Miller & Son

Virginstow, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5DZ

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Guide Price £750,000 Under Offer

• Bedrooms: 5
• Receptions: 3
• Bathrooms: 2

An elegant, Listed, Georgian style, early Victorian rectory standing within mature gardens and grounds of about 10.5 acres, in a peaceful rural setting.

• Grade II Listed Rectory
• 5 Bedrooms, 3 Reception Rooms
• Grounds Of About 10.5 Acres
• Mature Gardens With Tennis Court
• Two Pasture Fields
• Double Garage & Outbuildings
• No Onward Chain

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  An elegant former rectory in a peaceful rural setting within mature gardens and grounds, being Listed as being of architectural or historical interest, Grade II and stated as " an attractive late Georgian house". The spacious family accommodation has sash windows and well proportioned high ceiling rooms, typical of the period, which have been recently decorated. The mature well stocked gardens surround the house which is set down a long drive, which continues on to a range of useful outbuildings and double garage. There is planning permission for improvements and alterations. To the rear of the gardens are two gently sloping pasture fields and wildlife pond.
  
• LOCATION:
  The property is located on the edge of the small village of Virginstow amidst the rolling unspoiled farmland of West Devon, close to the Cornish border. Within very easy reach to the north are the spectacular sandy, surf beaches of North Cornwall and Devon, whilst a few miles to the Southwest is the Dartmoor National Park with its stunning scenery and many opportunities for walking, riding and fishing. About 3 miles away is Roadford Lake with its facilities for sailing, fishing and other water sports, as well as for riding. A full selection of shopping and other facilities are available within the towns of Launceston or Okehampton which also has a Waitrose store. There are private schools in Shebbear a few miles to the North or in Tavistock to the South.
  
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  To the south there is quick access to the A30 dual carriageway leading West into Cornwall and East past Okehampton to the University and Cathedral City of Exeter. At Exeter there is access onto the M5 motorway, railway stations with main line connections to London and an international Airport. To the south is the City of Plymouth on the South coast from where there are ferries to the continent. Launceston is 6.5 miles, the A30 7 miles and Okehampton about 19 miles.
  
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  From the parking and turning area in front of the house, the front door with glazed fanlight above leads to:
  
• ENTRANCE HALL:
  Paved floor. Dado rail. Vaulted plaster ceiling. Attractive staircase to the first floor with round headed window. Panelled doors to:
  
• SITTING ROOM: 4.9m (16'1") x 4.5m (14'9") max
  French doors with shutters opening to the terrace and gardens. Fireplace with marble surround and mantel. Built-in shelved cupboard. Arched alcove and picture rail.
  
• KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 6.1m (19'10") x 4.4m (14'5") max
  Wood stripped floor. Fitted base cupboards with wood work surfaces. Oven, four ring gas hob. plumbing for dishwasher. Four oven LPG gas fired Aga. Door to walk-in LARDER with slate shelving and floor.
  
• DINING ROOM: 4.3m (14'2") x 5.59m112max
  Understairs cupboard. Shuttered window with window seat. Built-in cupboard. Picture rail. Access to half height basement. Blocked off fireplace.
  
• REAR HALL:
  Second staircase to the first floor. Back door.
  
• UTILITY ROOM: 4.6m (15'2") x 3.3m (10'10") max
  Wood stripped floor. Fireplace with mantel. Fitted base cupboards. Sink and drainer. Built-in shelved cupboard. Built-in cupboard housing LPG gas fired boiler. Plumbing for washing machine.
  
• CLOAKROOM:
  Wash hand basin. WC.
  
• BOOT ROOM:
  Butler sink. Plumbing for washing machine.
  
• FIRST FLOOR LANDING
  Dado rail. Bookshelves. Panelled doors to:
  
• BEDROOM 1: 4.9m (16'1") x 4.2m (13'11") max
  Delightful rural views. Fireplace with fitted wardrobe cupboards to either side.
  
• MAIN BATHROOM:
  A large room with rural views. Bath. Shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. WC. Heated towel rail. Tiling to dado height. Jack and Jill arrangement with doors to both the landing and to bedroom 1.
  
• BEDROOM 2: 4.3m (14'1") x 3.3m (10'8") max
  Fireplace with cast iron grate. Built-in cupboard with wash basin.
  
• BEDROOM 3/STUDY: 3.4m (11'1") x 3.1m (10'1") max
  Corner fireplace.
  
• REAR LANDING:
  Dado rail. Cupboard housing hot water tank. Walk-in laundry cupboard. Second staircase down to the rear hall. Panelled doors to:
  
• BEDROOM 4: 3.8m (12'6") x 3.1m (10'1") max
  
• 2ND BATHROOM:
  Bath. Wash hand basin. WC. Heated towel rail.
  
• BEDROOM 5: 4.2m (13'10") x 4.0m (13') max
  Fireplace. Built-in cupboard housing wash hand basin. Further door to bedroom 2.
  
• OUTSIDE:
  To the rear of the house the back door opens to a covered storage area with fitted cupboards and worktops. Doors to the parking area and to gardens and linked to a range of store sheds with pitched slate roofs.
  
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  From the road high double gates open to the entrance drive leading to a wide parking and turning area beside the house, either side of which are lawned gardens with a selection of colourful mature ornamental shrubs and trees. French doors from the sitting room and drawing room open to a paved terrace on the South side of the house, with steps down to the lawn.
  
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  From the parking area the drive continues around to:
  
• DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: 6.6m (21'6") x 6.1m (20'0")
  Pitched roof. Power and lighting connected. Electrically operated doors.
  
• STORE BUILDING: 11.0m (36') x 5.8m (19'0") external measurements.
  Block built. Power and light.
  
• CONCRETED YARD AREA:
  
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  To the rear of the house and buildings is a further extensive lawned garden area, interspersed with a selection of ornamental trees, incorporating a hard tennis court, now in need of upgrading. Adjoining the gardens is an area enclosed by Devonbanks and hedges incorporating a spring fed wildlife pond. To the North and East of the gardens and with access from the concrete yard are two pasture fields. The grounds extend to about 10.5 acres in total.
  
• PLANNING PERMISSION:
  The owners have obtained planning permission and Listed Building consent for various internal improvements and the addition of a conservatory. Further details on request.
  
• RIGHTS OF WAY:
  There is a public footpath across the property as indicated by the dotted line on the site plan.
  
• LOCAL AUTHORITY:
  Torridge District Council, Bideford - Tel: 01237 428700
  
• COUNCIL TAX:
  Band G
  
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  FREEHOLD FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY WITH VACANT POSSESSION UPON COMPLETION.
  

Property Misdescription Act 1991
Property details contained herein do not form part or all of an offer or contract. Any measurements are included for guidance only and as such must not be used for the purchase of carpets or fitted furniture. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services neither have we confirmed or verified the legal title of the property. All prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the correctness and accuracy of such details provided by us. We accept no liability for any existing or future defects relating to any property neither in legal title nor in the fabric and structure of any property.

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