Ashgrove Ashgrove Bratton Clovelly, Okehampton, EX20 4JT Okehampton 8 Miles Exeter 30 Miles
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Ashgrove Ashgrove Bratton Clovelly, Okehampton, EX20 4JT Okehampton 8 Miles Exeter 30 Miles • Superb Equestrian Holding • Exceptionally Spacious Bungalow • Large Gardens & Garage • Excellent Barn with Four Stables • Two Further Stables • Four Pasture Enclosures • Field Shelter & Large Pond • Superb Rural Views Guide price £625,000 SITUATION The property is situated on the fringes of the popular rural village of Bratton Clovelly. The village offers a range of amenities including village hall and recreation ground together with a popular public house the Clovelly Inn. There is a nearby primary school at Boasley Cross. Bratton Clovelly is surrounded by rolling typically Devonshire Countryside and the nearby Roadford Lake offers opportunities for water sports and scenic walks. The town of Okehampton is situated on the northern fringes of the Dartmoor National Park, famed for its hundreds of square miles of superb unspoilt scenery with many opportunities for riding, walking and outdoor pursuits. The town has a wide range of local shops, services and amenities, together with three supermarkets which include a Waitrose. There is direct access onto the A30 dual carriageway, providing a link west into Cornwall, or east to the cathedral Superb Equestrian holding with excellent stabling, pasture and university city of Exeter with its M5 motorway, main line rail and international air connections. The north and south coasts are also within easy travelling distance. There is paddocks and large pond. In All 10.5 Acres. outriding on country lanes around the village together with access to bridleways and there is woodland riding in the Cookworthy plantation, which is within a short drive. DESCRIPTION The property comprises an exceptionally spacious detached bungalow constructed around 1970. The property has recently been modernised and refurbished, improvements have included re-wiring, re-plumbing, the installation of a new LPG central heating system and the provision of UPVC double glazing throughout. This large bungalow is ideal for family occupation and from the property, there are some delightful views across the gardens and surrounding countryside, towards Brentor to the south and across immediately adjoining countryside to the north. Externally, there are large level gardens, parking for a number of vehicles and a large integral double garage. The buildings include a superb modern detached barn, having four large stables, and internal concrete working area, with vehicular access at each end. There is a further double stable block and a large field shelter within one of the paddocks. The land lies in four main enclosures, being well stock fenced and there is a large pond, being a haven for wildlife and attracting, geese and moorhen. This is an opportunity to acquire a superb equestrian or country lifestyle property, enjoying a high degree of peace and seclusion, yet not being isolated. Viewing is highly recommended. ACCOMMODATION COVERED ENTRANCE CANOPY: Door to: RECEPTION HALL: With large in walk-in cloaks cupboard. INNER HALL: Large access hatch and ladder to insulated roof space, large built in airing cupboard, having linen shelves and radiator. Connecting door to Garage. LIVING/ DINING ROOM: A superbly spacious and light room with full height sliding french doors to front and sliding patio doors to rear with aspect over gardens and surrounding countryside. Fireplace recess with marble hearth and timber mantel over. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Extensively fitted with a range of units in cream with roll edge worksurfaces, inset 1½ bowl sink with mixer tap, range of worksurfaces with cupboards under space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and space for fridge/freezer. Range of fitted wall cupboards, fitted microwave and extractor hood. Panelled splash backing for cooker. Window to rear with rural aspect. BEDROOM 1: Window to rear with delightful countryside views. EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Panelled shower cubicle with glazed screen doors and Mira sport shower unit. Vanity wash basin with mixer, low level WC. Chrome heated towel rack. BEDROOM 2: Window to front. Range of fitted wardrobes to one wall and dressing table. BEDROOM 3: Large bay window front, overlooking gardens and rural aspect beyond, built in sliding door wardrobes to one wall. BEDROOM 4: Window rear with rural aspect. BATHROOM: White suite comprising panelled bath with tiled splash backing and mixer shower tap. Vanity wash basin with mixer tap, low level WC. Tiled floor. INTEGRAL GARAGE: With connecting door from hall, two up and over doors, power, light and water connected. UTILITY ROOM: With glazed door to rear. Valiant LPG gas fired central heating boiler and large insulated hot water tank with immersion heater. Plumbing for automatic washing machine, built in store cupboard with light and further built in store. CLOAKROOM: Low level WC, wash basin. WORKSHOP: Window to side, plumbing for automatic washing machine. OUTSIDE From the road, two wrought iron gates give access to a tarmac driveway, flanked by shrubs which sweeps up to the side and front of the bungalow. There is ample parking for a number of vehicles and access to the land and buildings beyond. Access to the double garage. Large front garden, laid to lawn, bordered by mature trees and conifers, and enjoying a sunny southerly aspect with views towards Brentor. Large pond in stone surround with stone paved path. Immediately to the front of the bungalow is a gravelled patio, being a delightful sitting out area. Immediately to the rear is a concrete and paved path, with two outside lights. Propane gas storage tank. The large rear garden is laid to level lawn, with a central shrub bed with gravelled path. Bramley apple tree. The rear garden enjoys a delightful aspect across the property's paddocks, with far reaching views across surrounding countryside. The Buildings Accessed from the driveway via a hardcore drive, are the buildings which incorporate, a large DEVONSHIRE STABLES BUILDING 60' x 24'. This building has power, light and water connected with external flood lighting. Internally, there are FOUR BOXES 14' x 14', each having mains drinkers and a covered working area, running the full length of the building, giving access to the stables and having double doors at each end to facilitate access for a tractor. There is a further detached STABLE BLOCK, having TWO BOXES 12' x 12' with concrete apron. The Land Divided into four main enclosures, and numbered from the bungalow onwards, PADDOCK 1: with mains drinker and five bar gate to access lane. PADDOCK 2: Has a FIELD SHELTER 36' x 12'. PADDOCK 3: A sloping pasture paddock, PADDOCK 4: Being partially divided, the lower portion of the paddock, having a superb large pond, which is bordered by mature trees and provides a delightful environment for wildlife, attracting geese, moorhen and duck. The land is fully ring fenced to a high standard and is ideal for equestrian use, or indeed for general stock grazing. DIRECTIONAL NOTE From Okehampton town centre proceed out of the town in a westerly direction on the A3079 towards Holsworthy/Bude, after approximately 6 miles turn left at Boasley Cross signposted to Bratton Clovelly. Follow this road up into the village and at the T-junction turn right, proceeding through the village, before turning immediately left opposite the Clovelly Inn. Proceed for a short distance, where upon the entrance driveway to Ashgrove will be found upon the right hand side, opposite the village hall. SERVICES Mains Electricity and Water. Private Drainage. Ashgrove, Bratton Clovelly, Okehampton, EX20 4JT These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags 11 Charter Place, Market Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HN Tel: 01837 659420 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.