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Finding a character property in Devon is fairly high on a lot of
buyers wish lists but the question is, which one? St Johns Park
offers a new owner a lot of property for the money and theres a
great deal to talk about. So if youre looking for a detached
character house, with 4 bedrooms and plenty of living space plus
you want to be able to park a few vehicles, have a large garden,
keep some animals, wake up with views to Dartmoor and then pop into
your very own purpose built detached recording studio and house
some guests to stay in the additional garden annexe then read
on!
The House
The original thatched house dates back to the 17th century but
has since been extended in a style that many would assume was the
original. An L shaped house, theres plenty of room internally and
the accommodation is flexible over 2 floors plus a loft room too.
Theres a great mix of cosy rooms and larger rooms too, with the
seasons often dictating when each gets the most use. The house is
Grade II listed so theres a wealth of history in the house yet with
the modern conveniences of double glazing and central heating.
Theres a wood burner and an AGA too. On the first floor are the 4
bedrooms served by a family bathroom and a Jack&Jill en suite.
There are 4 WCs in all, three with showers. Its worth noting that
the house has excellent road connections. Often these types of
houses, particularly with land, are down miles of country lanes
which for some is off putting but being adjacent to the A3072 and
between the villages of Exbourne and Jacobstowe, its very well
located.
The Recording Studio
A purpose built, detached building which was constructed as a
professional recording and photography space for the present
owners. From rehearsals to performances, this studio has seen it
all. With its own WC and kitchen area, it works independently from
the house and theres even a separate layby for equipment to be
loaded unloaded. Theres a control editing room, the main studio
space which can be separated off into smaller booths for percussion
vocals plus a green room to chill out in! The building is sound
proofed and although some of the equipment and acoustic treatment
has been sold, its a great space that could be utilised for many
things as well as a studio working from home, art and crafts the
list goes on.
The Tree House
Not what you may think of when someone says treehouse! Named The
Tree House as it was built around a tree and not in it! This
detached building in the garden is home to another office but also
has a kitchen bathroom, living and dining rooms and a staircase to
the bedroom! It does all need some attention but the basics are
there to create a wonderful home from home in the garden or a
further work from home area. Airbnb or annexe anyone?
The Gardens and Grounds
The driveway in from the road swings around allowing a view to
Dartmoor in the process. With parking for numerous vehicles, theres
ample room. Theres a double timber car port with woodstore and an
adjoining secure workshop. The gardens and grounds extend in total
to approx. 3.5 acres with the gardens and buildings being approx.
0.8 acres and then the two paddocks being approx. 0.9 and 1.8
respectively. Look carefully and you might see the standing stones!
The gardens have areas of lawn, productive beds, some exotic plants
trees and a beautiful wild meadow orchard with a variety of fruit
trees.
The entire set up is fantastic and as mentioned earlier, theres
a lot for your money here so why not check out the film online to
get a flavour of whats on offer and come and see for yourself.
Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Current Council Tax Band E West Devon 2023 24 £2801.91
Utilities Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband
Broadband within this postcode Airband used currently but
superfast broadband is imminent
Drainage Private drainage septic tank
Heating Oil fired central heating and AGA
Listed Yes Grade II
Tenure Freehold
The property is situated in the heart of the beautiful, rolling
Devon countryside to the north of Okehampton, between Exbourne and
Jacobstowe, within the River Okement valley. Also nearby is the New
Inn at Sampford Courtenay which serves up some delicious food
Exbourne has a community shop cafe, pub, primary school, garage and
church and a full range of local amenities are available in the
town of Okehampton, including a secondary school, cinema, leisure
centre, a fantastic medical centre and a Waitrose store. A recently
opened railway station also links to Exeter which is a great
benefit. There are private schools in the area at Tavistock and
Exeter. Within easy reach to the south is Dartmoor National Park,
renowned for its spectacular scenery and providing many
opportunities locally for walking, riding and fishing and Exeter
with rail links to London and its international airport.
DIRECTIONS
For sat nav use EX20 3RD but this will take you near but not to
the house, the What3Words address is sensibly.tonight.hamper
but if you want the traditional directions, please read on.
As you leave Exbourne on the A3072 towards Hatherleigh, youll
leave the village 30MPH zone and around the left hand bend, as you
begin to descend, look out for the thatched roof on the left and
prepare to turn left in to the driveway of St Johns Park.
EPC Rating D
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