South Zeal, Okehampton

Have you considered re-locating to the idyllic West Country, or are you searching for that dream family home locally? This property offers spacious living arrangements throughout, all whilst being situated within the prestigious boundary of Dartmoor National Park.

Senlac is an established dormer bungalow located on the outer edge of the sought-after Devonshire village, South Zeal. A community-based location, with an array of local amenities and convenient transport links. The opportunity to explore hundreds of square miles of Dartmoor’s unspoilt landscape at your own accord.

Upon approach, you access the property via dual gated entry. Ample parking is available as a result of the concrete driveway to the frontage.

As you enter the home, the large entrance hall provides inviting access to all that is on offer. This section of the home was part of an extension conducted in 2009 by the current owners. Providing a large living room to the rear, with a dining room and master dormer floor access to the front. The living room provides an impressive reception space, from its sheer size, there is ample room for a versatile layout, alongside a desirable wood burner and a wealth of natural light embraced.

The dormer floor provides a private, master suite from a large double bedroom, modern bathroom and far-reaching views from the elevated position over the rear garden and surrounding landscape.

The kitchen is located centrally, a modern style incorporated, with plentiful worktop space, a selection of appliances etc. The three further double bedrooms are located within the original part of the property. Bedroom two as labelled consists of an en-suite double bedroom, currently a popular Airbnb listing which was developed in 2020 providing an income with its own designated front entrance. Bedrooms three and four have convenient access to the family bathroom, with number having patio door access onto a raised decked terrace.

Senlac’s exterior is by far a feature not to be undervalued, from the low maintenance frontage; side access to the rear garden can be found from both sides of the home. From an enjoyable patio area, to vastly being laid to lawn, the boundary is fully enclosed from fence line to hedge line bordering. The sunshine rolls in over the neighbouring hillsides, from the southerly orientation, this private retreat is truly desirable. This outdoor space lends itself to those looking to develop and indulge in their horticultural desires, from vegetable patches, flower beds, a self-sustainable lifestyle.

This property is situated moments from the sought-after village centre of South Zeal, located within Dartmoor National Park, with an array of local amenities on offer and convenient transport links combined.

The community-based village provides easy walking distance to the renowned primary school, the village hall/pre-school and two village pubs. The Oxenham Arms, is a former 12th Century monastery and has hotel accommodation, and the Kings Arms is the social centre of the village. There is fantastic opportunity to explore the local landscape via an abundance of footpaths and trails, these will take you towards local hotspots of Cosdon Beacon, wild swimming at Shilley Pool and many other fantastic walking trails. Dartmoor National Park offers hundreds of square miles of superb unspoilt scenery.

South Zeal has a selection of neighbouring villages and towns, from Sticklepath, South Tawton, Chagford and Okehampton. The village itself is host to an annual folk festival and many other village events including open gardens and village fayres.