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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · EX20 2BP
For saleListed 189 days
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A fabulously spacious barn conversion in a peaceful rural position, backing on to open farmland with little passing traffic, exceptional rural views and thoughtfully planned accommodation.
Situation The property is situated in a small rural hamlet just 2 miles from the picturesque small market town of North Tawton located alongside the River Taw.
It has excellent road connections west towards Okehampton (8 miles) or east towards Crediton (10 miles) and also south onto the A30 and access into Dartmoor National Park.
Okehampton offers easy access to Exeter via the newly opened Dartmoor Line with trains running hourly.
North Tawton includes a number of mini markets, Post Office, chemist, tea room, public houses, doctors surgery, public car parks, dentist, veterinary surgery, and a good primary school.
The former market town of Okehampton lies approximately 8 miles to the west offering additional complementary facilities and educational establishments.
North Tawton is situated on the Tarka Trail and is fortunate enough to boast rugby, football and cricket clubs, as well as a variety of societies.
Description This exceptional barn conversion occupies a rural position among only three other homes in a fabulous spot, easily commutable to Okehampton and the A30 to the west and east towards Crediton and Exeter.
The generous, reverse level accommodation is thoughtfully laid out and offers fabulous amounts of natural light.
The principle reception room opens on to a private rear and side garden which enjoys the sun throughout the day. Of particular note is the generous kitchen/breakfast room with an oil fired Aga.
Approached along a shared, private driveway, the property offers parking for at least two cars in addtion to the double garage which boasts an inspection pit and power and light.
Ideally located and tranquilly situated, Venton Lodge is considered ideal as a generous family home with excellent transport links or as a comfortable retirement home away from the hustle and bustle.
The gardens are truly delightful and offer exceptional rural views in all directions. General Remarks & Stipulations Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.
Council Tax: Band E - £3414.88 pa for 2026/2027 EPC: Rating D Services Mains Electricity, water . Shared private drainage. Oil fired central heating system from boiler and radi-ators.
Broadband available up to 2 mbps (Source Ofcom).
Satellite services with higher speeds are available Local and Planning Authority West Devon Borough Council - Wayleaves, Easements The property is sold subject to any Rights of Way, wayleave, Rights or Easements which exist at the time of the sale whether they are mentioned or not.
Plans & Maps Not to scale for identification purposes only. Promap Ordnance Survey reproduced with permission of HMSO (c) Crown copyright, all rights reserved.
Licence number Boundaries, Roads & Fencing The Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries, and neither the Vendor, nor their Agent will be responsible for defining the ownership of the boundary fencing and hedges Viewings Strictly by appointment only through Rendells Estate Agents, Tel: Email dart- What3Words location hourglass.troubled.sway
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