Property description
An IMPRESSIVE four double bedroom detached PERIOD RESIDENCE situated in an elevated MOORLAND SETTING with approximately five and a half acres of grounds, detached one bedroom converted barn and further substantial barn/workshop. Sitting above the village of Peter Tavy in a quiet, rural idyll and enjoying extensive, uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside and Dartmoor National Park. Coming onto the open market for the first time in nearly half a century, this truly is an extremely rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a spacious small holding/equestrian home with excellent potential for further improvement and development. There is a substantial detached barn which could be utilised for stabling machine store/hay store. There may be an additional opportunity of developing holiday units subject to the necessary consents and planning permission.
PROPERTY:
There is a substantial detached barn which could be utilised for stabling, machine store/hay store. There may be an additional opportunity of developing holiday units subject to the necessary consents and planning permission.
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Part glazed door leading to vestibule area and:
ENTRANCE HALL: - 11' 10'' x 8' 2'' max (3.60m x 2.49m max) (Average)
Feature fireplace (not functional). Window to front and side. Doors to Workshop, Main Hallway and:
CLOAKROOM/WC:
Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Window to rear. Tiled flooring. Half tiled wall.
INTERNAL WORKSHOP: - 13' 1'' x 9' 0'' (3.98m x 2.74m)
Window to side.
MAIN HALLWAY:
Stairs with period bannister rails and spindles. Under stairs cupboard.
KITCHEN: - 12' 4'' x 9' 11'' (3.76m x 3.02m)
Window to side. LPG fired 'Aga' in powder blue. Range of fitted worktop surfaces with inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Pine fronted base and eye level units. Archway to:
DAIRY: - 12' 3'' x 11' 8'' (3.73m x 3.55m)
Slate flagstone floors, 'Belfast' sink, large double airing cupboard. 'Worcester' L.P.G. gas fired boiler providing heating. Window to side. Further store cupboards. Former pork salting box.
DINING ROOM: - 12' 2'' x 11' 11'' (3.71m x 3.63m)
Dual aspect enjoying commanding views over the surrounding countryside and Dartmoor. Arched display recess.
LIVING ROOM: - 18' 7'' x 12' 4'' (5.66m x 3.76m)
Open fireplace with inset wood burning stove with back boiler which contributes to heating and water. Shelved display recesses to either side of chimney. Window to front enjoying extensive country views. Double French doors and half multi-paned top light leading to hallway.
CONSERVATORY: - 11' 4'' x 5' 10'' (3.45m x 1.78m)
Enjoying a Southerly aspect and extensive views over the gardens and Dartmoor. Half glazed on three sides. Tiled floor.
MEZZANINE BATHROOM/WC: - 11' 9'' x 9' 3'' (3.58m x 2.82m)
Pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over. Shower cubicle. Low level W.C.. Bidet. Dual aspect. Three walls are fully tiled.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Access to loft. Storage cupboard.
BEDROOM 1: - 12' 3'' x 12' 1'' (3.73m x 3.68m)
Light and airy dual aspect room, predominately facing south and enjoying extensive views over the surrounding countryside. Archway through to:
WALK-IN DRESSING ROOM: - 7' 0'' x 5' 11'' (2.13m x 1.80m)
Window to front enjoying extensive rural views. Built-in double wardrobe.
BEDROOM 2: - 12' 4'' x 12' 3'' (3.76m x 3.73m)
Window to front enjoying southerly aspect and extensive views over the surrounding moorland and open countryside. Built-in double cupboard.
BEDROOM 3: - 12' 5'' x 11' 10'' (3.78m x 3.60m)
Window to side enjoying views over the surrounding countryside.
BEDROOM 4: - 12' 6'' x 11' 10'' max (3.81m x 3.60m max)
Window to side overlooking the barns, yard and gardens and over towards Dartmoor National Park. Wash hand basin.
SEPARATE DETACHED COTTAGE (THE STABLES):
This detached two storey converted barn would be ideal for those seeking two family occupation or the possibility of home and income.
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Front door leading to:
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE:
Further solid door with glazed panel leading to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: - 14' 7'' x 9' 2'' (4.44m x 2.79m)
Stairs to first floor. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Range of fitted cupboards and work tops. Tiled flooring. Cooker point. Window to front.
SHOWER ROOM/WC:
Window to rear. Low level WC. Tiled shower cubicle. Pedestal wash hand basin. Electric wall heater. Tiled splashbacking.
FIRST FLOOR:
BEDROOM/SITTING ROOM: - 14' 8'' x 12' 7'' (4.47m x 3.83m)
Window to front and side. Commanding views over surrounding countryside. Access to loft. Airing cupboard. Built-in double wardrobe.
OUTSIDE:
The property is approached via a five bar timber gate down a long driveway which leads to a good sized parking and turning area. There are pleasant lawned gardens down the side and along the right hand side of the drive as one enters with a number of trees and shrubs and to ones left is a large and substantial:
DETACHED BARN: - 53' 8'' x 17' 0'' (16.35m x 5.18m) approx. internally
Generous mezzanine storage area. Power and light is connected and an electric cable has been run through an alcathine pipe underground to provide the electricity for the barn. Adjoining this is:
MACHINE STORE/LOG STORE: - 19' 0'' x 10' 0'' (5.79m x 3.05m)
PIGGERY 1: - 19' 0'' x 10' 0'' (5.79m x 3.05m)
Detached stone built building.
PIGGERY 2: - 14' 7'' x 6' 6'' (4.44m x 1.98m)
Detached stone built building.
GARDENS:
The gardens wrap around all four sides of the property and there is a productive vegetable garden to the rear. To the sides and front are generous areas of lawn, well stocked and mature flower and shrub beds and borders with large beds of heather and a generous ornamental fish pond. The house and garden enjoy a southerly aspect and outstanding rural views as well as a good degree of privacy and seclusion. The land is set out in a number of enclosures with the high lands around the property being gently sloping and ideal for pasture while some of the lower sections of the land are slightly wetter and only ideally suitable for light stock such as sheep.
SERVICES:
Mains electricity. Private water supply which is fed from a moorland spring and reservoir, which also serves two other properties. The property has its own private drainage system and has an LPG storage tank within the garden which serves the boiler and Aga.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
West Devon Borough Council
Property Features :
- Idyllic Moorland Setting
- Quiet Rural Hamlet
- Unrestricted Views over the Surrounding Countryside and Dartmoor
- Spacious Four Bedroom Accommodation
- Two/Three Reception Rooms