4 bedroom house for sale

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Location The Retreat is situated approximately 100 yards from the centre of the moorland town of Moretonhampstead, and close to the town car park in Station Road.

Moretonhampstead is a small moorland town within the Dartmoor National Park. A good centre for exploring all parts of Devon. Within the town there is a variety of shops, churches, primary school, library, bank, swimming pool, sports centre, inns and hotels. There is a wider range of facilities in Exeter and Newton Abbot, including a good rail link to other parts of the country. Exeter and the market town of Newton Abbot are approximately 12 miles away, with Okehampton only 14 miles. Many sporting activities are available in the vicinity including golf, fishing, riding, tennis swimming and walking. 

Accommodation The accommodation with approximate measurements comprises (to the nearest 3" or metric equivalent): 

Entrance Hall 7'2 x 6'0 x3' 7'2 x 6'0 + 12' x3' + 17'8 x 3' (2.18m x 1.83m + 3.66m x0.91m + 5.38m x 0.91m) This is an L shaped hall way with staircase rising to the first floor which has the original curved timber banister and timber balusters. Coving to ceiling. 2 Under stairs storage areas one with radiator. Original Panelled doors, lead to the reception rooms. 1 Double radiator & 1 single. 

Sitting Room 15'1 x 13'11 (4.6m x 4.24m) Sash window over looking the front of the property. Marble fireplace with cast iron insert and original tiles to the sides. Picture rails to walls. Coving to ceiling. 2 radiators. There is shelving inset into the recessed areas at either side of the fireplace. 

Dining Room 12'1 x 10'0 (3.69m x 3.05m) Sash window overlooking the rear of the property. Picture rails. Double radiator. Original black marble fireplace, with mantle over.

The Dining room is wired fitted for Free satellite TV. 

Kitchen Breakfast Room 11'11 x 9'10' (3.63m x 3m) Fully fitted with a range of wall and base units with work tops over. Tiled splash backs. Fitted Franke 2 bowl stainless steel sink unit, with mixer tap. Fitted eye level double oven and gas hob. Wall mounted Worcester gas combi boiler. Real wood flooring. Space for fridge/freezer. Sash window overlooking the rear courtyard garden 

Covered Walkway This is accessed from the side door and leads to the laundry area. A gate at the front of the walkway gives access to a smaller area which is used to store the bins and this in turn leads via another gate which gives accessed out on to Station Road. 

Laundry Area 6'3 x 3'10 (1.91m x 1.18m) Situated at the end of the covered walkway a step up leads into this open laundry area which has a slate roof has power and light and plumbing for the washing machine. A 16 paned glass door leads out to the rear courtyard garden and the granite barn. 

First Floor Landing Side window and original wood panelling to the wall. A wooden plinth is currently used as a book shelf. 3 steps up leads onto the main landing which is L shaped. Radiator. The loft which has a drop down ladder and is partly boarded with electric can be accessed from the main landing and subject to the necessary planning permissions could be converted into further bedrooms. 

Bedroom 1 12'0 x 10'0 (3.66m x 3.05m) Situated to the rear of the property. Wardrobes are fitted across the full width of the wall and have sliding doors; these have been made to match the original panelling which is on the rear wall of the bedroom. The wardrobes have hanging rails & shelving. Recessed fireplace. Original built in cupboard with shelving adjacent to the chimney breast, sash window and single radiator. 

Bedroom 2 10'7 x 15'4 (3.23m x 4.67m) (at widest point) This is an irregular shaped bedroom which overlooks the front of the property, with views towards Hingston. Sash window. Single radiator. Original Victorian wood panelling to one wall. 

Bedroom 3 12'3 x 9'4 (3.74m x 2.85m) Sash window overlooking the rear courtyard garden. This room is currently used as an office / sitting room by the present owner. Built in cupboard with electric heater and slatted shelves. Single radiator. 

Bedroom 4 10'2 x 9'4 (3.1m x 2.85m) Sash window. Single radiator. 

Bathroom White suite comprising panelled bath with Mira sport shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin. Window to side. Wall mounted dimplex warm air heater. Fully tiled splash backs. 

Separate WC Low level WC. Sash window. Original wainscoting. 

Exterior. To the rear of the property is an enclosed courtyard garden with raised brick flower beds and planters. Outside Tap. Steps lead to the entrance to the Granite Barn. 

Granite Barn 14'8 x 10'7 (4.47m x 3.23m) A good sized storage area with an original cobbled floor. There is loft storage and the barn also has an electricity supply. 

Services All mains services are connected.  

Council Tax Band - Band C 

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