Lydford, Okehampton

A tastefully finished and versatile character home situated in a picturesque, edge-of-moor location, with private and communal gardens, a garage and off-road parking. Handsome Victorian Stone Cottage, Tastefully Finished and Presented, Enclave of Seven Mews-style Homes, Adjacent to Moorland and Lydford Gorge, South-facing, Private Garden, Further Communal Gardens, Garage and Two Off-road Parking Spaces, No Onward Chain, Freehold, Council Tax Band: C, EPC Band: C.

SITUATION
This beautiful cottage is located to the south of the unspoilt, picturesque village of Lydford, on the western fringe of Dartmoor National Park. It has some extremely attractive surroundings being positioned on the edge of the National Trust-owned property at Lydford Gorge, famous for being the deepest river gorge in the South West, with cascading waterfalls, wildlife, interesting rock formations and ancient woodlands to explore. For lovers of the outdoors, there are many walks and cycle routes for all levels to enjoy, with open moorland accessible within just 350 yards. Lydford is rather unique as it holds one of the earliest examples of a Norman castle which was passed to the care of English Heritage in 1932. Lydford Village is served by two pubs, an Ofsted "Good"-rated Primary School and a popular farm shop. The village is situated between the towns of Tavistock (7 miles) and Okehampton (10 miles) which, collectively, offer a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. Furthermore, the cathedral city of Exeter lies some 33 miles to the east, providing transport connections to London and the rest of the UK via its railway links and the M5 motorway, in addition to an international airport.

DESCRIPTION
This charming, mid-terraced cottage is one of seven individual, character homes in a desirable enclave forming a part of what was originally a Victorian coaching Inn built alongside the former Lydford railway station. When the railway line ceased to operate in the 1960s, the Inn became a Public House and was renamed The Mucky Duck. In 2004, the pub closed and was converted by Moorhaven Property Development into the series of characterful, high-quality homes that exist today. This particular cottage has been tastefully decorated and presented, having retained much of the building's original character alongside more contemporary comforts, and now offers an extremely appealing lifestyle opportunity in a very quiet and picturesque setting, with open moorland and outdoor living on the doorstep. With versatile 3-bedroom accommodation over three levels coupled with a small private garden, larger communal gardens, a garage and parking, the cottage is offered to the market with no onward chain and would make a charming home for couples and families of all ages, as well as suiting holiday letting investors and those seeking a second home or country escape.

ACCOMMODATION
The cottage is complete with many character features, including exposed timberwork, flagstone slate and timber flooring and bespoke timber double glazing. The accommodation is accessed on the ground floor via an enclosed porch, from where there is a door to the kitchen and sitting/dining room, and stairs leading up to the first floor. The kitchen is equipped with a very good range of tasteful cupboards and cabinets with roll-top worktops, incorporating an electric range Cooker, 1.5-bowl stainless steel sink, integrated appliances and a large separate pantry cupboard to one side. The kitchen then opens into a very bright sitting/dining room where there is a door out to the rear garden and a window seat looking out over it, framed by a large traditional sash window. At first-floor level there are two good-sized double bedrooms, both with large windows allowing plenty of natural light in and both with the added benefit of a neutrally decorated en-suite (one Jack and Jill) finished with travertine tiles. The shower room consists of an enclosed power shower with a range of jet settings, a hand basin and WC, whilst the en-suite bathroom includes a traditional 3-piece suite. Steps lead up from the second bedroom to a loft room, suitable as an office or study space, or perhaps a hobbies room or snug. Stairs lead from the landing to the second floor, where the third bedroom can be found.

OUTSIDE
From the roadside, a shared driveway circles the property to the rear and leads to a private, gravelled parking area and a single garage en-bloc. The garage provides additional parking or the potential for a workshop, with a remote-controlled shutter door, internal power and lighting. To the rear of the property, there is a well-maintained and fenced, south-facing patio and garden which is predominantly gravel flanked by lawned banks. The potential exists to create a pretty cottage garden by returning the gravel to lawn and establishing some traditional planting. A gate at the far end leads out to the development's communal lawns, with quick access to Dartmoor just 350 yards away.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Oil-fired central heating (boiler approx. 1 year old). Drainage via Septic Tank (shared). Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.

AGENT'S NOTE
1. The property enjoys permanent free access to Lydford Gorge.
2. We understand that a recurring annual maintenance charge of approx. £350 is paid to the Mucky Duck Management Company Ltd, to cover the management of the communal gardens and the emptying/maintenance of the communal septic tank.