2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Detached and extended bungalow set within a rare plot of approx. one acre comprising a well-kept rear garden and an adjacent meadow with the potential to create a paddock/equestrian facility. There is parking for at least three cars including a detached garage. The property is located within a secluded and tucked away position on the outskirts of the popular village of Dolton.


Dolton is a small village and civil parish in the Torridge district of north Devon. The village is surrounded by rolling Devon countryside, with the popular Tarka Trail passing close by for walkers and cyclists. Dolton today has local shops, pubs, and a village hall that hosts community events, alongside a parish magazine and bus services linking it to towns such as Barnstaple and Exeter.

The neighbouring village of Beaford is close by with an active community affording its own Primary School, Garage, Public House, Village Hall and Church. Located approx. 6 miles from Torrington, 13 miles south of the Port and Market town of Bideford, 2 miles to the neighbouring village of Dolton, 7 miles to Winkleigh and approx. 30 miles to the County Capital City of Exeter.

SERVICES: Mains water, electric and private drainage. Air source heat pump fitted with under floor heating and individual thermostats for each room. Solar water system and solar panels. Built in internal speaker sound system.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D. However as 'improvements' have been made to the property this can be subject to a review once sold.

TENURE: Freehold

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From the main road within Dolton (South Street) follow it in the direction of Hatherleigh/Okehampton - B3217. As you leave the village heading down Cleave Hill and after passing Ham Farm you will come to a cross roads (Chapple Cross) where you need to turn down right onto an unmarked lane and the property will be found within a short distance on your left-hand side.

The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-

UPVC double glazed door into:

ENTRANCE HALL: Built in airing cupboard, hatch to loft space and laminate flooring. Feature glass wall with shelving and open doorway into:

LIVING ROOM: 5.58m x 4.62m UPVC double glazed sliding door to the front of the property and laminate flooring. Fitted log burner (not in working order). Internal double glazed bifold doors into:

STUDY: 4.26m x 3.32m Fitted shelving and laminate flooring. Open arch into:

DINING ROOM: 4.66m x 3.41m Vaulted and partly glazed ceiling and a large picture window overlooking the rear garden, UPVC double glazed sliding door to the rear garden. Fitted bench seating and glazed door into:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 5.66m x 5.20m Impressive room with vaulted, partly glazed ceiling, working surface incorporating one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit, fitted splash backing and a large Belling range cooker and extractor hood above. Cupboards and drawers with matching wall units, space and plumbing for dishwasher. Fitted bench seating, tiled flooring and UPVC double glazed door into the rear garden.

UTILITY ROOM: Fitted Belfast sink with tile splashback, plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Solar hot water tank and controls. Tiled flooring and UPVC double glazed door into the rear garden.

BEDROOM ONE: 3.72m x 3.59m Vaulted and partly glazed ceiling, laminate flooring and lovely aspect over the rear garden.

BATHROOM: Bath with fitted shower over and screen, wash basin and low level dual flush WC. Electric ladder style towel radiator, fully tiled walls and flooring plus extractor fan.

BEDROOM TWO: 3.81m x 3.01m Fitted mirror fronted wardrobes and laminate flooring. ENSUITE: Good sized fully tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and low-level dual flush WC. Fully tiled walls and flooring plus extractor fan.

OUTSIDE: The property is accessed via a driveway with space for at least three cars including a large detached GARAGE 6.02m x 5.20m with an up and over door, power and light. To the front of the property is a raised lawn area with mature shrubs and bushes having a pleasant aspect over a neighbouring field. Pathways lead down both sides of the property taking you to the impressive REAR GARDEN comprising a large patio area with stone chippings and potted plants. Steps take you down to a well kept lawn with central path, attractive bushes, fruit trees and hedging. Adjacent is a more natural garden area with poly tunnel, garden shed, this leads onto a meadow with the potential to create an equestrian space/paddock as there is a gated access off a narrow lane behind.