SITUATION The Dartmoor village of Belstone is a particularly unspoilt moorland community, which is well known for its local inn 'The Tors'. together with it's popular tea room and village cricket club. From Belstone there a superb walks and outriding onto paths and trails amongst the dramatic tors and hills of Dartmoor. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the nearby town of Okehampton which has three supermarkets including a Waitrose, nationally and locally owned shops, modern hospital and leisure centre. There is schooling from infant to A-level standard, sports and leisure facilities including thriving rugby and football clubs as well as tennis, squash and bowls. The cathedral and university city of Exeter is easily accessible via the newly reopened Okehampton station or the A30 dual carriageway, and provides an extensive shopping centre, together with international airport, M5 motorway and mainline rail connections.
DESCRIPTION A charming Grade II listed attached three bedroom thatched cottage, situated in the heart of this increasingly desirable Dartmoor village. The original cottage is believed to date back to the 18th century and offers a wealth of original and period features which include beamed ceilings and an inglenook fireplace with feature multi fuel stove in the sitting room. Modern benefits include an air source heat pump for central heating and hot water, with underfloor heating and double glazing in the kitchen/dining extension. Completing the ground floor is a modern bathroom and ground floor bedroom, whilst on the first floor are two double bedrooms. The property sits within its own attractive walled cottage garden, enjoying a southerly aspect with views towards the hills of Dartmoor and with off road parking.
ACCOMMODATION Oak door to ENTRANCE PORCH: Stone tiled flooring. Skylight. Cottage latch door into SITTING ROOM: feature inglenook fireplace with granite lintel, cloam oven and inset Woodwarm multi-fuel stove. A dual aspect room with window seat and exposed beams, Step up to INNER HALL: with understairs cupboard, window to side aspect and staircase to first floor, door to BEDROOM 3: Window to front, exposed beams.
REAR HALL fitted cupboard with slatted shelving and space for condensing tumble dryer or plumbing for washing machine. Slate floor. Skylight. KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST ROOM: Range of bespoke, hand built solid oak kitchen units with solid oak worktop. Inset black ceramic sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Integrated dishwasher. Stainless steel cooker hood and space for range cooker. Space for fridge-freezer. Delabole slate flooring. Two exposed stone walls, exposed beams, timber upright. Closed roof panels. Window overlooking patio, and stable door to garden. BATHROOM: Panelled bath with mixer shower attachment and tiled surrounds. Vanity wash hand basin, concealed cistern WC. Heated ladder towel rail. Part panelled wall. Delabole slate flooring. Skylight.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Doors to, BEDROOM 1: Window to front with window seat. Fitted wardrobes. Further built in cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder. BEDROOM 2: Window overlooking side garden. Small alcove with hanging space and shelf.
OUTSIDE The pedestrian approach to the property is via a gravelled pathway and gate with short cobbled path leading to the front door. Granite steps lead up to the garden, which wrap around three sides of the cottage and are enclosed by traditional stone walls. To the right is an extensive area of lawn with a variety of shrubs and trees and a south facing summerhouse with decking in the top corner enjoying views of Dartmoor. Access from the village road is via a five bar gate, inside which is an area of hardstanding which could provide off-road parking if required. Steps to the left lead down to a paved slate patio area with log store and stone outbuilding. There is a further lawned area to the left of the cottage with flower beds and borders and timber garden shed. Sheltered paved slate patio with direct access from the kitchen/dining room, enjoying a southerly aspect, and offering a fantastic private sun trap during the summer months.
STONE OUTBUILDING: 12' 4'' x 10' 11'' (3.76m x 3.32m) A useful outbuilding with corrugated roof, power and light connected, at present used as a workshop. Window to lower patio.
DIRECTIONS From the town centre proceed out of Okehampton as if towards Exeter proceeding up East Street and on in to Exeter Road. Do not join the A30 dual carriageway but carry on across the bridge signposted Belstone, Sticklepath, South Zeal. Just after passing the BP Station on the left hand side, take the right hand turning signposted to Belstone and continue approximately 1.5 miles into the village. Upon reaching the village, the property can be found just beyond where the road splits to the village green, set behind Dartmoor House.
SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage.
