House For Sale £650,000
Reference# BV0208
This beautiful, detached 250 year old home is bursting with character and charm! Historically a water mill, wheelwrights and village store, amongst other things.... It is nestled in the heart of the old village centre next to the 15th century pack-horse bridge, now benefitting from large and light airy rooms, much history and fishing from the riverside terrace.
Situated on an enviable plot overlooking the River Walkham in the sought after village of Horrabridge, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. The River Walkham flows through the centre of the village and is flanked by a recreation park and green open spaces. Horrabridge is a thriving village with an easy commute to Plymouth, Tavistock, or further afield. The village has excellent amenities including two public houses, a convenience store, bakery, hairdressers, an 'outstanding' Ofsted rated Primary School and excellent transport links.
Tavistock is only approximately 3.5 miles away and is a thriving 'stannary' and award winning market town, with regular farmers' markets and a large variety of independent shops and cafes. The town is rich in history dating back to the 10th century and is famed for being the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake; With various primary schools, both state and private secondary schools, swimming pools and tennis courts.
The property has been owned and loved by the same family for two generations and has been a wonderful family home to grow up in.
The boundary stone between Horrabridge and Samford Spiney is inlaid at the gate, with a lovely lane to the left of the gate post, for children to get down to the river to paddle. The driveway leads off the village road in to two parking places in front of the house. It is also possible to park another vehicle inside the back gate next to the greenhouse or to make use of 'The Shippen' (old cow shed) along the lane at the back.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance Hallway - 5.89 x 3.22m
A wonderfully spacious hallway with stone floor, remember fondly by villagers as once the village shop for a period. Double glazed windows to the front and side, radiator, light and power points. Door to Lounge and additional door to:
Living Room - 6.35m x 5.59m (max)
A wonderfully light and airy room boasting an open fireplace, stone hearth and river views. Two double glazed windows to the front and an additional two to the side, radiator, light and power points. Door to:
Open Plan Kitchen/Lounge/Diner - 6.9m x 4.7m (max)
This room is certainly the main hub of this beautiful home with its vaulted ceiling, views over the river and door to the riverside terrace perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. The quarry tiled floor and Aga give the room a warm, homely feel, with complete open plan living. The Lounge/Dining area has double glazed windows overlooking the river, stairs to the galleried landing, radiator, light and power points and flows perfectly into the Kitchen area: Fitted with a range of handmade, wooden eye level and base units, double Belfast sink with mixer tap above, Aga, double glazed window to the rear, wall mounted Valliant combi boiler (installed 2018) and door to:
Utility - 5.43m x 2.35m (max)
Another highly versatile room with a quarry tiled floor, double glazed window and double glazed door overlooking and giving access to the rear garden. Door to Annexe En-suite and doorway to larder area.
Office/Annexe - 4.81 x 3.49m
This versatile room could be used in so many different ways; it could provide a lovely sized living room for a self contained annexe or a fantastic office space for those working from home. The current owners purchased this house a very long time ago and this room was called the music room and has remained called this throughout their time here. Double glazed window to the side, radiator, light and power points. Sliding door to larder area and door to:
Bedroom Five - 5.1 x 3.2m (max)
A full width double glazed window to the side, light and power points. Door to:
En-suite - 2.55 x 2.06m (max)
A white suite comprising; wash hand basin, WC and corner shower cubicle incorporating an electric shower. Obscure double glazed window to the side, radiator, ceiling light point and door to utility.
First Floor
Galleried Landing
Overlooking the Open Plan Kitchen/Lounge/Dining room this bright space has two double glazed windows to the side, light and power points. Doors off to:
Master Bedroom - 5.7m x 3.8m (max into eaves)
With two double glazed windows to the rear, fitted wardrobes making great use of space in the eves and providing huge storage space. Radiator, light and power points. Door to:
En-suite Bathroom - 3.27m x 1.97m
A white suite comprising panelled bath, separate shower incorporating electric shower, wash hand basin and WC. A double glazed window to the rear, heated towel rail, radiator and ceiling light point.
Bedroom Two - 5.65m x 4.12m (max)
With a double glazed window to the front and one to the side, with window seat overlooking the river. Radiator, light and power points.
Bedroom Three - 4.61m x 3.06m (max)
With a double glazed window to the front, fitted wardrobes, radiator, light and power points.
Bedroom Four - 3.4m x 2.33m (max)
With a double glazed window to the front, fitted wardrobes, radiator, light and power points.
Dark Room - 3.06m x 1m (max)
This would make an ideal en-suite for bedroom three, dressing room or perhaps even a craft or sewing room. With light and power.
Bathroom
A white suite comprising enamel bath, wash hand basin and WC. Double glazed window to the rear, heated towel rail and ceiling light point. Sliding door to:
Storage/linen room/Potential Mezzanine - 3.57m x 2.41m (max with sloping ceilings)
This area provides huge potential for conversion or an extension to the family bathroom (subject to the relevant consents) and has been used as a walk in linen room.
Outside
The property is approached from the road via its own driveway, off the village road, which leads to off road parking for two cars in front of the property and continues along to 'The Shippen, which would originally have been the old cow shed'. To the front of the property you will find a beautifully manicured village front garden with mature planting scheme that is easy to maintain. Side terrace for shrubs, pots and patio furniture overlooking the river, the playing field and the bridge. The River Walkham is renowned for the trout and salmon that run and leap the weir at the right times of year and birdlife is abundant; an exquisite setting for early morning coffee and taking in the views.
The terrace extends around to the back. This back garden courtyard is very private, with deep flowerbeds and flourishing shrubs and trees and houses a pleasant small garden space for further pots, patio furniture, with a built in garden shed for storage.
Through the archway, another area of the back garden courtyard houses a fixed greenhouse for pottering in the back garden, but also scope for can house further parking, the washing line, and bin storage, with several further raised flower beds.
The Shippen
Approached via the house's driveway from The Old Mill; The Shippen, which is in need of renovation, currently provides good size storage over two levels. It can house a car downstairs and could be renovated to create a double height garage, workshop, studio or small home or even a holiday let subject to the relevant planning permission and building regulations.
This will be sold as part of the whole property or can be negotiated individually if so required. If by separate negotiation, guide price £35,000.
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - Band D
*Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate and are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers/tenants are advised to recheck the measurements. The floorplan should be used for indication purposes only. You are advised to take your own measurements before purchasing the property.
This beautiful, detached 250 year old home is bursting with character and charm! Historically a water mill, wheelwrights and village store, amongst other things.... It is nestled in the heart of the old village centre next to the 15th century pack-horse bridge, now benefitting from large and light airy rooms, much history and fishing from the riverside terrace.
Situated on an enviable plot overlooking the River Walkham in the sought after village of Horrabridge, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. The River Walkham flows through the centre of the village and is flanked by a recreation park and green open spaces. Horrabridge is a thriving village with an easy commute to Plymouth, Tavistock, or further afield. The village has excellent amenities including two public houses, a convenience store, bakery, hairdressers, an 'outstanding' Ofsted rated Primary School and excellent transport links.
Tavistock is only approximately 3.5 miles away and is a thriving 'stannary' and award winning market town, with regular farmers' markets and a large variety of independent shops and cafes. The town is rich in history dating back to the 10th century and is famed for being the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake; With various primary schools, both state and private secondary schools, swimming pools and tennis courts.
The property has been owned and loved by the same family for two generations and has been a wonderful family home to grow up in.
The boundary stone between Horrabridge and Samford Spiney is inlaid at the gate, with a lovely lane to the left of the gate post, for children to get down to the river to paddle. The driveway leads off the village road in to two parking places in front of the house. It is also possible to park another vehicle inside the back gate next to the greenhouse or to make use of 'The Shippen' (old cow shed) along the lane at the back.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance Hallway - 5.89 x 3.22m
A wonderfully spacious hallway with stone floor, remember fondly by villagers as once the village shop for a period. Double glazed windows to the front and side, radiator, light and power points. Door to Lounge and additional door to:
Living Room - 6.35m x 5.59m (max)
A wonderfully light and airy room boasting an open fireplace, stone hearth and river views. Two double glazed windows to the front and an additional two to the side, radiator, light and power points. Door to:
Open Plan Kitchen/Lounge/Diner - 6.9m x 4.7m (max)
This room is certainly the main hub of this beautiful home with its vaulted ceiling, views over the river and door to the riverside terrace perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. The quarry tiled floor and Aga give the room a warm, homely feel, with complete open plan living. The Lounge/Dining area has double glazed windows overlooking the river, stairs to the galleried landing, radiator, light and power points and flows perfectly into the Kitchen area: Fitted with a range of handmade, wooden eye level and base units, double Belfast sink with mixer tap above, Aga, double glazed window to the rear, wall mounted Valliant combi boiler (installed 2018) and door to:
Utility - 5.43m x 2.35m (max)
Another highly versatile room with a quarry tiled floor, double glazed window and double glazed door overlooking and giving access to the rear garden. Door to Annexe En-suite and doorway to larder area.
Office/Annexe - 4.81 x 3.49m
This versatile room could be used in so many different ways; it could provide a lovely sized living room for a self contained annexe or a fantastic office space for those working from home. The current owners purchased this house a very long time ago and this room was called the music room and has remained called this throughout their time here. Double glazed window to the side, radiator, light and power points. Sliding door to larder area and door to:
Bedroom Five - 5.1 x 3.2m (max)
A full width double glazed window to the side, light and power points. Door to:
En-suite - 2.55 x 2.06m (max)
A white suite comprising; wash hand basin, WC and corner shower cubicle incorporating an electric shower. Obscure double glazed window to the side, radiator, ceiling light point and door to utility.
First Floor
Galleried Landing
Overlooking the Open Plan Kitchen/Lounge/Dining room this bright space has two double glazed windows to the side, light and power points. Doors off to:
Master Bedroom - 5.7m x 3.8m (max into eaves)
With two double glazed windows to the rear, fitted wardrobes making great use of space in the eves and providing huge storage space. Radiator, light and power points. Door to:
En-suite Bathroom - 3.27m x 1.97m
A white suite comprising panelled bath, separate shower incorporating electric shower, wash hand basin and WC. A double glazed window to the rear, heated towel rail, radiator and ceiling light point.
Bedroom Two - 5.65m x 4.12m (max)
With a double glazed window to the front and one to the side, with window seat overlooking the river. Radiator, light and power points.
Bedroom Three - 4.61m x 3.06m (max)
With a double glazed window to the front, fitted wardrobes, radiator, light and power points.
Bedroom Four - 3.4m x 2.33m (max)
With a double glazed window to the front, fitted wardrobes, radiator, light and power points.
Dark Room - 3.06m x 1m (max)
This would make an ideal en-suite for bedroom three, dressing room or perhaps even a craft or sewing room. With light and power.
Bathroom
A white suite comprising enamel bath, wash hand basin and WC. Double glazed window to the rear, heated towel rail and ceiling light point. Sliding door to:
Storage/linen room/Potential Mezzanine - 3.57m x 2.41m (max with sloping ceilings)
This area provides huge potential for conversion or an extension to the family bathroom (subject to the relevant consents) and has been used as a walk in linen room.
Outside
The property is approached from the road via its own driveway, off the village road, which leads to off road parking for two cars in front of the property and continues along to 'The Shippen, which would originally have been the old cow shed'. To the front of the property you will find a beautifully manicured village front garden with mature planting scheme that is easy to maintain. Side terrace for shrubs, pots and patio furniture overlooking the river, the playing field and the bridge. The River Walkham is renowned for the trout and salmon that run and leap the weir at the right times of year and birdlife is abundant; an exquisite setting for early morning coffee and taking in the views.
The terrace extends around to the back. This back garden courtyard is very private, with deep flowerbeds and flourishing shrubs and trees and houses a pleasant small garden space for further pots, patio furniture, with a built in garden shed for storage.
Through the archway, another area of the back garden courtyard houses a fixed greenhouse for pottering in the back garden, but also scope for can house further parking, the washing line, and bin storage, with several further raised flower beds.
The Shippen
Approached via the house's driveway from The Old Mill; The Shippen, which is in need of renovation, currently provides good size storage over two levels. It can house a car downstairs and could be renovated to create a double height garage, workshop, studio or small home or even a holiday let subject to the relevant planning permission and building regulations.
This will be sold as part of the whole property or can be negotiated individually if so required. If by separate negotiation, guide price £35,000.
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - Band D
*Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate and are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers/tenants are advised to recheck the measurements. The floorplan should be used for indication purposes only. You are advised to take your own measurements before purchasing the property.
