A unique and superbly presented, 6 bedroom detached former gentleman's residence with gardens and grounds approx 7 acres. Kitchen and utility room, Four reception rooms, six bedrooms. Garden and sun room. 7 Acres. No Chain. Council Tax Band F. EPC Band TBC. Freehold.

Situation - The Lodge is situated in a private yet convenient position within the heart of Halwill. The village amenities are within easy walking distance of the property and include an excellent range of local services and shops including a primary school, village store, post office and public house. The village enjoys a main bus service from Bude to Exeter, and nearby Holsworthy again has a good range of shops and services and a Waitrose supermarket. The town of Okehampton has an excellent range of shops, services, educational, recreational and leisure facilities and is similarly within easy driving distance. From Okehampton there is direct access to the A30 dual carriageway providing a direct link with the cathedral city of Exeter a further 23 miles away with its M5 motorway, mainline rail and international air connections. Halwill Junction is surrounded by attractive open countryside and there are many opportunities for riding and walking in nearby forestry woodlands. The north coasts of Cornwall and Devon are within easy travelling distance with attractive beaches and delightful coastal scenery.

Description - A unique and superbly presented, individual detached former gentleman's residence. The property is well located, set within this enviable private position within its own gardens and grounds, yet being within walking distance of the village amenities. The Lodge offers spacious and versatile accommodation, offering to the ground floor, four reception rooms, together with a large kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, garden and sun room. The basement provides a hobbies room, whilst the spacious first floor affords six bedrooms (four en suite) and a family bathroom. This delightful home is perfectly complimented being set within approximately seven acres of attractive lawns, woodland and nature paddock areas, which also include a large wildlife pond and feature walled garden. There is ample parking facilities, a double garage and workshop. Whilst there is also a large summerhouse/home office. The property is offered with no ongoing chain and viewing is highly recommended.

Accommodation - Front entrance door to ENTRANCE PORCH: windows to side and front elevations. Internal door leading to LIVING ROOM: A spacious and light triple aspect reception room with window seat to side overlooking the gardens. Two open fireplaces, oak flooring and staircase to the first floor. KITCHEN: A superbly fitted kitchen comprising matching solid oak wall and base mounted cupboards with granite work surfaces over. Space for freestanding range style cooker with hood extractor hood over. Matching island unit with inset sink and drainer and fitted breakfast bar. Integral fridge and dishwasher. Travertine tiled floor. DINING ROOM: A dual aspect reception room with open fireplace. Oak flooring. STUDY: Windows to front and side elevations. Oak flooring, open fireplace. GARDEN ROOM: Windows to side and rear elevation. Slate floor Door opening to the gardens. SUN ROOM: A superb reception room with windows and double doors opening to the terrace and offering attractive views over the grounds. Tiled floor. GAMES ROOM: A dual aspect multi purpose room with windows to rear and side elevation. Oak flooring
UTILITY ROOM: Range of oak base cupboards with oak work surfaces over, plumbing and recess for washing machine and tumble dryer. Window to side elevation. Travertine tiled floor. CLOAKROOM: Comprising wash hand basin and WC. HOBBIES ROOM: Fitted with range of full height built-in cupboards housing oil fired central heating boiler and pressurised hot water cylinders together with main-frame computer serving full IT and entertainments system throughout the property.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: A spacious landing with reading area and window to side elevation. Doors to, BEDROOM 1: A lovely triple aspect spacious room with views over the grounds and superb timber vaulted ceiling. EN SUITE BATHROOM: Well fitted with feature bath, WC, large walk in shower with screen and mains fed shower, vanity wash basin, decorative tiled floor, opaque window to side.
BEDROOM 2: A spacious double bedroom with window to side elevation. Ornate fireplace. EN SUITE: comprising tiled shower cubicle with main shower, WC and wash basin. Heated towel rail, tiled floor. BEDROOM 3: A large double bedroom with built in wardrobes. Window to front elevation. EN SUITE: comprising tiled shower cubicle with main shower, WC and wash basin. Heated towel rail, tiled floor.
BEDROOM 4: A further double bedroom with built in wardrobe. Window to front elevation. BEDROOM 5: A double bedroom with window to side elevation. Built in wardrobe cupboard.
BEDROOM 6: A generous double bedroom with built in wardrobe. Windows to side and rear elevation. EN SUITE: comprising tiled shower cubicle with main shower, WC and wash basin. Heated towel rail, tiled floor.
BATHROOM: White suite comprising freestanding roll top bath, tiled shower cubicle with mains shower, wash basin and WC.

Outside - The property is approached through double gates opening to an extensive private entrance drive providing parking for numerous vehicles. To the right of the drive is a timber DOUBLE GARAGE. The gardens and grounds are delightful and extend to just under 7 acres in a private yet convenient location. They consist of extensive lawned areas interspersed with mature flower and shrub borders, together with mature trees. Gravelled pathways lead through an attractive area of woodland and open to a fire pit area. There is a large SUMMERHOUSE/HOME OFFICE which has been largely finished, being subdivided with double glazed windows and double doors opening to a decked are with views down over the garden. Adjacent is a useful WORKSHOP and adjoining TRACTOR STORE. The remaining gardens consist of a former tennis court, woodland and wildlife areas, a nature pond with island and a superb walled garden, suitable for the keen vegetable/fruit gardener. Lastly adjoining the side and accessed of the sun room is a substantial paved terrace overlooking the lawns and a further paved barbecue area.

Services - SERVICES - Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.
Council Tax Band: F

Directions - From Okehampton proceed out of the town in a westerly direction as if for Tavistock. After approximately 1 mile turn right signposted to Holsworthy and Bude. Stay on this road for approximately 10 miles. When arriving in the village of Halwill Junction. the property will be found on your left hand side a short distance before the mini roundabout and shops upon your left.

Agents Note - Planning permission has been granted for a two storey extension to the side and rear of The Lodge. Full details can be seen on the Torridge district council planning website () using the planning reference number 1/0820/2022/FUL. The plans granted in brief: Ground floor: Alter current kitchen to a library area, the current dining room will become a new kitchen/diner, removal of the garden room to allow a new day space with
bifold doors overlooking the grounds. First Floor: A new double bedroom with dressing area and ensuite.