Germansweek, Devon

4 Bedroom Country House for sale in Beaworthy

*SOLD* Outstanding period 4 bedroom, 4 reception room, fine country house, former cottage / offices with potential. 5.3 acres of paddocks, landscaped gardens, stables, storage buildings. In a quiet rural position with far reaching panoramic views to Dartmoor. Good outriding, nearby bridleway.

The Parsonage is situated on the edge of the small village of Germansweek, 4 miles southeast of Halwill village which provides a range of local amenities including a public house, newsagents and general stores. Roadford Lake visitors centre is 6 miles to the south offering excellent amenities including restaurant, walking, riding, sailing, fishing and birdwatching. Okehampton 13 miles to the east, offers individual shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities. Broadwoodwidger 5 miles south, from where the A30 dual carriageway provides a direct link with Launceston 13 miles southwest and Exeter 40 miles east from where there is access to the M5 motorway, main line rail stations and international air connections.
The Parsonage is a fine and imposing 4 bedroom Victorian country residence set in lawned and landscaped gardens, in a enviable position with far reaching panoramic views over the picturesque Devon countryside to Dartmoor beyond. This elegant and well-presented country house with 4 reception rooms provides comfortable and flexible family living, with many period features.

The characterful and well-appointed accommodation benefits from oil fired central heating throughout and briefly comprises: The front door leads to entrance vestibule; decorative tiled floor leading through to the large inviting entrance hall. Study / downstairs bedroom; built in cupboards and dresser, sitting / dining room; bay windows, French doors opening onto the patio enjoying far reaching panoramic views. Breakfast room; slate flagstone floor and feature brick and stone fireplace, large conservatory; quarry tiled floor and underfloor heating, views over the gardens, surrounding countryside to the rolling hills of Dartmoor beyond. Kitchen; a dual aspect room overlooking the courtyard and rear gardens, solid oak fitted kitchen wall and base units under granite worksurfaces. Integral dishwasher and fridge, inset stoves, electric oven and hob. Rear entrance hall, vestibule boot room, cloakroom and utility room. On the first floor: staircase rises to a large landing; feature arched sash window overlooking the rear courtyard. Bedroom 3; a dual aspect room overlooking the front garden and courtyard, Family bathroom; bath and wash handbasin, separate cloakroom; WC and wash handbasin, Bedroom 2; window with window seat panoramic views to Dartmoor, Bedroom 4 / Dressing room; built in wardrobes, window to the side, Master bedroom; window with window seat overlooking the garden, large en suite shower room; double shower, wash hand basin and W/C. Walk in airing cupboard; hot water tanks and storage shelves.

Courtyard Cottage - Formerly used as a one bedroom residential cottage and in recent years as an office and storage and briefly comprises: Entrance porch, kitchen / office, sitting / dining room / store/ office cut stone open fireplace. On the first floor, landing, bathroom / store, bedroom /workroom. Courtyard cottage provides the potential for either offices and storage or to return to its original use of a 1 bedroom cottage which can provide an income as a holiday let or can be used for extended family / multi-generational living.

Buildings -

Stone Storage Barn - Log Store: 1.36m x 2.72m (4'5" x 8'11")
General Store: 1.36m x 1.41m (4'5" x 4'7")
Boiler Room: 1.39m x 2.33m (4'6" x 7'7")
Grant Oil fired boiler.

Stable Yard - Small concrete yard area with stable block: 11.85m x 3.65m (38'10" x 11'11")
Divided into:
Loose box 1 / Store: 3.65m x 3.68m (11'11" x 12'0")
Box 2: 3.58m x 3.58m (11'8" x 11'8")
Tack and Feed Room: 3.53m x 2.43m(11'6" x 7'11")
Workshop / Store: 3.54m x 1.94m (11'7 x 6'4)

Storage Building - 9.05m x 5.28m (29'8" x 17'3") - Divided into:
Loose box 1 / Store: 3.65m x 3.68m (11'11" x 12'0")
Box 2: 3.58m x 3.58m (11'8" x 11'8")
Tack and Feed Room: 3.53m x 2.43m(11'6" x 7'11")
Workshop / Store: 3.54m x 1.94m (11'7 x 6'4)

All Weather Turnout Coral - 16m x 10m (52'5" x 32'9") - With a sand and fibre surface

Timber Framed Building - 7.84m x 3.85m (25'8" x 12'7") - Divided into:
Field Shelter: 3.80m x 3.85m (12'5 x 12'7)
Log / General Purpose Store: 3.94m x 3.95m (12'11 x 12'11)

Gardens - The extensive gardens are mainly lawned interspersed with flowerbed borders, specimen shrubs and trees. The large pond is a particular feature of the garden attracting various wildlife. There is a kitchen garden to the side of the lawn which has six raised beds.

From the quiet parish road a gated entrance opens onto a gravelled parking area and a decorative arched opening leads to a brick paved courtyard, the side of the house and the front of Courtyard Cottage. At the side of the gravelled parking area is a large, raised flower bed stocked with a variety of specimen shrubs and trees. A brick paved path leads to the front door flanked on either side by a large flower bed border and level lawn which continues around to the front and side of the house with a large paved patio which leads onto a brick paved patio to the side and front of the conservatory and are both ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining whilst enjoying the views over the lawned gardens, pond, land and the stunning panoramic views over the surrounding countryside to Dartmoor beyond.

Land - The land extends to approximately 3.75 acres and is divided into 3 paddocks. One paddock of an acre is below the garden enclosed within treelined Devon bank hedging and post and rail fencing. The other two paddocks are across the parish lane. One paddock of approximately 0.25 acre is adjacent to the road and leads to a further paddock of approximately 2.5 acres with a field shelter, all enclosed within treelined Devon bank hedging.

Services - Water - Mains
Drainage - Private Septic Tank
Electricity - Mains
Heating - Oil Fired Central Heating / Open fire in Sitting Room
Telephone- BT Connection
EPC - E44
Council Tax - Band F
Tenure - Freehold

Local Authority - West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0BZ. 01822 813600

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment with D. R. Kivell Country Property 01822 810810

Agents Notes - None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only and are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. There are numerous power points throughout the property although not individually listed. All figures, measurements, floor plans and maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements and wayleaves there may be, whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not.

Important information

This is a Freehold property.

Property Ref: 9200_31602440

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