Property description
A superb detached Moorland home situated in this stunning part of Dartmoor National Park, enjoying some of the countries finest scenery. The property has been used as an equestrian home, but would also make a stunning retreat with its three acre plot of three separate paddocks and formal gardens. The accommodation provides ample space for a larger family or dual family occupation and in brief comprises: A fabulous open plan Lounge dining room with feature central fireplace with dual wood burner serving both rooms : Large kitchen breakfast room : Family room, sharing an open plan with the kitchen : Five bedrooms : Two bathrooms : Ensuite shower to Master : Utility Boot room : Cloaks room. Within the grounds are stables facing one of the paddocks and a detached garage. Westcountry Homes Online are delighted to be offering this rare opportunity to purchase a truly stunning Moorland retreat and viewing is strictly by appointment to proceedable buyers only. SERVICES: Mains electric. Solar panels. Water bore hole and well. Septic tank drainage. Oil heating. Oil Aga.LOCATION: Gidleigh is situated on the north side of Dartmoor, between Chagford and Okehampton and is known as one of its prettiest hamlets, being made up essentially of period dwellings, with a fine church and remains of the castle on the fringe of the open moor. Dartmoor itself is renowned for its spectacular scenery with its granite tors, heather clad moorland and wooded valleys bisected by rushing streams and rivers, and there are many opportunities locally for walking, riding and fishing. There is a highly rated golf course at Bovey Castle Hotel and the stannery town of Chagford is about a 10 minute drive away, providing an excellent selection of local facilities, including shops, restaurants, hotels, health centre and primary school, and is made up of a very eclectic community, with many famous artists, potters, film makers and others choosing it as a place to live and work. It hosts a well known arts festival. Also nearby is the Northmore Arms pub, about a mile or so away, and the renowned Gidleigh Park Hotel and restaurant being within walking distance. There is a full range of cultural, shopping andother facilities available at the Cathedral and University city of Exeter. In Okehampton there is a Waitrose store and there are private schools at both Tavistock and in Exeter. There is easy access to the area from the M5 motorway at Exeter via the A30 dual carriageway to Whiddon Down. At Exeter there are railway stations with mainline connections to London and also aninternational airport. Distances (approximate), Chagford 2 miles, Exeter 20 miles, A30 4 miles, Okehampton 8 miles.
ENTRANCE LOBBY
Bench seat and cloaks space.
INNER HALL
LOUNGE DINING ROOM - 27\‘ 7\‘\‘ into chimney breast x 14\‘ 7\‘\‘ (8.40m x 4.44m)
A fabulous open plan room with dual aspect. Central granite chimney breast housing dual log burner.
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM - 17\‘ 9\‘\‘ x 15\‘ 1\‘\‘ (5.41m x 4.59m)
With fitted Aga and island unit with integrated oven, hob and grill. Shares open plan with family room.
FAMILY ROOM - 16\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 10\‘ 10\‘\‘ (5.00m x 3.30m)
Dual aspect. Log burner.
CLOAKSROOM - 8\‘ 6\‘\‘ x 8\‘ 0\‘\‘ max including sloping ceiling (2.59m x 2.44m)
BEDROOM FOUR - 12\‘ 3\‘\‘ x 11\‘ 6\‘\‘ (3.73m x 3.50m)
Dual aspect.
BEDROOM FIVE - 11\‘ 9\‘\‘ x 11\‘ 8\‘\‘ plus recess (3.58m x 3.55m)
SHOWER ROOM
UTILITY BOOT ROOM - 11\‘ 6\‘\‘ x 9\‘ 1\‘\‘ (3.50m x 2.77m)
Housing boiler.
SECOND INNER HALL AREA
BEDROOM TWO - 14\‘ 9\‘\‘ max x 10\‘ 10\‘\‘ (4.49m x 3.30m)
BEDROOM THREE - 14\‘ 7\‘\‘ x 10\‘ 10\‘\‘ (4.44m x 3.30m)
BATHROOM
FIRST FLOOR
MASTER BEDROOM - 21\‘ 3\‘\‘ max x 11\‘ 0\‘\‘ to 9\‘2\" plus recess (6.47m x 3.35m)
Dual aspect.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
OUTSIDE
The property is set in approximately 3 acres (tbc) comprising 3 separate paddocks and attractive well maintained formal gardens (approx half acre) tba. There is a gravel drive providing off road parking for numerous vehicles including separate area for larger vehicle.
STABLES
Stable. 3 loose boxes. Hay room / feed shed. Tack room.
GARAGE
Property Features :
- Detached Moorland home
- Approximately three acres (tbc)
- Stables and Garage
- Three separate paddocks
- Five bedrooms