Foredown Road, Ipplepen

This substantial 1930s-style semi-detached house has been the subject of much improvement, remodelling and enlargement over the years to now provide an impressive and superbly-presented home extending to some 2000sqft.

With well-tended gardens wrapping around the side and rear offering much privacy and seclusion, driveway with space for several vehicles and an integral double garage with remote electric roller door, the property enjoys some lovely open views from the front over fields.

Located on the edge of the highly sought-after village of Ipplepen, itself positioned approximately 4 miles from the well-served and popular market town of Newton Abbot, and 5 miles from the historic town of Totnes, perched on the banks of the river Dart and famous for its bohemian atmosphere, the property is also conveniently positioned for Torbay through the lanes with Torbay Hospital being 5 miles’ drive.

Ipplepen offers a vibrant lifestyle opportunity with many clubs, societies and sports teams. Very close by is the village church and a selection of amenities including a local Coop store, popular inn/restaurant, excellent primary school, modern health centre/surgery, well-attended church, village hall, play park, sports field, tennis court and bowling green.

Accommodation

Stepping inside, the accommodation flows beautifully, has plenty of natural light and is smartly-presented over two floors. An arched open porch provides shelter from the elements and has a contemporary-style composite door with full-height obscure glazed side panels on both sides opening to the reception hallway. This has the traditional-look staircase leading to the first floor and two solid oak doors to the main reception area. Formerly three separate rooms, the main reception area now provides a fabulous L-shaped open plan area of impressive proportions featuring a walk-in bay window enjoying the views at the front and a chimney breast with recessed modern wood burner. Off this area, twin-glazed doors open to both the kitchen/diner and the garden room which is flooded with light through a glazed roof lantern and provides access through glazed doors to the rear garden. The fabulous kitchen/diner has been updated over recent years and has cabinets wrapping around on three sides with extensive countertops and a tiled floor. With plenty of space for a central farmhouse-style size table and chairs, this room has natural light provided by two windows to the rear, one to the side and two Velux roof lights in the part-vaulted ceiling. Off the kitchen, doors open to the integral double garage with appliance space and plumbing for a washing machine, also a rear lobby with the back door to the garden and a useful separate basin off.

On the first floor are five bedrooms. The principal bedroom is of an excellent size with fitted wardrobes and two windows enjoying the views and a full en-suite bathroom with separate shower cabinet, WC and vanity basin. Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom with modern white suite.

Garden
The property has predominantly level and privately enclosed gardens ying to the side and rear. Mainly laid to lawn with some inset planting. Wide-paved terrace adjoining the rear of the house, decked terrace at the far end of the rear garden and further raised terraced deck enjoying views over fields.

Parking
Integral double garage with remote electric door, wide driveway approach for further vehicles.

Agents Notes
Council Tax: Currently Band E
Tenure: Freehold
Mains water. Mains drainage. Mains gas. Mains electricity.