Folly Gate, Okehampton

A spacious cottage situated in a private, tucked away position, at the end of a quiet lane, with lovely rear garden. Two Bedrooms; Kitchen/Dining Room; Extended Sitting Room and Conservatory. Garage and Off-Road Parking. Viewing Essential.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
This fine property is situated in a private, tucked away location within the small, popular Devon village of Folly Gate, which is 3 miles north of Okehampton.

Okehampton is situated on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is approximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts and offers excellent access to the A30/M5 road network. There is an hourly train service to Exeter, with connections to national destinations from Exeter St. Davids. Nearby are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding and fishing. The shopping area contains a bank and supermarkets, including Waitrose, as well as many interesting locally owned shops. 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. The cathedral city of Exeter lies 22 miles to the East with an abundance of high street stores and the region's main airport.

A charming, spacious cottage, which is believed to have been built in Victorian times and extended in more recent years. The accommodation comprises of entrance hall, with stone tiled floor; stairs rising to the first floor and doors to a dual aspect kitchen/dining room, with window to front and a window and fully glazed door looking over and giving access to the lovely rear garden. Feature stone-built fireplace with bread oven; space for dining table and chairs; a well- designed modern kitchen with integrated NEFF electric oven and grill; electric hob. Stone tiled flooring and a useful pantry which also houses the oil-fired boiled, for the central heating and hot water.
There is underfloor heating to all the ground floor and radiators to the first floor.
Moving through the ground floor, we arrived at a lovely, extended, triple aspect sitting room, with engineered oak floor and double doors that lead to a conservatory, which provides an ideal area to relax and enjoy a lovely aspect over the rear garden.
To the first floor is a light, spacious landing, with doors to two large double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a further storeroom.
Moving to the outside, the property is situated at the very end of a quiet village lane, with off-road parking for 1 - 2 cars and a: -
GARAGE measuring (6.48m x 2.56m) with double doors and power and lighting.
To the rear is a delightful, Westerly-facing, level, garden, and flanked on the Northern side by a small, wooded area, thus offering a great deal of privacy and peace & quiet.
There are areas of flowerbeds, with a wide range of plants, shrubs, bushes and trees. Also, there are pleasant, seating areas, where the sunny aspect can be enjoyed.
There is a greenhouse and a useful timber store shed. To the side is a water pump, providing well-water for garden irrigation, which could be used for domestic purposes is so desired. Outside courtesy lighting, outside tap and oil storage tank.
We are delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the sale of this excellent property and viewing is highly recommended.

SERVICES
Mains water (metered) and private well water via hand pump, mains drainage, mains electricity.
Oil-fired central heating- Underfloor heating to the ground floor.

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

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Mansbridge Balment Okehampton office: telephone or email:

DIRECTIONS
For SAT NAV use the postcode EX20 3AG.
For What3words use ///pepper.obscuring.slings
From the centre of Okehampton, leave the town in a northerly direction following the signs for Folly Gate/ Hatherleigh A386. After approximately 3 miles you will arrive at Folly Gate village. Turn left at the village pub, The Crossways Inn. Follow this road for a very short distance and then turn right into Chapel Lane, whereupon the property will be found at the very end of the lane, on the left-hand side.