Lydford, Okehampton

An extended, detached five-bedroom family home set in a generous plot of half an acre with views towards Dartmoor.


SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
This comfortable, detached, family sized home began life in the 1920’s as a much smaller, colonial style bungalow which has been greatly altered, extended, and improved thereafter, and now affords spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The principal reception rooms enjoying views over the garden, whilst the first-floor bedrooms at the rear enjoy superb, unobstructed views of Brat Tor and Widgery Cross, on Dartmoor.
Although the décor is now a little dated, and the kitchen and bathroom facilities would benefit from updating, it is clear the property has been maintained to a high standard. Good quality double and triple glazing is installed in all windows, the central heating system is served by a regularly maintained “Grant” oil fired boiler located externally in its own cabinet. Some recent roofing work has also been undertaken at the rear of the property.

The house is at Vale Down, just a mile from the ancient village of Lydford, and very conveniently located midway between the market towns of Tavistock and Okehampton which lie approximately eight and nine miles respectively. Lydford provides a full range of facilities including three local pubs within walking distance, a farm shop, a well-regarded county primary school as well as an active church community. The property is superbly placed for enjoying the Dartmoor national park, with extensive amenities nearby for those with equestrian interests including outriding on the numerous local bridleways.

Tavistock is a thriving market town adjoining the western edge of the Dartmoor National Park fantastic for walking, cycling, and riding. This vibrant and friendly town hosts a wealth of restaurants and cafes selling locally produced food. Enjoy some shopping with the vast range of local independent shops, the bustling pannier market and award-winning farmers’ market. Primary and secondary education both state and private is well catered for in local schools. The Meadows located in the centre of the town provides a children’s play area, a bandstand, a sensory garden, tennis courts, bowling club and plenty of open space. Indeed, Tavistock can claim to have everything adding up to a quality of life which would be hard to rival.

Okehampton lies on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is approximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts. There are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding, and fishing. The shopping area contains several banks and supermarkets 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.
Plymouth is only 20 miles away with fast Inter City rail links to London, Bristol, and the North. There are also ferry services to Roscoff, Brittany and Santander, Northern Spain.

ACCOMMODATION 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.

GOUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE PORCH 6’5” x 3’3”
RECEPTION HALL 12’6” x 6’4”
HALL
SITTING ROOM 18’7” x 11’1”
STUDY 13’2” x 9’7” narrowing to 6’10“
KITCHEN 14’1” x 13” narrowing to 6’10”
UTILITY 13’5” x 10’6” narrowing to 9’9”
BEDROOM 13’1” into bay x 10’10”
BEDROOM 13’6” x 8’6” narrowing to 7’0”
SHOWER ROOM 7’6” x 5’5”
SEPARATE WC

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
BEDROOM 9’4” x 9’4”
BEDROOM 9’10” x 9’1”
BEDROOM 9’8” x 6’2” IRREGULAR SHAPE
SHOWER ROOM 6’1” x 5’3” narrowing to 2’10”

OUTSIDE
The house stands in a particularly generous plot of just over half an acre. From the road, a five-bar gate leads to a gravelled parking and turning area, and a tarmac hardstanding, suitable for a boat or trailer. The large, double garage is also located here, measuring 30’ x 11’2”, with double doors, a side door, window, power and light.

Beyond the driveway, a particularly attractive feature is the large, level, landscaped garden which totals just over half an acre and includes areas of shaped lawn edged with well stocked flowering beds and borders, specimen plants, trees, and shrubs, which have been designed to provide an array of seasonal colour. Within the garden there is a previously productive vegetable plot with aluminium framed greenhouse and discreet composting area.

The garden is curtailed by mature but well-kept hedging which provides an effective natural border from the roadside. There are also some super views over Dartmoor, towards Brat tor and Widgery Cross.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, mains water (assumed, to be confirmed), private drainage. Oil fired central heating. LPG gas bottles connected for hob/cooker in kitchen.

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

TENURE Freehold

DIRECTIONS
The property is easily accessed from both Tavistock and Okehampton and a short drive from the A30 junction at Sourton. From Tavistock, head towards Okehampton on the A386. Pass through the village of Mary Tavy, heading towards Lydford. Pass the Dartmoor Inn on the right and Lydford Farm Shop on the left, and the entrance to the driveway will be found approximately half a mile further, on the right-hand side, indicated by our ‘for-sale’ board.