Lydford, Okehampton

A fine detached property, with superb views of Dartmoor, beautiful countryside and woodland, with large garden, situated on the edge of the sought after Dartmoor village of Lydford. Secondary accommodation potential. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
This fine property is situated on the edge of the sought-after Dartmoor village of Lydford, with superb views to both front and rear of Dartmoor, surrounding countryside and Burley Woods.
Lydford provides a range of facilities including two pubs, a farm shop, a well-regarded primary school, a sports field with children’s playground, an active church and village hall.

There is a regular bus service running to Tavistock and Okehampton, with its train station running an hourly service to Exeter St David’s and Exeter Central.The village is also home to the multi award winning youth football club; The Lydford Foxes. Nearby is the start of the Granite Way and Fernworthy Down, providing excellent walking and riding. The Granite Way also provides a cycle path to Okehampton.

Lydford is conveniently located midway between the market towns of Tavistock and Okehampton, which lie approximately eight and nine miles respectively. Okehampton on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park, is approximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts and offers excellent access to the A30 road network. Tavistock is a thriving market town adjoining the western edge of Dartmoor National Park with a bustling pannier market and an award-winning farmers’ market.

Between them Okehampton and Tavistock provide a wealth of independent local shops, restaurants, and cafes as well as several national supermarkets, chain stores and banks. Primary and secondary education is well catered for with both state and private education. As well as giving access to more superb beauty spots, recreation is well catered for, including parks, swimming pools, tennis courts, bowling clubs, an indoor rifle range, thriving rugby and soccer clubs and both towns have an 18-hole golf course.

Burley View is a fine, detached property, originally built in 1928 and substantially extended and improved in recent years, by the sellers.

The accommodation, which is very well-presented throughout, comprises of a welcoming entrance hall, which also offers a light, spacious area, currently used as a study, has been skilfully designed by the seller to frame the superb views to the rear of Burley Woods and surrounding countryside. Stairs from here, lead down to the lower ground floor, and doors lead to: a ground floor shower room; an inner hallway with stairs rising to the first floor and further doors to a dining room, with fitted wood burner and views of Dartmoor; a quality kitchen, with integrated appliances and door to a balcony, where one can enjoy the excellent views to the rear; a large triple aspect sitting room, again with superb views to the front and rear, with doors to the balcony. There is a further fitted wood burner, making a spacious L-shaped room very cosy.

To the first floor is a landing; a dual aspect master bedroom, again with superb views to both aspects, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. There is a family bathroom and a further dual aspect double bedroom.

The lower ground floor is an excellent part of the house, which offers the option of secondary accommodation, giving the prospective buyer a variety of potential uses, such as a self- contained annexe for a dependant relative, or letting potential or work from home office (Subject to the necessary permissions being granted). The lower ground floor consists of a central entrance hall, with an entrance door from the rear; adjoining boiler room and storage area; a large room, perfect as a bedroom or a further reception room. There is a further shower room and a utility room, which could be utilised as a secondary kitchen, if so desired. Stairs lead up to the ground floor entrance hall.

OUTSIDE
Moving to the outside, the property is accessed via a gated driveway, providing off-road parking for several vehicles. There is an electric car charging point. There is approved planning permission for the building of a garage/store, if so desired and further details are available on request. There is a delightful westerly-facing rear garden, which can be enjoyed from many different vantage points, along with beautiful views, particularly from the balcony.

There are two large storage sheds, a summerhouse and a greenhouse. There are large areas of lawn and patio, and a lower area of vegetable and fruit garden.

The gardens are a delight and offer a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The whole plot measures 0.26 acre.

We are delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the rare sale of this excellent property and viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate.

The property benefits from full double glazing; LED lighting and oil- fired central heating

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.
The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is shown in floor plan.

SERVICES
Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

OUTGOINGS
The property is in Band E for Council Tax purposes (West Devon Borough Council)

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Mansbridge Balment Okehampton office on or email

DIRECTIONS
For SAT NAV please use the property postcode EX20 4BB.
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From Okehampton, follow the route to Tavistock via the A386. Passing the Fox and Hounds Public House on your left, proceed for a further approximate 300 metres, whereupon the property will be found on your right-hand side, identified by a Mansbridge Balment for sale board.