4 bedroom detached house for sale

A superb individual three bedroom detached residence with a one bedroom annexe uniquely set in this delightful position within the heart of the popular Dartmoor Village of Lydford yet being private and set in grounds of 2.11 acres. EPC Band D, Council Tax D, Freehold.

Situation - St Petrocks is situated within the heart of the village in a private yet convenient position backing onto the National Trust owned Lydford Gorge. Open moorland is accessible within 1.5 miles to the northeast, with access to the A30 4.5 miles further on. Tavistock is 8 miles away to the south. Lydford is served by two pubs, an Ofsted "Good"-rated Primary School and a popular farm shop. The village is almost equidistant between the towns of Tavistock and Okehampton which, collectively, offer a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. Furthermore, the cathedral city of Exeter lies some 32.5 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 - St Petrocks is a superb individual detached residence with a one bedroom annexe uniquely set in this delightful position within the heart of the popular Dartmoor Village of Lydford, yet being private and set in grounds of 2.11 acres of attractive gardens and paddocks backing onto the stunning Lydford Gorge. The main house dates back to 1794 and comprises of a three reception room, three bedroom house with large conservatory overlooking the gardens and Dartmoor. A detached one bedroom annexe was added approximately 10 years ago providing additional accommodation. Further benefits include ample parking, a detached garage and several outbuildings. A viewing of this delightful home is highly recommended and comes to the market for the first time in 25 years.

Accommodation - Via double glazed door to ENTRANCE PORCH: Door to ENTRANCE HALL: Staircase to first floor, doors to, KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: Dining Area: with feature stone fireplace with oil fired Rayburn, fitted dresser, dual aspect windows and expose stone wall. Kitchen Area: Range of base cupboards with inset butler sink and drainer, range cooker and dishwasher to remain. Exposed stone wall, flagstone floor, WIndow to side aspect. SHOWER ROOM: Tiled shower cubicle with mains fed shower, WC, pedestal wash basin, tiled walls, opaque window to front. REAR LOBBY: Understairs cupboard, doors to, LARDER: with window to BOOT ROOM: Double glazed windows to rear, Velux roof light, door to garden, door to PANTRY: Space for white goods, window to side. CONSERVATORY: A superb and spacious room with views over the gardens and beyond, low level wall with double glazed window surrounds and doors to outside. slate floor. SNUG: Double glazed window to front elevation. Feature stone wall, fireplace and hearth, engineered wood floor, step up to SITTING ROOM: A lovely room with vaulted ceiling and engineered wood floor, large window to front elevation, further windows to side and rear.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Window to rear, doors to, BEDROOM 1: Window to front elevation. BEDROOM 2: Window to front elevation. BEDROOM 3: Window to rear. BATHROOM: Suite comprising Wc, pedestal wash basin, pannelled bath, corner shower cubicle with mains fed shower, window to rear.

ANNEXE: Via double glazed door to ENTRANCE HALL: Laminate floor, access to loft space, doors to, KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM: Kitchen/Dining Area: Kitchen area: range of timber wall and base cupboards with worksurfaces over and inset sink and drainer. Integral electric oven, hob and extractor vent over. upright fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher to remain. Window to rear, space for table. Sitting Area: with French doors to rear offeing stunning views towards Dartmoor. Further window to rear. BEDROOM 1: Window to side with views towards Dartmoor, fitted wardrobes. SHOWER ROOM: with glazed shower cubicle and mains fed shower, WC, wash basin, electric strip light and shaver point, opaque window to front, heated towel rail.

Outside - The property is accessed off a private lane, shared with one other property. At the end of the lane is a parking and turning area and giving access to the detached GARAGE: with double doors to front, personal door to side and light and power connected. The property sits with a generous plot of approximately 2.11 acres, offering some lovely views from both the house, annexe and gardens towards the tors of Hare and Sharp Tor on Dartmoor. Set behind the main house and around the annexe are extensive lawned gardens. There is a generous timber WORKSHOP, a stone OUTBUILDING housing a gardeners WC, together with a large GARDEN SHED and GREENHOUSE. The lawns extend to further grassed areas, with a fenced area currently housing some beehives. Leading away from the house a scrubland area extends down towards Lydford Gorge providing privacy, a delightful backdrop and an abundance of wildlife. Set above the house is an enclosed paddock, suitable for livestock or horses with former STABLES.

Services - Mains electricity, water and private drainage, oil fired central heating.

Directions - From Okehampton proceed out of the town in a westerly direction towards Tavistock on the B3260. Join the A30 dual carriageway and proceed to the next junction Sourton Down and leave as if for Tavistock. At the bottom of the slip road turn left onto the A386 and proceed towards Tavistock. Turn right for Lydford just after the farm shop and proceed down into the village. The turning for St Petrocks will be found on your left hand side, just before The Castle Inn.