Semi-detached house for sale in Stokelake, Chudleigh TQ13

A very well presented & spacious period home of almost 150 sqm with generous dimensions to principle rooms located in a beautiful semi-rural but convenient setting with 4 acres of wooded/lawned communal grounds, parking & garage.

Situation

Located on the semi-rural outskirts of Chudleigh, this wonderful and incredibly spacious home forms part an exclusive development based around Stokelake House, an interesting period property with a rich and varied history.

Stokelake is situated in a beautiful countryside setting hidden from view at the lower end of the Teign Valley, between the popular towns of Chudleigh and Bovey Tracey, just south of Exeter in Devon. From here the Devon coast and the rugged hills of Dartmoor are easily accessible. Finlake Leisure Park & Spa is a pleasant walk away along a private driveway where there is a spa, gym, swimming pool, fishing lake, convenience store and bar.

Between Chudleigh and Bovey Tracey are all the local facilities and amenities that you could wish for including some wonderful independent shops, convenience stores, cafes, pubs, restaurants, as well as a weekly markets selling local produce. There are doctors and dental surgeries in both towns as well as sports clubs and seasonal open air swimming pools. Both towns have active communities and there is always something going on to cater for all tastes and interests.

There is excellent walking and cycling in the area and there are opportunities for all types of water sports and beaches a short distance away at Teignmouth or Torbay. The walks, pubs and Tors of Dartmoor are only a short drive away. There are several golf clubs in the area, Teign Valley, Dainton, and Teignmouth.

The property is conveniently located for commuting to Torbay, Exeter or Plymouth with easy access to the A38 Devon Expressway, and also for access to the rest of the country via the M5 motorway at Exeter. There are regular local bus services and mainline rail station in Newton Abbot and Teignmouth linking to London Paddington in around 3 hours. Exeter has an airport flying to national and international destinations.

Description

Stokelake, a small and exclusive residential development was redeveloped in the 1990’s having previously been a school along with nearby Pitt House. The development is accessed from a tree lined driveway and has extensive grounds extending to circa 4 acres of lawns, woodland and a tennis court, all for the residents enjoyment. The freehold of number 7 forms part of what was the main house along with two other properties. One of the main features of this property is the incredibly generous rooms sizes which are further accentuated by the high ceilings. Accommodation extends to almost 150 square metres (excl garage/garden room) which to put into perspective is larger than many modern family homes.

Well-presented accommodation briefly comprises of an entrance hall, impressive living room, kitchen, conservatory dining room, cloakroom WC/utility room on the ground floor. To the first floor is a very large bedroom, bath and shower room with further storage/wardrobe space on the landing. To the second floor is another very large bedroom with an ensuite shower room.

Outside there is parking to the front as well as a private lawned garden and terrace, to the rear is a paved courtyard with a terraced garden leading to a paved terrace and garden room at the top of the garden, currently in use as a home office with a store room to the rear. There is a further parking space beyond the garage.

Accommodation

From the driveway a paved path follows the edge of the front garden to the front door which opens to the generous and welcoming entrance hall. There is plenty of room for coat and shoe storage and plenty of light thanks to a well-positioned Velux window. Stylish engineered oak flooring extends through to the cloakroom-wc/utility room. Here there are storage units below a worksurface with inset sink and space below for washing and drying machines. An inner hall leads past the staircase into an impressive sitting room, partly due to the exceptionally generous proportions, but also the almost floor to ceiling bay window fitted with beautiful wooden sash windows with curved glass flooding the room with light and giving a wonderful outlook over the garden to the woodland opposite. Secondary glazing has been added increasing the energy efficiency. Due to the size of the room it could be furnished in many different ways depending on your requirements.

A glazed door opens to the kitchen which has been renovated by the current owners with a modern range of shaker style storage units in an attractive sage colour. White marble effect work surfaces compliment the units with an inset composite sink and drainer below one of the two rear facing sash windows with secondary glazing. A Belling range style cooker with induction hob sits below an extractor and there is an integrated slimline dishwasher plus an integrated fridge/freezer. A useful larder cupboard occupies the space formed below the stairs. Engineered oak flooring is laid throughout the kitchen and extends into the conservatory which is currently in use as a dining room.

The first floor landing has space for furniture, or could be used as a study area. The large double bedroom also has an impressive curved bay window with sash windows and secondary glazing giving a lovely outlook over the garden to the woodland beyond. One of the walls has a bank of fitted wardrobes. On the other side of the landing are further built in wardrobes and the bathroom which is part tiled and fitted with a bath and shower cubicle, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.

A door opens to a further turned stair case, with a window seat on the half landing, that ascends to the second floor where there is another large bedroom with a Velux window opening to the views. The room is loosely divided in two with a dressing area to one side. Off the rear of the room is a modern en suite shower room with Velux window. Both bedrooms benefit from a high degree of privacy with each having their own floor.

Outside

At the front of the property there is space to park 3 cars screened from the house by trees & bushes. Between here and the house is a level lawned mature garden with a hedge to one side and a paved path to the other leading to a paved terrace off the front of the house with plenty of space for garden furniture. To the rear of the property off the conservatory is a paved courtyard from where steps lead up to the rear garden which has been relandscaped by the current owners with sleeper retained beds planted with flowers and shrubs with wooden closeboard fences to the boundary either side. Steps continue up to a paved terrace at the top off the rear of the garage which has been made over to a garden room currently in use as a home office with bi-fold doors opening across the front. The remainder of the garage is accessed through a door and used as storage with the original garage door as access from the parking area. Beyond the garage is a further parking space included in the property freehold.

Tenure: Freehold house, garden, garage and parking, with the use of around 4 acres of communal grounds in which all freeholders own a share and contribute towards maintaining, currently £60 pcm.

Council Tax: Council Tax band D

Services: Mains water, gas and electricity, gas central heating. Private shared drainage via sewerage treatment plant.

Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX, .

Who to Contact: James Taylor runs his local business in partnership with The Agency UK (tauk) who are a highly regarded self-employed model estate agency with national coverage. James Taylor is incredibly proud to present this home to market for sale. With 15 years agency experience in Devon, you’re in safe hands working with James whether you’re buying or selling. Contact tauk now to arrange your viewing or to ask any questions and James will be in touch directly. We hope to speak with you soon.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the selling agent: James Taylor – The Agency UK Teignbridge