Location

Situated on the edge of the wonderful Wray Valley, this town centre home is perfectly placed to enjoy all the local amenities. Positioned on the north-eastern edge of the Dartmoor National Park and the stunning Wray Valley, this area was once used by Victorians travelling from Newton Abbot to Moretonhampstead along the railway whose tracks can still be walked today. Moretonhampstead is a charming town that has a village feel yet with a real bustling, beating heart. This picturesque town offers a wide variety of independent shops, eateries, swimming pool, sports and community centre as well as artist studios, the renowned Bovey Castle and local festivals and events throughout the year. The thriving community and artistic vibe of the town draws in residents and visitors from all over the country. The walking in this area is simply stunning with easy access directly on to the moor as well as walking at the National Trust owned Castle Drogo, Teign river walks and the recently improved Wray Valley Trail which is great for family bike rides.

The highly regarded and picturesque town of Chagford is just over 4 miles away which offers further dining options, festivals, events, galleries, fabulous delicatessen, boutique hotels and a thriving community.

Both Okehampton and Exeter can be found approximately 14 miles away each offering a wider range of supermarkets, dining options, schooling and shopping. Transport links to Exeter are excellent with its airport and mainline train station with direct trains to London and further afield as well as extensive bus networks. The city of Exeter offers a world renowned university, excellent independent schools in The Maynard School, Exeter School and Exeter Cathedral School, among others, as well as The Princesshay shopping centre development, John Lewis department store, boutique hotels and restaurants and a lively social scene

Description

A superb renovated and modernised town house located just off the centre of this sought after Dartmoor town. Inside is deceptively spacious with modern and period features.

The ground floor comprises a modern kitchen which opens nicely into the sociable dining room and a glazed double height atrium with access to the courtyard. The sitting room is of generous proportions with a feature fireplace.

Stairs rise to the first floor where there are three bedrooms and a cloakroom which had planning permission to extend the footprint to create a shower room. Bedroom three is of particular interest with double French doors out onto the south facing roof terrace. The second floor benefits from a further double bedroom, with delightful views over Mardon Hill, and a delightful family bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower.

Outside, 19 Ford Street benefits from a charming roof terrace and courtyard.

Directions

From Bovey Tracey's Drum Bridges roundabout, proceed along the A382 towards Bovey Tracey passing M&S petrol station and continuing on the A382 over the next roundabout. At the second roundabout as you approach the fire station continue straight over continuing on the A382 (Monk's Way). Continue on this road for approximately 7 miles until you enter Moretonhampstead. Follow the road through the town towards Exeter bearing left on to Ford Street where number 19 will be found on the right hand side.