Property for sale

FOR SALE  |  The Old School House, Lapford

£299,950

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A large and spacious village residence with a self contained ground floor flat, large garden and double garage

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL, SITTING ROOM, CLOAKROOM, SNUG / 2ND SITTING ROOM, KITCHEN, 2 BEDROOMS, ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM, BATHROOM.
1 BEDROOMED SELF CONTAINED FLAT WITH KITCHEN, LOUNGE / DINING ROOM AND SHOWER ROOM.
PARKING FOR AT LEAST 3 VEHICLES, DOUBLE GARAGE, 200' LONG GARDEN, STUNNING COUNTRY VIEWS

DESCRIPTION The Old School House is an extremely spacious village residence linked to its next door neighbour at the rear only and as its name suggests, was originally the village school. It has been well maintained and modernised over the past few years with the introduction of uPVC double glazing and the installation of a modern kitchen to the ground floor. The current owner has created a lower ground floor, self contained, one bedroomed flat with the main accommodation at upper ground floor level (ground floor level at the rear) again being self contained offering spacious accommodation. The properties are wired individually (lower ground floor using a key meter) but it would easily revert to a single 4/5 bedroom residence if required.

The property faces due south and commands stunning country views with the rolling Devonshire hills and Dartmoor beyond in the distance. The Old School House has a large garden, ample parking for 3/4 cars and a detached and spacious double garage. The parking, garage and garden are opposite the house across the village street.

LAPFORD, a large parish and village, lies just north of the main A377 Exeter / Barnstaple road approximately 9 miles from Crediton and 16 miles from Exeter. The village has good amenities including shops, post office, inns, primary school and there is also a preschool with excellent OFSTED report. On the edge of the village is a railway station with daily trains to Exeter and Barnstaple and a regular daily bus service from the heart of the village. The parish church, St Thomas of Canterbury, is of perpendicular style and has a fine 16th century rood screen.

DIRECTIONS Take the A377 road from Crediton towards Barnstaple for approximately 8 miles turning right at Lapford Cross Garage up into the village of Lapford. 50 yards past the post office the property will be found on the left hand side of the road. It will be possible to park on the concrete hardstand immediately opposite The Old School House.

The accommodation comprises, with approximate measurements:-

THE MAIN RESIDENCE

GROUND FLOOR

Side steps leading up to the main front door, with small ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Laminate flooring, wall light. Inner door to

SPACIOUS STAIRCASE ENTRANCE HALL Measuring over 34' (10.36m) long with two wall mounted off-peak electric storage heaters. Recessed shelving and alcove. Telephone point, understairs storage cupboard with fitted shelving. Two wall lights. Useful computer / study area. Two accesses to loft space. Separate entrances to

Stairway to inner door to LOWER GROUND FLOOR (see self contained flat below)

BEDROOM 1 16'2 x 13' (4.93m x 3.96m) Enjoying a triple aspect with views over the garden and rolling Devon hills beyond, with Dartmoor in the distance. Off-peak storage heater, recessed shelving, built-in shelved cupboard.

SITTING ROOM 18'3 x 17'4 (5.56m x 5.28m) Attractive Victorian marble surround fireplace with tiled hearth and fitted multi-fuel wood burning stove. Wall mounted off-peak storage heater, t.v. aerial point, two south facing windows each taking advantage of fine country views with Dartmoor in the distance. Picture rails.

INNER HALLWAY Separate entrances to

CLOAKROOM Low level w.c., wash hand basin, tiled splash back, access to loft space.

BATHROOM 7'10 x 6'2 (2.39m x 1.88m) White suite comprising enamelled bath plus side panel, low level w.c., pedestal basin, tiled splash back, wall mounted Dimplex heater, radiator.

SNUG / 2ND SITTING ROOM 11'4 x 10'10 (3.45m x 3.3m) Recessed fireplace with solid Yew lintel. Brick hearth and surround with cast iron multi-fuel wood burning stove. Slimline panel heater, exposed timber ceiling beam. Boiler cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder. Recessed shelving and alcove. Inner door to

KITCHEN 13'3 x 7'4 (4.04m x 2.24m) Deep china Belfast sink set in a pine work top with cupboard under. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, stripped pine flooring, pine ceiling with four inset spotlights, space for upright fridge / freezer, space for slot-in cooker. This room has a dual aspect.

FIRST FLOOR

Staircase to LARGE UNDER EAVES STORAGE AREA

MASTER BEDROOM 18'3 x 17'2 (5.56m x 5.23m) maximum. Affording a triple aspect with views over the garden, countryside beyond and to Dartmoor in the distance. Access to loft space. Slimline wall mounted off-peak storage heater. Please note this room could easily be divided to give two good sized rooms plus bathroom to this floor.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 6'3 x 5'6 (1.9m x 1.68m) Suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with Aquatron electric shower unit. Low level w.c., pedestal basin with Heatrae Sadia water heater, radiator, tiled splash backs, mirror, wall mounted Dimplex heater and shaver socket.

SELF CONTAINED FLAT (accessed via main residence or separate front door)

Hardwood front door to ENTRANCE HALL 5'6 x 4'6 (1.68m x 1.37m) Laminate flooring, cloak hooks. Glazed double doors opening into

LOUNGE / DINING ROOM 17'4 x 15'10 (5.28m x 4.83m) maximum. T.v. aerial point, telephone point. Further double doors opening into

SPACIOUS INNER HALLWAY Average measurements of 31' x 4' (9.45m x 1.22m) widening to 7'4 (2.24m) in the useful study / storage area, laminate flooring. Internal door giving access to main residence. From the inner hallway, separate entrances to

BEDROOM 1 15'5 x 12'5 (4.7m x 3.78m) Two large windows. Storage heater.

SPACIOUS SHOWER ROOM 10' x 7' (3.05m x 2.13m) Twin sized tiled shower cubicle with instant electric shower unit, bidet, low level w.c., pedestal basin (all with antique "gold" fittings), large recessed shelved storage area, wall mounted electric fan heater incorporating shaver socket, ceiling spotlights.

KITCHEN 12'5 x 12'3 (3.78m x 3.73m) Superb range of built-in units with ample cupboard and drawer storage space. Matching fitted wall cabinets incorporating glass fronted display units and fiddled corner shelving. Laminated working surfaces with deep china Butler sink and matching draining board. Space for slot-in electric cooker, pull-out extractor hood, spaces for upright fridge / freezer and automatic washing machine. Island / breakfast unit again with matching cupboards and drawers. T.v. and telephone points, tiled surrounds, inset ceiling spotlighting, exposed central wooden beam.

OUTSIDE

Across the road from the property, on the opposite side of the village road is a concrete CAR / CARAVAN STANDING AREA 27' x 22' (8.23m x 6.71m) with space for at least three vehicles.

Large DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 20' x 19' (6.1m x 5.79m) Twin up and over doors, electric light, power point, fitted shelving.

Gateway leading to paved patio area with raised brick flower beds and aluminium framed GREENHOUSE. Fantastic views of the Devonshire countryside.

Steps leading down to large south facing GARDEN Bordered by farmland on two sides. Over 200' (60.96m) long with natural Devon hedging, conifer hedges and shrubs. Vegetable garden, selection of trees and bushes including Robinia tree and Smoke Bush.

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