| SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION: | Corscombe Down House occupies a wonderful rural location on the fringe of Dartmoor National Park some 2 1/2 miles to the East of Okehampton. Approached by a sweeping private driveway the property is secluded by adjoining farmland and with no near neighbours. The nearby town of Okehampton offers a comprehensive range of shopping, social and educational facilities. There is also convenient access to the A30 dual carriageway connecting to Exeter with its rail, air and motorway links in addition to more extensive shopping and recreational amenities. Immediate access can be gained to Dartmoor National Park offering hundreds of square miles of unspoilt rugged scenery with many opportunities for riding, walking and other outdoor pursuits. The picturesque coastal regions of both North and South Devon with its many coves and beaches are also readily available.
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| . | Corscombe Down House which is believed to have been built in the late 18th or early 19th Century is a cob and thatch built former farmhouse which is Grade II listed being of historical and architectural importance. In more recent times the property has undergone a programme of sympathetic renovation and modernisation to blend quality additions with many existing character features expected in a property of this age. The double storey extension which is of more recent origin is a fine addition to the house and is arranged to take full advantage of far reaching rural views.
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| . | There are many attractive period features throughout including inglenook fireplaces, oak flooring and much exposed timber work. The house additionally benefits from oil fired central heating, under floor heating to the ground floor extension and some double glazed sash windows. Having two staircases there is the potential to create a self-contained annexe if required (subject to the necessary planning consents). Outside there are delightful landscaped gardens overlooking the paddock and being ideal for those with equestrian interests. There are also a range of outbuildings including a substantial two storey heated building currently used as a garage and with room for six cars and a studio/office above.
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| . | A storm canopy and front door with glazed panel to:-
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| Reception Hall: | With attractive slate flooring and period oak panelling to walls. Radiator. Telephone point. Central heating timer. Original meat hook in ceiling. Stairs rising to first floor. Doors to: -
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| Sitting Room: | 4.5m (14''9") plus bay x 3.6m (11''10") including chimney breast
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| . | A lovely cosy room with a wide stone Inglenook fireplace with open grate, slate hearth and canopy. Timber display mantel over. Polished oak flooring. Exposed timber ceiling beams. Double radiator. Picture rail. West facing bay window to front.
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| Dining Room: | 4.6m x 4.4m plus bay (15''1" x 14''5" plus bay)
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| . | Another beautiful West facing room, the focal point being a wide exposed stone Inglenook fireplace with open grate, bread oven with original door and substantial oak lintel over. Polished oak flooring. Radiator. Exposed timber ceiling beams. Inset shelving. Built in cupboard. Wall lights. Bay window to front with bench seat under. Step down with fitted bookcase to side to:-
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| Kitchen Breakfast Room: | 15''5" x 15''5" (4.7m x 4.7m). A most well-appointed triple aspect room comprehensively fitted with a quality range of bespoke cream coloured kitchen units incorporating a plate rack and with concealed down lighting under. Double Belfast sink unit with adjoining timber worktop surfaces. Oil fired Aga in cream with adjoining companion unit incorporating an electric halogen hob and double oven. Adjoining granite work surfaces to either side. American refrigerator/freezer. Integrated dishwasher. Tiled flooring with under floor heating. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Window to front with open rural views. Further window side with bench seat under. Door to rear garden. Secondary staircase rising the first floor and the master bedroom.
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| Garden Room: | 17''5" x 11''6" (5.3m x 3.5m). A fine dual aspect room enjoying magnificent views over fields, woodland and towards distant moorland. Part vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and halogen track lighting. Attractive tiled flooring with under floor heating. French doors with an Easterly aspect over the gardens. Telephone and ethernet connection. Door to:-
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| Rear Hallway: | Tiled flooring with under floor heating. Double glazed Velux window in deep recess with storage cupboards to either side. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Access to the:-
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| Utility Room: | 8''6" x 6''7" (2.6m x 2m). Belfast sink unit and mixer tap with a timber worktop surface with cupboards under. Plumbing and space for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Oil fired boiler and central heating timer. Airing cupboard with factory lagged tank and slatted shelves. Quarry tiled floor. Fitted shelving. Smoke detector. Recessed ceiling down lighting. A double glazed window to side and part glazed door to rear.
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| Shower Room: | With double width shower cubicle being fully tiled and with shower unit. Close coupled W.C. Pedestal wash basin with fitted mirror over. Tiled flooring with under floor heating. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling down lighting. Obscure double glazed window.
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| . | On The First Floor Landing:
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| . | Window to rear. Hatch to part boarded roof space with electric light and retractable ladder.
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| Master Bedroom: | 12''2" x 10''10" (3.7m x 3.3m). plus lobby area
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| . | With a double built in wardrobe. Hatch to roof space and recessed ceiling down lighting. A lovely dual aspect room with windows to front and side enjoying uninterrupted views over farmland, woods and towards distant moorland. Vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams. Double radiator. Smoke detector. Wall lights. Separate staircase with access to the kitchen breakfast room and connecting door to the family bathroom. Further door to:-
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| En-suite Shower Room: | With fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle and power shower unit. Hand wash basin with vanity unit under. Fitted mirror and shaver point. Close coupled W.C. Attractive timber wainscot panelling to walls. Radiator. Fitted shelf. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling down lighting.
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| Bedroom 2: | 15''1" x 10''2" (4.6m x 3.1m). increasing to 3.6m (11''10")
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| . | Sash window to front. Exposed timber ceiling beams. Double radiator. Double built-in wardrobe with hanging and storage space.
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