South Zeal, Okehampton

A lovely detached property, situated in the heart of the sought-after Dartmoor village of South Zeal, with lovely views of nearby Dartmoor, attractive garden and off-road parking. Viewing Essential.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION

This fine detached character cottage is set in the sought-after Dartmoor village of South Zeal.

South Zeal is a highly desirable Dartmoor National Park village which lies approximately 17 miles west of Exeter and 5 miles east of Okehampton. There are an good range of local amenities including a primary school, village stores, church, recreation/playing field and two popular public houses. A more comprehensive range of local shopping and amenities can be found in 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 three 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 contain, 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 delightful, detached cottage which was built in 2005 and offers the convenience of modern living, combined with a number of character features normally associated with an older property. The accommodation, which is very well presented throughout, briefly comprises open fronted entrance porch; hallway; a triple aspect sitting room with double doors leading to a conservatory, where one can sit and enjoy the lovely views over the garden and on towards Dartmoor; a dining room, which could also be used as a ground floor bedroom or a study; a well equipped kitchen/breakfast room; rear lobby and cloakroom.
From the hallway a turning staircase leads to a spacious landing on the first floor with doors leading to a large dual aspect master bedroom with extensive built-in wardrobes; a further double bedroom, again with extensive wardrobes and an impressive family bath/shower room.
There is a modern electric central heating system and full double glazing to all windows and doors.
To the front of the property is a gravelled driveway providing off-road parking for 2-3 cars. To the rear is a westerly facing well-tended garden, predominantly laid to lawn, with attractive stone walled flowerbeds and bordered by well-maintained stone walling and hedging. There is a well-constructed timber store shed with power and lighting connected, along with an additional garden store. From the rear garden one can enjoy many good views over the surrounding countryside and on to Dartmoor, and particularly Cosdon Hill.
We are delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the sale of this unique property and viewing is essential to fully appreciate all that the property has to offer.

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 as follows:

Open fronted Entrance Porch; pitch tiled roof and courtesy light. Front entrance door leads to:

HALLWAY Turning staircase to first floor landing; understairs storage cupboard with electric boiler for central heating and timer controls along with hot water tank; stripped pine floorboards; mains fitted smoke alarm; radiator; wall lighting; thermostatic heating controls. Doors to:

SITTING ROOM A lovely triple aspect room with windows to front and two windows to side and double doors opening on to the conservatory, with views to Dartmoor from both the side and rear aspects; two radiators; stripped pine floorboards; marble surround fireplace with electric convector fire (the property has an open working chimney where an open fire/woodburner could be installed); TV and telephone point; space for dining table and chairs.

CONSERVATORY An excellent addition to the property with lovely westerly facing aspect over the rear garden and views to Dartmoor; wall mounted electric heater; door to decked veranda.

DINING ROOM/BEDROOM THREE Window to front; stripped pine floorboards; radiator; TV and telephone points.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Window to rear; an extensive matching modern range of wall and floor mounted kitchen units with rolltop work surfaces; eye level electric double oven and grill; electric ceramic hob with extractor hood over and stone effect splashback; space and plumbing for washing machine; stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap; radiator; TV point; tile effect vinyl flooring; spotlight lighting. Door to;

REAR LOBBY Door to garden; hanging space for coats. Door to:

CLOAKROOM Obscure glazed window to rear; low level WC; wash hand basin set into vanity unit with storage under; radiator; vinyl flooring; extractor fan.

From the Entrance Hall a turning staircase leads to a spacious

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Window to rear; mains fitted smoke alarm. Doors to:

MASTER BEDROOM A spacious and impressive dual aspect bedroom; skylight windows to front and rear; stripped pine floorboards; an extensive range of fitted wardrobes with hanging space and shelving; two radiators; TV and telephone points; two further built-in storage units; door to eaves storage.

BEDROOM TWO Window to front; stripped pine floorboards; radiator; TV and telephone points; an extensive range of built-in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving; built-in drawer unit.

BATHROOM Skylight window to rear; a matching modern white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panel enclosed bath, large shower cubicle with mains shower fitted; granite effect splashbacks; heated towel rail; radiator; vanity light and shaver socket; extractor fan.

OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a gravelled parking area for 2-3 cars, attractive wrought iron gateways to both sides of the property give access to the rear garden: attractive stone wall borders with flowerbeds containing a variety of plants, flowers and shrubs.

REAR GARDEN A lovely well-tended westerly facing rear garden with impressive views to Dartmoor, and particularly Cosdon Hill. The garden offers a good degree of privacy and is bordered by well maintained and attractive stone walling and hedging. A door from the conservatory, leads to a decked veranda which provides a lovely seating area where one can enjoy the views over the garden and to Dartmoor. There is a useful storage area underneath the decked veranda and conservatory. A small number of steps lead down to the garden which is predominantly laid to lawn with attractive stone walled flowerbeds with a variety of plants, flowers and shrubs; attractive small pond; pedestrian gate to lane; further seating area.

TIMBER STORE SHED 7' 10" x 6' 0" (2.41m x 1.85m) With power and lighting connected.

SERVICES Mains electric. Mains water (not metered). Mains drainage. Modern electric central heating.

OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in band C for Council Tax purposes (by verbal enquiry with West Devon Borough Council).

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT, Okehampton Office on or email

DIRECTIONS
For SAT NAV use the property postcode EX20 2LB.
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From the centre of Okehampton proceed in an easterly direction leaving the town via East Street and on to Exeter Road. After leaving the town continue over the A30 dual carriageway, signposted Sticklepath and South Zeal. Continue through the village of Sticklepath and as you leave the village take the turning left signposted to South Zeal. At the next crossroads turn right and proceed down through the village. At the very bottom turn right into Ramsley Lane and continue for approximately 500 metres where the property will be found on the right-hand side.