OIRO £800,000

5 Bedroom Property for Sale

Name: Miller Town & Country
Address: Jacobs Pool House, 11 West Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HQ, GB
Telephone: 01837 54080
Rating: 4.94

Sourton, Okehampton

OIRO £800,000

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Key Features

Detached, Spacious Former Rectory
Generously Sized Rooms and High Ceilings
Minutes from Walking & Cycling on Dartmoor
NO ONWARD CHAIN

Beautiful Grounds of Approx. 1.5 Acres
Long Range Views Across Rolling Countryside
Well Connected to A30 and Okehampton

Full Description

STRIKING FORMER RECTORY set in approx. 1.5 ACRES of BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS on the EDGE OF DARTMOOR. NO ONWARD CHAIN.This impressive and special property overlooks beautiful Devon rolling countryside and is set within its own grounds with no near neighbours. The spacious accommodation is arranged over three floors and is thought to date back to 1894, when it was built as the rectory for the Sourton parish church. The property became a private residence in 1964 and since then has been a much loved family home. The grounds of the property are a particular feature, and include lawned areas, mature trees and beautiful flower and shrub borders. Although a new owner will likely wish to make cosmetic updates to suit their taste, the home is in great condition making it easy to live in while redecorating. LocationThe Old Rectory is located just outside the village of Sourton with its character pub, church and active village hall community. The amenities of the growing town of Okehampton are less than 10 minutes drive away, providing 3 supermarkets including a Waitrose and a wide range of independent shops, cafes and services. Outdoor enthusiasts are extremely well catered for - the Granite Way cycle trail runs near the property, and Dartmoor is just minutes away. The beautiful beaches of the north coast can be reached in about 45 minutes.The property is well connected, with the A30 trunk road just a few minutes drive away, and rail connection to Exeter and on to London available nearby in Okehampton.You are welcomed into The Old Rectory via a spacious porch which in turn opens into a large entrance hall with impressive staircase, off which can be found the front cloakroom. The three large reception rooms on the ground floor are all south-facing and so are flooded with light throughout the day. These rooms all have high ceilings, picture rails and large windows giving lovely views over the grounds. The sitting room to the rear of the property has a large bay window, perfect for creating a reading nook in the afternoon sunshine.The farmhouse-style kitchen has beautiful views over the rear gardens and comes equipped with an Aga and built in cupboards. While perfectly servicable as is, it offers the new owner the opportunity to create a bespoke dream kitchen in this spacious room. This wing of the property houses the former servants' quarters including a scullery, utility, pantry and WC, as well as a large bonus room across from the kitchen which is currently used as a workshop. Rear stairs in this location offer an alternative route up to the first floor.Moving upstairs, a shower room can be found off a mezzanine landing, with the main galleried landing providing access to the primary bedrooms and the large family bathroom. Bedrooms 1, 2 & 3 are south-west facing and very generously sized with large windows and character features. Bedroom 4 has beautiful views over the rear gardens and is located next to Bedroom 1. The first floor is completed by a smaller storage room or study as well as a very useful airing room containing the hot water cylinder - perfect for handling all the laundry!A further set of stairs at the rear lead to the third floor where Bedroom 5 is located. Beyond this bedroom a door gives access to the generous loft space.OutsideThe Old Rectory is set in beautiful grounds of approximately 1.5 acres, with gated entrance from the road. To the front of the property is a gravelled area providing parking for 5-6 cars as well as ample space for turning. Beyond the gravelled area is a detached garage and large workshop (36'0" x 19'7") - perfect for the hobbyist in the family, or for storage of classic cars, outdoor equipment etc. Adjacent to the workshop is a further hardstand suitable for a caravan or similar.The predominantly south and west-facing gardens wrap around the sides of the house and slope gently to the rear of the property. The grounds are generally laid to lawn, including a flat area which was formerly a grass tennis court and could easily be reinstated as such or used for croquet. Surrounding the lawns are mature flower and shrub borders which include rhodedondrons and camelias. There are charming wooded areas around the property boundaries with mature deciduous trees and plenty of spring wildflowers. Rolling countryside lies beyond the boundaries, offering long range views towards the village of Bridestowe.

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Double timber arched front door leading to:-

ENTRANCE PORCH: - 8' 11'' x 5' 3'' (2.72m x 1.60m)

ENTRANCE HALL: - 16' 2'' x 14' 11'' (maximum) (4.92m x 4.54m (maximum))

CLOAKROOM/WC: - 7' 3'' x 5' 11'' (2.21m x 1.80m)

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Three granite steps to:-

LOWER HALLWAY:

STUDY - 14' 10'' x 11' 10'' (4.52m x 3.60m)

DINING ROOM: - 14' 11'' x 15' 11'' (4.54m x 4.85m)

SITTING ROOM: - 15' 10'' x 14' 11'' plus 7' 4" x 4' 3" (4.82m x 4.54m plus 2.24m x 1.30m)

INNER HALLWAY:

STUDIO/WORKSHOP: - 9' 6'' x 16' 0'' (2.89m x 4.87m)

KITCHEN: - 14' 11'' x 15' 11'' (4.54m x 4.85m)

REAR HALL: - 17' 6'' x 4' 0'' (5.33m x 1.22m)

SCULLERY: - 10' 8'' x 8' 11'' (3.25m x 2.72m)

UTILITY ROOM: - 8' 2'' x 4' 7'' (2.49m x 1.40m)

WALK-IN PANTRY/COLD STORE: - 5' 9'' x 8' 2'' (1.75m x 2.49m)

SECOND CLOAKROOM/WC:

MEZZANINE LANDING:

MEZZANINE SHOWER ROOM/WC: - 5' 11'' x 7' 2'' (1.80m x 2.18m)

GALLERIED LANDING:

STORE / STUDY - 5' 11'' x 8' 6'' (1.80m x 2.59m)

BEDROOM 1: - 14' 11'' x 15' 11'' (4.54m x 4.85m)

BEDROOM 2: - 15' 11'' x 15' 0'' (4.85m x 4.57m)

BEDROOM 3: - 14' 11'' x 11' 11'' (4.54m x 3.63m)

BEDROOM 4: - 9' 2'' x 16' 0'' (2.79m x 4.87m)

AIRING ROOM: - 5' 3'' x 10' 2'' (1.60m x 3.10m)

BATHROOM: - 9' 6'' x 14' 1'' (2.89m x 4.29m)

SECOND FLOOR LANDING:

BEDROOM 5: - 10' 0'' (extending to 12' 8" maximum) x 16' 0'' (3.05m (extending to 3.86m maximum) x 4.87m)

OUTSIDE:

DETACHED TIMBER GARAGE/WORKSHOP: - 36' 0'' x 19' 7'' (10.96m x 5.96m)

SERVICES:
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage via septic tank. Telephone and broadband connected.

COUNCIL TAX BAND:
G

TENURE:
Freehold

LOCAL AUTHORITY:
West Devon Borough Council.