Sourton, Okehampton

A spacious DETACHED BUNGALOW, located in DARTMOOR VILLAGE, with approximately 3.1 ACRES OF LAND and DIRECT ACCESS TO DARTMOOR and GRANITE WAY CYCLE TRACK. ADDITIONAL VEHICULAR ACCES TO THE LAND. LARGE OUTBUILDING, GARAGE and CARPORT. EXTENSIVE GARDENS AND STUNNING VIEWS. PERFECT FOR EQUESTRIAN/LIVESTOCK or those who enjoy outdoor life. VIEWING ESSENTIAL

SITUATION This fine property is situated within the village of Sourton offering excellent access to Okehampton, Tavistock and the A30 road network and with a southerly aspect and delightful moorland views.

The village of Sourton sits on the boundary of the western boundaries of the Dartmoor National Park. The village is served by a historic parish church and the very interesting Highwayman Public House. It is also on a regular bus route and access to the A30 dual carriageway and garage services is literally a short drive away at Sourton Down which in turn provides easy access to the Cathedral City of Exeter and on to the M5. The local town of Okehampton lies approximately 6 miles east of the property while Exeter is approximately 30 miles east.

The nearby village of Bridestowe is a pretty, West Country village situated at the head of the Lew Valley at the northwestern foothills of the Dartmoor National Park and surrounded by some of Devon’s finest countryside. The village centre incorporates a well patronised general store, public house, church and primary school.
Okehampton is situated on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is approximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts and offers excellent access to the A30/M5 road network. There is an hourly train service to Exeter, with connections to national destinations from Exeter St. Davids. Nearby are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding and fishing. The shopping area contains a bank and supermarkets, including Waitrose, as well as many interesting locally owned shops. 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. The cathedral city of Exeter lies 22 miles to the East with an abundance of high street stores and the region's main airport.

DESCRIPTION Originally built in the 1960's and of standard construction, this detached 3-bedroom bungalow is very well-presented throughout. It has been substantially improved over the last few years, by the sellers, with work including replacement roofs; replacement of the central heating system and boiler; full electrical re-wiring; replacement PVCu double glazed windows and porch and the installations of two multi-fuel burners.

The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall; a dual aspect lounge with moorland views; a dining room again with moorland views; kitchen; cloakroom; large utility room; shower room; separate cloakroom and three bedrooms.
A single garage and carport adjoins the side of the property, and a substantial driveway provides additional off-road parking for several vehicles and turning area.
There are extensive, wrap-around garden, set mainly to well-tended lawns and flower bed borders. There is also a sizeable and productive vegetable plot.

A great feature of the property is the range of outbuildings, which include block- built kennels, an open store and a further block building, which is currently used as a workshop and store, yet could easily be converted into stables, with a rear yard. There is power, lighting and water connected.

From the rear yard, gates leads into paddocks of approximately 3.1 acres. This is good quality grazing land, with the huge benefit of immediate access to Dartmoor and to the well-acclaimed Granite Way Cycle Track.
There is additional gated, vehicular access to the fields next to the village hall and car park.

We are delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the sale of this excellent property, which needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated.
Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.

The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is as follows:

ENTRANCE PORCH Double glazed patio doors to front; inner door leading to:
ENTRANCE HALL With cloak cupboard and doors to:
LOUNGE
15' 5" x 10' 10" (4.70m x 3.32m) a dual aspect room, with lovely views to Sourton Tor; fireplace with multi-fuel burner; radiator.

DINING ROOM
15' 5" x 10' 11" (4.70m x 3.33m) Window to rear, with excellent views to Sourton Tor; fireplace with multi-fuel burner; connecting door to kitchen; radiator.

INNER HALLWAY Airing Cupboard and cupboard housing fusebox. Doors to:

KITCHEN
13' 4" x 9' 10" (4.08m x 3.00m) Window to rear, offering views to Sourton Tor; further window looking through to utility room; a matching, modern range of floor and wall mounted units under rolltop work surfaces; sink and drainer unit and tiled splashbacks; electric oven; electric hob with hood over; radiator

REAR LOBBY With skylight; quarry tiled flooring and doors to:

LARDER and
CLOAKROOM With low level WC and radiator.

UTILITY ROOM
15' 7" x 8' 3" (4.77m x 2.53m) Door to outside; a range of wall and floor mounted units under rolltop work surfaces; sink and ample appliance space; radiator.

BATHROOM
7' 2" x 5' 11" (2.19m x 1.82m) Obscure window to front; wash hand basin and large shower cubicle and radiator.
CLOAKROOM Obscure window to front and low-level WC; radiator.
BEDROOM TWO
10' 5" x 10' 5" (3.19m x 3.18m) Window to side; radiator.
BEDROOM ONE
12' 11" x 10' 5" (3.94m x 3.18m) A dual aspect room with windows to front and side; radiator.
BEDROOM THREE
9' 8" x 9' 1" (2.95m x 2.77m)

WALK -IN CUPBOARD

A dual aspect room with windows to front and side; radiator;

OUTSIDE The property is accessed via its own substantial driveway providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles, which leads to the main entrance and in turn to the:

GARAGE
15' 11" x 9' 10" (4.86m x 3.02m) Window to side; power, lighting connected, and water connected. Adjoining the garage is a:-


CARPORT
17’9” x 11’9”
(5.42m x 3.59m)


GARDEN Providing further undercover parking.

To the rear and one side of the property is a garden set mainly to well-tended lawns, with flower bed borders providing opportunities to sit and enjoy the lovely moorland and countryside views. The garden is bordered by mature hedging and within it stands a good size GREENHOUSE (3.77m x 1.88m).
There is also a sizeable and productive fruit and vegetable garden with raised beds, fruit cages and mains water tap.
There is a former drover’s road, which gives direct access on the nearby Granite Way Cycle Track.
An important benefit to the property is a range of useful buildings providing enormous potential and including:
BLOCK BUILT KENNELS
20' 6" x 6' 9" (6.26m x 2.07m) (approx. external measurement). timber doors with nearby water tap.
SMALL OPEN BARN/STORE
29' 10" x 17' 7" (9.11m x 5.36m) Housing oil storage tank and currently used for storage.
OUTBUILDING
34' 9" max. x 29' 6" max.
(10.60m max. x 9.01m max.)

LAND L-shaped; of block construction under corrugated roof; concrete floor; stable door to rear garden; stable door to rear yard; power, lighting and water connected. Currently used as a workshop/store, however, could easily be converted to stables, if so desired.

From the rear yard, gateways gives access to good-quality grazing land, which is gently sloping and free-draining. There are some lovely far-reaching views from many vantage points within the paddocks.
There is gated access to a bridleway giving direct access to Dartmoor, perfect for outriding or walking.
The total plot measure approximately 3.1 acres.

OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in band D for Council Tax purposes (by verbal enquiry with West Devon Borough Council).

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with MANSBRIDGE & BALMENT, Okehampton Office on or email


SERVICES Mains water, drainage and mains electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Fibre Broadband – current speed 150Mbps, has potential for a maximum of 900 Mbps

DIRECTIONS
For SAT NAV please use the property postcode EX20 4HN.
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From our offices in Okehampton proceed in a westerly direction following the signposts for Tavistock A386 etc. Proceed for approximately 3 miles where join the A30 dual carriageway heading west, immediately leaving at the first available exit. At the T-junction turn left onto the A386 and continue for approximately three quarters of a mile where the property can be located on the left hand side.