An impressive Town House, set on the edge of the Dartmoor town of Ashburton. This commanding property has many period touches throughout include fireplaces and dado rails blended with modern bathroom interiors and a fabulous kitchen/dining space. Offering gardens to the front and rear and parking for several cars this home really ticks all the boxes.
DESCRIPTION The Terrace House is an impressive Town House, set on the edge of the Dartmoor town of Ashburton. Head out of the town on north Street and you will soon spy the dominant outline of this commanding property. Period touches throughout include fireplaces and dado rails blended with modern bathroom interiors and a fabulous kitchen/dining space. Offering gardens both to the front and rear as well as private parking for several cars this home really ticks all the boxes.
This impressive double fronted property is accessed through the panelled front door leading into the ENTRANCE HALL with its part panelled walls and flagstone floor, giving an immediate sense of history. A door to one side leads to the KITCHEN/DINING ROOM and LIVING ROOM to the other.
Opening in to the living room there is a lovely homely feel from the cast iron fireplace with timber surround, sash windows to the front elevation enjoy a vista across the rooftops and to the countryside beyond. The Kitchen/Dining Room is filled with light from the sash window to the front and a further door at the far end leads back out to the front of the property. Fitted with a range of "English Rose" cupboards, timber work surface and white sink as well as a electric double oven and induction hob. - all you need for perfect entertaining or family living.
Lead up to the first floor half landing off which there is a REAR LOBBY leading to a CLOAKROOM with part panelled walls WC and modesty glazed window. A back door leads to the rear garden. Stairs continue to the first floor rooms.
Continuing up to the first floor landing off which there is a FAMILY SHOWER ROOM with glaze cubicle and waterfall shower, part tiled walls, basin set in to vanity with cupboards under, close coupled WC with dual flush and sash window to the front elevation. A BEDROOM sits off with sash window to the front elevations, airing cupboard to one side. This room enjoys a lovely vista to the front. A door at the far end leads to a UTILITY ROOM which could also double up as an EN SUITE with space and plumbing for a washing machine, sink with drainer and wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler. A sash window with window seat offers more impressive views from the front.
A second BEDROOM to the other side of the landing offers period features including sash window to the front with window seat and picture rail. A cast iron fireplace sits to one side flanked by built-in cupboards to either side.
Stairs rise to the SECOND FLOOR with FAMILY BATHROOM situated to the front. Beautifully finished with a modern white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, basin into vanity with close coupled WC and part tiled walls. BEDROOM TO one side, used as a second sitting room with feature fireplace and sash to front. A door leads into a further BEDROOM again with touches of period features including sash window and window seat. A large BEDROOM with cast iron fireplace sits to the other side with views.
LOCATION Ashburton sits within Dartmoor National park and is a beautiful town with a superb range of shopping facilities, including independent shops offering vintage goods, antiques, a family-run ironmonger's, delicatessen, an artisan bakery, a fish deli and the renowned Ashburton Cookery School. There is also a primary school and South Dartmoor Community College. Dartmoor National Park is easily accessible and offers superb facilities for riding, walking, fishing and golf, including the popular Stover Golf Club.
The market town of Newton Abbot, about 7 ½ miles away, has a mainline train station and easy access to the A38 and M5. It also has many other amenities; including the highly regarded independent day and boarding Stover School, supermarkets and recreational activities. Exeter, about 20 miles away, is the most thriving city in the South West. The city offers a wealth of cultural activities with the theatre, the museum, arts centre and a variety of good shopping, including John Lewis, Waitrose and many restaurants. Many primary and secondary schools can be found in Exeter, including Exeter School and The Maynard School, whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the best universities in the country. The historic naval port of Plymouth is 25 miles
away and offers extensive cultural, recreational and educational facilities including three theatres, Drakes Circus shopping centre, many sporting facilities and a fine university. The Barbican area has retail art galleries, numerous bars and eating places including Tanners and The Barbican Kitchen.
OUTSIDE This elegant Town House has three parts to the garden including a meandering path under a planted
arch which leads to the vegetable garden with its raised beds planted with an abundance of productive
and tasty veggies! The front brick paviour offers off road private parking for several cars. There is
seating to one side as well as flowering borders adding colour and attracting plenty of wildlife and
insects.
The rear garden is level and grassed, well fenced with timber fencing and stone wall. A WORKSHOP/SHED sits to one side. The garden is tiered with steps at the far end leading to a further
raised seating area designed to take full advantage of the views across the Moor and beyond.
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents, Sawdye & Harris, at their Dartmoor Office - 01364 652652
Email - ashburton@sawdyeandharris.co.uk
If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you with regard to this property then we advise you to contact us to check this and the availability and make an appointment to view before travelling any distance.
PLEASE NOTE For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
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