Lifton, Devon

3 beds | 2 baths | 3 receptions | Guide price £475,000


  • Spacious Detached Period Bungalow
  • Large Plot of Approximately 0.5 Of an Acre
  • Uninterrupted Countryside Views
  • Attractive Mature Gardens Surrounded by Fields
  • Three Generous Double Bedrooms
  • Two Good Sized Reception Rooms And Sun Room
  • Ample Parking and Detached Double Garage/Workshop
  • Rural Yet Accessible Location
  • Walking Distance of Village Amenities
  • Easy Reach of Trunk Roads

Offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN an Extended and EXTREMELY SPACIOUS detached period bungalow; LARGE PLOT of approx half an acre; UNINTERRUPTED countryside views; RURAL yet accessible non estate location SURROUNDED BY FIELDS; attractive mature gardens; NO NEAR NEIGHBOURS ;ample parking and detached double garage/workshop; walking distance to village centre.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
Offered with no onward chain, an extended and extremely spacious detached period bungalow set on a large plot of approximately half an acre enjoying uninterrupted countryside views. Peacefully situated in a rural yet accessible non estate location surrounded by fields with no near neighbours and within walking distance of the village amenities. This lovely light and airy bungalow has well-proportioned accommodation including three generous double bedrooms (master ensuite), an 18' kitchen/breakfast room with range, two good sized triple aspect reception rooms, and a well-positioned sun room making the most of the wonderful views. There is a large driveway providing ample off-road parking and a detached double garage/workshop. Early viewing is recommended.

ACCOMMODATION
You enter via an obscure PVCu double glazed front door into a welcoming 16' entrance hall with built in cloak cupboard and window to front enjoying the views. The generous 18' kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of matching wall and base cabinets, with built in oven and grill with inset four-ring electric hob above with extractor hood over. A feature fireplace houses a Heritage oil fired range with two ovens and two hotplates, which also serves the central heating system. Alongside the range is a built-in airing cupboard housing a lagged water cylinder with shelving; there are two double glazed windows overlooking the front gardens and countryside beyond. Access from here into the triple aspect dining room which is a versatile room that could be used as a fourth bedroom if required. This light and airy room has a feature bay window to side enjoying a fabulous outlook over the gardens and bordering fields, with additional double-glazed windows to front and other side enjoying pleasant outlook over the gardens.

The large 21' sitting room in also triple aspect with multiple windows looking out over the gardens and enjoying stunning uninterrupted views over the surrounding farmland and countryside. The sitting room has a feature stone open fireplace with oak mantle, stone hearth, and original picture rails. Accessed from the inner hall, the sun room well positioned enjoying a beautiful vista over the gardens and countryside beyond with a double glazed door to front and sliding patio doors to side, both providing access to patio and garden areas.

There are three generous double bedrooms, one benefitting from an ensuite shower room with the other two bedrooms having full width fitted wardrobes providing plenty of storage. All three bedrooms enjoy the peaceful outlook to the rear over the bordering fields and countryside beyond. The internal accommodation is completed with a family bathroom which has been refitted with a modern white suite including a panelled bath with ‘Mira' shower over.

ACCOMODATION
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:

ENTRANCE HALL
16'7” x 7'7” (5.07m x 2.31m)

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
18'5”” x 10'10” maximum (5.62m x 3.29m)

DINING ROOM
16'10” x 10'7” (5.12m x 3.23m)

SITTING ROOM
21'1” x 14'0” (6.42m x 4.28m)

SUN ROOM
11'11” x 8'11” (3.95m x 1.69m)

INNER HALLWAY
16'9” x 13'11” (5.10m x 4.25m)

BEDROOM ONE
13'2” x 9'8” (4.00m x 2.95m)

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
6'0” x 5'2” (1.83m x 1.56m)

BEDROOM TWO
16'3” x 13'2” (4.96m x 4.00m)

BEDROOM THREE
11'0” x 10'0” (3.36m x 3.04m)

FAMILY BATHROOM
10'0” x 5'4” (3.04m x 1.64m)

OUTSIDE
The bungalow is set on a large plot of approximately 0.5 of an acre surrounded by attractive mature gardens and bordering fields which are another particular feature of this wonderful family home. To the front a long driveway leads up to the bungalow, providing off road parking for multiple vehicles and access to the detached double garage/workshop. Ther driveway is lined on both sides with colourful borders with natural stone edging. A paved footpath leads around both sides of the bungalow providing access to all garden areas.

The majority of the garden lies to the front and side of the bungalow and enjoys the stunning uninterrupted views which are enclosed by mature hedging and mainly laid to an expanse of lawn interspersed with multiple shrubs, bushes and fruit trees. Immediately to the side of the bungalow and accessible via the sun room is a raised patio providing a special space for outside dining and enjoying the garden, sunshine, views and peaceful surroundings. The garden continues to the rear of the bungalow which is again enclosed by mature hedging and mainly laid to lawn, with an area adjacent to the garage used for composting.

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE/WORKSHOP
17'8” x 17'5”

Triple aspect double width garage fitted with a single roll away garage door, power and lighting, concrete flooring, shelving, windows to front, rear and side aspects. Sliding access door to side.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage and oil fired central heating.

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

DIRECTIONS
From Tavistock town centre, proceed out of the town via Drake Road, signposted for Brentor/Chillaton. At Pitland Corner turn left signposted for Chillaton and proceed into the village. Turn left where signposted for Lifton. As you head down the hill towards Lifton take the 2nd turning on the left after the sign for entering Tinhay onto Leat Road where the property will be found in approximately 200 yards on the left hand side clearly identified by a Mansbridge Balment board.

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