House in Mid and East Devon

About this property

This former family home is located deep in the Devon countryside. Set in acres of farmland, guests will enjoy privacy and seclusion, but also be able to experience everything the local area has to offer. The town of Okehampton is a couple of miles away and has shops, pubs, restaurants and a train that runs to and from Exeter, enabling car free visits to the vibrant, historical city. The property is in an ideal location for the annual Ten Tors event starting point and is also only half a mile from the Okehampton Show ground, which is home to Dartmoor's largest agricultural show in August. Okehampton Castle, the town s indoor leisure complex and Okehampton Golf Club are all worth a visit. Fishing enthusiasts and walkers will both enjoy the reservoirs at nearby Meldon and Roadford, while cyclists can ride the Granite Cycle Way, which can be accessed within a mile of the property. Horse riding can be arranged through the nearby stables. Other local attractions include Lydford Gorge, Morwellham Quay, Castle Drogo, Buckland Abbey and Crealy Adventure Park. Inside the house, the main lounge features a Smart TV and DVD player and a cosy wood burner to snuggle up beside. A second lounge has a TV, DVD player, piano, games and a wood burner effect electric fire. The spacious dining room features a huge dining table to seat up to 13 people, and a wood burner in a large inglenook fireplace with a feature bread oven. The light and airy kitchen is equipped with a double electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. The utility area has a freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer as well as space to leave dirty boots and wet clothing. There is also a ground floor shower room with WC. The first floor is accessed by two staircases, each located at either end of the house. There are two spacious en suite king size bedrooms with TV, 3 twin bedrooms and 1 triple bedroom with a double and single bed. Completing the first floor is the bathroom with a bath with shower over and WC. At the front and side of the property are spacious lawn gardens for playing football, cricket and other games. There is outdoor dining, perfect for al fresco meals and drinks while soaking up views towards Dartmoor. Guests have use of a games barn featuring a pool table and table tennis, plus storage for bikes. There is also a small shallow stream running at the end of the garden. Need to know: 6 bedrooms 2 king size, 3 twins and 1 triple with a double with single bed. 1 en suite bathroom with bath and WC; 1 en suite shower room and WC; 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC; 1 ground floor shower room with WC. Double electric oven, induction hob, microwave, large fridge and a dishwasher. Utility area with washing machine, tumble dryer and chest freezer. Large lawn gardens with outdoor dining area and seating. BBQ and fire pit. Smart TV and DVD in the main lounge, TV/DVD in the second lounge and TV in both king size bedrooms. Games barn with pool table, table tennis and bike storage. 2 wood burners (first basket of logs included 1st Oct 1st April). Ample off road parking provided. Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1.5 miles. Okehampton train station with direct links to Exeter is approx. 2 miles. The Granite Way is approx. 20 minute walk, ideal for cyclists and walkers. Okehampton Golf Course approx. 3 miles. Guided runs from the property, adapted to ability, arranged with the owner.

Accommodation

Downstairs bathroom, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Pub within 1 mile, Fishing on site / nearby, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Yes, Yes, Yes