Belstone £845,000

brenamoor

Belstone, , EX20 1RB

A fine Edwardian residence in 1.9 acres on the Northern edge of the National Park. Equine facility and coach house annex with potential income. Easy access to both Dartmoor and the A30.

Fine Edwardian Residence, former Hotel 6 Bedrooms, Coach House Annexe 1.9 Acres, Equine Facilities Popular Moorland Village

£845,000

Bridge House, , Devon, EX20 1DL

mansbridgebalment.co.uk

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SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION

This substantial property is situated within the popular village of Belstone on the northern edge of the Dartmoor National Park. The former Market Town of Okehampton lies 3 miles to the west and the Cathedral City of 22 miles to the east.

The Dartmoor National Park village of Belstone offers an attractive centre for walking on Dartmoor and benefits from a pretty local Parish Church. The village boasts a thriving cricket club, pub and an active social scene. offers two pubs and is a mile and a half away.

Okehampton lies on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is 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. The shopping area contains several banks and supermarkets as well as many interesting locally owned shops. Primary and secondary education is well catered for in local schools. The recreation ground and park contains, amongst other things, a covered heated swimming pool. Most sports are available including 18 hole golf course, squash courts, indoor rifle range and thriving rugby and soccer clubs.

A fine early Edwardian gentlemen's residence built circa 1901 and typical of the period's spacious and high ceilinged rooms. The property is of substantial granite block construction with attractive double frontage under a pitched tiled roof sitting within its own plot of 1.9 acres. The extensive accommodation briefly comprises vestibule, a grand entrance hall leading to large formal rooms including drawing room and sitting room; dining room with adjoining door to a modern well appointed kitchen with underfloor heating and a laundry room incorporating a cloakroom. To the first floor are six good size bedrooms, one with ensuite facilities and there is also a separate bathroom and additional WC. The property benefits in particular from a very efficient air source heating system and is extensively insulated throughout. The former coach house to the property has been converted to a one-bedroom annexe providing a useful income source. There are good size formal gardens to both front and rear and two further paddocks with stabling offer equine facilities and are independently accessed from the village lane. A period property of great character with many benefits associated with contemporary living.

ACCOMMODATION

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:

Level access with multi paneled glazed door leads to:

VESTIBULE Quarry tiled flooring; two bench seats and original solid oak door leads to:

ENTRANCE HALL A grand hallway with turning staircase to first floor; redundant fireplace with timber surround and ornate fireside bench seat; radiator. Doors to:

DRAWING ROOM 18' 8" x 16' 8" (5.69m x 5.10m) Window to front elevation; fireplace with timber surround and slate hearth housing woodburning stove; picture rail; downlighting; television point and two radiators.

SITTING ROOM 18' 9" x 13' 7" (5.74m x 4.15m) Window to front elevation; Minster style fireplace; downlighters; radiator.

INNER HALLWAY With part wood panelled walls; door to understairs storage; radiator. Doors to:

LAUNDRY ROOM 14' 2" x 7' 9" (4.34m x 2.37m) Two double glazed windows to rear; work surface with appliance space under for two automatic washing machines and tumble drier; base units with inset dual bowl stainless steel sink and mixer tap with tiled splashbacks; extensive range of slatted shelving. Incorporated within the Laundry Room is a:

CLOAKROOM With low level WC and wash hand basin.

REAR PORCH Door to outside; cupboard for boots with hooks for cloaks and :

PANTRY with window to rear.

KITCHEN 18' 0" x 13' 3" (5.51m x 4.05m) Dual aspect with double glazed French doors to rear patio; underfloor heating with Travertine tile floorcovering; range of modern fitted units; inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks; appliance space and plumbing for dishwasher; appliance space for American style fridge/ freezer; dual oven with range cooker with hood and extractor fan over; downlighters. Door to:

DINING ROOM 18' 11" x 12' 4" (5.79m x 3.78m) Window with secondary glazing to side elevation; Minster style fireplace exposed timber flooring; radiator.

Returning to Entrance Hall turning staircase to:

FIRST FLOOR

GALLERIED LANDING Large window overlooking rear garden; hatch to extensive loft. Doors to:

BEDROOM SIX 10' 7" x 9' 5" (3.23m x 2.89m) Secondary glazed large window to rear elevation with views to garden; vaulted ceiling and radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE 11' 9" x 10' 7" (3.59m x 3.24m) Secondary glazed window to rear elevation; cupboard with shelving; radiator.

SHOWER ROOM Skylight; rectangular shower tray; mains shower attachment and glass enclosure; low level WC; wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks; electric heated towel rail; extractor fan.

BATHROOM 11' 7" x 11' 1" (3.54m x 3.38m) Secondary glazed window to side elevation; modern white bathroom suite comprising freestanding bath, low level WC and bidet; multi-function spa shower; downlighters; two heated towel rails and cupboard.

BEDROOM ONE 15' 0" x 13' 10" (4.59m x 4.22m) Secondary glazed window to front elevation with pleasant Dartmoor views; walk-in wardrobe; downlighters; radiator. Door to:

ENSUITE/WET ROOM With mains shower; pedestal wash hand basin; low level WC; extractor fan; downlighters.

BEDROOM FOUR 14' 2" x 10' 0" (4.33m x 3.07m) Double glazed window to front elevation with pleasant Dartmoor views; built-in wardrobe; radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 16' 2" x 13' 8" (4.93m x 4.18m) Secondary glazed window to front elevation with pleasant Dartmoor views; built-in wardrobe; radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 14' 5" x 12' 10" (4.40m x 3.92m) Double glazed window to rear; fitted wardrobe; radiator.

COACH HOUSE Accessed from the driveway, double glazed French doors to front leads to:

LIVING ROOM 16' 2" x 15' 10" (4.93m x 4.84m) Kitchen Area includes stainless steel sink and drainer; inset slimline hob; fridge; microwave; base units with drawers; electric wall heater and down lighters.

A staircase leads to:

BEDROOM 14' 5" x 13' 4" (4.40m x 4.08m) With skylight and electric wall heater.

EN SUITE Mains shower attachment; low level WC; wash hand basin; fully tiled walls; electric heated towel rail; extractor fan.

OUTSIDE Electronically operated vehicular gateway gives access to the driveway and in turn the main entrance to the property. The driveway offers generous parking which extends to the front of the coach house. An area of lawn adjoins the driveway and there are also borders of mature bushes, shrubs and flowering plants.

REAR GARDEN An extensive area of lawn extends from the rear of the property, bordered on two sides by mature beech hedging and granite stone wall. A paved pathway from the garden leads to a STABLE BLOCK with hay loft over. The stables, which have power and lighting connected, are currently in use as an office and music studio. Adjoining the stable block is a timber WORKSHOP 4.86m x 3.88m with window to rear and power and lighting connected. There are also two further areas of paddock with water supply and stockproof fencing. Within the first paddock stands a range of pony stables with hardstanding to the front with bedding store and implement shed. The paddocks are independently accessed via the property’s rear garden.

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OUTSIDE Electronically operated vehicular gateway gives access to the driveway andin turn the main entrance to the property. The driveway offers generous parking which extends to the front of the coach house. An area of lawn adjoins the driveway and there are also borders of mature bushes, shrubs and flowering plants.

REAR GARDEN An extensive area of lawn extends from the rear of the property, bordered on two sides by mature beech hedging and granite stone wall. A paved pathway from the garden leads to a STABLE BLOCK with hay loft over. The stables, which have power and lighting connected, are currently in use as an office and music studio. Adjoining the stable block is a timber WORKSHOP 4.86m x 3.88m with window to rear and power and lighting connected. There are also two further areas of paddock with water supply and stockproof fencing. Within the first paddock stands a range of pony s t a b l e s with hardstanding to the front with bedding store and implement shed. The paddocks are independently accessed via the property’s rear drive.

AGENTS NOTE The property has been extensively insulated throughout to include external walls and floors and the property's efficiency is greatly enhanced by the use of renewable energy.

SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Air Source heating.

OUTGOINGS This property is in band G for Council Tax purposes .

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT, Okehampton Office on 01837 52371.

DIRECTIONS From our offices in Okehampton proceed in an easterly direction leaving Okehampton via East Street and Exeter Road. Proceed following the sign posts for and Sticklepath, crossing the A30 dual carriageway a n d a f t e r approximately a quarter of a mile turn right at Tongue End Cross, signposted Belstone. Proceed to the village, passing the village Cricket Ground on your left hand side, followed by the Village Hall on the right. Continue for approximately 100 yards where the property can be located on the right hand side.

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BRIDGE HOUSE· OKEHAMPTON · DEVON · EX20 1DL Tel: 01837 52371 · YELVERTON · BERE PENINSULA · OKEHAMPTON E: [email protected] CITY · NORTH PLYMOUTH · LONDON MAYFAIR

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