Yelverton, Devon

2 beds | Offers over £150,000


  • No Onward Chain
  • Underfloor Heating
  • Quiet Location
  • Dartmoor On Your Doorstep
  • Allocated Parking
  • Lift & Stairs
  • Contemporary design
  • Home Office Area
  • Good Storage
  • Attractive Communal Gardens

A contemporary edge of Dartmoor apartment for the over 55's, located yards from the open moorland and benefitting from communal gardens, allocated parking and good storage areas. No onward chain.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
A delightful second floor apartment for the over 55's situated in this exclusive development on the edge of Crapstone village within a few hundred yards of open moorland and Dartmoor National Park. Finished to a high standard, the building was completed in 2009 and includes secure access with lift to the first and second floors.

The property opens to a nice size hall, with space for a coat cupboard with doors off to the living area and bedrooms. There are two double bedrooms, the master having ensuite facilities and built in wardrobe, plus an area which is currently for a study/home office. There is a modern principal bathroom with a shower over the bath. The main living space is open plan with a good size contemporary kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen offers integral appliances including a dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, electric hob, eye level oven/grill and a microwave.

There is under-floor heating, fuelled by a modern, mains gas Vaillant boiler, with individual room thermostats, keeping the living space incredibly comfortable and energy efficient. The internal doors are all high quality, and the bathroom and ensuite are fitted with Laufen sanitary ware. The layout takes full advantage of the elevated second floor position and provides light and airy accommodation with an incredibly useful eaves storage area, boiler cupboard and loft access.

A communal entrance hall leads through to a main staircase and lift access. This area is beautifully maintained and cleaned regularly; a service which is included within the maintenance charge. Outside is a private car park with allocated space for the apartment and visitor parking, there is a dustbin area and storage shed for each apartment. The communal gardens are mainly to one side, with level lawns, planted flower beds and seating areas. There is also a side gate out to the village and in turn the moors.

Crapstone is well served by local buses and there is an excellent range of shops etc in Yelverton nearby.

Yelverton has a useful selection of shops, including the Coop supermarket, delicatessen, hairdressers, garage, and hotel. The ancient stannary town of Tavistock is around 6 miles to the north, with the historic naval port of Plymouth about 10 miles to the south. Yelverton has regular bus services to both Tavistock and Plymouth, where the national rail network provides connections to London and countless other destinations. Plymouth also has cross-channel ferry services to both France and Spain.

Sporting and Leisure facilities throughout the region are excellent – the Cornish beaches are within striking distance, and with Dartmoor National Park extending to over 300 square miles of stunning open countryside, there is plenty for the outdoor enthusiast to find. Sailing and other water sports are available within the Tamar and Tavy estuaries, and there are golf courses at Yelverton and Tavistock with numerous others throughout the region. There are also opportunities to fish by arrangement on the rivers Tamar, Tavy and Walkham.

TENURE
999 Years From 2008. The owners own a share of the freehold. Maintenance charge is £1,500 per annum, payable in two £750 instalments, due in February and August.

SERVICES
Mains, electricity, gas, water, and drainage are connected.

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

DIRECTIONS
From our Yelverton office proceed to the village of Crapstone. After crossing the cattlegrid and passing the war memorial, take the left hand turning to Milton Combe and Buckland Abbey. Woodcroft is located on the corner of this road with the turning into the parking area on the right.

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