Folly Gate, Okehampton

A well-presented attached bungalow, situated in the popular Devon village of Folly Gate.
Two Bedrooms; Kitchen/Dining Room; Sitting Room and Shower Room. Enclosed West-Facing Rear Garden with Countryside Views. Viewing Highly Recommended.


SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
The property is situated in the popular Devon village of Folly Gate, which is conveniently located approximately 3 miles to the North of Okehampton.

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 a bank, a post office and three supermarkets, including Waitrose, as well as many interesting locally owned shops.
There is an hourly train service to Exeter St Davids, with nationwide onward connections, as well as into Exeter Central.
Primary and secondary education is well catered for in local schools. The recreation ground and park contains, 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.

A well-presented attached bungalow, which has been substantially improved and reconfigured by the seller into a cosy and comfortable home.
The accommodation comprises of a spacious entrance porch, with a lovely Victorian tiled floor and an inner door to the hallway, where the Victorian tiled floor continues. Doors lead to a spacious Kitchen/Dining Room with a modern fitted kitchen; views over the rear garden and adjoining countryside; pantry cupboard a further useful storage cupboard and space for a dining table and chairs.
Wooden Bi-fold doors lead to a lovely sitting room, with a focal-point fireplace and window to the front elevation.
Returning to the hallway, further doors lead to two Double Bedrooms and a Shower Room.
The property is a very low-maintenance option and benefits from double glazing and modern electric heating.
To the outside there is a pleasant gated and fenced front garden and to the rear is a westerly-facing, garden, which enjoys some very good views of the surrounding countryside. Predominantly laid to lawn, with seating areas and a large timber store shed.

The property has no off-road parking, but there is street parking very close by and the option of renting a nearby garage if so desired (further details on request).

AGENTS NOTE 1 - The property is subject to a Section 106 agreement, which means to enable to qualify to purchase the property, you must have lived or worked in Devon for the last three years. Further details are available on request.

AGENTS NOTE 2 – The property has no official parking, although parking in the road is usually not a problem. However, we believe there are some nearby garages available to rent, if so desired. Further details available on request.

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

SERVICES
Mains water, mains drainage and mains electricity.

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

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Mansbridge Balment Okehampton on or email

DIRECTIONS
For SAT NAV please use the postcode EX20 3AB
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From Okehampton town centre, proceed in a northerly direction, via Market Street. Continue straight across the roundabout by the town’s supermarkets and proceed up the hill and continue for approximately 3 miles. Turn right at the next T Junction. Continue for approximately 0.5 miles, whereupon the property will be found on the left side, identified by a Mansbridge Balment For Sale Board.