Property description
A most attractive five bedroom detached bungalow in a secluded and pleasant village location. The property has been nicely modernised inside and benefits from gas central heating, ample off street parking and large gardens with superb views.
A modernised and spacious five bedroom detached bungalow located on the edge of the popular village of Down St Mary. The bungalow sits in a very large plot on the edge of the village and enjoys a splendid outlook over open countryside.A true feature of Thornby are the large lawned gardens with established apple trees, a raised bed and ample parking, as well as parking for the annexe accommodation. There is a single garage, private patio courtyard accessed from both the main living room and annexe area; and established beds stocked with a variety of shrub and bedding plants. Internally the property is offered in very good order throughout with generously proportioned rooms, gas fired central heating and part double glazing. There are steps up to the front door but there is level access into the property from the rear making it suitable for wheel chair use if needed.Down St Mary is a picturesque village with a green, village and church. The school buses run past the bungalow, and the Exeter to Barnstaple train line is one mile away at Morchard Road. The nearest primary school is at Copplestone, while secondary school students go to Queen Elizabeths in Crediton. The village also benefits from a 9 hole golf course, and the Devonshire Dumpling Inn is also located at Morchard road.
DIRECTIONS
From Crediton take the A.377 towards Barnstaple. Proceed through Copplestone along the one way system towards Barnstaple and after a further 2 miles at Morchard Road Straight turn left to Down St. Mary just before the Devonshire Dumpling Inn. Follow this road up into the Down St. Mary and turn right at the crossroads and Thornby will be found on the right after 100 yards.
The accommodation, with approximate measurements, comprises;
Glazed Entrance Canopy with glazed door opening into
ENTRANCE HALL
A large L shaped hall with wood flooring, storage cupboard and radiators.
CLOAKROOM
low level WC & wash hand basin and radiator.
LIVING ROOM - 18‘ 6‘‘ x 13‘ 0‘‘ (5.63m x 3.96m)
A light triple aspect room with patio doors opening onto rear garden, stone fireplace housing electric woodburner style fire and radiators.
DINING ROOM - 11‘ 4‘‘ x 10‘ 5‘‘ (3.45m x 3.17m)
with patio door to rear garden and radiator
KITCHEN - 13‘ 11‘‘ x 9‘ 1‘‘ (4.24m x 2.77m)
Newly fitted oak effect units beneath work surfaces, matching wall units, double bowl sink with mixer tap, eye level electric oven, built in dishwasher, fridge / freezer and radiator.
UTILITY ROOM - 10‘ 8‘‘ x 7‘ 11‘‘ (3.25m x 2.41m)
with central heating boiler and large built in airing cupboard, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and blue and white units.
REAR HALL
Radiator and door to rear garden
BEDROOM ONE - 16‘ 4‘‘ x 10‘ 10‘‘ (4.97m x 3.30m)
A pleasant double aspect room with views over garden, radiator, built in wardrobe and sink.
EN SUITE BATHROOM - 7‘ 5‘‘ x 5‘ 10‘‘ (2.26m x 1.78m)
Newly fitted suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and low level WC, with separate access from hall.
BEDROOM TWO - 12‘ 11‘‘ x 12‘ 7‘‘ (3.93m x 3.83m)
With built in cupboard, sink and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE - 10‘ 10‘‘ x 9‘ 6‘‘ (3.30m x 2.89m)
Wardrobe, sink and radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR - 11‘ 3‘‘ x 8‘ 6‘‘ (3.43m x 2.59m)
With built in cupboard, radiator and sink.
BEDROOM FIVE - 10‘ 10‘‘ x 8‘ 10‘‘ (3.30m x 2.69m)
With built in cupboards, radiator and sink.
SHOWER ROOM - 5‘ 4‘‘ x 5‘ 0‘‘ (1.62m x 1.52m)
With fully tiled shower, low level WC, electric shower, wash basin and tiled floor.
Bedrooms four and five, and the shower room are in a separate area of the bungalow, and can be accessed via their own front door sharing only kitchen and utility facilities. In the agent‘s opinion this could form an excellent annexe style area for a dependent relative of teenagers wanting independence.
OUTSIDE
Drive providing parking for numerous cars, leads to the front of the bungalow and GARAGE 18‘ x 10‘ (5.4m x 3m) With up & over door, and power & light connected. There are extensive lawn gardens to the front and side of the house with mature shrubs and trees, including apple trees while at the rear of the bungalow there is a private patio area with flower bed.
SERVICES
Gas Fired Central Heating
AVAILABLE
Immediately
LEASE
6 Months initially, possibility of long let.
DEPOSIT
One month‘s rent.
SORRY
No DSS, No Smokers and Pets by Arrangement
COUNCIL TAX
Band F
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Mid Devon District Council
EPC
D/62
FEES
Joint application - £288. And for additional applicants add £48.