Property description
LOCATION The property is located just outside the Dartmoor village of North Bovey. North Bovey is one of Devon's most picturesque villages with a high proportion of the properties being circa 16th to 18th century, thatched and clustered around an attractive village green. The village is also known for the local Inn, the Ring of Bells. The village is nestled just below the open moor on the east side of Dartmoor with super riding and walking all around. In addition Bovey Castle, a luxury hotel and golF course, is within approximately a mile of the village.
The moorland town of Moretonhampstead is approximately 1.5 miles away with further facilities including a supermarket, butchers/deli, greengrocer, bank, post office, health centre, sports centre and primary school.
The cathedral city of Exeter is approximately 16 miles away with all the facilities one would expect from a major county town including a mainline railway station with a London service.
DESCRIPTION The property was refurbished and extended in 2012 to provide a lovely three bedroom countryside home. The property has the benefit of three good sized bedrooms, lounge, versatile kitchen/diner/breakfast room, utility and large ground floor bathroom. Outside the property benefits from a good sized front garden with a substantial wooden built shed and a small patio area to the rear. At the very front is a parking area for the houses at Ridgnor.
ACCOMMODATION With approximate measurements to the nearest 3" or metric equivalent:
FRONT ENTRANCE The front door open onto a small hall with stairs rising to the first floor and door to:
LOUNGE 14' 5" x 12' 0" (4.39m x 3.66m) A lovely light room with a large double glazed window overlooking the front garden. Wooden effect floor, skirting boards and picture rail, pendant light. The centrepiece of the room is the fireplace with slate bed and a wonderful multifuel burner. This burner provides the heating to radiators on the first floor. In addition there is an electric night storage heater in the lounge and underfloor heating in the rear extension.
There is a door to one side of the lounge providing access to a useful and substantial understairs cupboard. A further door at the rear provides access to the kitchen/diner.
KITCHEN/DINER 18' 2" x 10' 3" (5.54m x 3.12m) Maximum The house has been greatly enhanced on the ground floor with a green oak framed extension. A fantastic living area providing an open plan kitchen/dining area with a breakfast bar separating the two functions.. The kitchen benefits from a range of modern cupboards, a wooden worksurface with inset stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, electric oven with electric hob over inset into the worksurface and fitted fridge and dishwasher. There is a tiled splashback above the main work surface area.
The entire area and the utility room and bathroom next door all benefit from electric underfloor heating.
The dining area at the rear of the room benefits from double glazed windows and French doors providing views over and access to the countryside at the back of the house. Immediately outside is a small patio area.
An archway on one side of the room provides access to:
UTILITY ROOM 6' 3" x 5' 5" (1.91m x 1.65m) Fitted with the same worktop and splashback as the kitchen along one wall with the space under for washing machine, dryer and fridge/freezer. Double glazed window to the rear aspect.
Door through to:
BATHROOM 11' 4" x 6' 6" (3.45m x 1.98m) Maximum An oversized bathroom fitted with a four piece suite consisting of white bath with mixer tap, WC, handbasin and shower cubicle. Tiled splashbacks and shower surround, spotlights to ceiling and extractor fan.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING The caperted stairs rise to a small landing area with doors to the three bedrooms. Carpeted with radiator and light.
BEDROOM 1 17' 3" x 9' 3" (5.26m x 2.82m) Maximum A very good sized bedroom with fitted cupboard, carpeted, pendant light, radiator and double glazed window with views over the front garden. A cupboard housing the hot water tank is also in this room.
BEDROOM 2 10' 3" x 8' 4" (3.12m x 2.54m) A good sized room, carpeted, pendant light and double glazed window with views to the rear.
BEDROOM 3 8' 8" x 6' 7" (2.64m x 2.01m) Again with carpeting, pendant light and double glazed window with rear views.
EXTERNALLY
GARDEN The main garden to the front of the house is laid mainly to lawn but with a central paved patio area. At the end furthest from the house is a substantial timber frame wooden shed with wooden shingle tiled roof and concrete base.
FURTHER GARDEN AREA Available by separate arrangement. The current owner leases a further area of garden which houses raised beds, a further shed and another small area of lawn. If required this area can be offered for lease by separate negotiation.
PARKING There is a private area for parking for all Ridgnor owners at the front of the properties.
DEVON USER CLAUSE Please be aware that the sale of this property is subject to the Devon User Clause. If you are in any doubt as to whether you are a qualified purchaser please speak to Sawdye and Harris before arranging to view.
SERVICES Electricity and water are connected. The houses at Ridgnor then have private drainage.
APPOINTMENTS TO VIEW Strictly by arrangement through the agents Sawdye and Harris on 01647 441104 or 01364 652304.