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" An imposing early Victorian detached house with considerable potential, in a private position on the edge of Dartmoor

entrance porch * hall * five main reception rooms * two inner reception rooms * kitchen * utility room * five bedrooms * two shower rooms * bathroom * oil fired central heating * gardens * former orchard * woodland * ample parking * exceptional views

Ullacombe House is an early Victorian detached house which is thought to date back to circa 1841 and is finished with principally stone faced elevations, under a slated roof. In the 1990s, a two storey extension was added on one side, to increase the living area. The extensive ac
commodation is arranged over three floors and is currently loosely divided into two. Overall, there is considerable potential for alteration and improvement, which allows for a choice in the eventual finish. A particular attraction is the exceptional far reaching view, which extends over the surrounding countryside and district. Outside, there are mainly lawned gardens and a former cider orchard in front of the house. A long private drive leads around to a parking area at the rear. Also, at the start of the drive, on one side is an area of woodland.

The property is situated next to Ullacombe Farm in a private position set back from Haytor Road, on the edge of the moors. It is within the boundary of the Dartmoor National Park, around a mile and a half from Bovey Tracey town centre. The country town of Bovey Tracey offers a good range of amenities, with a number of shops, a library and primary school, as well as doctors, dentists and veterinary surgeries. A variety of recreational activities are available in the general area, including walking, riding, sailing, fishing and golf. At Heathfield, there is access to the A38 Devon Expressway, connecting to the cities of Plymouth and Exeter, as well as the M5 motorway.

THE ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES:-

Panelled front door.

ENTRANCE PORCH Part glazed door with a window above to the hall.

HALL Door to the former staircase to first floor which is not currently in use. Telephone point.

DRAWING ROOM 17'5" x 13'5" (approx.5.31m x 4.09m) (max) Two front aspect windows with operational shutters, far reaching views over the surrounding district. Double radiator, marble fireplace, exposed wooden floor, open entrance to the sun lounge.

SUN LOUNGE 14'4" x 14'4" (approx.4.37m x 4.37m) (max) Double glazed windows at the front and side, double glazed door at the side, extensive views over the surrounding countryside and district.

DINING ROOM 16'2" x 15'1" (approx.4.93m x 4.6m) (max) Front aspect window with far reaching views over the surrounding district, double radiator, slate fireplace, cupboards and shelving on either side of the chimney breast.

LOUNGE 13'10" x 13' (approx.4.22m x 3.96m) Double radiator, former fireplace recess with cupboards on one side of the chimney breast, recess to the other, exposed wooden floor, open entrance to an inner area.

INNER RECEPTION 14'3" x 14'3" (approx.4.34m x 4.34m) (max) Double glazed side aspect window with a rural outlook, exposed stonework on one wall.

BREAKFAST ROOM 16'2" x 9'6" (approx.4.93m x 2.9m) Rear and side aspect windows, double radiator, recess with a cupboard and shelving, corner shelved area, recessed corner cupboard.

INNER HALL Recess with an old range (disused), shelving, airing cupboard housing a hot water cylinder, flagstone flooring, open entrance to the kitchen.

KITCHEN 21' x 11'1" (approx.6.4m x 3.38m) (max) Floor and wall cupboards, worktops, inset stainless steel sink with a preparation bowl and drainer. Electric cooker point, plumbing for a dishwasher and a washing machine. Recess housing an oil fired Rayburn with a hotplate, oven and a warming oven, which can be used for the hot water and the central heating. Cupboards on one side of the chimney breast, flagstone flooring, rear aspect window, door to the rear porch.

REAR PORCH Door to the rear.

SHOWER ROOM 5'8" x 4'6" (approx.1.73m x 1.37m) (max) plus the entrance area with an understairs storage cupboard. Low level w.c, pedestal hand wash basin, walk-in shower area with a screen, part tiled walls and floor, heated towel rail, window, extractor fan.

Currently, the first and second floor accommodation is separately approached at the rear.

FIRST FLOOR

Part glazed door to the entrance lobby.

ENTRANCE LOBBY Rear aspect window, old range (disused).

UTILITY ROOM 11'2" x 7' (approx.3.4m x 2.13m) (max) Side aspect window, inset stainless steel sink with a double drainer, cupboard and a shelf under, plumbing for a washing machine. Oil fired boiler which can be used for the whole of the house.

LANDING 14'3" x 12'2" (approx.4.34m x 3.71m) (max) Previously this area was a bedroom and is currently used as a reception hall. Double radiator, decorative fireplace (disused), glass fronted cabinet and a cupboard on one side of the chimney breast, recess on the other side, open entrance to the sun lounge, arched open entrance to an inner area.

INNER AREA 11'10" x 10'1" (approx.3.61m x 3.07m) (max) Rear aspect window, double radiator, decorative fireplace (disused), shelving, telephone point, arched open entrance to the inner landing.

SUN LOUNGE 29'5" x 14'2" (approx.8.97m x 4.32m) (max) Front, side and rear aspect double glazed windows, views over neighbouring countryside and the surrounding district, four radiators, central brick open fireplace with a canopied hood over, exposed stonework on one wall, tiled floor, satellite TV point.

BEDROOM 1 16' x 12'11" (approx.4.88m x 3.94m) Currently used as a dining room. Two front aspect windows with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside and district, two double radiators, marble fireplace with a wood burning stove, corner recess.

INNER LANDING Two double radiators, thermostat, staircase to the second floor with storage cupboards under, start of the staircase to the ground floor, side aspect window.

BEDROOM 2 14'8" x 6'9" (approx.4.47m x 2.06m) Former dressing room to bedroom 1. Front aspect window with far reaching views.

BEDROOM 3 16'9" x 16'5" (approx.5.11m x 5m) (max) Front aspect window with exceptional views over the surrounding district, double radiator, range of built-in wardrobes, satellite TV point, telephone point.

BEDROOM 4 16'7" x 9'9" (approx.5.05m x 2.97m) (max) Currently used as a kitchen. Fitted with a range of units including floor and wall cupboards, display cupboards, worktops, inset double bowl stainless steel sink unit with a drainer, tiled splash areas, electric cooker point, oil fired Rayburn with a hot plate, oven and warming oven, each of the Rayburns helps to heat the hot water, water heating programme unit. Rear and side aspect windows with outlooks over the neighbouring farm and countryside, satellite TV point.

SHOWER ROOM 5'6" x 4'11" (approx.1.68m x 1.5m) (max) Low level w.c., hand wash basin, corner shower cubicle, tiled walls, electric shaver socket with light, heated towel rail, electric heater, front aspect window.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING Arched side aspect window off the staircase, radiator, built-in shelved cupboard. Door to a walk-in part boarded loft area with a light.

BEDROOM 5 17' x 16'6" (approx.5.18m x 5.03m) (max) Front aspect window with magnificent open views.

BATHROOM 12' x 9'8" (approx.3.66m x 2.95m) (max) Low level w.c., pedestal hand wash basin and a bath with a mixer tap having a shower fitment, tiled splash areas, radiator, rear aspect window with an outlook over the neighbouring farm, electric shaver socket with light. Sliding door to a walk-in airing cupboard housing a hot water tank with an immersion heater and slatted wooden shelving and light.

OUTSIDE

Ullacombe House is approached over a long private drive and has grounds which include gardens, a former orchard and an area of woodland.

The gardens principally extend in front of the house and are mainly lawned with flowers, shrubs and mature trees.

Adjoining the gardens is a former cider orchard.

At the start of the drive on the right hand side is an area of woodland.

Around on one side at the rear there is a parking area.

EXTERNAL STORE 14' x 11'6" (approx.4.27m x 3.51m). Adjoining WOOD STORE 14' x 7'8" (approx.4.27m x 2.34m). Adjoining WOODEN GARDEN SHED 13'6" x 7'6" (approx.4.11m x 2.29m).

Opposite the house at the rear is a row of three stone built stores. STORE 1 7'6" x 5'6" (approx.2.29m x 1.68m). STORE 2 5'2" x 4'10" (approx.1.57m x 1.47m). STORE 3 5'6" x 5'1" (approx.1.68m x 1.55m)

Outside light and a water tap. 2 oil tanks.

DIRECTIONS From the A38 Devon Expressway, turn off at the Drumbridges exit at Heathfield. Take the A382 road signposted to Bovey Tracey and at the second roundabout, take the B3387 road signposted to Haytor, Widecombe and Manaton. After about .3 of a mile, at Five Wyches Cross, take the left-hand turning signposted to Haytor and Widecombe. Continue for around 1.1 miles and the entrance to Ullacombe House is on the left hand side, through two stone pillars. The private drive is around a third of a mile long and there is a second set of stone pillars to go through before reaching the house.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
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