Belstone, Okehampton

A delightful and spacious three storey Edwardian home set in largen gardens and offering superb Dartmoor views.

Situation - Steeperton occupies an enviable position within the village of Belstone and enjoys fine uninterrupted views from the house and gardens across the open moor. The Dartmoor village of Belstone is a particularly unspoilt moorland community, which is well known for its local inn 'The Tors', village hall, church and cricket club. From Belstone there are superb walks and outriding onto paths and trails amongst the dramatic tors and hills of Dartmoor. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the nearby town of Okehampton which has three supermarkets including a Waitrose, nationally and locally owned shops, doctors surgery and leisure centre. There is schooling from infant to comprehensive standard, sports and leisure facilities including thriving rugby and football clubs as well as tennis, squash and bowls. The cathedral and university city of Exeter is easily accessible via Okehampton train station or the A30 dual carriageway, and provides an extensive shopping centre, together with international airport, M5 motorway and mainline rail connections.

Description - Steeperton is a superb and individual Edwardian detached home believed to date from the early 1900's. The internal accommodation is light and airy with high ceilinged reception rooms and many original features, these include picture rails, bay windows and fireplaces. They are complimented by modern bath/shower rooms, a well fitted kitchen with electric AGA, double glazing and oil fired central heating. The flexible accommodation is set over three floors and ideally lends itself to large family occupation. The well tended gardens lie mainly to the front of the house, from where there are unrivalled panoramic views, taking in Dartmoor and the Skaigh Valley. There is extensive parking together with a double garage.

Accommodation - Via front entrance door to glazed SUN ROOM: Fine moorland views. Tiled floor. Part glazed door to RECEPTION HALL: Mosaic patterned tiled floor. Fitted bookshelves. Turned staircase rising to first floor. Glazed panelled door with adjoining glazed panelled screen to: REAR VESTIBULE: Mosaic patterned tiled floor. Under stairs cupboard. Door to rear. DINING ROOM: Bay window to front aspect. Exposed floorboards, Ornate cast iron former fireplace. LIVING ROOM: Fireplace and mantle with inset 'Clearview' wood burning stove. Bay window to rear, fitted bookshelves. SNUG: Bay window to front with views over gardens and moorland beyond. Corner cast iron fireplace with 'Morso' wood burning stove, decorative tiled insert and ornamental surround.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Range of white wall/base cupboards and drawers with granite worksurfaces over and inset butler sink. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and fridge. Fireplace recess housing Aga electric cooking range with additional ovens and hotplate. Space for breakfast table, bay window to rear, exposed floorboards. UTILITY ROOM: Worktop with plumbing and space below for washing machine and tumble drier/fridge. Butler sink, window to side and door to garden. Fireplace recess with mantle shelf above. Understairs store cupboard. CLOAKROOM: WC, corner wash basin. Window to front aspect. LOBBY: With secondary staircase to first floor and Grant oil fired central heating boiler.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: With further staircase to second floor. Understairs cupboard. Doors to, BEDROOM 1: A light dual aspect room with bay window to front with outstanding views towards the open moor and Skaigh Valley. Cast iron fireplace with decorative tiled inserts. EN SUITE BATHROOM: White suite comprising freestanding bath, well positioned to take in the superb views towards Dartmoor. large shower cubicle with mixer shower fitting. Pedestal wash basins with lights above. WC. exposed floorboards, heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 2: Bay window to front with fine moorland views. Corner cast iron and decorative tiled fireplace. BEDROOM 3: Dual aspect windows, ornate cast iron fireplace. BEDROOM 4: Dual aspect windows with Dartmoor views. Built-in shelved airing cupboard with radiator. STUDY: Window to rear aspect. BATHROOM: Panelled bath, corner shower cubicle with mixer shower fitting. pedestal washbasin, window to rear. CLOAKROOM: WC. Washbasin with tiled splashback. Window to rear aspect.


SECOND FLOOR LANDING: Velux double glazed roof light. Door to large boarded walk-in under eaves space with twin Oso hot water cylinders. Doors to, BEDROOM 5 Double glazed window to front with moorland views (part restricted head room). Adjoining DRESSING ROOM: Velux double glazed roof light. BEDROOM 6: Double glazed window to front with moorland views (part restricted head room). Fitted wardrobe. OFFICE: Double glazed window to front with panoramic moorland views (part restricted head room).
SHOWER ROOM: Tiled shower cubicle with mixer shower fitting. Pedestal washbasin, WC. Radiator. Velux double glazed roof light. Shaver point and light.

Outside - From Skaigh Lane, a cattle grid and five bar gate provide access to the property's driveway, A gravelled area to the side of the house provides parking for approximately three vehicles with GARDEN SHED adjacent. Immediately to the rear of the house is a concrete courtyard/hard standing area, which gives access to the DETACHED GARAGE with two timber doors to front, power and light connected and personal door to side. A gate from the side parking area opens to a gravelled path leading to the front of the house. Adjoining the house is a paved terrace taking in the superb Dartmoor views. The main gardens sit below and are primarily laid to lawn with flower and shrub beds and borders and again have stunning views. To the side are four raised beds and a POTTING SHED. On the far side of the house a walled area houses a side path, with oil tank and covered bin/log stores. There is an outside tap and access can be gained to the utility room and side garage door.

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Broadband Coverage: Ultrafast available upto 1800 Mbps. (source: Ofcom's online service checker). Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.
Mobile Coverage EE and Vodafone, variable outdoor. 3 Good outdoor. (source: Ofcom's online service checker). Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.

Directions - For SAT NAV purposes, the postcode is EX20 1RD.
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