Lewdown, Okehampton, EX20

Situation and Description

The property is situated in the popular Devon village of Lewdown, in a tucked away, peaceful location, close to the village amenities.

Lewdown has a well-regarded public house, The Blue Lion and a highly-rated primary school. The ancient stannary town of Tavistock has a full range of facilities, including private education in Mount Kelly School There are also good local amenities in either Launceston or Okehampton, where there is a Waitrose store and a range of privately owned shops. An hourly train service runs to Exeter, with national connections beyond.

The North Cornish beaches are only about a 40-minute drive away by car and the property lies just outside the Dartmoor National Park boundary, renowned for its spectacular scenery and providing excellent opportunities for walking, riding and fishing. Nearby is the beautiful Lydford Gorge and there are well known hotels close by at Lewtrenchard Manor and the Arundell Arms at Lifton, the latter notable for its fishing on the local Rivers Tamar and Lyd. A few miles to the north is Roadford Lake, providing further opportunities for fishing, sailing and other water sports.
There is quick access onto the A30 dual carriageway leading west into Cornwall and east to the university and cathedral city of Exeter, in around 35-40 minutes, where there is access onto the M5 motorway, an international airport and stations with mainline connections to London. To the south is the city of Plymouth on the South Devon coast, from where there are ferries to the continent.

An end of terrace period cottage, which is in need of some modernisation and improvement.

The property has a number of character features including exposed beams, timber window seat, slate floors and latch and brace doors. The spacious accommodation comprises of a gabled entrance porch, with inner door leading to a spacious sitting/dining room, with impressive stone fireplace with impressive timber beam over and housing a multi-fuel stove. A partition partly divides this room which could be used for a dining or study area with stairs rising to the first floor. A door leads from the sitting room, into the kitchen with base units, space for appliances, windows to front and side. A further door leads into a rear utility/store, where the boiler is situated (currently not functioning), and a door leading to the outside. A further door leads into a ground floor bathroom, with electric shower over the bath, WC and basin. To the first floor are two double bedrooms.

To the outside, the property is approached via a lane shared by the terrace of three cottages, leads to an off-road parking area. A side gate gives access to a good sized, level rear garden, laid to lawn with established shrubs and small trees, former vegetable plot and useful block-built store shed, measuring 2.13m x 2.08m (7’ x 6’10”)

We are delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the sale of this property and viewing is highly recommended.

Tenure – Freehold

Services - Mains water, mains electricity and mains drainage. Oil fired Boiler and Tank (currently not functioning).

Outgoings – The property is in Band B for Council Tax purposes - West Devon Borough Council.

Viewings – Strictly by appointment with Mansbridge Balment Estate Agents on or

Directions – For SAT NAV – use the property postcode EX20 4DL. For What3Words use ///form.tastings.reserved.

As you enter Lewdown village from the east (Okehampton), you will see the Blue Lion Public House on your right-hand side. Take the next right past the Blue Lion, whereupon the cottage will be found directly in front of you, identified by a Mansbridge Balment For Sale Board.