Meldon, Okehampton

A lovely FOUR BEDROOM barn conversion, situated on the edge of the DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK, with adjoining 3 ACRES OF LAND.
VIEWING ESSENTIAL. NO ONWARD CHAIN.


SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION

This fine property is situated on the very edge of the Dartmoor National Park, within a few hundred metres of the beautiful Meldon Reservoir. The location also offers extremely convenient access to the A30/M5 Road Network.


Meldon is a pretty, small rural hamlet, approximately 3 miles west of Okehampton and enjoys direct access to the Dartmoor National Park, the nearby local beauty spot of Meldon Reservoir and the well acclaimed Granite Way cycle track. It also offers convenient access to the A30 dual carriageway.

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.


The property is one of four properties in a small tasteful development, which was converted in 2002 and updated to a high standard recently, by the sellers.
The sellers have also, in recent years, purchased 3 acres of paddock, with streams running through the grounds. The land adjoins the property and offers the prospective buyer the opportunity of keeping horses/livestock immediately close by. Alternatively the buyer may wish to enjoy it for walking and enjoying nature and enhancing and protecting the wildlife.


The accommodation, which is spacious and well-presented throughout, consists of: entrance hall; a recently replaced kitchen/dining room, with high quality integrated appliances, including and a good sized dining area. A useful utility/cloakroom, including the oil-fired boiler, which was replaced in February 2024.
Moving through the ground floor there is a spacious, dual aspect sitting/dining room, with again ample dining and relaxing space, along with a focal point fireplace, windows to both front and rear and door to rear, which leads an attractive communal courtyard, where each resident has their own owned seating area, perfect for the morning sunshine. There is a central communal area, which is shared and enjoyed by the four properties.
To the first floor is a landing, with door to four good-sized bedrooms. The main bedroom has an ensuite shower room and there is a main family bathroom.
The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and double glazing.

The room dimensions are as follows:-

Kitchen/Dining Room - 6.02m x 2.69m (19’9” 8’10”)

Sitting/Dining Room – 6.82m > 4.93m x 5.54m>2.75m (22’5” > 16’2” x 18’2” > 9’)

Cloakroom/Utility – 2.07m x 1.49m (6’9”x4’11”)

Main Bedroom – 4.08m x 3.64m (13’5” x 11’11”)

Ensuite Shower Room – 2.56m X 1.85m (8’5” x 6'1")

Bedroom 2 - 4.11m x 3.11m (13'6" x 10'2")

Bedroom 3 - 3.26m x 3.04m (10'8" x 10')

Bedroom 4 - 3.79m x 1.98m (12'5" x 6'6")

Bathroom - 2.9m x 1.92m (9'6" x 6'4")

Outside
The property is initially approached via a track, shared with the other three properties, which in turn leads to a gated driveway, solely owned by the property and provides off-road parking for several vehicles. There is a lovely, well-maintained garden, which is westerly facing and is generally low maintenance, with attractive and well positioned gravelled and patio seating areas. There are areas of well-tended lawn and flower bed borders.
There is a large store shed (3.63m x 3.03m) with power and lighting and also a lovely summer house (2.98 x 1.77m), perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sunny aspect over the garden, also with power and lighting connected.


Crossing the driveway, two gates lead to an adjoining, gently sloping paddock of 3 acres. The land is fenced and fully enclosed, with no rights of way or public footpaths/bridleways etc. A stream crosses the land and joins another stream which runs along the northern boundary.
The land would be ideal for animal lovers, or could be enjoyed to walk in and enhance and enjoy the nature and wildlife.


We are delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the sale of this excellent property and viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate.
The property is offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN.


SERVICES
Mains water, private drainage (shared with two other properties), mains electricity. Oil-fired central heating - Boiler replaced in February 2024.-


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


VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Mansbridge Balment. Tel no or email


DIRECTIONS
For SAT NAV please use the postcode EX20 4LU
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As you enter Meldon village, you will see the village hall on your left, continue and take the next right into Kersleigh Court. Keep to the left hand track and follow to the end where the property will be located.