4 Bedroom Detached House, Bouchiers Close, North Tawton, EX20

Although located on the Northern edge of the small Devon town of North Tawton, surrounded by fields and with Dartmoor views, The Old Coach House is only a third of a mile from the centre of the town and all its amenities are within easy reach. Being in a cul-de-sac, there’s no passing traffic, it’s private and the large gardens encompass the house. The property was built in the 1980s by a local builder. Subject to obtaining any necessary approvals, the additional detached two bedroom annexe just across the courtyard might provide ancillary accommodation.

Internally, there’s plenty of space on offer with large living spaces throughout. The kitchen/dining room opens on to the rear courtyard and has a large additional walk in pantry and utility room which is a lovely addition. There’s the option of cooking on a gas range or the AGA depending on the time of year and there’s solid granite tops too. The main living room with its woodburner gives a cosy feel during the shorter winter days and in the summer, the large adjoining conservatory comes into its own. Drawing the garden inside, it’s a great entertaining space which again opens out to the garden. The ground floor also has a dining room, that might alternatively be used as a snug or study, giving extra living space and flexibility plus the ever useful ground floor WC. The staircase is split level and gives access to the four bedrooms. The master bedroom has it’s own shower room with walk in shower and the family bathroom serves the other bedrooms. There’s a fifth room which was formerly a single bedroom but could be used as an office which houses the solar plant.

The annexe is a detached brick building offering two bedrooms and two bathrooms over the two floors. There’s a great sized open plan living space with a well fitted kitchen. It’s a home from home and feels substantial and welcoming.

Outside, the property is approached via a drive from the head of the cul-de-sac. The house can’t be seen from the road but the drive sweeps in to an ample courtyard with plenty of parking. Within the boundary, the drive has recently been upgraded with a resin finish which is not only smart but practical. There’s a double garage (5m x 6m) with electric door which provides useful storage and lots of water butts utilise the roof run off. Dotted around the gardens are various seating areas to find or escape the sunshine depending on the time of day, each with a different feel. The entire plot extends to just under half an acre giving plenty of space to enjoy. Currently the garden is lawned, surrounded by hedging which provides a soft border to the surrounding fields.

This is a fantastic opportunity for two homes in one, all in a great plot and location with no onward chain.

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Please see the floorplan for room sizes.

Current Council Tax: Band G – West Devon

Approx Age: 1980’s

Construction Notes: Standard (block and slate roof)

Utilities: Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband plus solar panels and 2 batteries

Drainage: Mains

Heating: Gas fired central heating

Listed: No

Conservation Area: No

Tenure: Freehold

NORTH TAWTON is a small town, built alongside the banks of ‘The River Taw’. Settlements in and around the ‘Taw Valley’ experience a haven-like quality, between the often steep-edged hillsides – a contrast to other areas of more open farmland. The town has a selection of shops, two dentists, a doctors’ surgery, primary school, The Fountain, The White Hart and Copper Key pubs and an undeniably pretty square. The town also boasts a large park with play areas and pump track. For more choice, by way of facilities the larger town of Okehampton is only 5 miles up the road – where access to the A30 dual carriageway (a link to the City of Exeter) can also be found. North Tawton, as with many Devon towns has a prime medieval church, with a west spire adorned with oak shingles. The town is also known for its superb creamery. The Taw Valley Creamery (est 1974) produces award -winning cheeses, revered locally and nationally.

DIRECTIONS

For sat-nav use EX20 2DB and the What3Words address is ///concerts.implanted.odds but if you want the traditional directions, please read on.

When entering North Tawton from the A3072 at De Bathe Cross (Bow to Okehampton) go across the roundabout and down into the town centre. Bear right at the clock tower and straight on (across the junction) into North Street. Continue until turning right into Bouchiers Close, follow the cul-de-sac to the top and take the left driveway into the property.