Property description
Imposing Four/Five bedroom EDWARDIAN HOUSE situated on the edge of Lydford Gorge with PASTURELAND AND STABLES. Situated within a short distance from open outriding in Dartmoor National Park. The gardens lead directly into Lydford Gorge for beautiful woodland walks.The property has been well maintained by the current owners and much of the original period features, such as moulded cornices and ceiling roses, have been retained.
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The property is situated in a quiet rural location between the villages of Lydford and Brentor, with the former having a range of traditional amenities including county primary school, church and public house and offers easy access to both Dartmoor National Park and the nearby towns of Tavistock and Okehampton. The property sits within a private plot extending in all to approximately 3.17 acres incorporating a large paddock (approximately 2.5 acres) with concrete yard area and stabling, formal gardens, spacious orchard leading down to a wooded area and pathway which leads into Lydford Gorge enjoying beautiful walks and is renowned for its stunning White Ladies Falls .
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This attractive period home offers spacious living accommodation incorporating four reception rooms, fully fitted kitchen, utility room and ground floor cloakroom/wc. To the first floor are four double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room/wc and a further family bathroom/wc. The house enjoys a south westerly aspect as does the principle area of gardens.
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Part glazed front door to:
ENTRANCE PORCH:
Two windows to front. Tessellated tiled flooring. Half glazed leaded light door and matching side screens with glazed top lights to:
ENTRANCE HALL: - 4.95m x 5.08m
L Shaped) Radiator. Stairs to first floor. Ornate newel post. Attractive moulded cornices.
DINING ROOM: - 4.9m x 4.22m
Radiator. Open fireplace with attractive period grate. Ornate ceiling rose. Moulded cornices. Timber flooring. Double glazed sash window to side. Timber framed doors and side screen leading to:
CONSERVATORY: - 3.02m x 3.05m
Slate flooring. Glazed on three sides. Patio doors to garden.
SITTING ROOM: - 4.3m x 6.5m (into large bay window)
Window to front enjoying open views over the gardens and surrounding woodland and countryside. French doors to garage. Radiator. Period open fireplace in attractive marble surround. Timber flooring. Attractive moulded cornices and decorative ceiling rose.
BEDROOM 5/ STUDY: - 4.27m x 3.63m
Double glazed sash window to rear. Radiator. Period fireplace. Ornate ceiling rose. Moulded cornices.
INNER HALLWAY:
Boiler room housing Worcester oil fired boiler serving domestic hot water and heating system. Window to rear.
BREAKFAST ROOM: - 4.1m x 3.99m
Tiled fireplace with inset multi fuel stove. Radiator. One double glazed sash window to front. Further double glazed window to front.
KITCHEN: - 4.14m x 2.92m
Comprehensive range of units with granite effect roll edge work top surfaces with inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit. Space for dishwasher and range style cooker. Tiled flooring. Two windows to rear. Recess lighting. Comprehensive range of timber fronted base and eye level units.
UTILITY ROOM: - 2.72m x 1.57m plus recess
Belfast sink. Space for automatic washing machine. Window to rear. Door to rear garden. Tiled flooring.
CLOAKROOM/WC:
Radiator. Low level wc. Wash hand basin. Window to rear. Tiled flooring.
MEZZANINE LANDING:
Door and window to roof garden. Built in airing cupboard. Door to:
CLOAKROOM/WC:
Low level wc. Window to side. Radiator.
LARGE FAMILY BATHROOM: - 3.12m X 5.03m
Victorian style ball foot bath. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Corner shower cubicle. Radiator. Period fireplace. Window to side. Sloping ceiling.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Access to loft space. Radiator.
BEDROOM 4: - 3.68m x 4.27maximum
Window to side. Range of fitted wardrobes. Further fitted storage cupboard. Period grate. Picture rail.
BEDROOM 3: - 4.01m x 3.02m
Window to side. Period grate. Picture rail. Radiator.
BEDROOM 2: - 4.27m x 5.49m
Two double glazed sash windows to side enjoying extensive views over the gardens and grounds and Lydford Gorge. Picture rails. Radiator. Period grate. Fitted wardrobes and dressing table.
MASTER BEDROOM: - 4.67m x 3.99m
Radiator. Brick fireplace. Double glazed sash windows to front and side, enjoying open views. Fitted cupboards.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC:
Window to front. Tiled flooring. Low level wc. Corner shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. Radiator. Extractor fan.
GARAGE/WORKSHOP: - 5.9m x 3.48m
Timber double doors. Mono pitched corrugated plastic roof. French doors into sitting room.
OUTSIDE:
The property is approached by a private lane, then a drive which leads to the house. There is a substantial gravelled driveway and parking area for numerous vehicles.
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The property has pleasant formal gardens with a sun terrace and steps leading down to what is believed to have been a former tennis court, which now provides a lovely level lawned garden. Beyond this is a substantial orchard area which is left by the current owners as a natural area for wildlife and beyond there is a further area of woodland which leads into Lydford Gorge with a private pathway offering pleasant walks and access to 'White Ladies Falls'. At the rear there is a further garden and what was a useful vegetable and soft fruit garden is now used for chickens.The paddock which totals approximately 2.5 acres can be found to the side of the house with a gate from the gardens as well as the from the access lane. This is gently sloping with a concrete yard area, post and rail fencing and two stables and a hay/feed store.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
West Devon Borough Council
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SERVICES:
Mains electricity, water and private drainage (the vendor has informed us that a new Clargester was installed in 2006)
DIRECTIONS:
From the A386 Tavistock to Okehampton Road, turn left opposite the Dartmoor Inn towards the village of Lydford. Continue on this road for approximately 1 mile and after crossing the old railway bridge the driveway for Holmleigh will be found after a short distance on the right hand side. Proceed down the lane and take the first left hand fork which leads to the driveway of the house.
Property Features :
- Detached Period Property
- Over Looking Lydford Gorge
- Approx 2.5 acre Paddock
- Two/Three Receptions
- Four/Five Bedrooms