A most appealing 1920s detached home with gardens and grounds of 5.7 acres. Kitchen, sitting room, dining room, utility, cloakroom, 3 bedrooms (1 en suite) family bathroom. Garage & outbuildings. Gardens & Paddock. EPC Band E, Council Tax Band D, Freehold.

Situation - The property is situated in a peaceful rural setting, surrounded by open farmland. From the property and grounds are some far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The nearest village is Shebbear, which offers a range of local amenities including primary school, village stores, garage and places of worship. In addition, the village has the internationally known Shebbear College. The busy market towns of Holsworthy and Torrington are within easy travelling distance, whilst Bude and the north Cornish coast with delightful beaches and coastal scenery are also easily accessible. There is good access to the north Devon market town of Bideford, some 14 miles away, and to Okehampton with its three supermarkets, including a Waitrose, together with access to the A30 dual carriageway, train station and to the Dartmoor National Park.

Description - Galmington House is a most appealing and individual 1920s built detached home set in 5.7 acres surrounded by open farmland. This lovely home offers well appointed accommodation, offering a kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakroom, together with two reception rooms, three bedrooms and two modern bathrooms. Many original features remain, including picture rails, decorative cornicing and working fireplaces to the reception rooms and ornate cast iron fireplaces in the bedrooms. The gardens and grounds, combine formal gardens and paddocks, together with outbuildings. From both the house and land are attractive views over the surrounding countryside.

Accommodation - Via pitch canopy to Entrance Lobby, door to: Cloakroom: Double glazed window to front, wash basin, low level Wc, decorative tiled floor. Entrance Hall: Decorative tiled floor, stairs to first floor, radiator, cornicing, doors to: Dining Room: Cornicing and picture rail, dual aspect double glazed windows, fireplace with woodburning stove on tiled hearth. radiator. Sitting Room: Double glazed window overlooking the garden and French doors to the veranda, decorative cornicing and picture rail, two radiators, fireplace with inset multi fuel stove on slate hearth. Kitchen: Range of modern base cupboards and drawers with worksurfaces over, matching wall cupboards, 1.5 bowl sink and drainer, fitted dishwasher and fridge. Double glazed French doors to the garden. Rayburn providing hot water and cooking facilities as well as central heating through radiators. Integral electric oven with hob above and extractor fan over. Built in airing cupboard with hot water tank and linen shelving, quarry tiled floor. Rear Hall: Double glazed windows to side, radiator, doors to garage and Utility Room: Range of wall units, worktops and fitted butler sink. Plumbing and space for washing machine, tumble drier and white goods, slate shelving. Double glazed window to front, Oil boiler also providing hot water and central heating. First Floor Landing: Feature large stained glass window to front elevation, radiator, access to loft space with ladder, light and being part boarded. Doors to: Bedroom 1: Dual aspect double glazed window overlooking the garden, radiator, picture rail, ornate cast iron fireplace, door to En Suite: Claw and ball roll top bath with shower attachment, Wc, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, tiled floor. Double glazed window to side. Bedroom 2: Dual aspect double glazed windows, radiator, picture rail, ornate cast iron fireplace. Bedroom 3: Double glazed window to rear with fantastic garden and countryside views, radiator, built in wardrobe cupboard, picture rail. Bathroom: White suite comprising: corner shower cubicle with oversized shower head, Wc, claw and ball roll top bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back and mirror above, two windows offering attractive countryside views. Tiled floor, heated towel rail.

Outside - Double timber gates open to the driveway with parking for numerous vehicles, Leading to the Garage: with up and over door and personal door to front, pedestrian door to hallway. Electric and power connected. Water Filtration system. sink unit. The immediate gardens which surround the house are primarily laid to lawn with mature shrubs, trees and borders. A pathway leads around the side of the house and opens to a lovely veranda, pond and patio area which extends around to the rear, offering an attractive aspect over the gardens and land. Adjacent to the drive is an enclosed cottage garden, offering a variety of fruit trees which include apple, pear and kiwi, and fruit bushes such as red and blackcurrant and gooseberry. There is also a greenhouse and herb garden. Below the drive a five bar gate opens to a forecourt housing the adjoining outbuildings, these consist of a Workshop, Stable (two bays) and a Tractor Shed with sliding iron doors and light and power connected. Overlooking the view is a timber Summerhouse, with double doors and windows to the front and light and power connected, Adjoining is a large covered Log Store and a small Hay store. The land lies predominantly to the side and rear of the house and is primarily laid to pasture in 3 enclosures. Within the fenced small paddock is a field shelter (currently used for goats). Below the house is a large spring fed pond with external light and within the paddock are many old and newly planted trees which include elder, eucalyptus, oak and ash, along with further fruit trees and gunnera. The land in total extends to 5.7 acres and could be utilised for further grazing if required.

Directions - From Okehampton follow the signs for the A386 towards Hatherleigh. Upon reaching Hatherleigh turn left at the roundabout onto the A3072 towards Holsworthy. On entering the village of Highampton turn right at the sharp left hand bend signposted to Sheepwash and continue straight through the village of Sheepwash, passing the village stores on the left hand side. Continue to Fillieigh Moor Gate cross roads and turn left signposted to Buckland Filleigh. Pass through the village and at the cross roads (Sedgewll Cross) turn right signed to Stibb Cross. At the next junction turn right again for Stibb Cross and after a short distance turn right for Peters Marland. The property will be found on your right hand side after approximately 0.5 miles

Services - Mains electric, private water and drainage, oil fired central heating.