South TawtonOkehampton, Devon, EX20 2LS

This charming, unlisted stone farmhouse has been beautifully and sympathetically restored by the current owners to offer a bright, modern space perfect for family life and with an annexe that offers opportunities for multi-generational living, holiday let or work from home. The grand entrance porch is an impressive feature and is perfect for welcoming guests, with coat and boot storage and attractive tiling. A glazed doorway leads to the hall and where there is a grand staircase with features common to the period including full height windows and high ceilings. The reconfigured family kitchen is an excellent use of space and incorporates a snug area, dining room and a fully equipped kitchen along the rear of the property which overlooks the terrace and garden. The modern, open plan kitchen offers a range of stylish fitted wall and base units, a breakfast bar, integrated appliances and Falcon range cooker. There is space for a large dining table with French doors overlooking the garden and opening to a lovely granite paved terrace, perfect for summer entertaining. The snug area is a good size, with plenty of natural light from a large bay window and cosy wood burner.

There is a further, separate, double aspect sitting room with wood burner and bay window as well as a generous utility room providing space for appliances, built in shelving and an external door out to the side of the property where there is a log store and screened refuse bin enclosure.

The grand staircase and landing is an attractive feature, providing high ceiling and large windows, flooding the space with natural light. The well-proportioned and fully fitted family bathroom is positioned on a half landing, with another step leading to four bright bedrooms. The principal bedroom is south facing. This bedroom benefits from a separate dressing area with built in wardrobe space and en suite bathroom.

To the ground floor, the current owners have greatly improved the living accommodation, creating an excellent live/work space, which could equally be incorporated into the main living space accessed via the kitchen or serve as independently accessed ancillary accommodation, letting potential or various other uses, subject to any necessary consents. Accessed from the kitchen and currently configured with separate kitchen and downstairs WC, study area, sitting room/bedroom and grand, vaulted reception room. The main reception room is a wonderful, bright space with vaulted ceiling, wood burner, windows and French doors along its entire length accessing gardens to both sides of the property as well as a lovely conservatory that provides access into a private walled courtyard garden.

Gardens and Grounds
The charming conservatory opens onto a fabulous, private, part walled garden with additional access via ornate iron gate from the driveway. This utter sanctuary features abundant granite paved patio space set amongst ornamental trees and shrubs. Screened from the main garden, the current owners have created a stunning oasis within which to escape with complete privacy.

To the east side of the property, accessed from the kitchen and annexe is the main garden. Mainly laid to lawn and completely fenced, this beautifully maintained area has been thoughtfully designed to allow the ability to follow the sun throughout the day. The granite paved terrace with glass balustrade is a lovely feature for entertaining and there is a further granite paved patio adjacent to a small wildlife point. To the side of the property, is a further patio area and part walled garden currently housing large summer house/workshop, polytunnel and sheds, however, could offer much potential for further uses subject to any necessary consents.

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