A spacious and impressive detached bungalow, located on the eastern outskirts of Okehampton, with views to both from and rear of Dartmoor and countryside. 0.88 of an acre of gardens. Viewing Essential.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION

Situated on the eastern edge of the Dartmoor town of Okehampton, this superb, detached bungalow offers spacious and well-presented accommodation, along with an abundance of natural light, along with excellent views of both Dartmoor and nearby surrounding countryside, to the front and back respectively.

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 three 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 contain, amongst other things, a covered heated swimming pool. Most sports are available including 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.

The property was built in the 1930's and owned, loved and improved by the sellers, for the last 23 years.

The accommodation briefly comprises of entrance porch; a spacious hallway with an airing cupboard and a very useful storeroom. Doors lead to three spacious double bedrooms, with the main bedroom and second bedroom enjoying good views towards Dartmoor.
The principal bedroom has an ensuite shower room and there is also a well -appointed family bathroom
Moving through the property, there is a dining room with double doors leading to a large, yet cosy, dual aspect sitting room, with feature fireplace & fitted woodburner and patio doors leading to the rear garden.
A particular feature is the kitchen/breakfast room, which is the heartbeat and focal point of the property; with island breakfast bar, sliding patio doors to the garden and an adjoining utility room. There is a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances including two electric ovens, electric hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
The property benefits from full double glazing, oil-fired central heating and PV solar panels for the generation of electricity.
Moving to the outside, the grounds are entered via a sweeping driveway, which provides off-road parking for several vehicles and in turn leads to a large single garage, with remote controlled electric garage door. There is an attractive and sizeable front garden with areas of shaped lawn and hedge and fence borders.
Gates to both sides of the property lead to a private and sizeable patio area and also raised growing beds.
The rear garden is something very special. An extremely large area of level and well-tended lawn, perfect for the keenest of gardeners to get stuck into, and/or perfect for family life, with the ability and space for it to be the best sports / recreational ground in the entire neighbourhood! There is a separate vehicular gated access to the rear garden and two very useful timber-built store sheds.
There is also a purpose-built timber studio/workshop, with power, lighting and water connected, ideal as a work from home office or kitchen, or alternatively a hobbies room or art studio etc.
The entire grounds measure 0.88 of an acre in total.

We are delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the sale of this excellent property and viewing is essential to be fully appreciated.

SERVICES
Mains water, private, sole drainage via a septic tank, mains electricity with additional PV solar panels; oil-fired central heating.

OUTGOINGS
We understand the property is in Band D for Council Tax purposes (West Devon Borough Council).

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Mansbridge Balment Okehampton office on 01837 52371 or email [email protected]

DIRECTIONS
For SAT NAV use the property postcode EX20 1QH.
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Leave Okehampton town in an easterly direction, via East Street and Exeter Road. You will pass the Texaco garage and Mole Avon Country Stores. After another approximately 250 metres, the property can be found on the left hand side.