Clifford Bridge Park Drewsteignton, Exeter £54,950

Clifford Bridge Park is a delightfully situated rural holiday development on a level pasture meadow with mature woodland on one side and the banks of the River Teign on the other. This peaceful location is within Dartmoor National Park. A private driveway, off the country lane, provides access to Clifford Bridge Park, and the chalets, each with their own parking area, are situated well-spaced from each other, around the far end of the site. The eight acres of communal grounds are for the exclusive use and enjoyment of the residents.

Dartmoor, often described as being the last wilderness in Southern England, is characterised by its distinctive granite tors and the high moorland rises as high as 2000 feet. Less well known are the sheltered wooded valleys. The Upper Teign Valley, with Fingle Gorge - much of which is owned by the National Trust, is a beautiful example of these "hidden" landscapes. and is the location of the Park. There are delightful riverside walks along woodland tracks either upstream through Fingle Gorge to Castle Drogo, or downstream to Steps Bridge and through the Dunsford Nature Reserve - renowned for its wild Spring daffodils. The A30's Woodleigh junction, about 3½ miles distant, provides a convenient access point for visiting the cathedral city of Exeter with its chain stores, variety of shops, ancient buildings and historic quayside. Exeter is also the hub for communications in the area with the M5, the national rail network and Exeter Airport with its range of available flights to and from the area.

Steps lead up to the front door opening into the Open Plan Living area. With a vaulted ceiling and some woodwork it feels light and airy with doors leading out onto the balcony and enjoying views over the rest of the park. The kitchen area is also open plan and offers a range of storage as well as appliances including gas hob. There is a separate utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and a dryer. A hallway leads to the two bedrooms with the main bedroom benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room. There is also a further bathroom

Allocated gravelled parking area adjacent to the lodge itself. 19ft decked and raised balcony with outside lights benefiting from views over the communal grounds and Dartmoor beyond.

Site provided mains electricity (individually metered), LPG (metered). Water and Drainage. Private phone line with internet possible.

The lodges are subject to an annual Ground Rent (latest £1,547.02) and Maintenance Charge (latest £839.52), the latter being for the maintenance of the common parts. The water and sewerage services come to £670.96. The total charge is currently in the region of £3,281 per annum. These charges are subject to variation in accordance with the terms of the lease.

The lodges may not be used as a permanent dwelling. Permitted use is for holiday purposes only between 15th March until 15th January for the use of the owner, friends and family. No commercial lets are allowed. No dogs are permitted on site under the new licenses. There will be other obligations under the licence such as insuring the lodge which will need to be considered.

The property operates under a License Agreement running to 60 years from 2002. Offered with vacant possession.

From the A30 dual carriageway heading west take the Woodleigh Junction to Cheriton Bishop - turn left signposted to Cheriton Bishop and Castle Drogo. After another ½ mile (just before the Old Thatch Inn) turn left into a lane, and continue for about another 2 miles to a crossroads. Turn right signposted to Clifford Bridge, and continue for about a mile downhill to another crossroads. Go straight across, over the bridge and immediately turn left, where the entrance to Clifford Bridge Park will be seen on the left with a red phone box visible. Follow the track, keeping to the right hand side when it splits and No 21 will be found after a short distance on the right.

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