Description
An impressive Victorian property in a sought-after Dartmoor village with beautiful south-facing gardens and a detached garage. EPC: F
Situation - Lustleigh is a picturesque Dartmoor village with historic houses and cottages clustered around the village square, a popular Inn, tea shop, shop/post office, church and cricket ground. To the north and south are the towns of Moretonhampstead (4.4 miles) and Bovey Tracey (4.4 miles) both providing a full range of local amenities. Dartmoor is renowned for its spectacular scenery and offers a variety of outdoor pursuits. There are 18-hole golf courses at Bovey Castle and Stover. There are several highly regarded primary and secondary schools in the area, as well as excellent private schools. The A38 Devon Expressway, to the south of Bovey Tracey has dual carriageway links to Plymouth (35.5 miles) and the M5 motorway at Exeter (21.8 miles).
Description - An impressive Victorian house in the sought-after Dartmoor village which is thought to date back to circa 1870. Finished to a high specification with rendered elevations under a slate roof, ornate high coved ceilings, shuttered windows and well proportioned rooms with many enjoying beautiful views over the gardens and neighbouring countryside. In addition to the large garden there is ample private parking together with a detached garage.
Accommodation - From the private parking area an entrance door with arched window above leads into a hallway with ornate tiled flooring. Off this is a study/bedroom 5 and a glazed door leading to a central hallway with stairs rising to the first floor. The sitting room has wooden floors, high coved ceilings and a lovely open outlook from the impressive shuttered bay windows. The impressive open plan kitchen/dining room features modern wall and floor mounted units with integrate appliances. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining space with doors from the bay window leading to the south-facing paved terrace. A door from the kitchen leads into a sizeable utility room with further units and sink. To the far end of the central hallway is a useful boot room with a rear entrance door and a ground floor WC.
Stairs lead to a landing off which is a family bathroom with separate shower room, three double bedrooms and a principal bedroom with an ensuite shower room.
Stairs from the central hallway lead down to a useful cellar with three separate storage rooms.
Gardens & Garaging - The property is approached via an entrance set back from the lane onto a gravelled drive to the side of the house. There is ample parking for multiple cars and a detached garage with electric roller doors. The beautiful garden with paved sun terrace extends in front of the house and takes advantage of a southerly aspect and is principally laid to lawn with a variety of flowers and shrubs.
Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity.
Calor gas central heating
BT Broadband - basic and superfast available in the village
Council tax band F
Freehold
Teignbridge Council
Directions - From Exeter proceed on the A38 towards Plymouth taking the exit at Drumbridges for Bovey Tracey and Newton Abbot. Take the A382 through Bovey Tracey and head towards Moretonhampstead. After approximately 3 miles take the left turn signposted Lustleigh. From Knowle Road take the right turn onto Brookfield Road heading towards the village centre. After a short distance the property will be on your left.
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