Dowland, Winkleigh

Spacious detached house with 1450sqft outbuilding in attractive rural hamlet, subject to an agricultural occupancy restriction. Modern 5/7 bed house. Double glazing, oil central heating. 1450sqft outbuilding, parking & gardens. EPC TBC. Council Tax Band F. Freehold.

SITUATION
Upcott is a small hamlet of properties in a rural situation approximately 2 miles from Dolton and a mile from the picturesque village of Iddesleigh, which is well known for its popular Duke of York Inn. The village of Dolton has an excellent range of facilities including general store, post office, church, primary school and three local inns. From the village there is easy access to the North Devon town of Torrington, together with the principal town of Barnstaple, offering a good range of shops, supermarkets, services and amenities. The town of Okehampton is within easy travelling distance, again with a good range of shops, services, educational, recreational and leisure facilities. The Cathedral City of Exeter is just under 30 miles to the south and offers a wide range of shopping facilities, together with a link to the M5 motorway, main line rail and international air connections. This particular part of Devon is well known for its opportunities for riding, walking and outdoor pursuits and there is easy access to the well known Tarka Trail and to the north coasts of Devon and Cornwall with some attractive beaches and delightful coastal scenery.

DESCRIPTION
The property comprises an exceptionally spacious detached house constructed we believe in 2004. The light and airy accommodation benefits from double glazing and oil fired central heating. A covered ENTRANCE PORCH with front door gives access to the RECEPTION HALL with stairs rising to the first floor, french doors to rear garden, door to CLOAKROOM. The LIVING ROOM is a particularly spacious room with double aspect windows and electrically operated 'living flame' fire. DINING ROOM with window to front. BEDROOM 6/FAMILY ROOM with window to side. BEDROOM 7/STUDY with window to rear. The KITCHEN is well fitted with an extensive range of modern wall and base units incorporating inset 1 bowl sink with mixer tap, fitted extractor hood, double aspect windows, recessed ceiling lighting. The UTILITY ROOM has a single drainer stainless sink unit, worksurface with space under and plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble drier, Boutler oil fired central heating boiler, part glazed door to side.

FIRST FLOOR. LARGE GALLERIED LANDING serving all bedrooms and having window to front. Large built-in walk-in airing cupboard having factory lagged hot water tank with immersion heater and linen shelving, access to roof space. BEDROOM 1 has double aspect windows overlooking gardens. Built-in walk-in wardrobe/dressing room and en suite SHOWER ROOM having corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low level wc, heated towel rail and extractor. BEDROOM 2 has window to front with views towards Dartmoor and two fitted cupboards. The EN SUITE BATHROOM also connects with bedroom 3 and incorporates, panel Whirlpool bath with mixer shower tap and screen, pedestal wash basin, low level wc, extractor. BEDROOM 3 has window overlooking rear garden, two wardrobe/cupboards with folding doors. BEDROOM 4 has window to front with views towards Dartmoor, a built in wardrobe/cupboards with folding doors and a built in shelving area. BEDROOM 5 has window to side and built in wardrobe with folding door. The BATHROOM has a whirlpool bath with mixer shower tap, wash basin, low level wc, heated towel rail and extractor, window to rear.

OUTSIDE
From the road timber gates give access to a large front brick paved forecourt/yard area with parking and space for a number of vehicles, lorries etc. Outside light and outside tap. Side concrete yard with STABLE 9'8 x 8'6 and outside tap. The rear garden is laid to lawn, enclosed by panel fencing and incorporates a large paved patio directly to the rear of the house with oil storage tank.

THE BUILDING
Adjoining the front forecourt/yard area is a large detached single storey BUILDING which was originally granted planning consent to be used as a game bird hatchery. This versatile building could be used for a variety of purposes subject to planning consents. (Uses could include garaging, workshop/storage, office/studio or annexe) The building has power, light and water connected and has four main rooms, one of which incorporates a small STORE and an adjoining OFFICE/STORE which has separate external access. The entire plot including house and buildings amounts to approximately 0.3 of an acre.

AGENTS NOTE
The property is the subject of an agricultural occupancy restriction. The wording of which is as follows; The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person, solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in activities associated with game bird hatching and rearing, in agriculture, or in forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person and to any resident dependants.

DIRECTIONS
From Exeter and West Devon or North Devon, take the A3124 to Dolton Beacon. Proceed down into the village of Dolton and turn left into Chapel Street, just before the electrical shop and at the Aller Road junction proceed straight across the cross roads and follow the road for approximately 1.2 miles until reaching the Firs Park crossroads. Proceed straight across signposted to Upcott and Iddesleigh and upon entering Upcott, Orchard House can be found upon the right handside.