Property description
Approached over a long sweeping driveway an outstanding PERIOD DETACHED HOUSE set in superb near level gardens extending to approximately half an acre. Foxhill House is slightly elevated and stands well back from Greenway Road, it enjoys lovely open views over the delightful Dartside village of Galmpton, and is in close walking distance of village shops,Manor Inn and highly regarded primary and grammar schools. Churston golf club and Broadsands beach are also close by, along with the River Dart and Greenway Quay for boating enthusiasts.
The house offers very spacious and flexible accommodation currently having four bedrooms on the first floor which include a master suite. The ground floor provides a versatile light and bright layout with a large formal dining room and bay windowed sitting room which enjoy a super outlook over the gardens, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room,office/occasional bedroom and sitting/TV room. There is ample room for further extensions to the house if required by a new owner subject to relevant planning permissions. Ample parking and a double garage complete this lovely village home.
Entrance door with decorative leaded light style windows to either side open to..
ENTRANCE HALL
A lovely entrance hall with traditional staircase to the first floor.
CLOAKROOM/W.C.
Close coupled W.C and wall mounted washbasin. Radiator. Leaded light double glazed window. Tiled floor.
LIVING ROOM - 32' 6'' x 11' 11'' (9.90m x 3.63m)
A stunning room with two large bay windows and French Doors opening to the lawns and gardens at the front of the house. Feature fireplace with fitted living flame gas fire. Fifteen pane French doors open to...
FORMAL DINING ROOM - 16' 11'' x 11' 11'' (5.15m x 3.63m)
A super dual aspect room again enjoying lovely outlook over the gardens village and countryside beyond. Patio doors open to the garden and seating terrace.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 13' 4'' x 11' 0'' (4.06m x 3.35m)
Fitted with an excellent range of cream faced wall and base cupboards with contrasting working surfaces, upstands and concealed under cupboard lighting. Ceramic 1 1/4 bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Integral dishwasher. 'Leisure' dual fuel range style cooker inset with matching cream surround and display shelves. Archway to further matching cupboards and worktop space. Large walk in pantry. Tiled flooring throughout. Window and door to rear.
INNER HALLWAY
With tiled floor continuing from kitchen and display shelving. Doors to...
UTILITY ROOM - 8' 4'' x 6' 7'' (2.54m x 2.01m)
Matching cream wall and base cupboards, working surfaces and inset stainless steel sink and drainer. Plumbing/space for washing machine and space for american fridge/freezer. Tiled floor. Wall mounted 'Ideal' Boiler. Window to side.
SITTING ROOM/T.V.SNUG - 14' 5'' x 9' 3'' (4.39m x 2.82m)
French doors and window to side and rear aspect. Oak flooring. Door to...
OFFICE/OCCASIONAL BEDROOM - 14' 5'' x 9' 3'' (4.39m x 2.82m)
Dual aspect windows overlooking the gardens.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Double glazed window. Loft access hatch.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE - 12' 11'' x 11' 11'' max (3.93m x 3.63m)
Double glazed window enjoying a fabulous view across the gardens and village to the countryside beyond. Doors to...
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment and pedestal wash basin. Double glazed window.
WALK IN WARDROBE
With hanging rails and shelving.
BEDROOM 2 - 14' 2'' x 12' 0'' max (4.31m x 3.65m)
Double glazed window to front enjoying the lovely views as mentioned. Fitted wardrobes with storage cupboards over.
BEDROOM 3 - 11' 11'' x 11' 0'' (3.63m x 3.35m)
Double glazed window to side with a superb view through the village and beyond. Fitted triple wardrobe with cupboard and inset washbasin to side. Fitted dressing table and cupboard.
BEDROOM 4 - 10' 5'' x 7' 3'' (3.17m x 2.21m)
Double glazed window. Built in deep wardrobe/cupboard.
SHOWER ROOM/W.C.
Comprising corner shower enclosure with fitted 'Mira' independent electric shower, white close coupled W.C. and half pedestal wash basin with fitted mirror and light over. Tiled walls and flooring. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail. Double glazed window.
OUTSIDE
The surrounding gardens extend to approximately half an acre and enjoy a sunny aspect, they surround the paved terrace of the house with its several seating and 'al fresco' dining areas, they are mainly laid to lawn with well stocked mature flowerbeds, ornamental grasses, various shrubs and specimen trees which include magnolia, productive fig trees and an olive tree. There are range of trellises with climbing roses, jasmine and honeysuckle, but the main feature of the gardens are the two magnificent wisterias to the side and rear of the house, an absolute delight to see in flower!A pretty pond and seating area flank one wisteria trellis.A kitchen garden area, greenhouse and grapevine are located to the rear of the house along with a garden shed.
DOUBLE GARAGE - 21' 4'' x 19' 7'' (6.50m x 5.96m)
Electric up and over door to front. Light and power points. Personal door to side. Ladder and access to large roof space above the garage, perfect for conversion for perhaps a studio, subject to relevant permissions.
ENERGY RATING
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COUNCIL TAX BAND
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Property Features :
- HEART OF GALMPTON VILLAGE
- STUNNING GARDENS OF APPROX HALF AN ACRE
- OPEN VIEWS ACROSS THE VILLAGE TO COUNTRYSIDE
- FOUR BEDROOMS TWO BATHROOMS
- FOUR GENEROUS RECEPTION ROOMS