Dousland, West Devon

A charming converted station building, now a unique, single-storey character home with well-established, south-facing gardens and a garage, enjoying proximity to, and views of open moorland. Fascinating Converted Station; Some Modernisation Required; Lawns, Veg Patch, Fruit Trees; Close to Amenities and Moorland; Freehold; Council Tax Band: D; EPC Band: E.

Situation - This interesting character home is situated on a south-facing corner plot, within the very popular Dartmoor village of Dousland. Open moorland is within easy reach at Yennadon Down, and the property is also in proximity to Burrator Reservoir, a well-known local beauty spot and nature reserve. The desirable village of Yelverton (1 mile), thriving market town of Tavistock (7 miles) and maritime city of Plymouth (10.5 miles) are all within very easy reach.

The village of Dousland has a popular public house and benefits from a central bus connection. The desirable village of Yelverton, 1.5 miles away, provides an excellent range of day-to-day amenities with its parade of shops featuring a mini-supermarket, local butchers, delicatessen, cafe and pharmacy, whilst the village also has a GP Surgery, Texaco fuel station, Post Office and Veterinary Surgery, as well as a selection of cafés and a popular Free House, The Rock Inn. For sports enthusiasts, there are golf, cricket, tennis and bowling clubs. In all, Yelverton and Dousland offer a very high standard of living with a wonderful sense of community.

Description - This unique detached character home was originally constructed as a station building, Dousland Halt, in the 1880s on the Yelverton to Princetown line, which operated on the western side of Dartmoor until its closure in 1956.

The building was subsequently converted into a dwelling and, having been extended in the 1980s, now provides charming three-bedroom, single-storey accommodation which has retained numerous original details and clues as to its original use, and is being offered for sale for the first time in over 40 years. The property is in need of modernisation and presents an opportunity for further remodelling and/or extension to suit a new owner’s needs, subject to any necessary consents. The dwelling enjoys a predominantly southerly aspect, as do its wonderful gardens - originally the platform and track bed - which are well stocked and offer excellent potential for those with an interest in horticulture. The property also benefits from a driveway and single garage, together with attractive views towards Dartmoor to the east.

Accommodation - The property is accessed into an enclosed entrance hallway, formerly part of the original platform canopy and now serving as a study area overlooking the garden, from where the accommodation is comprised as follows: a cosy sitting room, originally the main waiting room, centred around a log-burning stove within an original stone and brick chimney breast, with exposed timber floorboards, an original sash window and serving hatch to the kitchen; the adjacent kitchen, formerly the ticket and parcel offices, which is fitted with a good range of cupboards and cabinets beneath roll-top work surfaces, incorporating a 1.5-bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, four-ring Indesit electric hob, built-in CDA electric oven, and with spaces for a plumbed appliance and upright fridge-freezer; the bathroom, which is fitted with a traditional three-piece suite with a shower attachment over the bath; a dining room, forming part of the extension, with a secondary door to the garden, and; three bedrooms, including two within the extension, of which one overlooks the garden, and one, formerly the ladies' waiting room, with a dual-aspect, accessed from the sitting room.

Outside - At the property's entrance is a single driveway and detached garage. From here, a paved pathway and steps lead up to the entrance of the dwelling, with the front of the property adorned by attractive rose bushes and two sizeable wisterias. The wonderful gardens are south-facing and planted with an array of colourful flowers and established shrubs. There are also two 8'x6' greenhouses, a potting shed, and upper and lower terraces with mature borders. A wide variety of soft fruit bushes and fruit trees are located throughout the garden, including five apple, two pear, a fig and three Victoria plum trees, as well as raspberries, gooseberries and blackcurrants. The gardens offer excellent potential, good privacy, and attractive views towards Yennadon Down and Dartmoor.

Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Superfast broadband is available. Limited indoor but good outdoor mobile voice/data services are available via the four major network providers (source: Ofcom's online service checker). Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.