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Lydford, EX20

4 bedrooms | Country house | For Sale

Offers in Region Of £775,000

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Property type
Country House
Bedrooms
x4
Bathrooms
x2
Reception rooms
x5

Key features

Substantial Victorian property

On the edge of Dartmoor National Park

Large mature gardens

Semi Rural Location

Separate Annex potential

5 Reception rooms

4 bedrooms

Garage and parking

Opportunity to refurbish and update

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Property Description

Sedgeford House is a substantial and well proportioned Victorian property situated in large mature grounds in a semi-rural location near Lydford.  The property offers spacious accommodation which offers scope for refurbishment and updating; with the benefit of existing Annexe accommodation (separate access if required).  The 2 main downstairs Receptions rooms are well proportioned, both with large bay windows overlooking the front of the property with open plan access from Reception One into the Kitchen with sink unit and family AGA.  The Utility Room is to the rear of the property, providing access to both the rear garden and the Annexe accommodation, which in turn can be accessed via the Library/Study.  Upstairs accommodation comprises of a Master Bedroom on the half landing which has a very large picture window and an impressive vaulted beamed ceiling, three further large double bedrooms and a small Dressing Room, Family Bathroom with w.c and an adjacent separate w.c. Externally, the rear of the property overlooks the large rear gardens which are mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees. There is a rockery with patio area outside the Annexe accommodation suitable as a seating area and side access is available to the front of the property.  There is a single garage and driveway with parking for several vehicles to the side of the property together with access to the oil tank.  From the road, the front of the property is presented with a dwarf wall and ornate cast iron railings, lawned garden and a variety of shrubs.  The property is offered to the market CHAIN FREE. 

Directions: From our Tavistock Agency, take Drake Road out of Tavistock and proceed along Butcher Hill Park, continuing out towards Brentor and Lydford on west Devon Way. Drive past the Lydford Gorge Car Park and the Mucky Duck on the left hand side, and Sedgeford House can be found on the left hand side after 1 mile.

Accommodation:

Access through the original main front door into the Hallway with access to:

Reception Room One: (4.26m x 3.71m - 14' x 12'2'') Large bay window to front with traditional Victorian fireplace and surround, square arch through to:-

Kitchen: (3.94m x 3.14m - 12'11'' x 10'4'') Fitted with a range of base and wall units, ceramic 1.5 sink with window overlooking garden, Family AGA, shelving and vinyl flooring. Access to Utility Room and side access to garden.

Reception Room Two: (4.26m x 3.63m - 14' x 11'11'') Large bay window overlooking front with Devon stone feature fireplace.

Library/Study: (4.26m x 3.16m - 14' x 10'4'') Versatile room with window to rear and access to the Annexe accommodation, tongue and groove fireplace surround.

Annexe accommodation:

Versatile living space: (4.94m x 3.08m - 16'2'' x 10'1'') with French doors to the rear patio for private access if required and door through to Utility Room (3.90m x 2.19m - 12'10'' x 7'2'') and Bathroom (2.21m x 2.19m - 7'3'' x 7'2'') with walk in shower, hand basin and w.c.

Upstairs accommodation: 

Off the half-landing is the Master Bedroom (5.42m x 5.09m - 17'9'' x 16'8'') currently an art Studio with a vaulted ceiling with oak beams and a large picture window that overlooks the rear garden.  There is currently a sink installed in the room so potential for an ensuite to be installed.

On the main landing is:-

Family Bathroom: (2.96m x 2.13m - 9'9'' x 7') Fitted with bath, hand basin and w.c with a further separate w.c adjacent to this.

Bedroom One: (4.19m x 3.66m - 13'9'' x 12') Large double room with bay window overlooking the front of the property with original feature fireplace, built in storage cupboard and sink.

Bedroom Two: ( 4.28m x  3.66m - 14'1'' x 12') Large double room with bay window overlooking the front of the property with original feature fireplace, built in storage cupboard and sink.

Bedroom Three: ( 4.28m x 3.13m - 14'1'' x 10'3'') Large double room with feature fireplace, window to rear, built in storage cupboard.

Dressing Room: (2.45m x 1.47m - 8' x 4'10'') Small single room overlooking front (further storage potential.

Externally: The Garage (6.32m x 3.42m - 20'9'' x 11'3'') and driveway parking for several vehicles are situated adjacent to the property on the right hand side with side access through to the back of the house.  The large gardens (@ 3/4 acre tbc) are laid to lawn with trees and shrubs. A ride on lawnmower would be advisable.

Services: Mains water and electric, oil fired central heating.

EPC: E

Council Tax Band: E

AGENT’S NOTES: Fixtures, fittings, appliances or any building services referred to does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. The suitability and working condition of these items and services is the responsibility of purchasers.

 

 

 

 

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