Property description
DESCRIPTION A truly unique property with some stunning character and period features including stone windows, alcove storage, beams, archways and high ceilings all add to this quirky and unusual property located within a short walk to the centre of Ashburton. This is a rare opportunity indeed to purchase a property with a detached barn (currently a let Holiday Cottage which provides the current owners with a very good income), parking and walled garden. Offered to the market with no chain.
LOCATION The stannary town of Ashburton offers a wide range of shops and facilities, including both a Primary School and Community College, and is located within the boundary of the Dartmoor National Park offering wide open spaces for scenic walks and riding.
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.
ACCOMMODATION 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.
GROUND FLOOR Impressive oak door with wrought ironmongery. Granite arch with steps up into the ...
ENTRANCE HALL 11' 3" x 7' 11" (3.43m x 2.41m) Limestone flagged floor. Exposed timber beams. Stunning limestone circular staircase with granite roller support and cast iron hand rail. This is a stunning entrance hall with a real wow factor. Timber ledged and braced oak door. Gothic style archway and doors open into the LOUNGE/DINING ROOM.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 32' x 16' 3" (9.75m x 4.95m) A very impressive room with triple aspect stone windows to the side and rear elevation, exposed oak beams and limestone flagged floor throughout with underfloor heating. Impressive fireplace with granite lintel and built in wood burning stove set on a stone hearth, antique style radiator to one side and Gothic style archway to Kitchen/Breakfast room. Limestone window seat. Multi paned French doors and steps down lead to the GARDEN ROOM.
GARDEN ROOM 18' 2" x 12' 4" (5.54m x 3.76m) Another stunning room with high level Velux windows which open onto the front of the property. Slate floor. Exposed stone walls to the side, multi paned windows open up to the patio garden to the front.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 20' 2" x 10' 11" (6.15m x 3.33m) Stone windows over looking the front elevations. Maple timber flooring. Fitted kitchen with floor and wall mounted kitchen cupboards. Integrated fridge/freezer. One and a quarter stainless steel sink and drainer. Rayburn (gas fired) which powers the heating, hot water and is used for cooking. Exposed oak lintel.
CLOAKROOM Tucked away with exposed stone work, wall mounted wash hand basin and closed coupled W.C. A safe is built into the recess to one wall.
FIRST FLOOR An impressive stone staircase sweeps up to the first floor of this sturdy house past feature stone slit windows overlooking the side elevation with timber lintels and exposed beams. Ledged and braced oak door to the airing cupboard which houses the hot water tank with slated shelving. Ledged and braced oak doors leads into
MASTER BEDROOM 16' 11" x 15' 10" (5.16m x 4.83m) to wardrobes Exposed timber beams and with a lovely high ceiling. Tall panelled window to one side with timber lintel, second window overlooking the rear. Fitted with a range of built in wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving over. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 12' 4" x 11' 11" (3.76m x 3.63m) Window to the side elevation with oak window seat. Radiator. Exposed timber beam. Carpeted.
BEDROOM THREE 15' 6" x 10' 8" (4.72m x 3.25m) Large stone window with metal frame overlooking the front elevation. Exposed beams. Painted stone wall to one side. Two doors to under eaves storage space.
BATHROOM Fitted with a five piece suite including a free standing roll top bath, corner shower with sliding screen door, tiled cubical, bidet, WC, antique style radiator, dome window with metal windows overlooking the front elevation, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled slash back, white marble shelving, extractor vent, wall mounted up lighters. Recessed storage cupboard.
THE COACH HOUSE The Coach house is a detached converted barn adjacent to the property which is currently set up as a 1 bedroom Holiday cottage. The cottage has direct access from the street and provides spacious and very well presented accommodation suitable to provide ancillary accommodation for the main house or the property could continue to provide an income to a new owner or would provide an excellent annex, office or studio to suit your requirements.
Front door into ENTRANCE PORCH with ceramic tiled flooring. Radiator. Electric fuse box.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 13' 1" x 10' 8" (3.99m x 3.25m) Modesty glazed window to the rear and further glazed window to the front with fitted blind. Fitted with a range of country style floor mounted kitchen units under a good area of work surface. Ceramic tiled flooring with under floor heating. Under stair storage cupboard. Recessed spotlights. Gas fired Worcester boiler.
SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a corner shower, close coupled WC and wash hand basin with vanity under. Ladder radiator. Recessed spotlights. Extractor vent. Part tiled walls.
FIRST FLOOR Carpeted stairs rise to the first floor
LIVING ROOM 15' 8" x 13' 7" (4.78m x 4.14m) to include stairwell A stunning room, full of character with exposed timber beams and being open to the A frame. Wood flooring. Window to the front and rear elevation.
BEDROOM 13' 7" x 8' 2" (4.14m x 2.49m) Window to the front elevation. Cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and insert. Wooden blinds. Exposed timber beams.
EXTERNALLY To the side of the COACH HOUSE is a further door which leads to the UTILITY/LAUNDRY ROOM with sink, light and power. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier. An inner door leads back to the central COURTYARD.
The property is accessed through feature arched timber doors over a part gravelled and cobbled driveway offering parking for two cars. The garden is located to the side and is reached through a wrought iron gate leading to a private patio. The garden is walled and also has a water feature with Gothic mirror providing the perfect backdrop to this wonderful private area.
This is indeed a rare opportunity to purchase a stunning character property which has a beautiful feel to it with a real sense of style whilst at the same time combining charm, character and is utterly unique. Located on the edge of Ashburton, within a short walk of the heart of the town, yet also offering private parking this is a rare offering indeed.
Ideal if you wish to run a B&B, holiday let or ideal for two families.
SERVICES All mains services are connected.
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.