distance of most of these amenities.
ACCOMODATION For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
THE APPROACH & EXTERNAL SPACE The property is accessed through double gates from Stapledon lane. The gates open onto the level gravelled parking area which is sheltered by a boundary wall and flanked by flower beds and mature shrubs and trees. Steps lead down from this upper section of the property down past tiered ponds and via a patio seating area to the front door, a wooden part glazed stable door to...
DINING ROOM 14' 02" x 11' 07" (4.32m x 3.53m) The feature of the room is the open fireplace fitter with a cast iron grate and hood over a slate hearth all set within a feature painted stone wall. Wooden window seat under the window which looks out to the side of the property. An arched wooden door leads through the wooden paneled wall to...
KITCHEN 13' 03" x 10' 11" (4.04m x 3.33m) A spacious kitchen with space for a dining table, fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units under a rolled edged marble worktop. The kitchen is fitted with an electric oven (Less than 12 Months Old) and a electric hob (Fitted February 2015) There is then space and plumbing for a washing machine and a fridge/freezer. One and a half chrome sink with mixer tap over. Fitted into the alcove that would have once housed a range cooker is a cupboard, hand fitted by local craftsmen in solid oak add to the character and quality of the room. Worcester Boiler. Throughout the ground floor of the property is a ceramic tile flooring (Fitted 2014). A wood framed window with window seat beneath look out to the side of the property.
FIRST FLOOR An Oak staircase rises from the dining room up to the first floor where the UPPER ENTRANCE HALL with part glazed double doors open out to the garden. The space provides a useful office or lobby with handmade wooden airing cupboard mounted to the wall and wooden floor. The dual aspect space then has a wooden and multi paned wall with door opening in to ...
SITTING ROOM 17' 0" x 11' 07" (5.18m x 3.53m) A spacious room with double windows, set above window seats, looking out to the side of the property. To one side the room a feature exposed stone wall has fitted wooden shelving/bookcases to one side and a hand made cupboard fitted at the other. At the centre of the wall the fireplace provides a focal point to the room. On the back elevation exposed timbers showcase the character and history of the property and complement the beams across the ceiling.
TOP FLOOR The stair case rises again from the Upper lobby to the top floor of the property where the landing set into the eaves is lit by feature windows on the stair case. Into the eaves of the property, the upper floor spans out beneath the timberwork of the roof structure whilst Velux windows provide views across the 'roofscapes' of the town to the rolling fields and countryside surrounding.
MASTER BEDROOM 13' 09" x 9' 07" (4.19m x 2.92m) A triple aspect double bedroom with a view to the fields from bed.
BEDROOM TWO 11' 05" x 7' 0" (3.48m x 2.13m) Another double bedroom situated at the front of the property with Velux window to the rear of the house.
BATHROOM 8' 06" x 6' 04" (2.59m x 1.93m) The bathroom is fitted with a modern suite comprising a spacious corner shower with Mira fittings, a close coupled toilet, pedestal basin and free standing roll top bath.
SERVICES All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating.
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents, Sawdye & Harris, at their Dartmoor Office - 01364 652304
Email - ashburton@sawdyeandharris.co.uk
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.