CHIAN FREE / NO ONWARD CHAIN - A large, modern penthouse apartment in the centre of town with some lovely views. Over 1,000 sq ft of space with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1e/s), large living room & well equipped kitchen. Parking. Long lease. Efficient with C rated EPC.
Situation
Dartmoor Court is ideally situated just off Station Road in the heart of this sought after town within close walking distance to the many shops, cafes and amenities that Bovey Tracey has to offer. The wonderful 10 acre Mill Marsh Park and Gardens with the River Bovey flowing through them is literally across the road, and the National Trust Parke Estate is also a short walk away offering some wonderful river and woodland walks as well as the start of the Wray Valley Cycle Trail.
Bovey Tracey is a popular and accessible Devon town located at the foot of Dartmoor with the rugged slopes and tors of the moor on the doorstep. The town is small enough to have a great community feel, but large enough to support a good number of independent local and branded shops. Other amenities include a health center, veterinary clinic, library, primary school, restaurants, cafes, inns and churches. The town also benefits from good sporting facilities, including a swimming pool, sports field, 9-hole golf course, cricket pitch, bowling green, football pitches and tennis courts. There are also local cycle tracks such as the Wray Valley Trail leading to Moretonhampstead. There are many well supported events held in the town throughout the year. The South Devon Coast with the sandy beaches and boating facilities of Teignmouth and Torbay is only a short distance away.
The A38 dual carriageway, linking Exeter and Plymouth to the M5 motorway is within two miles of the town and there are mainline railway stations to London Paddington at both Newton Abbot and Exeter. Exeter International Airport is within easy travelling distance. There are well regarded primary and secondary schools nearby, plus several independent schools.
Description
Dartmoor Court, previously the Dartmoor Inn, was redeveloped in 2006 from an historic building by award winning developer Regal Heritage Ltd. This impressive penthouse apartment is ideally located within walking distance of the majority of the town’s amenities. With a commanding position on the top floor of the building the apartment benefits from some fabulous views in all directions, taking in the surrounding town to the countryside and Dartmoor beyond.
The generous accommodation extends to an impressive 96 square metres/1,031 sq ft and includes three double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite), a large living room and a well equipped kitchen/dining room. All rooms feature semi-vaulted ceilings with exposed beams adding character and interest. The apartment is also a lovely light space thanks to the abundance of dormer and Velux windows to all aspects.
The apartment comes with one allocated parking space and there is plenty of visitors parking. Being a modern development the property is also efficient to run with an EPC rating of C. The property is available with NO ONWARD CHAIN.
Accommodation
From the parking area a few steps lead down to the front door with an intercom remote access system giving access to the communal entrance lobby . Here there is a post box for each apartment and a staircase leads up to the apartment on the second floor. The apartment front door opens into the spacious and welcoming hallway which is well-lit with natural light thanks to a skylight, and in turn give access to all other rooms. There is also a useful storage cupboard here. The apartment is well presented throughout with a consistent neutral theme of décor and benefits from gas central heating and double glazing.
The living room is of generous proportions with an exposed beam adding interest and three large Velux windows flood the room with natural light as well as allowing views over the surrounding town to the countryside beyond. The shape of the room gives potential for multipurpose usage with space for a dining area or study. A door opens to the kitchen/dining room which has a comprehensive range of wood effect floor and wall units with granite effect worksurfaces. Integrated appliances include a fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine as well as an inset gas hob with extractor over and electric oven below. There is also space for a dining table here with views over the town from the dormer window.
The main bedroom has a dual aspect and is a of a good size with a part tiled en suite shower room including a corner shower cubicle, wash basin and hidden flush WC. The remaining two bedrooms are also generously sized double bedrooms. Bedroom 2 has a view to the east over the town to the countryside beyond, and Bedroom three takes in a lovely view to the west over the rooftop to Dartmoor in the distance. Theses rooms share the part tiled family bathroom with a modern white suite and chrome fittings including bath, wash basin and hidden flush WC
Outside
The Tarmac driveway opens to the parking area where there is an allocated parking space for the apartment as well as several shared visitors spaces.
Tenure: Leasehold - 999 years from 2006. Share of Freehold. Peppercorn Ground Rent. Maintenance charge is £65 per month, plus £95 per year for the parking space.
Council Tax: Council Tax band B
Services: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity, gas central heating. Standard and superfast broadband is available in the area – please check with your preferred supplier.
Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX, .
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the selling agent: James Taylor – The Agency UK Teignbridge.
