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6 bed House - detached
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BR/BA:
6 BR, 2 BA
Location:
Okehampton, Devon
Description:
A most appealing gentleman's residence lying just outside the boundary of the Dartmoor National Park. Kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receptions, study, studio, scullery, pantry, utility, cloakroom, 6 Bedrooms, bathroom & shower room, laundry room. Gardens & grounds, garage/workshop & parking.
SITUATION
The Old Rectory occupies an enviable rural location set back from the A386 within the parish of Sourton, backing onto open countryside owned by the Leawood Estate, lying just outside the borders of the Dartmoor National Park. From the property the town of Okehampton is within 5 miles, a thriving community offering a comprehensive range of amenities and shopping facilities, including three supermarkets including a Waitrose, expanding Sixth Form College, modern hospital and modern leisure centre in the attractive setting of Simmons Park. From Sourton, approximately 1.5 miles distant, there is access to the A30 dual carriageway, which provides a direct link eastwards towards the cathedral city of Exeter with its M5 motorway, main line rail and international air links. The A30 also gives access west into Cornwall. The popular town of Tavistock and the city of Plymouth are also within easy driving distance with its major shopping centre, airport and ferry connections to both France and Spain. The property sits adjacent to the Dartmoor National Park, which is easily accessible, offering hundreds of square miles of superb unspoilt Moorland scenery with many opportunities for riding, walking and outdoor pursuits.
DESCRIPTION
The Old Rectory as the name suggest is a former Rectory having been built in 1896 of stone construction under a tiled roof. The current vendors have completely restored this delightful property within the last 17 years, retaining the many period features one would associate with a property from this era. The windows are predominantly original, many offering attractive views over the superb gardens. The property boasts high ceilings throughout and offer dado and picture rails and open and ornate fireplaces. Central heating is via an oil fired boiler, whilst an Aga in the kitchen provides cooking and hot water facilities.
The property is accessed via a rear covered PORCH with door to the REAR LOBBY. SCULLERY, having a tiled floor and oil fired boiler, providing central heating facilities, fitted cupboards and butler sink. UTILITY ROOM with tiled floor, fitted shelving, plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble drier and fitted work surface over. PANTRY with fitted shelving, brick flooring and space for fridge/freezers etc. WC comprising, high level cistern and tiled floor.
KITCHEN with fitted Aga inset in fireplace providing cooking and hot water facilities and tiled surrounds, range of painted timber base cupboards with matching wall mounted cupboards over and matching dresser, Franke 1 bowl stainless steel sink unit inset in worktop, plumbing and space for dishwasher, large picture window to side overlooking gardens, telephone point. INNER HALLWAY with secondary staircase to the first floor, large understairs storage cupboard with shelving and half glazed door to the rear courtyard. STUDIO with window to the rear aspect and ornate cast iron fireplace. ENTRANCE HALL with attractive turning staircase to the first floor and under stairs recess, a further door opens to the main front ENTRANCE PORCH with attractive twin double doors to front and window to side. CLOAKROOM comprising pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash backs, low level wc and a side aspect window. SITTING ROOM with open fireplace, timber mantel and surround, inset electric fire (former open fire), bay style window to front aspect with views over the gardens, telephone and television point.
DINING ROOM with large picture window to front and tiled open fireplace. STUDY with large window to front and computer/telephone connection. From the entrance hall the main staircase gives access to a half landing with large window to rear and door to the SHOWER ROOM. Tiling to two walls, enclosed shower cubicle with Mira shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, window to side and rear, wall mounted dimplex electric heater and electric towel rail. FIRST FLOOR LANDING with built in wardrobe cupboards and staircase to the second floor. BEDROOM 1 has a front aspect window with an ornate cast iron tiled fireplace and telephone point. BEDROOM 2 has a window to the front aspect with an ornate cast iron and tiled fireplace. BEDROOM 3 again has a window to the front aspect with an ornate cast iron fireplace. BEDROOM 4 offers a side aspect window with lovely views over the garden and countryside beyond and an ornate cast iron fireplace. Large walk in LAUNDRY ROOM with immersion tank, window to side aspect and drying space etc. FAMILY BATHROOM comprising opaque window to side, wood panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, heated towel rail, enclosed glazed shower cubicle with Mira shower, tiling to half walls, wall mounted dimplex heater and electric towel rail. OFFICE/BEDROOM 6 has a window to the side aspect and overhead storage space with light. From the first floor landing, stairs rise to the second floor with a door opening to BEDROOM 5 with window to the rear, ornate cast iron fireplace and door to the roof space with light and excellent storage space.
OUTSIDE
The property is totally secluded from the road and offers complete privacy and no near neighbours. The property is approached via a wrought gate opening to a curved drive, this extends into a gravelled parking and turning area for numerous vehicles. Adjacent is the GARAGE/WORKSHOP 36 x 20 with light and power connected, windows to front, double doors and further single door to side. Adjacent to the garage/workshop is a raised area of lawn with stone wall surrounds and steps leading up with attractive flower and shrub borders. There is a further garden area to the right of the drive with numerous mature shrubs and beech trees. The main gardens surround the property to three sides and have been delightfully landscaped by the current owners, offering extensive areas of lawn and being bordered by mature shrubs, bushes and trees.
A wooded area forms one side and the rear boundary, the woodland area contains many magnificent mature trees, mainly Beech, Ash, Sycamore, Chestnut and Fir. In the spring this area is covered with a profusion of snowdrops, bluebells and primroses. Range of compost bins. To the side of the house is a delightful flower garden with central feature being interspersed with gravelled and lawned paths, small fishpond with lilies and other aquatic plants. Whilst adjacent is a former lawned tennis court. From parts of the garden and property there are views across the countryside with the rear boundary adjoining the Leawood Estate. To the left of the garage/workshop is a patio setting area, whilst there is a rear courtyard with access to the rear lobby and outside water tap.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
From Okehampton proceed out of the town in a southerly direction heading towards Tavistock. After approximately 3 miles turn right onto the A30 dual carriageway and at the first exit at the top of the hill turn left signposted to Tavistock/A386, at this junction turn left, proceeding through the village of Sourton, after a short distance the property will be found upon your right hand side.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the agents Stags on 01837 659420.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Septic tank drainage.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock PL19 0BZ. Tel: 01822 813600
WEB FIND
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Property Type:
Single-Family Houses
Amenities:
Parking
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