Detached house for sale in Station Road, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot TQ13

A fine detached Edwardian house thought to date from 1912 with a fabulous walled garden and a detached double garage. Beautifully presented and a credit to the current owners, the property has been the subject of a significant degree of sympathetic refurbishment over recent years with works finished with a high attention to detail and many original features retained and seamlessly teamed with modern benefits such as gas central heating and PVC-frame double glazed windows, the majority of the principal rooms having in keeping vertical sliders.

Standing on a total plot of approaching a quarter of an acre, the house has a wonderful established garden which is secluded, enjoys a sunny aspect and is completely enclosed and secure for animals and children with stone walls on three boundaries and fencing to the fourth. Divided into various areas including a natural wildlife area, pond, terraces, lawns and extensive colourful planting, the garden is a real feature of the house. Also at the rear is a detached double garage which has double doors at the rear leading to a gravel area which could provide further secure parking if required. Attached to the garage is a lovely, bespoke, pavilion-style summer house providing an excellent area for entertaining.

The property is conveniently located just a stone’s throw from the centre of the market town of Moretonhampstead with its quaint selection of independent traders and day to day amenities such as a small supermarket, ancient church, and bars and restaurants. The town is set within the picturesque Dartmoor National Park and around 15 miles from Exeter and 9 miles from the A38 Devon Expressway.

Accommodation

The accommodation including the summerhouse and garage extends to over 3000sqft and is presented over three floors including a basement which is impressive in its self with good ceiling heights which provides excellent hobbies and storage space with an attached garden room having access to the gardens. Front-facing rooms enjoy open view over parts of the town and onto the moors beyond. The living space is located on the ground floor and has a superb, partially open plan feel, for ideal for family life with dining area, sitting area, kitchen and utility. Noteworthy features including a wood burner, double Belfast sink, larder cupboard, and a separate WC with in-keeping white suite. In addition, there are three further separate reception rooms.

On the first floor, a part galleried landing provides access to four double bedrooms, all with individual period features such as decorative fireplaces and alcove storage cupboards. Off the landing is a walk-in cupboard which was previously another separate WC with pipe work retained below the floor to aid reinstatement if required. Completing the picture is a good-sized bathroom again modern yet with a period style including a roll top bath and separate shower cabinet.

Gardens
Wonderful established and most secluded gardens which are a real feature of property with stone walls wondering pathways pond lawns and natural wildlife habitat.

Parking
Detached double garage with further parking at the rear.

Agent’s Notes
Council Tax: Currently Band E
Tenure: Freehold
Mains water. Mains drainage. Mains gas. Mains electricity.