4 bedroom detached house for sale

A stunning, detached, house, presented to a very high standard and situated in private, mature grounds of approx. one acre. Located on the edge of pretty Devon village. 4 Bedrooms (two with ensuite ); 5 Reception Rooms; superb, family-style Kitchen/breakfast room; Utility room. Lovely Gardens; large Driveway providing off- road parking for numerous vehicles and Garage. Viewing is essential to appreciate.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION

This stunning property is located on the edge of the pretty and unspoilt Devon village of Northlew.

Northlew has a strong community with a vibrant, village square and a good range of local amenities including a Village store, a Primary School, the Green Dragon Public House, Village Hall and local Parish Church. A more comprehensive range of facilities can be found in the town of Okehampton which lies approximately 7 miles south.

Okehampton lies on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is approximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts. There are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding and fishing. The shopping area contains a bank, a post office and three supermarkets, including Waitrose, as well as many interesting locally owned shops.
There is an hourly train service to Exeter St Davids, with nationwide onward connections, as well as into Exeter Central.
Primary and secondary education is well catered for in local schools. The recreation ground and park contains, amongst other things, a covered heated swimming pool. Most sports are available including 18 hole golf course, squash courts, indoor rifle range and thriving rugby and soccer clubs.

A delightful, detached house, which is presented in excellent order throughout and has been sympathetically and extensively renovated to a very high standard, blending the needs of modern family life, whilst still retaining many original character featured and history of the property.
The property is grade II listed and offers the prospective buyer the opportunity to purchase one of the best properties in area.
The house has a lovely, calm welcoming feel which you are greeted with, as soon as you walk through the front door. The cosy, yet spacious accommodation briefly comprises of a delightful sitting room, with feature stone- built fireplace; dining room, with a further super feature stone-built fireplace; study; an impressive high-quality, family-style kitchen/dining room, with integrated appliances and a lovely centre island. Adjoining the kitchen/dining room is a family room, perfecting for relaxing, whilst still in touch with those family members in the kitchen.
Returning to the sitting room, a further door leads to a room currently used as a gym, yet could be used as a ground floor bedroom (5th bedroom), with an adjoining cloak/utility room. Finally, to the ground floor is a further study/reception room, which overlooks the rear garden, making for a quiet room to work, or relax. There is a useful boiler room with recently updated oil-fired central heating and hot water system.
To the first floor is a spacious landing, with doors leading to four double bedrooms. Both the main bedroom and the second bedroom have an ensuite bathroom and shower room respectively. There is also a family bathroom, with adjoining WC room.
A further study area with a recently added balcony, looks down into the family room, makes for a very unique feature.
To the outside, the property is accessed via double wooden gates, into a long gravelled driveway, providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles, which leads to a GARAGE (19’ x 17’) of block construction, with sliding doors and power and lighting connected.
The gardens are a true delight with mature native trees, large areas of lawn, flanked to one side by a brook and bordered to all sides by established hedging, fencing and walling, thus making the gardens extremely private and secluded.
As an excellent addition the property has a small area of woodland to relax and enjoy, all things nature.
There are numerous places within the gardens where one can enjoy a lovely sunny aspect, or alternatively find a relaxing shady spot, if desired.
The property sits in grounds of approximately one acre.
We are delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the sale of this beautiful property and viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate.

SERVICES
Mains water, private drainage (sole septic tank), mains electricity. Oil-fired central heating.

OUTGOINGS
The property is in Band F for council tax purposes (West Devon Borough Council).

TENURE
The property is freehold and Grade II listed.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Mansbridge Balment Okehampton office on[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]

DIRECTIONS
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From our offices in Okehampton, leave the town in a westerly direction. After one mile, turn right on to the A3079. After a further mile turn right and follow the signs for Northlew, going straight ahead at the next crossroads. Follow the road for a further 5 miles whereupon you will reach the village of Northlew. After you go over a humpback bridge, the property will be found almost immediately on your left hand side, just before Harper’s Hill.