Property description
Attractive period, DETACHED house set within it's own PRIVATE GARDENS in a QUIET LOCATION on the edge of this popular and highly regarded MOORLAND STANNARY TOWN. The property has a wealth of retained period features indicative of its age including high ceilings, well proportioned rooms and solid wood floors particularly noticeable in the two reception rooms. There are four double bedrooms and bathroom to the first floor as well as a sun room with views over the countryside across to Castle Drogo. Added benefits of a stylish fitted kitchen with planning to extend and a detached annexe/home studio. Outside the gardens are well established and there is plenty of off road parking.
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Two steps lead up to wooden front door with decorative window. Two leaded windows to either side of doorway. Outside light.
ENTRANCE PORCH/HALLWAY:
Solid wooden flooring. Period wooden doors leading to;
SITTING ROOM: - 24' 0'' x 15' 6'' (7.31m x 4.72m)
Light and bright room with windows to the front and side aspects over looking the gardens and countryside beyond. Carved feature stone fireplace with inset multi-fuel stove and stone hearth. Central feature beam to ceiling. Picture rail. Oak flooring. Period door leading into dining room.
DINING ROOM: - 12' 1'' x 10' 5'' (3.68m x 3.17m)
Windows to front and side aspects with countryside views. Turned staircase leading to the first floor. Feature fireplace with ornate surround (currently capped). Door to understairs cupboard. Picture rail. Oak flooring. Period door into;
KITCHEN: - 13' 1'' x 9' 11'' (3.98m x 3.02m)
Large window to the side (please note planning has been granted for a single storey extension from the window out to the side). A matching range of contemporary base and eye level units with wooden block work surfaces over. Central island unit with inset stainless steel bowl sink and swan neck mixer tap over and integral dishwasher. Cupboard housing floor mounted, oil fired Grant boiler. Space for range cooker in chimney recess with spotlighting. Large larder cupboard in chimney alcove. Built in shelving. Stripped wooden flooring. Archway leading to;
UTILITY ROOM: - 12' 3'' x 6' 0'' (3.73m x 1.83m)
Windows to the rear aspect with side door leading into the garden. Matching base and eye level units which complement the kitchen with wooden block worksurface over. Inset 'Belfast' sink with mixer tap over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Stripped wooden flooring. Step down and further wooden door to side and parking area and a wooden door into:
CLOAK ROOM:
Low level WC. Wash hand basin.
From the dining room turned staircase leads to;
FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Light and spacious area. Hatch to loft space with loft ladder and part boarded. Wooden door into airing cupboard with shelving. Period wooden doors to all rooms.
BEDROOM ONE: - 14' 3'' x 12' 2'' (4.34m x 3.71m)
Windows to side and front aspects with far reaching view across the countryside. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO: - 12' 1'' x 9' 10'' (3.68m x 2.99m)
Windows to side and front aspects with views over the countryside. Wall mounted wash hand basin.
BEDROOM THREE: - 11' 7'' x 9' 10'' (3.53m x 2.99m)
Windows to side aspect. Wall mounted wash hand basin.
BATHROOM:
Obscure window to rear aspect. Original 1930's bath with tile and mirror surround and shower over. Wash hand basin.
TOILET:
Window to rear. Low level WC. Wash hand basin.
SUN ROOM: - 8' 6'' x 5' 8'' (2.59m x 1.73m)
Triple aspect room with views towards 'Castle Drogo' and surrounding countryside. Original multi pane glazed lead door with original door furniture.
OUTSIDE:
BARN ANNEXE:
Detached from the main house is this wooden clad annexe which is an ideal space for a home office/studio or as extra accommodation for family or as a letting unit. The current owners have completely renovated this space and has been insulted and re-wired through out.
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uPVC half glazed door leads into:
ENTRANCE LOBBY:
Staircase to the first floor. Further door into;
INNER LOBBY:
Wooden door leading back outside. uPVC window to front aspect. Further door into;
BATHROOM:
Panel enclosed bath with tiled surround. Wash hand basin with tiled splashback and light above. Low level WC. Chrome heated towel rail.
FIRST FLOOR SPACE: - 23' 0'' x 13' 3'' (7.01m x 4.04m)
A good size open plan space with windows to three sides and two velux windows to the front aspect. To one end are a range of base level units with a worksurface over. Inset hob and oven below. Inset sink and drainer unit. Mutlifuel stove sat on slate heath. Door into storage cupboard. Three telephone points.
GARAGE: - 16' 5'' x 10' 11'' (5.00m x 3.32m)
Located within the annexe ground floor with a metal up and over door. Could be converted into further living space.
SERVICES:
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
GARDENS AND DRIVEWAY:
The lanes approaching the property is owned by Higher Mead. From the stone entrance posts the driveway leading to the garage, parking area and turning space. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn with well stocked borders and beds with a variety of mature shrubs and plants. Steps from the driveway lead to a gravelled patio area with views over the surrounding countryside. There are two ornamental ponds. To the eastern corner of the garden there is a potential to excavate and erect an oak car port with office above (STPC). Overall the gardens extend to just under half an acre.
Property Features :
- Detached Period Home
- Four Bedrooms
- Two Reception Rooms
- Separate Annexe/Home Studio
- Scope to Extend
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