CRAPSTONE OIEO £695,000

THE FIRS Crapstone, PL20 7PJ

This elegant Victorian family sized home boasts many period features as well as garaging and driveway parking. Situated in a lovely village on the edge of National Park.

Five Bedrooms and Four Bathrooms

Four Reception Rooms

Enclosed Private Garden Ideal for Outside Entertaining

One Single and One Double Tandem Garages

Cellar

No Onward Chain

OIEO £695,000

The Roundabout Yelverton PL20 6DT

mansbridgebalment.co.uk

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SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION Offered for sale with the benefit of no onward chain, a sizeable and elegant Victorian House, totalling 3897 sqft, which is situated in a desirable village on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. This impressive family home benefits from modern and period features, large front driveway, garaging for several vehicles and elegant central entrance adding to enviable curb appeal. Built in the 1880’s, one of the oldest houses in the village, it is steeped in history having once served as the Pilot Officers Mess and accommodation for the Harrowbeer Airfield in World War II. Extended to the rear in the 1970’s to almost double its original size and recent additions included the adjoining garages and new conservatory with garden store underneath. The house was also once home to a well-known musician and also comprises a recording studio which is now a living room and study at the rear of the house. This family home also offers the comfort of mains gas central heating, restored and improved original sash windows to the front elevation, PVCu double glazed doors and windows, plus further insulation measures. There is also a solar water heating system and a bank of 16 photo-voltaic cells which provide hot water, electricity, and an income. The kitchen is the heart of a house with a mains gas Aga nestled within a beautiful bespoke and handmade oak fitted workspace with generous cupboards, and storage areas topped with granite work surfaces. The majority of the downstairs living spaces have solid oak flooring along with an attractive original tiled hallway which complements the further original stain glass porch door. The house also has a library area with attractive fitted shelving and French doors opening to an improved decked seating terrace and in turn the garden. There is a utility room with plumbing for appliances which has a door which leads out to a small courtyard with a further pedestrian door into one of the garages. Upstairs the landing has further fitted book shelves and opens to several good size bedrooms, one of which is currently a dressing room with fitted wardrobes. There are several shower rooms across the house including a large family bathroom and spa bath. The property has many other qualities especially the amount of storage which includes a large loft space with two Velux windows which is boarded and insulated, cellar rooms (some of which have restricted head height), fitted wardrobes, under crofts and good size garages on each elevation creating ample space for everyday items, classic cars and outdoor pursuit equipment which is ideal for the owners of this residence on the edge of Dartmoor.

The house is ideally positioned around the corner and yards from open moorland, local transport links and is in an excellent catchment for schools. The village is also considered an excellent distance from for commuting and a slice of city life while is approximately 15 minutes by car. Yelverton is also a short distance by foot, cycle or a vehicle and offers a variety of shops, cafés, supermarket, petrol station, public house, doctors’ surgery, and pharmacy.

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:

GROUND FLOOR

HALLWAY

LIVING ROOM 25' 0 (into bay)" x 11' 10 (max)" (7.62m x 3.61m)

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 25' 0 (into bay)" x 11' 10 (max)" (7.62m x 3.61m) UTILITY ROOM 8' 11" x 7' 6" (2.72m x 2.29m)

FAMILY ROOM 13' 1" x 11' 1" (3.99m x 3.38m)

STUDY 13' 1" x 11' 0" (3.99m x 3.35m)

SHOWER ROOM

CONSERVATORY 16' 1" x 14' 3" (4.9m x 4.34m)

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

BEDROOM ONE 16' 0 (into bay)" x 14' 8 (max)" (4.88m x 4.47m)

BEDROOM TWO 15' 9 (max)" x 11' 7 (into bay)" (4.8m x 3.53m)

BEDROOM THREE 12' 10" x 9' 11" (3.91m x 3.02m)

BATHROOM ONE

BEDROOM FOUR 13' 2" x 11' 5" (4.01m x 3.48m)

BATHROOM TWO

BEDROOM FIVE 13' 1 (max)" x 11' 5 (max)" (3.99m x 3.48m)

EN-SUITE

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

CELLAR ROOM ONE CELLAR ROOM FIVE 14' 10 (into bay)" x 11' 11 (max)" (4.52m x 3.63m) 11' 6 (max)" x 7' 0 (into bay)" (3.51m x 2.13m)

CELLAR ROOM TWO GARAGE ONE 10' 0" x 8' 10" (3.05m x 2.69m) 31' 11 (max)" x 8' 6 (max)" (9.73m x 2.59m)

CELLAR ROOM THREE GARAGE TWO 11' 8" x 8' 3" (3.56m x 2.51m) 22' 10" x 7' 7" (6.96m x 2.31m)

CELLAR ROOM FOUR 11' 6" x 7' 4" (3.51m x 2.24m)

SERVICES Mains electricity, mains gas, mains drainage and mains water. Gas fired central heating. Good Broadband speed.

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

VIEWING Strictly by appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT on 01822 855055.

DIRECTIONS From our Yelverton office proceed to the village of Crapstone. Upon reaching the village continue passed the war memorial and follow the road around the right-hand bend towards . The property will be found on the right before the village shop/ post office. OUTSIDE The property offers two garages on both side elevations, one a single and the other a double tandem style. At the rear is an enclosed private garden with a pedestrian gate out to the rear access lane. The garden is mainly lawned with established shrubs, trees, and a decked terrace. There is also a sheltered stone chipping area ideal for BBQ's which is set down beside the terrace. Currently there is an area which is used for a chicken run with a hen house. The cellar is accessed from the rear garden and there is a door that leads through the garage back to the front driveway.

EPC RATING 47 Band E Y4551

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