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"Exceptionally spacious detached bungalow in quiet village edge location. 4 bedrooms, spacious reception rooms. Large gardens, garage & parking. PVCu double glazing & oil fired central heating. Rural Views. Total Plot 0.3 of an Acre. EPC Band D.

SITUATION Pookes Ridge is located in a tucked away setting, on the fringes of the village of Exbourne. The property is at the end of its own private driveway, shared with just two other properties and directly adjoins open farmland, over which there are some superb views. From Pookes Ridge, its a short walk to the village's excellent range of local facilities, which include a newly constructed village shop, village pre-school and primary school, inn, garage and Parish Church. There are regular bus services to Exeter. The nearby town of Okehampton offers an excellent range of shops and services. The town has three supermarkets, which include a Waitrose, a range of locally and nationally owned shops and businesses, together with schooling from infant to sixth form level. The town also has a modern hospital together with a state of the art leisure centre in the attractive setting of Simmons Park. From Okehampton there is direct access via the A30 dual carriageway west into Cornwall or east to the cathedral and university city of Exeter, with its M5 motorway, mainline rail and international air connections. The Dartmoor National Park is easily accessible at Okehampton, as are the north coasts of Devon and Cornwall with some attractive beaches and delightful coastal scenery. DESCRIPTION The property comprises a modern maturing detached bungalow constructed around 25 years ago, of cavity block beneath a tiled roof. The property benefits from PVCu double glazing together with oil fired central heating and the accommodation is particularly spacious and versatile, ideally lending itself as a family or retirement home, or offering scope for the creation of a self-contained annexe. The gardens are a particular feature being attractively laid out and well stocked, being bordered on two sides by open farmland with attractive countryside views. There is driveway parking together with a detached garage. ACCOMMODATION Part glazed front door with glazed side panels to:
RECEPTION HALL.
LIVING ROOM: A light and spacious triple aspect room with sliding patio doors to garden, marble fireplace and hearth in timber surround, radiator.
DINING ROOM: Window to rear aspect, radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Range of oak units with granite effect worksurfaces, inset twin bowl sink with mixer tap, worksurface with cupboards and drawers under, tiled splashbacks, fitted wall cupboards. Inset four ring ceramic hob with electric double oven under and extractor unit above. Built-in larder cupboard. Window to front aspect, radiator, tiled floor.
UTILITY ROOM: Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Worcester oil fired central boiler. Space for fridge and freezer. Window to rear aspect. Access to roof space.
REAR LOBBY: With tiled floor. CLOAKROOM Low-level WC and hand-basin.
CONSERVATORY: Part glazed with polycarbonate roof and fitted blinds. French doors to each side lead to gardens. Radiator, tiled floor.
BEDROOM 2: Double aspect with views over gardens and countryside beyond. Tiled shower cubicle with Mira electric shower unit. Vanity washbasin with tiled splashback. Radiator.
INNER HALLWAY: Built-in airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water tank with immersion heater and linen shelves. Access to insulated roof space. Radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM: Double glazed sliding patio doors to garden and patio at side. Radiator.
EN SUITE BATHROOM: White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks, shower screen, vanity washbasin and adjoining work surface with cabinet beneath, low level WC, chrome heated towel rack, Velux double glazed rooflight.
BEDROOM 3: Double aspect windows overlooking gardens, radiator.
BEDROOM 4: Window overlooking rear garden, built-in mirrored door wardrobes, radiator.
BATHROOM: Panelled bath with tiled splashbacks, mixer shower tap, pedestal washbasin with tiled splashbacks, low level WC, radiator. OUTSIDE Pookes Ridge, sitting at the end of its own private driveway with parking area, enjoys a good degree of peace and seclusion and immediately at the front of the bungalow is a tarmac driveway/parking area with outside light. Good sized DETACHED GARAGE 22'10'' x 11'3'' with up-and-over door, side personal access door, power and light connected. Adjoining the driveway is a lawned garden area bordered by shrubs and conifers with a concrete paved patio, which leads round to a further side patio with a timber pergola and four steps up to a further good sized paved patio. Further adjoining patio adjacent to the master bedroom. Outside light. Side lawn bordered by hedge with flower and shrub beds and Camelia. Delightful timber and glazed SUMMERHOUSE internally pine panelled with two double glazed French doors to front. The garden extends to rear where there is a lawn area with shrub beds and borders, stone seat and oil storage tank. Small rear patio area adjoining the conservatory. To the other side of the bungalow is a large lawned garden incorporating a vegetable plot and a wealth of shrubs and trees, aluminium framed GREENHOUSE 10' x 10'. Monkey Puzzle tree and pond in attractive rockery surround with further feature stone patio area and a timber SHED. A stone path leads around the garage to a side gate back to the driveway. Outside tap. Side pergola and paved pathway, Clematis and Honeysuckle. The gardens directly adjoin open fields to side and rear and enjoy some delightful views across surrounding countryside. The total plot is in the region of 0.3 Of an Acre. DIRECTIONS From Okehampton town centre proceed out of the town as if towards Exeter, proceeding up East Street. At the second set of traffic lights (at the Police Station) turn left into Barton Road and bear left at the roundabout. Proceed past the hospital until reaching the T-junction and here turn right for Exbourne, upon reaching Exbourne Cross proceed straight ahead and down through the village, passing the Red Lion Inn and Church on the right hand side. Take the next right hand turning towards the village hall and then bear left into Hayfield Road and continue down the hill for a short distance, whereupon the driveway to Pookes Ridge will be found upon the left hand side, indicated by a wooden sign with the name of the bungalow. Proceed to the end of the driveway and the property will be seen straight ahead. SERVICES Mains electricity & water. Septic tank drainage. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose."