Moorfields, Moorhaven, Ivybridge

Christopher’s South Hams are thrilled to market this beautifully presented home that was originally built in 1932 as part of the Moorfields Development within the existing Victorian hospital, creating single storey wards with verandas that enabled patients to sleep in the open air.

Description - Lloyds Lodge is a quintessential example of its era, showcasing well-proportioned rooms with high ceilings and modern sash windows. An entrance vestibule and spacious hall with attractive flooring, invite you inside.
With its delightful double aspect bouncing natural light of the original parquet flooring, the charming kitchen/diner boasts a wealth of integrated appliances and storage behind its shaker-style units.
The impressive sitting room is flooded with natural light from its large sash windows and door to the private garden. A decorative log burner, nestled within an ornamental surround, takes centre-stage delicately reminding you of this home’s history.
To the rear of this property are two double bedrooms, one with a luxurious ensuite. A separate well-appointed shower room completes the accommodation.
Whilst Moorhaven Village enjoys superb communal grounds, Lloyds Lodge also has its own, private and pretty, enclosed garden and patio that can be accessed from the sitting room.
To the front of the property there are 3 private parking spaces, and on the opposite side of the driveway, there is a further strip of lawned garden and timber shed available. Accessed via some steps through a grassed bank, a gate invites you to this secluded spot enclosed by trees.
Blending character and elegance throughout, this is a tremendous place to call home and viewings are highly recommended.

Key Features - Attached Character Property
Immaculately Presented
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Period Features
Private Gardens
Access to Communal Grounds
Parking

Situation & Amenities - To the north of Bittaford is the atmospheric and exclusive Moorhaven Village. The buildings, mostly Victorian, were once a hospital but in the 1990s were transformed into around one hundred homes set in 65 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. The elevated position offers incredible views of Dartmoor National Park to the north, and the stunning countryside of the South Hams to the south. On a clear day you can even see the sea seven miles away.
The adjacent and historic village of Bittaford nestles under the local landmark viaduct and is bordered by the Dartmoor National Park. Offering superb transport links, the village sits on the edge of the B3213 and access to the A38 to Exeter or Plymouth is within easy reach with regular bus services. The nearby train station in Ivybridge offers the picturesque Paddington – Penzance line as well. Bittaford offers a pub, village hall and children’s play area and is a great starting point for many walking and cycling routes. It is ideally situated to benefit from many surrounding amenities as well as the natural environment on its doorstep. Alongside the bus/train provision, a continuous footpath will take you all the way from the village into Ivybridge which is approximately a 2-mile gentle stroll alongside the stunning South Hams views.
Ivybridge is a family-orientated town with a rich heritage of traditional industries such as milling and cloth making that are still celebrated today.
With the pretty River Erme flowing from the moors through the middle of the town, Ivybridge offers adventure. The idyllic countryside and moorland offer miles of magnificent walking trails out of the town, whilst in the town itself you’ll find pubs, eateries and a variety of shops and supermarkets. There is a good choice of primary schools in the area including the nearby village of Ugborough, and all within the catchment of the renowned Ivybridge Community College with its World Class Quality Mark Award. Ivybridge offers several places of worship with noteworthy histories, together with two medical centres, a minor injuries unit, several dentists, two leisure centres with swimming pools, fitness suites, and various health classes. The charming Watermark with its welcoming library, IT suite, cinema, theatre, coffee shop and conference facilities as well as the ever-popular Ivybridge Rugby, Football, Cricket, and Tennis clubs all add to the community focus of the town.

Services - All Mains Services Connected.

Service Charge: £1,700 per annum for communal areas/maintenance (at the time of writing).

Broadband & Mobile - Due to the rural location here in the South Hams, Broadband and Mobile phone coverage can vary so please take a look at the Ofcom and OpenReach websites for more details about availability and coverage.

Tenure - Freehold.

Local Authority - South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Totnes, TQ9 5NE.

Council Tax Band - COUNCIL TAX BAND: C

Planning Authority - Dartmoor National Park, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9JQ

Viewings - Strictly by Appointment through Christopher's South Hams - please do call us to arrange.