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Lavender Cottage, South Zeal, Okehampton EX20 2JR SOUTH ZEAL OIEO £265,000 1 1 3 Lavender Cottage, South Zeal, Okehampton EX20 2JR SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION Situated close to the village centre of South Zeal and within easy access of both Dartmoor and the A30 road network. The former market town of Okehampton lies 5 miles to the west while the cathedral city of Exeter is 17 miles to the east. South Zeal is a highly desirable Dartmoor National Park village with an excellent range of local amenities including a well renowned primary school, village stores, post office, church, recreation/playing field and two popular public houses. A more comprehensive range of local shopping and amenities can be found in Okehampton. Extensively refurbished by its current owners, Lavender Cottage offers exceptionally generous accommodation with a good balance of character features and contemporary living. The property has been redecorated throughout with newly carpeted floors. To the rear of the property is a delightful enclosed rear garden with views over surrounding countryside. The accommodation briefly comprises: entrance hall, sitting room with feature fireplace and woodburner, kitchen/dining room, and to the first floor are three bedrooms and a bathroom. 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: Front door leads to: ENTRANCE HALL 3' 8" x 5' 2" (1.12m x 1.60m) Storage cupboard; door leads in turn to: SITTING ROOM 17' 0" x 12' 7" x 14' 7" maximum (5.2m x 3.85m x 4.45m maximum) Window to front; feature fireplace with Woodwarm woodburner stove; newly carpeted floor; night storage heater; understairs cupboard. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 15' 5" x 10' 1" (4.72m x 3.08m) Brand new Howdens kitchen; matching range of wall and floor mounted units under wooden work surfaces; inset Lamona sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher; electric ceramic hob and built-in Belling electric oven; suitably large space exists for freestanding fridge/freezer with power point; space for integrated washer/dryer; spotlighting; door to rear garden; Staircase to: FIRST FLOOR: LANDING Hatch to loft space storage cupboard; doors to: BEDROOM ONE 17' 0" x 9' 6" (5.19m x 2.92m) New double glazed window to front; night storage heater. BEDROOM TWO 8' 7" x 8' 9" (2.64m x 2.67m) Velux window; airing cupboard ; inset sink with hot and cold taps with storage cupboard below. BATHROOM 6' 9" x 9' (2.06m x 2.74m) Obscure window to rear; tiled walls; wash hand basin, low level WC; bathtub; extractor fan; wall mounted light with shaver socket; wall mounted heater. BEDROOM THREE 9' 5" x 9' 5" (2.88m x 2.88m) Window to rear with countryside views; night storage heater. OUTSIDE: Rear garden set mainly to lawn and enclosed by stone walling and timber fencing, Storage shed. SERVICES Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. Electric central heating. OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in band 'B' for Council Tax purposes. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT, Okehampton Office on 01837 52371. DIRECTIONS From our offices in Okehampton proceed in an easterly direction following the signposts for South Zeal/Stickleplath/ Chagford etc. Continue crossing over the A30 dual carriageway and proceed on into Sticklepath. On leaving the village proceed on an incline for approximately half a mile whereupon turn left at Ford Cross. After approximately 300 yards at Four Crossway turn right, descend down the hill towards South Zeal and after about 120 yards the property will be located on the left hand side. EPC RATING 65 BAND D O1153 BETTER COVERAGE, WIDER CHOICE MORE LOCAL OFFICES than any other Estate Agent in our AREA * UNIT 17 CHARTER PLACE · RED LION YARD TAVISTOCK · YELVERTON · BERE PENINSULA · OKEHAMPTON OKEHAMPTON · DEVON · EX20 1HN · LONDON MAYFAIR Tel: 01837 52371 E: [email protected] 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. * PL19, PL20, EX20 .
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