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Bondleigh Moor house

Bondleigh, , EX20 2AQ

BONDLEIGH MOOR HOUSE Bondleigh, North Tawton, Devon EX20 2AQ

Offers in Excess of £650,000

A beautiful country residence presented to a very high standard in a peaceful location. Immaculate grounds and gardens with outstanding views.

Immaculately Presented Period Cottage

4 Bedrooms - 3 Reception Rooms

Double Garage - Workshop - Delightful Gardens with Views

Bridge House Devon EX20 1DL 01837 52371

[email protected] mansbridgebalment.co.uk

SITUATION The property is situated off the A3124, approximately one mile from the Devon village of Bondleigh and approximately 3 miles from both North Tawton and , with the Market Town Okehampton lies on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is of Okehampton approximately 8 miles to the southwest. approximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts. There are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding and fishing. North Tawton has a good range of local amenities including Post The shopping area contains several banks and supermarkets as well as many Office Stores, a Spar Store, the Parish Church and four Public interesting locally owned shops. Primary and secondary education is well Houses. catered for in local schools. The recreation ground and park contains, amongst other things, a covered heated swimming pool. Most sports are available Winkleigh is a thriving community with amenities including a including 18 hole golf course, squash courts, indoor rifle range and thriving post office; butchers, fish shop, doctors surgery, veterinary rugby and soccer clubs. surgery, places of worship, primary school, village hall and com- munity centre and two public houses.

DESCRIPTION A delightful example of a period cottage which offers first class con- temporary living standards whilst retaining an abundance of character features. Since its purchase in 2006 by its current owners the property has undergone extensive refurbishment using high quality materials and fittings. A conservatory has been added and stone fireplaces, exposed ceiling timbers and deep silled windows remain preserving the property's period history. The immaculately presented accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall with adjoining cloakroom; sitting room; study; living room/dining room; conservatory; a well appointed kitchen with Red Fyre range cooker; inner hallway; utility room; boot room and to the first floor are four bedrooms, with the master suite benefiting from an ensuite shower room and there is also a separate bathroom. Outside is a double garage with electric doors, a timber storage building and a purpose-built workshop/store. The gardens which surround the house, are a very attractive feature and have been extremely well maintained. Being set predominantly to lawn, they offer numerous locations from which to appreciate the quite outstanding rural views. Within the grounds is a variety of well stocked flowerbeds and mature trees. There is also an ornamental pond and a fir hedge aids the privacy to the rear. In all the grounds total approximately 0.68 of an acre and we are delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the sale of this charming rural property.

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:

Open pitched canopy with outside light; solid oak door with glazed inserts leading to:

ENTRANCE HALL 11' 5" x 10' 8" (3.48m x 3.26m) Window to front; exposed ceiling beams; staircase to first floor with storage under; slate flooring; radiator; oak boarded latch door to:

STUDY 13' 6" x 8' 11" (4.13m x 2.72m) Dual aspect; exposed ceiling beams; oak windowseat; telephone point.

LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM 20' 1" x 16' 0" (6.13m x 4.88m) Dual aspect; two windows to front; double glazed French doors to con- servatory; stone fireplace housing multi-fuel stove with lined chimney; slate flooring.

CLOAKROOM Obscure window to rear; low level WC; pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks; slate flooring.

SITTING ROOM 15' 1" x 14' 2" (4.61m x 4.34m) Dual aspect; period stone fireplace with timber beam and former bread oven, salt keeper and woodburner; exposed ceiling beams; oak window seats with views overlooking gardens; radiator.

CONSERVATORY 14' 5" x 12' 8" (4.40m x 3.88m)

Far reaching views; French doors to gardens; dwarf wall with oak window ledge.

KITCHEN 16' 11" x 12' 2" (5.18m x 3.71m) Dual aspect; matching range of contemporary wall and floor mounted units with display cabinets under work surfaces; Red Fyre range cooker; ceramic sink and drainer with mixer tap and splashbacks; integral fridge freezer; dishwasher; combi oven/microwave; induction hob; wine cooler; downlighting; plinth lighting and part glazed stable-type door leading to:

INNER HALL Ceramic tiled flooring; laundry cupboard with oil-fired boiler; two doors to gardens and door to:

UTILITY ROOM 11' 9" x 6' 11" (3.60m x 2.11m) Dual aspect; appliance space and plumbing for automatic washing ma- chine; appliance space for freezer; range of fitted base cupboards and worktops; butler sink; tiled splashbacks; appliance space for tumble drier; downlighters; radiator.

BOOT ROOM 12' 1" x 6' 11" (3.69m x 2.12m) Window to side overlooking garden; fitted base and wall cupboards with worktop; appliance space for upright fridge freezer; downlighters.

Returning to Entrance Hall oak staircase with understairs storage cupboard rises to:

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING Two windows to rear; two radiators. Oak boarded latch and brace doors lead to:

MASTER SUITE 20' 3" x 16' 1" (6.18m x 4.92m)(max) L-shaped; dual aspect; stunning views over gardens and surrounding country- side to Dartmoor; two radiators. Glazed door leads to:

SHOWER ROOM Sottini wash hand basin; low level WC; shower cubicle; fully tiled floor and walls; heated towel rail; underfloor heating; extractor fan; downlighters.

BATHROOM 10' 7" x 7' 10" (3.24m x 2.41m) Window to front; enclosed shower cubicle with plinth mounted bath; wash hand basin; low level WC; heated towel rail; part tiled walls; hatch to roof space; downlighters; radiator.

BEDROOM THREE OUTSIDE 11' 3" x 8' 11" (3.43m x 2.73m) From the nearby country lane the property is accessed via double gates

Window to front with outstanding views; radiator. which lead to the generous off-road parking/turning area with adjoining

DOUBLE GARAGE DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM FOUR 20' 11" x 18' 11" (6.40m x 5.79m)(external measurements) 11' 3" x 6' 0" (3.45m x 1.83m) Electric doors; pitch slate roof; power and lighting connected. Window to front with outstanding views; radiator.

Behind the garage stands a timber STORAGE BUILDING with open fronted BEDROOM TWO potting area and power and lighting connected. 13' 5" x 8' 11" (4.11m x 2.74m) Within the gardens also stands a Dual aspect; outstanding views; radiator. WORKSHOP/STORE 29' 11" x 16' 0" (9.14m x 4.88m) With office area and power and lighting connected.

SERVICES GARDENS AND GROUNDS Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Befitting of this property the gardens and grounds are extensive, beautifully stocked and maintained. Contoured lawns are interspersed with colourful OUTGOINGS flowerbeds and borders, and a variety of mature shrubs and ornamental We understand this property is in Band D for Council Tax purposes. trees. There is an ornamental pond with a fountain and waterfall and from this area of garden particularly there are stunning views over the surround- VIEWINGS ing Devon countryside and to Dartmoor in the distance. A further lawned Strictly by appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT, Okehampton Office area adjoins the rear of the property which is partly enclosed by rose on 01837 52371. hedging and incorporates fruit trees including both pear and apple. A raised timber decked terrace provides a seating area from which the north- ern aspect of the property and views of the surrounding countryside and DIRECTIONS Exmoor can be enjoyed. There is also an enclosed vegetable garden with From our offices in Okehampton proceed in an easterly direction via East raised beds and cold frames. The grounds of the property are enclosed by Street. At the second set of traffic lights turn left following the signposts Devon banks and mature hedging. for the B3260 North Tawton, , Exbourne, etc. Leaving Okehampton on the Crediton road continue until arriving at Sampford Courtenay Station whereupon turn left immediately before the railway bridge, following the sign for Sampford Courtenay. Continue to the mini-roundabout at the New Inn Cross, where turn right and proceed for a further half a mile turning left, signposted to North Tawton. Shortly after this turning take the next available left turning signposted to Winkleigh and proceed on the A3124 for approximately one mile where turn right following the signpost for Haywoods, Hansford and Lake. Continue for approximately 500 metres where the property can be located on the left hand side.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

Mansbridge Balment for themselves and for the sellers/landlords of this property whose agents they are give notice that :- (1) These particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of prospective buyers/tenants and shall not form the whole or any part of a contract. (2) All descriptions, dimensions and areas, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and believed to be materially correct but any intending buyer/tenant should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. (3) No person in the employ of Mansbridge Balment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty at all about the property. (4) No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by a prospective buyer/tenant in inspecting this property if it is sold, let or withdrawn.