House For Sale £1,150,000
Situation Luscombe Maye are delighted to bring to the market for the first time in nearly 40 years 'Watergate'. Situated in the hugely popular village of Ipplepen, this equestrian property offers versatile accommodation, land and stables, yet is positioned just on the outer fringe of the village, within easy walking distance of all the village amenities. With a three bedroomed bungalow, ancillary accommodation with a two bedroomed house, a one bedroomed apartment over the triple garage, just under five acres of paddocks and a stable block of six loose boxes, two pony boxes, tack room and hay store. Viewings are highly recommended.
Description Watergate is nestled on the very edge of Ipplepen village, a hugely versatile equestrian property with ancillary accommodation with letting potential but still within a stone's throw of all the village amenities.
The property is approached from Beech Trees Lane via the tarmac driveway on the right hand side with double hard wood entrance gates. The driveway opens out to the front of the bungalow with ample parking for several vehicles.
The bungalow
On entering the bungalow via the part glazed wooden door you step into an entrance hallway with door through to the inner hall. Straight ahead access via a glazed door into the large garden room with sliding glass doors which look out onto the patio terrace and lawned front gardens, with a solid vaulted ceiling the garden room is usable all year round. A door from the garden room leads you back into the dining room which is open plan to the beautifully appointed kitchen. Fitted with cream shaker style kitchen units with both floor and wall mounted cabinets with straight bar brushed steel handles, with harlequin tiled splashbacks in tones of terracotta and cream and a stainless steel sink, drainer and mixer tap. The floor is fitted with ceramic tiles which extend through to the utility room. There is a large cream range cooker with stainless steel extractor hood above, integrated dishwasher, fitted microwave, wood block worktops. A generous sized kitchen island with black granite worktop and breakfast bar seating, sits centrally in the room. There is a lovely wood burner and two large windows which look out to the driveway and side gardens. A door at the rear of the kitchen gives access to the office/study. Another door from the kitchen leads you into the amply proportioned utility room, with large amounts of storage behind three sets of folding doors. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over and plumbing for a washing machine. A door gives access to a downstairs WC.
From the utility room a glazed door accesses the rear boot room with storage for coats and shoes and equestrian items, which leads to the back door and rear garden.
Turning left from the inner hallway takes you to the lounge with wood burner with red brick fire surround and oak wood mantelpiece, the three double bedrooms and family bathroom. The main bedroom has a large en suite bathroom with separate shower and bath, WC and wash basin. The family bathroom fitted with a white suite, has a 'P' shaped bath with shower over, WC and hand basin. The second bedroom has an extensive range of quality built in furniture with two wardrobes, dressing table and chests of drawers.
The house
Next to the bungalow sits the purpose built two bedroom house which is accessed via its own separate driveway with single garage . The house comprises a glazed entrance porch with two doors, one of which leads into the kitchen and the other into the entrance hallway. On the ground floor there is a good sized sitting room, dining room and conservatory with solid roof which makes it usable all year round, and a shower room. Stairs lead to the first floor with two bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes. The main bedroom has an en suite bathroom with bath, hand basin and WC. The house has its own fenced garden to the front of the property and a copper beech hedged boundary next to the paddocks.
The triple garage with flat above
The property benefits from a triple detached garage which has power and lighting.
The one bedroomed flat above the garage accessed via an external steel staircase with weather porch at the top, consists of an open plan kitchen/dining/lounge and sleeping area, with a door through to a shower room and WC. Velux windows provide lovely natural light to the flat. It has an excellent letting history.
The stables and outbuildings
To the right hand side of the garage a five bar gate gives access to the stable yard. There are six generous sized loose boxes of block construction set out in a crescent shape with a overhang to the front providing shelter from the elements. There are two additional pony boxes, a hay store and tack room. The concreted yard leads straight out into the access pathway to the paddocks which extend to just under five acres of pasture. There is a concrete block and timber structure barn with established agricultural use and therefore residential potential subject to the necessary planning consents.
Gardens
There are gardens to the front side and rear of the bungalow, which are laid mainly to lawn with hedged boundaries and some mature trees shrubs and flower borders.
Ipplepen Ipplepen is a large village with a lively community and situated between Totnes and Newton Abbot. Among its facilities are a parish church, primary school, a pub -The Wellington plus "the smallest Conservative Club in England, post office/store, Co-op store, garden nursery, filling station, medical centre, village hall and playing field. The village is home to various societies and events including the Amateur Dramatic Society, the Local History Group, the Cottage Garden Society and its annual show and the Ipple Tipple Beer Festival. It is in a lovely rural area with the South Devon coast to the east and the wilds of Dartmoor to the west - all host to a wide choice of recreational and sporting pursuits.
Newton abbott Newton Abbot is a historic market town surrounded by beautiful South Devon countryside. The town is home to a large range of shops, restaurants, open spaces, it's famous racecourse and is perfectly located close to both Dartmoor National Park and a number of lively seaside towns. Newton Abbot is just under 4 miles away from Ipplepen, with it's main line train station giving easy access to London, Paddington and the rail network.
Totnes The unique and charming market town of Totnes sits above the River Dart in the heart of the South Hams. The town is one of Devon's gems, the birthplace of the Transition Town movement in England and nominated in British Airways' HighLife magazine as one of the world's top ten funky towns. Full of colour and character, its atmosphere is cosmopolitan with a West Country flavour and those looking for history, alternative therapies and beautiful countryside will find it in and around Totnes. The town is said to have more listed buildings per head of the population than anywhere else in Britain. With a twice-a-week market and full of small independent shops, it's well-known for ethical products, wholefoods and fair trade goods. It is the second oldest borough in England, with an ancient Guildhall and Church, a Norman Castle and its North and East Gates. There is a well-regarded community college and a mainline railway station and Dartmoor, the South Hams and many of its fine beaches are within easy reach.
Tenure Freehold
services All mains services are connected. Private drainage to a septic tank.
Local authority Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4XX.
Viewings Viewings strictly by appointment only. Please call Luscombe Maye on .
Directions From Totnes, take the A381 towards Newton Abbot. After approximately five miles, take the left hand turn opposite the Ipplepen petrol station, into Moor Road for approximately 1.5 miles then turn left into Beech Trees Lane. Watergate is on the left hand side just before you enter the village of Ipplepen.
Description Watergate is nestled on the very edge of Ipplepen village, a hugely versatile equestrian property with ancillary accommodation with letting potential but still within a stone's throw of all the village amenities.
The property is approached from Beech Trees Lane via the tarmac driveway on the right hand side with double hard wood entrance gates. The driveway opens out to the front of the bungalow with ample parking for several vehicles.
The bungalow
On entering the bungalow via the part glazed wooden door you step into an entrance hallway with door through to the inner hall. Straight ahead access via a glazed door into the large garden room with sliding glass doors which look out onto the patio terrace and lawned front gardens, with a solid vaulted ceiling the garden room is usable all year round. A door from the garden room leads you back into the dining room which is open plan to the beautifully appointed kitchen. Fitted with cream shaker style kitchen units with both floor and wall mounted cabinets with straight bar brushed steel handles, with harlequin tiled splashbacks in tones of terracotta and cream and a stainless steel sink, drainer and mixer tap. The floor is fitted with ceramic tiles which extend through to the utility room. There is a large cream range cooker with stainless steel extractor hood above, integrated dishwasher, fitted microwave, wood block worktops. A generous sized kitchen island with black granite worktop and breakfast bar seating, sits centrally in the room. There is a lovely wood burner and two large windows which look out to the driveway and side gardens. A door at the rear of the kitchen gives access to the office/study. Another door from the kitchen leads you into the amply proportioned utility room, with large amounts of storage behind three sets of folding doors. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over and plumbing for a washing machine. A door gives access to a downstairs WC.
From the utility room a glazed door accesses the rear boot room with storage for coats and shoes and equestrian items, which leads to the back door and rear garden.
Turning left from the inner hallway takes you to the lounge with wood burner with red brick fire surround and oak wood mantelpiece, the three double bedrooms and family bathroom. The main bedroom has a large en suite bathroom with separate shower and bath, WC and wash basin. The family bathroom fitted with a white suite, has a 'P' shaped bath with shower over, WC and hand basin. The second bedroom has an extensive range of quality built in furniture with two wardrobes, dressing table and chests of drawers.
The house
Next to the bungalow sits the purpose built two bedroom house which is accessed via its own separate driveway with single garage . The house comprises a glazed entrance porch with two doors, one of which leads into the kitchen and the other into the entrance hallway. On the ground floor there is a good sized sitting room, dining room and conservatory with solid roof which makes it usable all year round, and a shower room. Stairs lead to the first floor with two bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes. The main bedroom has an en suite bathroom with bath, hand basin and WC. The house has its own fenced garden to the front of the property and a copper beech hedged boundary next to the paddocks.
The triple garage with flat above
The property benefits from a triple detached garage which has power and lighting.
The one bedroomed flat above the garage accessed via an external steel staircase with weather porch at the top, consists of an open plan kitchen/dining/lounge and sleeping area, with a door through to a shower room and WC. Velux windows provide lovely natural light to the flat. It has an excellent letting history.
The stables and outbuildings
To the right hand side of the garage a five bar gate gives access to the stable yard. There are six generous sized loose boxes of block construction set out in a crescent shape with a overhang to the front providing shelter from the elements. There are two additional pony boxes, a hay store and tack room. The concreted yard leads straight out into the access pathway to the paddocks which extend to just under five acres of pasture. There is a concrete block and timber structure barn with established agricultural use and therefore residential potential subject to the necessary planning consents.
Gardens
There are gardens to the front side and rear of the bungalow, which are laid mainly to lawn with hedged boundaries and some mature trees shrubs and flower borders.
Ipplepen Ipplepen is a large village with a lively community and situated between Totnes and Newton Abbot. Among its facilities are a parish church, primary school, a pub -The Wellington plus "the smallest Conservative Club in England, post office/store, Co-op store, garden nursery, filling station, medical centre, village hall and playing field. The village is home to various societies and events including the Amateur Dramatic Society, the Local History Group, the Cottage Garden Society and its annual show and the Ipple Tipple Beer Festival. It is in a lovely rural area with the South Devon coast to the east and the wilds of Dartmoor to the west - all host to a wide choice of recreational and sporting pursuits.
Newton abbott Newton Abbot is a historic market town surrounded by beautiful South Devon countryside. The town is home to a large range of shops, restaurants, open spaces, it's famous racecourse and is perfectly located close to both Dartmoor National Park and a number of lively seaside towns. Newton Abbot is just under 4 miles away from Ipplepen, with it's main line train station giving easy access to London, Paddington and the rail network.
Totnes The unique and charming market town of Totnes sits above the River Dart in the heart of the South Hams. The town is one of Devon's gems, the birthplace of the Transition Town movement in England and nominated in British Airways' HighLife magazine as one of the world's top ten funky towns. Full of colour and character, its atmosphere is cosmopolitan with a West Country flavour and those looking for history, alternative therapies and beautiful countryside will find it in and around Totnes. The town is said to have more listed buildings per head of the population than anywhere else in Britain. With a twice-a-week market and full of small independent shops, it's well-known for ethical products, wholefoods and fair trade goods. It is the second oldest borough in England, with an ancient Guildhall and Church, a Norman Castle and its North and East Gates. There is a well-regarded community college and a mainline railway station and Dartmoor, the South Hams and many of its fine beaches are within easy reach.
Tenure Freehold
services All mains services are connected. Private drainage to a septic tank.
Local authority Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4XX.
Viewings Viewings strictly by appointment only. Please call Luscombe Maye on .
Directions From Totnes, take the A381 towards Newton Abbot. After approximately five miles, take the left hand turn opposite the Ipplepen petrol station, into Moor Road for approximately 1.5 miles then turn left into Beech Trees Lane. Watergate is on the left hand side just before you enter the village of Ipplepen.
