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Bonehill Bungalow Widecombe-In-The-Moor | Dartmoor | TQ13 7TD Bonehill Bungalow Bonehill Bungalow Widecombe-in-the-Moor | Dartmoor | TQ13 7TD Bonehill Bungalow An extremely spacious and fully refurbished detached chalet style bungalow situated in an idyllic location in Widecombe-In-The-Moor benefiting from a quiet position close to rural walks and surrounded by rolling countryside and charming cottages. Dartmoor has a beautifully rich and varied landscape, with purple heather-clad moorland, rolling valleys and ancient forests as well as many wonderfully obscure shaped tors, one of which lends its name to this charming property. Bonehill Bungalow is situated in the heart of the National Park on the fringes of the pretty village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. The property was built in 1934 and purchased by the father of the current owner in 1974, and has remained within the family to this day. In 2012 the entire property was stripped back to its bare bones until just the four external walls were left standing. An extension was added and an ambitious project of renovation was embarked upon, the result of which is a property that is now a really charming and beautifully presented family home in a truly outstanding location. Bonehill Bungalow provides a rare opportunity to enjoy all the modern conveniences that contemporary living has to offer, in surroundings that are steeped in history and natural beauty. The property was built into the side of a hill, so the majority of the main living areas are slightly raised and therefore take full advantage of the stunning views that surround the house. From the formal dining room French doors open out onto a Juliette balcony which has an outlook over the stunning garden and beyond to Hameldown Tor and the beautiful valley, and from the study one can look out on to Bonehill Rocks, from where the house takes its name. The living room is a particularly lovely area of this property, as it is a large room with two sets of French doors leading out onto a raised patio terrace. During the winter it makes for a cosy retreat while the rain beats down on the surrounding countryside, and during the summer months the doors can be flung open to allow the house and everyday life to flow beautifully into the stunning outdoors. Bonehill Bungalow sits in around three quarters of an acre of lovely grounds. To both the front and rear of the property there are wide expanses of lawn surrounded by a beautiful natural boundary of hedging and trees. The entire space makes for the most wonderful natural playground, in which children can run around, climb trees and enjoy endless games of hide and seek. It is also a very tranquil and secluded place, perfect for sitting quietly on a summer’s afternoon enjoying the glorious views of the stunning landscape beyond. This lovely home enjoys a quite extraordinary setting, and though surrounded by many acres of beautiful moorland, it is by no means isolated. Just over half a mile away is the centre of the village, which has a friendly community and a good array of shops and amenities. Both Ashburton and Bovey Tracey are around twenty minutes away, and in just over half an hour one can be enjoying the golden sands of the beaches of Torquay. This is a wonderful family home in a stunning location that enables one to enjoy the very best of both worlds. LOCATION Widecombe-in-the-Moor is at the heart of Dartmoor Internally the property is extremely spacious and has all the National Park set in the idyllic and beautiful valley of the advantages of a modern property including UPVC double East Webburn river and boasts several pubs, a primary glazed windows and doors, central heating and bright On the first floor is a large storage cupboard housing school and the famous 14th century village church known rooms with modern fittings. as ‘The Cathedral of the Moor’. The towns of Bovey the hot water cylinder. There are two further double Tracey and Ashburton are both a short distance away There is a utility with fitted cupboard and wooden work offering a range of amenities and giving access to the A38 surface leading onto the generous kitchen. The kitchen Devon Expressway with easy commuting to Plymouth, has triple aspect windows, wooden work surfaces, a bedrooms, both with eaves storage and en-suite shower Exeter and the M5 network beyond. butler sink with mixer tap, a range of base level and eye level units. There is space for a cooker/Aga and ther is an THE PROPERTY integrated dishwasher. rooms. To the front of the property is off road parking and a large detached stone built barn which is a Grade II building. A reception room, ideally positioned as a dining room A concrete bridge leads over a stream to the gate leading into has double opening doors onto the rear garden, whilst the property which is accessed via steps up to the an extremely spacious second reception room benefits entrance door. from two sets of patio doors. Both rooms enjoy the indescribable views onto the Moor. There are gardens surrounding the property. There is a patio adjacent to the rear of the bungalow with the garden There is also a third reception room, a cloakroom and two mainly laid to lawn. The boundaries are provided by double bedrooms on the ground floor. One of which has mature trees and fencing. To the front is a further, raised an en-suite shower room with a double shower unit and patio, another lawn and fantastic views across the Moor. the other has an en-suite bathroom. Not to scale Sales Disclaimer These particulars are set out as a general outline in accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties 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. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Gardens, roof terraces, balconies and communal gardens as well as tenure and lease details cannot have their accuracy guaranteed for intending purchasers. Lease details, service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in the employment of Sawdye & Harris has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT. Intending purchasers and lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction relating to this property.Data Protection: We retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this Property. Floor Plans are for identification and illustrative purposes only and are not to scale. The layouts shown are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon in any way and should not be used to determine measurements for appliances or furniture. - Printed 23.05.2013 SERVICES LOCAL AUTHORITIES Oil fired heating. Mains Electric and private water and drainage. The Dartmoor National Park Authority Parke Haytor Road Bovey Tracey TQ13 9JG (01626 832093) VIEWING Teignbridge District Council Forde House Brunel Road Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX (01626 361101) Strictly by confirmed appointment with the Vendor’s Sole Selling Agents SAWDYE & HARRIS (Dartmoor Office) 01364 652304 TENURE The Property is Freehold and Vacant Possession will be given upon Completion of the Purchase COUNCIL TAX - E West Street Ashburton Devon TQ13 7DT Tel: 01364 652304 www.sawdyeandharris.co.uk [email protected].
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