3 bedroom bungalow for sale

£385,000

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Property description

Set in glorious grounds of approximately one and a quarter acres and with outstanding views, this well maintained and presented detached bungalow is ripe for extension (subject to planning) or the chance to live "the good life"• three bedrooms • entrance porch • lounge • bathroom • dining room • kitchen   • conservatory • gardens • garage • kennels • countryside views

Situation and Description Situated on the northern fringe of Dartmoor National Park, approximately five miles from Okehampton where there is access to the A30 dual carriageway, and a further twenty three miles to the Cathedral City of Exeter and the M5 motorway with mainline rail and air connections. Larchwood sits in a plot of approximately one and a quarter acres in a quiet country lane with no visible neighbours, and is just a few miles from everyday amenities. It comes to the market for the first time in over thirty years and has been well maintained and updated by the vendors in the past few years.

Okehampton benefits from a primary school, an excellent community college, doctors surgery, a small cottage hospital, a sports centre and three large supermarkets (including Waitrose).

The Accommodation Comprises The property is accessed from a quiet country lane via double wooden gates The concrete drive leads up to the double garage and there is ample parking for three to four cars. From the drive a paved terrace leads to:-

Entrance Porch Part stone with four Upvc double glazed windows. Upvc glazed four paned door. Oak patterned vinyl flooring. Obscure glazed door to:-

Entrance Hall10'10" x 8'6" (3.3m x 2.6m). Upvc window to front elevation. Radiator. Chestnut flooring. Under stairs storage cupboard. Telephone point. Turning staircase to first floor. Doors to:-

Lounge23'4"x 13'11" (7.11mx 4.24m). A light, triple aspect room. Upvc windows to front elevation with views over nearby forestry to Dartmoor and beyond, side elevation with views across the garden, Upvc glazed door with glazed side panels to rear garden and paved terrace. Chestnut flooring. Two radiators. Television point. Tiled fireplace with inset lpg fire. Two ceiling lights with ornate ceiling roses. Ornate coving.

Bathroom7'10" x 6'11" (2.39m x 2.1m). Recently refitted with white suite. Tiled floor. Low level WC. Panelled bath with chrome mixer taps. Mira electric shower and glass screen. (bath and shower area fully tiled to ceiling height). Stainless steel towel rail. Vanity unit with inset sink with designer taps in marble surround. Large mirror over vanity unit. Two bathroom cabinets. Inset ceiling lights. Obscure glazed Upvc window to front elevation.

Bedroom Two11'2" x 11'6" (3.4m x 3.5m). Upvc window to rear elevation. Radiator. Light oak laminate flooring. Central ceiling light.

Bedroom One14'5"x 11'2" (4.4mx 3.4m). Upvc window to rear elevation. Light oak laminate flooring. Ceiling light.

Dining Room9'10" x 11'6" (3m x 3.5m). Upvc window to front elevation. Chestnut flooring. Ornate coving. Pretty wrought iron door to:-

Kitchen18'8" x 8'2" (5.7m x 2.5m). Upvc window to front elevation. Range of light oak effect wall and base cupboards with marble effect work tops. Space for dishwasher and washing machine single drainer stainless steel sink with feature mixer taps. Electric ceramic hob with extractor fan over. Double built in electric oven and grill. Large larder cupboard. Space for fridge freezer. Vinyl wood effect flooring. Two strip lights. Upvc glazed door to:-

Conservatory9'2" x 5'11" (2.8m x 1.8m). Upvc double glazed with polycarbonate roof and vinyl flooring. Door to kennel area to the rear and to the garden.

From the entrance hall a turning staircase leads to a landing with two deep eaves cupboards and a velux roof light. Door to:-

Bedroom Three8'6" x 14'5" (2.6m x 4.4m). Currently used as an office. Limited head room into eaves space. Two velux roof lights in panelled ceiling. Fitted shelving. Ceiling spotlights.

Outside A cupboard in a small covered area to the front of the property houses a recently fitted Glow Worm condensing lpg boiler.

Garage16'1" x 16'1" (4.9m x 4.9m). A double garage with two up and over metal doors. Windows to side and rear. Outside security light.

Kennels The current owners breed small pedigree dogs and have built six excellent kennels with runs which are discreetly situated to the side of the garage.

The gardens surround the house and are laid mainly to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and trees providing a haven for wild life and birds. There is a fruit garden just behind the conservatory and several fruit trees in a small orchard. From the front terrace there are wonderful views across nearby forestry and countryside to Dartmoor and beyond, and from the rear garden views across farmland to Bodmin Moor in the distance. There is an old well on the property.

Drainage is to a septic tank in the garden.

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