Okehampton, Devon

A truly beautiful period property, steeped in character, with extremely spacious and light accommodation, including Five Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms and Three Reception Rooms. Wonderful gardens; Double Garage and Driveway.
Located in a peaceful, rural location, with countryside views, yet offering convenient access to the town’s amenities.
Viewing is essential to appreciate.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
This superb property is situated in stunning private grounds of 0.48 of an acre, neighbouring the town’s beautiful old All Saints Church. The location offers a rural, private position, with countryside views, yet also offers very convenient access to the town’s amenities.

Okehampton is situated on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is approximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts and offers excellent access to the A30/M5 road network. There is an hourly train service to Exeter, with connections to national destinations from Exeter St. Davids. Nearby are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding and fishing. The shopping area contains a bank, cinema and supermarkets, including Waitrose, 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 an 18-hole golf course, squash courts, indoor rifle range and thriving rugby and soccer clubs. The cathedral city of Exeter lies 22 miles to the East with an abundance of high street stores and the region's main airport.

Church House is a truly wonderful former vicarage, steeped in character and charm.
The property is Grade II listed, and was the original home to the vicar of All Saints Church; it is believed to be part pre-Georgian, part Georgian. The house is of stone construction with beautiful mullion windows and many original period features.

The accommodation, which is extremely spacious and light, with large rooms and high ceilings, contains a delightful Garden Room, with a lovely aspect over the gardens; a Dining Room, with double doors leading to the Garden Room and further double doors leading to the Gardens. There is an adjoining, well-equipped modern Kitchen, with Belfast sink, integrated appliances and Range Stove. The combined Kitchen and Dining Room make for a very sociable area, ideal for entertaining and for family use.
There is a downstairs Cloakroom, with storage space and contemporary WC .

Moving through the ground floor, there is a second kitchen, with plenty of work surfaces and fitted kitchen units, perfect for the keenest of chefs or bakers. However, this room could also be used as an additional reception room, playroom, office etc. to suit the future owner.
Next to this is a utility room, with Belfast sink and appliance space. This room would also be perfect for, and was previously used as, a wine store.
At the end of the large, inviting hallway, we arrive at the Drawing Room. A truly lovely room, with large south-facing window with original, working shutters, looking onto the glorious gardens. There is a feature fireplace, with fitted wood burner.
Rising to the first floor via a lovely turning staircase, you arrive at a light, spacious landing, with doors leading to three excellent-sized bedrooms, with either views of the nearby countryside, or over the property’s garden and the nearby All Saints Church. The principal bedroom has an ensuite shower room and there is also a large family bathroom, with a bath, twin sinks and large shower cubicle. Adjoining the bathroom is a useful large storeroom, with lighting connected.

A further turning staircase leads to the second floor landing, with two more large, lovely bedrooms, one having an ensuite shower room.
Moving to the outside, the property is accessed via a private lane, which arrives at a gravelled driveway, providing off-road parking for several vehicles and leading to a substantial double garage with power and lighting connected. Adjoining the double garage is a spacious workshop with storeroom. This offers a multitude of different potential uses including art studio, pottery/craft room, work from home office, or even the possibility of secondary accommodation (subject to the necessary permissions being granted).

The gardens are some of the very best, with mature, well-established grounds of 0.48 of an acre.
The gardens face in a southerly direction, which is the perfect orientation for maximum sunshine. They offer a high degree of privacy and seclusion, and contain a wealth of different species of plants, flowers, shrubs and native trees.
Pathways weave their way through garden and there are many, many vantage points and seating areas, where one can sit, relax and enjoy the peace, privacy and tranquillity, as well as sunny and shady areas, whichever is your preference.
We are truly delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the sale of this rare and unique property. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate.

ACCOMMODATION
Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances, or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working orde r 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 shown in the floorplan.

TENURE
Freehold

SERVICES
Mains water, private drainage, mains electricity mains gas.

OUTGOINGS
The property is in Band F for Council Tax purposes (West Devon Borough Council).

VIEWINGS
By appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT OKEHAMPTON on or email:

DIRECTIONS
From the centre of Okehampton, turn into Market Street, between Lloyds Bank and the Town Hall. Proceed to the next mini-roundabout and continue straight across and up the hill, taking the second turning left into Vicarage Road. Follow this road up to All Saints Church and follow signs to the Church car park. The private driveway is approximately 25 metres further down the lane on your right.