Description
A thoughtfully modernised bungalow within a charming village on the outskirts of Newton Abbot. EPC Band: D.
Situation - Ogwell is a charming village known for its 13th-century church and vibrant community events, including a summer fair and flower festival. The surrounding picturesque countryside offers numerous walking opportunities, while nearby towns provide activities such as horse riding, hiking, fishing, and sailing. Accessible transport links connect Ogwell to beaches, Dartmoor, and educational facilities, including Canada Hill Community Primary School, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, as well as two Grammar Schools in Torquay, reachable via a private bus service from the village green.
Newton Abbot, just two miles away, offers supermarkets, a hospital, primary and secondary schools, leisure facilities, and a mainline railway station with direct links to London Paddington. The area is also close to Dartmoor National Park, the Teign Estuary, and coastal attractions, including the sandy beaches and boating facilities of Shaldon, Teignmouth, and Torbay.
Description - 26 Tor Gardens is a well-presented detached bungalow offering spacious and versatile single-storey living. The property enjoys attractive landscaped gardens, generous parking, and a garage, with bright, modern interiors throughout that include a stylish kitchen and a dual-aspect sitting room complimented by three bedrooms. Occupying a delightful village location, with tastefully presented accommodation and no onward chain, it ensures the opportunity for 'turn-key' living.
Accommodation - The property is entered through a covered porch into a welcoming hallway, finished with laminate flooring and ceiling spotlights. Built-in storage adds practicality, and the hallway provides access to all principal rooms, offering a sensible and flowing layout.
The sitting/dining room is a bright, dual-aspect space with a large front-facing window and a granite fireplace housing a log burner, creating a warm focal point. The room's generous proportions and layout make it ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The adjoining kitchen is smartly presented, with gloss units, tiled splashbacks, and integrated appliances including an oven, grill, microwave, and gas hob with extractor. There's space for further appliances, and a door opens directly to the rear garden, making outdoor dining convenient.
There are three comfortable bedrooms, the main of which benefits from an en-suite shower room with modern fittings and tiled surrounds. Bedroom two includes built-in mirrored wardrobes and a side aspect window, while bedroom three enjoys dual-aspect views and would also serve well as a home office. The family bathroom is stylishly finished, featuring a freestanding bath, vanity basin, concealed-cistern WC, and a heated towel rail.
Outside - The property is set back from the road with a driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles, leading to an attached garage with power and up-and-over door. The front garden is landscaped with lawn, mature shrubs, and a leat running along the boundary. Gated side access leads to the rear garden, which includes a paved courtyard, raised lawn, gravel seating area, outdoor lighting, power, water tap, and a timber shed.
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Ofcom advises there is ultrafast broadband capability to the area and limited mobile coverage via the major networks.
Local Authority - Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4XX. Tel: 01626 361101. E-mail: info@teignbridge.gov.uk.
Investment Opportunity - For knowledgeable advice on buy-to-let investments please contact our Lettings Department on 01803 866130.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment through the agents.
Directions - From Newton Abbot proceed on the A381 towards Totnes, continuing through Wolborough and out of the Town. At the first roundabout take the third exit signposted to Ogwell, continue for ? of a mile and take the third right at Ogwell Green Cross signposted to East Ogwell. Proceed down the hill, and turn right at the 'T junction' beside the memorial hall. Follow 'Croft Road' as it bears to the left and turn right into Tor Gardens, continue for 50 yards where the property can be found on the right hand side.
