Belstone £750,000

BELSTONE £750,000

The Retreat Skaigh Lane, Belstone, Okehampton EX20 1RD

A superb Arts and Crafts detached moorland property on the edge of sought after Dartmoor village

Five Bedrooms - Two Ensuite Beautifully Presented. Period Features Private Gardens of Approximately Half an Acre Detached Self Contained Annexe Driveway Parking

£750,000

Bridge House, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1DL

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SITUATION This fine property is situated in private, south-facing grounds of approximately 0.5 acre, located on the edge of the sought-after Dartmoor village of Belstone.

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. Sticklepath offers two pubs and is a mile and a half away. The market town of Okehampton is about 3 miles to the west.

Okehampton 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 banks and supermarkets as well as many interesting locally owned shops. Primary and secondary education is well catered for in local schools, with Okehampton College receiving 'outstanding in all areas' in its last OFSTED report.

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.

Within commuting distance and accessed via the nearby A30, the cathedral city and county town of Exeter is approximately 23 miles distant and provides a wider range of shops and amenities, in addition to fast road and rail links to London.

DESCRIPTION A superb detached moorland property, built in 1925 as a guest house for clergymen, retaining some lovely period features, including period joinery and fine dressed granite fireplaces. The property is presented in fine order, along with a further detached, thatched self-contained annexe, which is perfect for a dependant relative or family member, or letting potential (STP) or, as it is currently used, as a work from home office, with Superfast Broadband connected (also connected to the house) and network cabling.

Both the main house and the annexe offer well proportioned accommodation, and most rooms benefit from lovely aspects over the gardens and some views to Dartmoor.

The property sits well in its private, level plot of approximately 0.5 acre, which is predominantly laid to well-tended lawns and interspersed with numerous flower beds and a small orchard. There are lovely pockets of hidden garden, offering both sunny and shady areas alike, with some lovely part views of Dartmoor and surrounding countryside. The property is accessed via a five bar gate into a substantial driveway providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles.

We are delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the sale of this lovely property and viewing is highly

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:

PORCH/CONSERVATORY 12' 6" x 5' 11" (3.82m x 1.82m) Quarry tiled floor, radiator, part glazed door to:

RECEPTION HALL 14' 11" x 8' 7" (4.57m x 2.62m) Quarry tiled floor; radiator; access to:

UNDERSTAIRS CUPBOARD Pressurised hot water tank and oil fired central heating boiler; plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer.

LARDER Storage shelving and light.

SITTING ROOM 17' 10" x 11' 10" (5.44m x 3.63m) Triple aspect windows overlooking the garden with views towards Dartmoor; radiator; granite open fireplace with built in multi-fuel stove; TV point; glazed door to:

BREAKFAST ROOM 8' 4" x 5' 2" (2.56m x 1.58m) Dual aspect windows overlooking the garden; granite floor; half glazed door to terrace.

DINING ROOM 14' 6" x 10' 4" (4.42m x 3.15m) Window to front; granite fireplace with multifuel stove; window to porch; radiator; built in cupboard; TV/ Broadband point.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 17' 7" x 9' 10" (5.38m x 3.00m) Triple aspect south facing room; fitted kitchen with built in units and granite worktops; built in AGA; double sink and drainer unit; breakfast bar; space for dishwasher; radiator; underfloor heating.

REAR ENTRANCE LOBBY Door to garden; tiled floor; radiator; stairs to first floor.

WC 5' 7" x 2' 10" (1.72m x 0.87m) Wash hand basin; window; WC; extractor fan; radiator; underfloor heating.

FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING Loft access (fully insulated and boarded loft, with light); radiator.

BEDROOM ONE 14' 7" x 12' 0" (4.46m max x 3.66 m) Window overlooking garden towards Dartmoor; two eaves storage cupboards; radiator; TV and telephone point; feature granite fireplace; built in wardrobe; door to:

ENSUITE WC Wash hand basin with vanity unit under; panel enclosed bath with shower attachment; heated mirror; heated towel radiator; extractor fan; underfloor heating.

BEDROOM TWO 15' 0" x 12' 0" (4.59m x 3.66 m) Window to front overlooking countryside; three eaves storage cupboards; built in wardrobe; feature granite fireplace; radiator; wash hand basin; part sloping ceiling.

BATHROOM 7' 5" x 7' 0" (2.27m x 2.14m) Double ended bath; wash hand basin; WC; built in corner shower; heated mirror; tiled floor; underfloor heating; heated towel radiator; extractor fan.

BEDROOM THREE 9' 11" x 8' 9" (3.03m x 2.69m) Window to side overlooking garden; built in storage cupboard; radiator; part sloping ceiling; door to:

ENSUITE Shower cubicle; WC; tiled floor; wash hand basin; heated mirror; underfloor heating; window; extractor fan.

BEDROOM FOUR 10' 0" x 8' 9" (3.06m x 2.69m) Window overlooking garden; built in storage cupboard; airing cupboard; radiator; part sloping ceiling.

BEDROOM FIVE 10' 4" x 7' 2" (3.15m x 2.19m) Part sloping ceiling; window overlooking garden; radiator; TV point.

OUTSIDE: Large bi-fold doors covered by the original garage door open to:

THE BARN

25' 10" x 21' 9" (7.89m x 6.64m) A part thatched L-shaped detached barn conversion with vaulted ceilings throughout; exposed granite walls; slate floors; zoned underfloor heating and conservation rooflights.

ENTRANCE HALL/SITTING ROOM Windows and doors overlook the garden and orchard, opening onto the patio; multi fuel stove; slate windowsills; TV, telephone and networking points.

KITCHEN AREA Oak worktops with inset ceramic sink and drainer; oil fired boiler; appliance space; fridge space; good range of built in cupboards and larder unit; window overlooking garden.

BATHROOM 6' 6" x 5' 10" (1.99m x 1.8m) Double ended bath with shower over and glazed screen; WC; radiator; tiled walls; extractor fan.

BEDROOM 11' 8" x 8' 0" (3.57m x 2.44m) Window to rear; glazed doors; slate flooring.

FRONT The property is accessed via a five bar gate from the village lane into a large tarmacadam driveway providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles, with outside courtesy lighting.

GARDENS

There are extensive level well-tended lawned gardens to both the side and rear of the main house and the annexe, with original granite features. The gardens to the rear are south facing and enjoy some lovely part views of Dartmoor amongst some fine specimen trees. Large areas of lawn, interspersed with numerous flowerbeds, with mature planting of a wide variety of plants shrubs and bushes. Various granite laid paths lead to various sections of the garden with both sun and shade available with a number of sitting areas and patios. There is also a vegetable plot and small orchard. Two large garden sheds and an outside water supply.

OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in Band E for Council Tax purposes.

SERVICES Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, oil central heating. Superfast Fibre Broadband.

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT, Okehampton Office on 01837 52371 or email: [email protected]

DIRECTIONS From our offices in Okehampton proceed in an easterly direction following signposts to Exeter. Continue for approximately 1 mile passing the BP garage on your left hand side and take the next right signposted Belstone. Proceed to the village passing the village hall on your right and after approximately 100 yards turn left into Skaigh Lane. Continue for approximately 600 yards where the property can be located on the right hand side.

EPC RATING 43 BAND E O980

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