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"Superior conversion of an old school house with remarkably spacious accommodation in peaceful rural hamlet. 4 Bedrooms (Master with en suite & dressing room, 1 guest en suite), 36' sitting/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, garden.

SITUATION The property sits in the peaceful hamlet of Halwill next to the village Church. Approximately 1.5 miles away is the village of Halwill Junction with its selection of shops, village hall, sub- post office and public house. The market towns of Holsworthy and Hatherleigh are approximately 8 miles equidistant west and east respectively and Okehampton, which is on the northern fringes of the Dartmoor National Park, is 12 miles to the south. All three towns offer a wide variety of shopping together with doctors, dentists, veterinary surgeons and schooling facilities with Okehampton offering A Level courses, light industrial estates and excellent sporting facilities including football, rugby, tennis and golf. Roadford Lake is 5 miles to the south and here one can enjoy sailing and windsurfing together with fly fishing from large stocks of brown trout. At the northern end of the lake is a renowned bird sanctuary. Access to the North Cornish coast at Bude is some 17 miles to the west and here one can enjoy extensive sandy beaches and cliff walks. Access onto the A30 dual carriageway can be found at Okehampton and connects to the Cathedral cities of Exeter and Truro. At Exeter there is access to the M5 network, main line railway station serving London Paddington and an international airport. DESCRIPTION This stone and slate roofed property is believed to have been constructed in the mid 1870s and up to two years ago was used as the local school. It has been converted by the existing vendors who have afforded considerable time and resources with great attention to detail and the use of quality materials and finishes to enhance the property considerably. The property successfully combines the charm and character associated with properties of this period, with modern facilities such as a contemporary kitchen and modern bathroom suites. The property benefits from oil-fired central heating with a combination of under floor heating and radiators, and the windows are double glazed throughout. ACCOMMODATION Half glazed wooden door into: ENTRANCE HALL 7'9' x 5'1' (2.36m x 1.55m) English oak floor and a window to the side of the property, doors to sitting room and: CLOAKROOM 4'11' x 4'0' (1.50m x 1.22m) Low flush WC, pedestal sink, radiator, Vent Axia. SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM 36' x 15'11' (10.97m x 4.85m) Double height room with exposed A frames. To the front of the building there are three large double glazed picture windows and to the other side of the room there are two smaller picture windows sharing light with the hallway beyond. There is an open fire with a slate hearth, surround and over mantel slate shelf. English oak floor with underfloor heating. Glass doors leading to the: KITCHEN 7'8' x 14'10' (2.34m x 4.52m) Double height room with octagonal loft hatch. Exposed roof beams and braces. Three huge windows to the front and side of the property with views of the Church. The kitchen comprises base units with a high lacquer black finish and English oak worktop with glass splashback tiles. Electric oven with 4-ring induction hob and extractor above. Two oven Aga, 1? bowl stainless steel sink with up and over mixer tap and rinse head attachment. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Integrated dish washer. Floor standing oil-fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Door to: HALLWAY 44' in length (13.41m in length) Original hardwood reclaimed floor from the school room. Doors to the bedrooms and door to side garden. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE 13'9' x 11'6' (4.19m x 3.51m) Double glazed door to rear garden with oak threshold. Single radiator. DRESSING ROOM 4'2' x 7'9' (1.27m x 2.36m) Velux roof light, shaver point. EN-SUITE 5'8' x 7'9' (1.73m x 2.36m) Panelled bath with integral wall mounted shower above, low flush WC and pedestal wash basin. Velux roof window, down lights and Vent Axia. Heated towel rail. BEDROOM 2 9'11' x 13'2' (3.02m x 4.01m) Single radiator, deep sill window with view to rear garden. BEDROOM 3 10'6' x 13'2' (3.20m x 4.01m) Single radiator, deep sill window with view to rear garden. Loft hatch. BEDROOM 4 14' x 13'11' (4.27m x 4.24m) Double glazed doors opening onto rear garden with oak threshold. Double radiator. EN-SUITE 5'4' x 8'5' (1.63m x 2.57m) Panelled bath with wall mounted integral shower above, low flush WC and pedestal wash basin, wall mounted heated towel rail. FAMILY BATHROOM Panelled bath with wall mounted integral shower above, low flush WC, pedestal wash basin. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Single radiator. Airing Cupboard housing pressurised hot water tank and additional storage space. OUTSIDE The property is entered via the original gateway into the old playground. This area is currently used for ample parking but could be landscaped to create a large lawned area. To the rear of the property the garden is laid mostly to lawn and is well fenced and bounded with either stone walls or traditional Devon banks. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with the vendors sole agents STAGS on 01566 774999. DIRECTIONS From Holsworthy take the A307 to Hatherleigh. At Denlands Cross take the A3079 signposted Okehampton. Continue along this road until you see a right hand turning to Halwill. Taking this turning will bring you to the hamlet of Halwill and the property is located next to the parish Church. Map reference: OS Landranger Sheet 190:427/995. SERVICES Mains water, mains drainage, mains electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Please note the agent has not inspected or tested these services. OUTGOINGS The property is sold subject to all local authority charges. LOCAL AUTHORITY Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon EX39 2QG. (Tel: 01237 428700.) 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