Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon

The Property

Sits within an enviable position and ideally located for anyone looking for privacy, land and rural living, but not the inconvenience of being too far away from local amenities. The cottage itself offers flexible living and can easily be used for multi-generational living, offering plenty of parking, with the added benefit of a large car port and a stone shepherds hut, ideal for hobbies or storage. There is a large barn, which could be converted/developed subject to relevant planning permissions and set behind is an orchard, with a chicken run, fruit cage and polytunnel. The 21.5 active acres are used for grazing and the current owner has enjoyed horse riding on the fields over the years.

On Entering The Property

You are met with well-proportioned accommodation which is full of character and all rooms boast breath taking views of the surrounding area. Initially met with the entrance porch, will leads into the inner hallway, with a door leading into the utility room and furthers doors to living space. There is a cosy kitchen with AGA, separate hob, double Belfast sink and space and plumbing for a dishwasher. A door leads to the sunroom to the rear. The lounge, which is also accessed from the entrance hall has a feature wood burner set within a charming fireplace. The ground floor is completed with the bed sit, which has its own separate access, but can also be opened up to be incorporated within the ground floor accommodation. The space comprises bedroom/sitting room, separate kitchenette and shower room. To the first floor are 3 bedrooms, a family bathroom and an en-suite bedroom from the main bedroom.

The Formal Garden

which is overlooked by the cottage and has south-facing terrace with a veranda – the perfect area to relax and enjoy spectacular views across the valley. It is access straight from the property (via the sunroom or sitting room) and has a summerhouse set at the far end, which enjoys the evening sun. At the other end of the terrace is a pergola and dining area, suitable for entertaining, BBQs and alfresco dining. Within a secluded part of the garden, there is a wooden studio ideal for hobbies and benefits from electricity. The gardens are well-maintained and are a true credit to the current owner.

The Land

Measures a total of 21.5 acres (inclusive of the cottage and formal gardens). The land has been actively used over the years and is made up of separate paddocks with field shelters, various fresh water supplies and stables. Ideal for dog walkers or horse riders - there is also the added benefit of direct access from the property to the Woodland Trust forest, with fire-breaks to walk or ride (so no road work). A small grass manege has also been set up by the current owner for schooling/jumping.

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Location

The property is in a rural location on the outskirts of Bovey Tracey, which is often referred to as the Gateway to Dartmoor and is an Ancient Historic country town with a wealth of character. The town offers shops, restaurants, primary school, public houses, health centre, various churches, recreational activities, including football, cricket, and an outside swimming pool. Newton Abbot is approximately 6 miles away, along with its mainline railway station, the A38 is approximately 2 miles away, whilst the city of Exeter is around 14 miles.

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Agents Notes

Material Information: Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Band F (Teignbridge District Council) Services - Mains Electric (rewired during current ownership) Oil fired central heating Water – private pumping system, from spring fed well Drainage – Klargester sewage treatment plant Broadband: up to 3 Mbps Mobile coverage: EE, Three, O2, Vodafone available Flood Risk: Very low risk of surface water flooding, very low risk of flooding from rivers and the sea