Virginstow, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21

Delightful, spacious detached bungalow | Well-presented throughout | Enclosed, sheltered and low maintenance garden | 2.91 acre paddock and stables | Detached garage offering huge potential | Situated in a quiet rural position | Offered for sale with no onward chain | EE Rating - D


LOCATION
Set in the parish of Virginstow, less than 2.2 miles from the self-contained village of St. Giles-on-the-Heath with its post office / general store, village hall, primary school and pub. The ancient former market town of Launceston boasts a range of shopping, commercial, educational and recreational facilities.

Launceston on the Cornwall / Devon border provides access to the A30 dual carriageway. Beyond to the east (another 42 miles) the city of Exeter provides Intercity Rail Link, International Airport and M5 motorway link, with the city of Plymouth (28 miles) to the south providing continental ferry port and Intercity Rail Link.

DESCRIPTION
A fantastic opportunity to purchase a delightful three-bedroom detached bungalow situated in a quiet rural position with few neighbours which can be moved into with a minimum of disturbance and is offered for sale with no onward chain.

Scotland Bungalow briefly comprises; entrance porch, living room, kitchen, dining room, three bedrooms including one master en-suite, family bathroom and utility room.

Externally there is a detached single garage which offers huge potential subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents, a low maintenance garden which wraps around the property, parking for numerous vehicles along with a paddock which amounts to 2.91 acres and a detached stable block.

This wonderful property offers the opportunity to create the perfect family home or alternatively for those looking for somewhere with potential for a smallholding or equestrian uses. A viewing to appreciate the quiet peaceful location along with the attributes to this property is highly recommended.

ACCOMMODATION
Entrance via fully glazed door into:-

ENTRANCE PORCH / SUNROOM
Half height glazed windows overlooking garden. Polycarbonate roof. Radiator, laminate flooring and integrated mat for front door. Part obscure door with clear flag windows either side leading into:-

HALLWAY
Doors leading to all rooms. Dado rail and laminate flooring.

LIVING ROOM
Triple aspect windows to the front, rear and side elevations. Exposed stone fireplace with slate hearth, inset wood burner and wooden mantle above. Radiator, carpeted and T.V. point.

BEDROOM THREE
Window to the side elevation. Built-in floor to ceiling storage cupboard with shelving and rail. Space for bedroom furniture and double bed. Carpeted and radiator.

BATHROOM
Obscure glazed window to the rear elevation. Suite of panel enclosed bath with shower head attachment, low level W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin with separate taps and storage cupboard above. Half height tiling to walls, tiled flooring, radiator and heated towel rail.

KITCHEN
Window to the front elevation overlooking the paddock. Range of base and eye-level units with tiled splashbacks having inset sink with drainer and mixer tap, inset gas hob, eye-level double oven and integrated fridge and freezer. Breakfast bar, radiator, lino flooring and door leading into:-

DINING ROOM
Window to the front elevation. Exposed stone fireplace with slate hearth, wooden mantle and inset wood burner. Radiator, laminate flooring, chandelier light, dado rail and wooden glazed door leading to:-

SECOND HALLWAY
Laminate flooring and radiator. Access to:-

BEDROOM TWO
Window to the front elevation overlooking the paddock. Radiator, carpeted and built-in floor to ceiling storage cupboard. Space for bedroom furniture and double bed.

MASTER BEDROOM
Dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations. Space for bedroom furniture, dado rail, radiator and carpeted. Access to airing cupboard and built-in storage cupboard. Door to:-

EN-SUITE
Obscure window to the side elevation. A fully tiled wet room with pedestal wash hand basin and low-level W.C. Shower and storage cupboard.

UTILITY ROOM
Accessed from the dining room. Dual windows to the rear elevation and door with cat flap leading to the rear garden where there is a patio area. Range of base and eye-level units with inset stainless-steel sink, drainer and separate taps, tiled splashbacks and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Door into:-

STORAGE CUPBOARD
Worktop with space for under counter fridge, shelving and boiler. The perfect additional storage space.

OUTSIDE
A shared track provides access from the main road down to the property. As you approach the property, there is access into the paddock and stables. In front of the gate into this area, there is space for further parking for the property.

A wooden gate leads you the front of the property along with a gravelled area which provides parking for numerous vehicles in turn leading to the single garage.

The front garden is very low maintenance being laid to lawn and having a substantial Fir tree. There is an access gate from here into the field. A path also leads you to the front porch.

At the rear of the property, there is an enclosed garden with wooden fencing where there is a patio area which is perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining, an area laid to lawn, garden shed, and well established flower bed along with a path leading to the front of the property with refuge storage area to the side. Also at the rear, there is access into:-

GARAGE
Providing further storage area with the potential to be converted, subject to obtaining the necessary building consents. There is also power and light connect with an up and over door. uPVC window and door to the side elevation.

PADDOCK
Accessed from the entrance track of the property through a wooden gate, the paddock amounts to 2.91 acres and is fully enclosed by mature trees and hedge boundaries along with stock fencing.

As you enter the paddock, there is also stabling where there are three stables at present. There is power and light connected and this is the perfect space for storage or for housing animals. There is also a tin shed which provides further storage.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a telegraph pole in the paddock. The current vendors receive an occasional Wayleave payment and access is required occasionally for inspection and / or maintenance.

AGENTS NOTE
Access to the property is via a shared gravel driveway. There is an arrangement in place for Scotland Bungalow to contribute 25% of occasional maintenance. There are two other properties located behind the bungalow respectively contributing 25% and 50%. Any maintenance work only goes ahead with the advance agreement with all parties.

The vendor has advised the foul drainage is by septic tank which is in the neighbouring property and last emptied in 2023. The vendor further states due to the 2020 “General Binding Rules” regarding septic tanks it may not be compliant. Therefore, new owners would be obliged to replace the septic tank system which we understand has been quoted in the region of £6,000. Kivells recommend all prospective purchasers satisfy themselves as to the cost of any new system and any legal matters regarding its replacement by speaking to the relevant competent person.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
D

LOCAL AUTHORITY
West Devon Borough Council

EE RATING
D

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity.

Oil fired central heating which was installed in February 2022.

Sewerage by septic tank which is in the neighbouring property and last emptied in 2023. Please Note: Kivells understand the septic tank has been inspected and is acceptable for the current owners under a 'Grandfather' Law. However, due to recent Government directives new owners would be obliged to replace the septic tank with a more environmentally friendly system, costing in the region of £6,000, however prospective purchasers must make their own enquiries as to the cost of any new system.

VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please ring to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs. FULL DETAILS OF ALL OUR PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.

BOUNDARIES
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Kivells have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.