Forder Lane, Bishopsteignton, TQ14

Description

The Old Gatehouse is an elegant Grade II listed detached residence that was built in around 1814 as the Gatehouse for the Murley Grange house. The property has a rich sense of history and provenance, having been occupied by Robert Bolt CBE in the early 1950s. Bolt was a teacher at Bishopsteignton primary School and later in life became a successful playwright and a two-time Oscar winning screenwriter.  Murrey Grange itself was also built in 1814 by Admiral Edward Thornbrough and was originally named The Lodge. The Old Gate House has beautifully presented, light and spacious accommodation with high ceilings and many features and is externally attractive with rendered elevations set beneath a slate roof which has a feature concentric circular chimney stack and mullion style detailing above the windows.

 Situation

The Old Gatehouse is perfectly set in an elevated position close to the heart of the ever-popular estuary village of Bishopsteignton. There are country walks and footpaths to the estuary foreshore close by, along with a bus stop directly outside the property. The village itself is highly desirable and has a strong sense of community. There are a good range of local amenities to include a post office/store, a chemist, a garden centre, a church, a village hall, two public houses and the Humber Barn function venue and real ale tap house. Additionally, there is a vineyard, the Cockhaven Arms Hotel and a well-regarded primary school.

 The seaside town of Teignmouth is set around 2 miles away, with its promenade, a sandy beach and a wide range of shops and amenities to include, a mainline railway station, a secondary school, Trinity School offering private education and many cafes and restaurants etc. The estuary offers good boating opportunities and Teignmouth golf course is less than 2-miles away, being set on the hills above the village. Good accessibility is enjoyed to the A380, making for a fast commute to the cathedral city and county town of Exeter with its international airport and university.

 Accommodation

The feature panel and part glazed entrance door opens to the entrance hall which has a radiator, and a glazed inner door opens to the.…

 Sitting/Dining Room

 A particularly notable dual aspect principal reception space which has a high ceiling, picture rails and windows overlooking garden and the surrounding area, one of which also takes in views towards the Teign Estuary. There is a feature fireplace with a carved timber surround and a raised tiled hearth, along with two radiators. There are numerous built-in shelved cupboards and display cabinets.  Additionally, there is a large full height storage cupboard.

 Kitchen

The attractive galley-style kitchen has a part glazed and timber panel door opening to the outside, a high set window and spotlights to the ceiling. There are a good quality range of recently fitted units with cupboards and drawers and areas of timber effect worksurface with an inset single drainer, composite sink unit with mixer set and feature vintage-style tiled surrounds. Newly fitted appliances include a built-in 4-ring Lamona ceramic induction hob with filter over and oven beneath, a built-in Lamona dishwasher and there is a newly purchased Beko fridge/freezer included in the sale, along with a newly purchased Lamona washing machine. A cupboard houses the recently fitted Baxi boiler supplying central heating and there are full height shelved larder cupboards.

 Bedroom One

Leading off the entrance hall the principal bedroom is another highly appealing room with a high ceiling and a window overlooking the approach, as well as having views across parts of the village towards the estuary and beyond. A panel door opens to a large wardrobe/cupboard and further cupboard doors open to shelved cupboards. Radiator.

 Bedroom Two

A good space with a picture rail, access to the loft space, a radiator and a window overlooks the back garden.

 Leading off the kitchen there is a lobby area with the wall mounted electricity trip switches and the electricity meter.  A door opens to the….

 Bathroom

The stylishly presented bathroom has been recently refitted with a good quality suite and has ceramic floor tiles and full height porcelain-style tiled surrounds. The suite comprises a panel bath with an attached shower screen, dual heads and dual controls over, there is a period style rectangular wash hand basin set into a unit with cupboard and drawer and a large mirror over, as well as a WC. There is an opaque glazed window, ladder style radiator/towel and spotlights to the ceiling.

 Outside

Outside to the front of the property, approached from Forder Lane there is a driveway providing the first area of parking that is enclosed by rendered and stone walling with pillars. A cast iron gate leads to cobbled pathways with an area of front garden stocked with shrubs and flowering plants beside which leads to the feature slate entrance step. The pathways extend around the property and, to the front there is a broad sweep of raised lawn being partially enclosed by hedging, small trees and shrubs and there is a well-stocked area of bedding. The front lawn provides a good, elevated position to take in the lovely views and surroundings. An easement over a neighbouring driveway leads to a metal gate that in turn leads to a further private driveway set at the side of the property which provides additional parking. A metal “up and over” door opens to the detached garage which has a window to the rear, shelving, power points, light and a side door.

 To the rear of the property there are further good-sized landscape gardens set out to lawns on different levels, with the upper levels also benefiting from some good views across parts of the village towards the estuary and beyond. There is a cherry tree, along with mature areas of bedding stocked with roses, shrubs and herbs. The back garden is primarily enclosed by fencing and mature hedging. There is a large summerhouse with glazed doors, windows, and a decked veranda with canopy over. Set immediately behind the house there is a seating area laid to hardstanding and a glazed door opens to a small external conservatory/potting shed.