3 bedroom house

Abbeyford Cottage is a superb individual and unique detached residence set in grounds of approximately 1 acre, backing onto Abbeyford Woods.

Situation - Abbeyford Cottage occupies an elevated but sheltered position above Okehampton, being bordered by and having direct gateway access into Abbeyford Woods, a Forestry Commission mixed woodland providing delightful walks, cycling and horse riding (by permit). The woodland, which adjoins the Okement River and one of its many tributaries is a haven for wildlife including deer and the occasional otter, as well as a wide variety of birds, flora and fauna. In an idyllic setting, the house enjoys a southerly aspect across wooded farmland with glimpses of Dartmoor. Okehampton itself is situated on the northern fringes of the Dartmoor National Park famed for its hundreds of square miles of superb unspoiled scenery. The town offers a wide range of local shops, services and amenities together with three supermarkets, which include a Waitrose. From the town there is direct access onto the A30 dual carriageway providing a link west into Cornwall or east to the cathedral and university city of Exeter with its M5 motorway, main line rail and international air connections.

Description - Abbeyford Cottage is a superb individual and unique residence, which was originally two forester cottages, which were combined into one spacious property. The accommodation itself has a Scandinavian influence, with large open plan living/dining room, making the most of abundant natural light. Further rooms include a well fitted kitchen and conservatory, cloakroom and integral double garage, On the first floor are 3 double bedrooms all with en suite facilities. The property has recently had new double glazing and a new oil central heating boiler fitted. The gardens and setting are stunning backing onto Abbeyford Woods, with extensive walking, riding opportunities on your doorstep, yet being within easy travelling distance of the town. The gardens are set in approximately 1 acre of grounds and offer an attractive aspect towards Dartmoor.

Accommodation - Via covered Entrance Porch: outside light and double glazed door to: Entrance Hall: fitted book shelves, ceramic tiled floor. Doors to, Inner Lobby: hanging space for coats etc, fitted cupboard, ceramic tiled floor, door to Cloakroom: vanity wash basin Wc, heated towel rail and ceramic tiled floor. The entrance hall opens into the superb open plan Sitting/Dining room: This is a spacious, light and airy room and has two large double glazed picture windows overlooking the front gardens, with a southerly aspect taking full advantage of natural sun light. Further windows to side. Beneath the picture windows are fitted bench seats, which have pelmet lighting above and concealed radiators beneath. The central stone fireplace has a slate hearth and fitted Clearview multi fuel stove. Solid oak storage and display cupboards, some of which have concealed radiators beneath and fitted book/display shelving above. The room has polished pine floor boards and directional ceiling lighting. From this room the open tread pine staircase gives access to the first floor and has doors to: Conservatory, low level walls with double glazed window surrounds and polycarbonate roof. Slate floor, French doors to garden. The Kitchen: is extensively fitted with two large windows overlooking the driveway and rear gardens. Comprising a range of base and wall cupboards faced with solid French oak doors, and topped with granite effect work surfaces. Double bowl sink unit and drainer. Integral twin electric ovens, 5 ring hob and extractor hood over, integral dishwasher, fridge and separate freezer. Built in store cupboard and cupboard housing oil fired central heating boiler. The kitchen has underfloor heating and there is a connecting door to the garage.
First Floor Landing: two windows to rear, fitted linen/storage cupboards and access to insulated roof space. Bedroom 1: A dual aspect room with windows overlooking gardens and beyond towards the hills of Dartmoor. Built in double sliding door wardrobe, door to, En Suite Bathroom: panelled bath with screen door and Triton electric shower, bidet, Wc vanity wash basin, heated towel rail, separate door to the landing. Bedroom 2: windows to front and side, Door to En Suite: comprising vanity wash basin, tiled shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, Wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor. Bedroom 3: Window to front aspect with Dartmoor views, built in wardrobe cupboards. Door to En Suite, Vanity wash basin, Wc, tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, heated towel rail, tiled floor.

Outside - The property stands within delightful gardens and grounds of approximately 1 acre and is approached from the road via two five bar gates, which give access to a large tarmac driveway/turning area to the rear of the house. This provides parking space for a number of vehicles and gives access to the attached Double Garage: with two up and over doors, range of fitted shelving, fitted worktop with circular bowl sink unit with cupboards and shelves over and space for washing machine and tumble drier below., Power, light and water are connected and there is a radiator. Water treatment plant and a connecting door to the kitchen. Adjacent to the driveway there are areas of level lawn, bordered by conifers and mature trees, and a pedestrian gate gives direct access into the adjoining Abbeyford Woods. The main gardens lie to the front and side of the property and offer a wide paved path which extends around the house and opens to a paved patio area off of the conservatory. Primarily laid to a large level lawn, bordered by mature hedging and well stocked flower, shrub and tree borders. The larger portion of the gardens lie to the far side of the house, again laid to level lawn with stone pathway, leading to the former Annexe. The gardens are bordered by shrubs and trees and beyond this is a vegetable and soft fruit garden next to a small orchard of mixed fruit trees. Timber framed Greenhouse 14 x 10, aluminium framed Greenhouse 14 x 8, two large useful Sheds, one of which is used as a Tractor Shed. Further Potting Shed and Polytunnel. Personal gate from this part of the garden leads directly into the adjoining Abbeyford Woods. Within the gardens is a former Annexe: currently used as a office/studio, which offers a former living/bedroom with double aspect windows and electric panel heater, former kitchen or 2nd bedroom with window to the rear and a former shower room (we understand the connections for electric and water are easy to be re instated if necessary and subject to the necessary consents).

Services - Mains electricity. Private water supply (Borehole). Septic tank drainage.

Directions - From Okehampton Fore Street head out of the town into East street as if towards Exeter,. At the second set of traffic lights at the Police Station turn left into Barton Road and bear left at the mini roundabout. Proceed past the hospital until reaching the T-Junction, turn right for Exbourne and proceed for a short distance taking the first left signposted to Hook. follow this lane for approximately a mile whereupon Abbeyford Cottage will be found on the right hand side.



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