Lewtrenchard Oieo £400,000

LEWTRENCHARD OIEO £400,000

1 The Wye Lewtrenchard, Lewdown, Okehampton EX20 4DW

Beautifully refurbished sizeable Grade II listed semi-detached three storey house in a lovely semi-rural location

Wealth of Original Character Features Two Large Double Bedrooms. Luxury Bathroom Sitting Room with Open Fireplace Living/Dining Room with Woodburning Stove Generous Gardens with Countryside Views Garage and Extensive Driveway Parking Utility Room/Cellar

OIEO £400,000

Bedford Court 14 Plymouth Road Tavistock

PL19 8AY

mansbridgebalment.co.uk

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SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION This historic and unique, three storey, Victorian Grade II listed semi-detached house sits within a lovely semi-rural location with superb views of the surrounding countryside. Designed and built by Sabine Baring-Gould in 1890 as one of a symmetrical pair of impressive semi-detached houses, built for two of his daughters. Sabine Baring-Gould was the Squire and Parson of the parish of Lewtrenchard, prolific novelist and author, hymn writer, theologian and antiquarian. The property has been sympathetically refurbished and retains a wealth of character features, high ceilings, original stripped wooden floors, original doors, original fireplaces and surrounds, and a double winder staircase. The exterior has been decoratively finished with natural slate hung elevations, corniced projections and hanging bay window, all of which mirror the style of the nearby Baring-Gould family home, Lewtrenchard Manor.

The now modern stylish interior is in keeping with the period while creating an enviable home, which benefits from a new central heating system, which includes lacquered raw metal old-school style radiators with unique valves fed by an oil fired Worcester Bosch Greenstar boiler and domestic hot water cylinder Gledhill unvented hot water tank, and electrical rewire throughout. This fine and proud residence offers a sizeable driveway for many cars and a single garage for storage, plus a large cellar/utility, which could also be used as a hobby room. Above the garage is a storage room with a door from the garden, providing useful additional storage.

The attractive country garden has a south westerly aspect which extends to the rear and side of the house and enjoys open countryside views towards Brentor church on the horizon, while bordering a mature woodland which has an abundance of wildlife. The garden has been landscaped and is mainly laid to lawn with several areas for seating and entertaining, all of which enjoy the vista and sunny aspect. The current owners, for a nominal annual fee to Lewtrenchard Estate, are granted access to the woodland behind, via a gate at the top of the garden, and we understand this could be available to the new owners. Slate steps and wrought iron railing lead up to the entrance and into the accommodation which comprises a large reception hall, sitting room, living/dining room, kitchen, rear hall and cloakroom. To the first floor are two large double bedrooms and a sublime bathroom with separate shower and roll top copper and polished nickel bath.

The house is on the edge of a hamlet and within easy reach of amenities in Lewdown which include a village post office/ stores, public house and is conveniently positioned approximately 10 miles from Tavistock, 10 miles from Launceston, 18 miles from Plymouth and 38 miles from Exeter. There is also a Waitrose in Okehampton which is approximately 10 minutes from the door, and an award winning farm shop a short distance away.

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:

Slate steps lead up to a solid wood original door under a canopy porch and into:

RECEPTION HALL 21' x 6' 8" (6.4m x 2.03m) Stairs rise to first floor; understairs storage cupboard; ornate style radiator; tiled floor; doors off.

SITTING ROOM 13' 3" x 13' extending to 14' 3" (4.04m x 3.96m extending to 4.34m) Window to front and views; ornate style radiator; open fireplace; television point; Satellite & BT sockets; exposed original floor. LIVING/DINING ROOM 13' x 11' 4" extending to 12' 9" (3.96m x 3.45m extending to 3.89m) Window to side and views with window seat; woodburning stove; ornate style radiator; tiled floor; BT point; doorway to:

KITCHEN 13' 3" x 7' 10" (4.04m x 2.39m) Window and Velux window to rear; polished titanium granite worktop; black granite sink; bespoke kitchen units; space for range cooker; integrated dishwasher; integrated fridge; integrated freezer; tiled floor; ornate styled radiator; under unit LED strip lighting; door to:

REAR HALL 6' 10" x 3' 3" (2.08m x 0.99m) Stable door to side and garden; electric meter and consumer unit; tiled floor; door to:

CLOAKROOM Window to side; wash handbasin; low level WC; tiled floor; ornate styled radiator.

FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING Window to rear; ornate styled radiator; doors off.

MASTER BEDROOM 16' 3" x 15' extending to 19' maximum (4.95m x 4.57m extending to 5.79m maximum) Dual aspect windows to surrounding views; original fireplace and surround; partial vaulted ceiling; original built-in large double wardrobe; ornate styled radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 13' 10" x 16' 5" (4.22m x 5m) Window to side and surrounding views; original fireplace and surround; partial vaulted ceiling; original built-in large double wardrobe; ornate styled wardrobe.

BATHROOM 14' 4" x 6' 9" (4.37m x 2.06m) Window to front and views; walk-in shower with mains fed thermostatic controls; bateau copper bath with polished nickel inner; Burlington highlevel WC and ceramic wash handbasin with aluminium washstand; ornate styled radiator.

OUTSIDE: The property is approached via double gates which lead to an extensive driveway, providing parking for numerous cars, and single garage, entrance and opening to the garden. There is also a pedestrian gate on the side boundary. We understand that No.2 The Wye has a limited right of access over the driveway of No.1, to a small parking area within their boundary.

The garden extends from a path and seating area which runs the length of the side and rear elevation. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and gently slopes up to the woodland which runs along the length of the boundary. A gate at the top of the garden leads to a substantial private copse, which is exclusively for the use of 1 The Wye via a nominal annual rent. The garden enjoys the principal views over open countryside providing an enviable sense of space.

GARAGE 14' 9" x 9' 8" (4.5m x 2.95m) Window to side; double doors to the driveway; site of Worcester Bosch Greenstar oil fired boiler; Gledhill hot water cylinder; door to:

UTILITY ROOM/CELLAR 13' 2" x 12' 6" (4.01m x 3.81m) Window to front; window to garage; space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer; light and power; radiator; potential hobby room/workshop.

STORE ROOM 15' 5" x 9' 8" maximum (4.7m x 2.95m maximum) Window to front; door to rear.

AGENT'S NOTE The septic tank for Numbers 1 and 2 The Wye is positioned in the adjacent field.

SERVICES Mains electricity, mains water, drainage via shared septic tank and oil fired central heating.

OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in band 'D' for Council Tax purposes.

VIEWING By appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT on 01822 612345

DIRECTIONS From our Tavistock Office proceed to the village of Chillaton which lies North of the town. Once through the village continue towards Lewtrenchard and Lewdown. After passing the sign for Lewtrenchard Manor on the right follow the road around the bend and take the next turning on the right. The property will be found on this corner and is marked by our 'For Sale' sign. We advise people to park on the driveway in front of the house, being mindful of the neighbouring properties' access.

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