2 bedroom detached house

Unique 2 bedroom cottage set on the edge of the increasingly popular moorland village of Belstone. Kitchen, dining room, sitting room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, gardens, garage. EPC Band G, Council Tax Band C, Freehold.

Situation - Skaigh Garden Cottage occupies an enviable semi rural position on the edge of the village of Belstone. A particular feature of the property is the private garden gate into the Skaigh Valley with delightful walks opening to the unspoilt expanse of Dartmoor. Belstone has an excellent pub, church, tea room and village cricket club. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the nearby town of Okehampton which has three supermarkets including a Waitrose, nationally and locally owned shops, modern hospital and leisure centre. There is schooling from infant to A-level standard, sports and leisure facilities including thriving rugby and football clubs as well as tennis, squash and bowls. The cathedral and university city of Exeter is easily accessible via the newly reopened Okehampton station or the A30 dual carriageway, and provides an extensive shopping centre together with international airport, M5 motorway, mainline rail connections.

Description - Skaigh Garden Cottage is a unique moorland residence, which comes to the market for the first time in over 50 years, set on the edge of the increasingly popular moorland village of Belstone. The property is in need of updating and improvement, but offers potential to create a delightful Dartmoor Cottage. The property in brief, currently comprises, to the ground floor: an entrance hall opening to a kitchen with door opening to the bathroom. Adjacent is a dining room with outlook over the garden. Stairs rise to the first floor and serve two bedrooms and a first floor sitting room. Part of the cottage was re thatched approximately two years ago. The garden is a particular feature of the cottage, being of a generous size and backing onto woodland on the picturesque Skaigh Valley, giving direct access onto Dartmoor. Further benefits include a generous garage and workshop, together with a range of sheds/outbuildings. The property is offered with no ongoing chain.

Accommodation - Half glazed door to Entrance Hall; stairs to first floor, doors to, Kitchen: modestly fitted with sink and drainer unit with cupboards below, fitted cupboards, space and point for electric cooker, door to Bathroom: pedestal wash basin, bath with electric shower over, dual aspect windows, high level Wc, heated towel rail. Dining Room: stripped floorboards, dual aspect windows overlooking the gardens, open brick fireplace, beamed ceiling, under stairs storage cupboard. First Floor Landing; window to front, doors to, Sitting Room: dual aspect windows with views over the garden. Tiled fireplace, fitted bookshelves. Bedroom 1: window to rear overlooking the garden, fitted wardrobes, glazed door to garden. Bedroom 2: window to rear, fitted cupboard.

Outside - From Skaigh Lane, double doors open to the Garage: of generous size with electric and power connected. Window to rear and door to garden. Door to adjoining Workshop: window to rear. From the garage, a paved patio area and path lead to the rear of the cottage. The path extends across the rear and under part of the cottage is a storage area with light. The attractive garden is primarily laid to lawn/paddock with mature shrubs and trees and gate at the rear opening to the Skaigh Valley offering fantastic walks onto Dartmoor; Within the garden are a range of former timber buildings, offering potential, for garden sheds/summerhouses etc. There is a also a dilapidated caravan and former Shower Room/Wc: with sink and drainer and suitable for a utility room.

Services - Mains electric, drainage and water.

Directions - From the town centre proceed out of Okehampton as if towards Exeter proceeding up East Street and on in to Exeter Road. Do not join the A30 dual carriageway but carry on across the bridge signposted Belstone, Sticklepath, South Zeal. Just after passing the BP Station on the left hand side, take the right hand turning signposted to Belstone and continue approximately 1.5 miles. Upon entering the village on the S bend take the left hand turning into Skaigh Lane proceeding for approximately ? of a mile where upon the property will be found upon the right hand side.