Detached house for sale in Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon EX21

Buying this property with a Home for Life Plan discount.

This property is offered at a reduced price for people aged over 60 through Homewise's Home for Life Plan. Through the Home for Life Plan, anyone aged over sixty can purchase a lifetime lease on this property which discounts the price from its full market value. The size of the discount you are entitled to depends on your age, personal circumstances and property criteria and could be anywhere between 8.5% and 59% from the property’s full market value. The above price is for guidance only. It’s based on our average discount and would be the estimated price payable by a 69-year-old single male. As such, the price you would pay could be higher or lower than this figure.

For more information or a personalised quote, just give us a call. Alternatively, if you are under 60 or would like to purchase this property without a Home for Life Plan at its full market price of £495,000, please contact Webbers.

Property description

A highly flexible former Rectory standing in a prominent elevated position with commanding far reaching views over the beautiful surrounding landscape. The property is close to extensive village amenities and has four bedrooms, three reception rooms, a single garage and large surrounding gardens. EPC rating E.

Open house Saturday 25th may 2024. Viewings strictly by appointment from 11.00AM.

This property was constructed in 1960 bespoke for use as the Rectory for the large parish of Ashwater. In the past few years it has been used as a family home and today would suit a wide range of buyers including those who are employed to work from home or can make use of the extensive reception space. The rooms have large windows indicative of the period that frame the far reaching views over the surrounding rolling countryside.

The layout includes a dual aspect lounge with a feature open fireplace, a study, dining room with serving hatch to kitchen - all with wooden flooring. The dual aspect fitted kitchen has a range of light fronted matching units. The utility room comprises of many additional walk in cupboards and has access out to the garden. A WC concludes this level. On the first floor, the large landing has access to all four bedrooms (three of which have built in wardrobes/cupboards) and the L shaped family bathroom/WC which has a matching suite and a separate shower cubicle. Warmth is provided by oil fired central heating and external windows are UPVC double glazed. A pv solar array was fitted in 2012 with fit payable for 25 years from installation.

The home is accessed by a private gated driveway where there is off road parking provided for many cars and a large single garage. The gardens surround the home and are productive with many lawns and flower borders offering a wide variety of colour. There are fruit trees, a pond and attractive seating area at the front. The green fingered gardener will appreciate the vegetable patch and greenhouse which can be found at the side. The whole orientation means that the wonderful views can be enjoyed both inside and out of the property.

The attractive village of Ashwater is set in the rolling Devon countryside and boasts amenities including a General Store, part time Post Office, a Public House, ancient Parish Church, County Primary School and a quite superb village hall - the base for a huge variety of sporting and leisure activities.

The ancient town of Launceston is situated approximately nine miles distant and boasts a range of shopping, commercial, educational and recreational facilities. The market town of Holsworthy is situated some seven miles away and boasts further facilities including a Medical Centre, Waitrose supermarket and a small Theatre. Roadford Lake is around five miles away, providing a range of recreational and water sports facilities. For those with coastal interests the North Cornish Resort of Bude can be reached within 16 miles, which is known for its sandy beaches, surf and cliff top walks.

The larger City of Exeter is around 43 miles distant and offers a wider range of educational, cultural and leisure facilities. The A30 dual carriageway provides access to the M5 at Exeter and West into Cornwall.

Lounge 17'1" max x 12'11" max (5.2m max x 3.94m max).

Kitchen 17'11" (5.46m) max x 9' (2.74m) max.

Utility Room 12'9" max x 5'11" min (3.89m max x 1.8m min).

Dining Room 12' (3.66m) min x 10'8" (3.25m) max.

Study 11'9" x 10'7" (3.58m x 3.23m).

WC 4' x 5'11" (1.22m x 1.8m).

Garage 8'9" x 18'9" (2.67m x 5.72m).

Bedroom 1 13'6" (4.11m) max x 12'4" (3.76m) max.

Bedroom 2 8'11" (2.72m) max x 13'10" (4.22m) max.

Bedroom 3 12' x 10'10" (3.66m x 3.3m).

Bedroom 4 10'4" (3.15m) max x 11'1" (3.38m) max.

Bathroom/WC 9'7" max x 9'6" max (2.92m max x 2.9m max).

Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Council tax F: Torridge District Council.

Tenure Freehold.

Viewing arrangements Strictly by appointment with the selling agent.

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.