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Location

Who wouldn’t want to be welcomed home by this magnificent view? Just delightful! Hillside is tucked away in South Brentor, on the western fringe of Dartmoor National Park; surrounded by farmland and stunning moorland views. Brentor is famous for the iconic, 12th century St Michael de Rupe Church, visible from great distance, a prominent, historic landmark. It is a 20 minute walk to the top from Hillside, and so worth it for the view. The bells can be heard from the charming gardens and grounds of this 200 year old house. The property itself offers a good deal of seclusion and privacy, but only five minutes drive into Tavistock.

Tavistock is a thriving 'stannary' and award winning market town with regular farmers' markets and a large variety of independent shops and cafes. The town is rich in history dating back to the 10th century and is famed for being the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake; With various primary schools, both state and private secondary schools, doctor’s surgeries, swimming pools and tennis courts.

Situation

The property is located along a quiet country lane, on a plot extending to approximately 4 acres with awe inspiring Dartmoor views, stables, a field and additional paddock for grazing plus easy, safe access to open moorland for riding or walking, via a track at the end of the lane.

Accommodation

A rare opportunity to purchase a simply stunning Dartmoor equestrian property. The property extends to approximately 4 acres and comes with a large field, separate paddock, yard with modern stable block (4 stables and a tack room), parking for multiple vehicles and a double garage; all perfectly situated, with easy access to endless moorland riding. The main house dates back to the early 1800's and has been sympathetically modernised by its current owner to retain its original character and charm... Spacious, light and airy with awe inspiring views across Dartmoor; briefly comprising... Three reception rooms; the living room has an open fireplace; the snug/office and farmhouse kitchen both have multifuel stoves; two boot rooms/porches (front and back), and a guest cloakroom. On the first floor are four charming bedrooms plus two beautifully fitted bathrooms. There is a second (single) garage adjoining the house, and two further stone outbuildings in the garden.

The property benefits from a mixture of carefully crafted double glazed casem*nt/sash windows and oil fired central heating throughout. The tiled area in the kitchen has underfloor heating.

The yard is accessed via a 100m track; post and rail fenced to either side with the paddock to the left and larger field to the right. As soon as you turn into the driveway you are met by spectacular panoramic Dartmoor views. The 'L' shaped timber built stable block is well appointed with a fenced yard, four separate stables, a tack room and adjoining double garage; all with light and power. Floodlights can illuminate the parking area and the gate to the field.

The track opens into a good sized parking/turning area with a gate to the formal gardens and main house...

The front of the property is facing the lane and is in part slate hung, accessed via a welcoming gateway with covered porch leading to the front entrance porch. There is a pathway leading around to the rear of the property which meets the gardens and pathway to the rear porch/boot room and main entrance hall...

Ground floor

Rear Porch -

A South facing canopy porch with two courtesy lights and space to sit and enjoy the view or listen to the owls calling across the field. Double doors to:

Boot Room - 2.71m x 1.84m

With double glazed casem*nt windows and bench seats with storage to either side. Ideal for firewood or wellies! Vaulted ceiling, slate flagstone flooring, two electric heaters, light and power points. Solid pine door opening into:

Entrance Hallway -

With a solid wood floor, stairs rising to first floor landing, radiator, light and power points. doors off to:

Guest Cloakroom -

A white suite comprising low flush WC and a wall mounted wash hand basin. Ceiling light and double glazed window to the front. Removable panel under stairs provides storage, currently Christmas decorations!

Living Room - 4.32m x 3.66m (max)

With a solid oak floor and double glazed sash window overlooking the garden with oak window seat. Original slate fireplace with slate hearth and open grate. Radiator, light and power points. WiFi connection point.

Farmhouse kitchen dinning room - 6.98m x 3.95m (max)

This room is just so beautiful, flooded with natural light from 3 sides, one of which is a pair of French doors opening out onto a charming seating area. The kitchen is fitted with a range of hand built eye level and base units with oak fronts and a polished granite work surface over, incorporating a Belfast sink with mixer tap above. Integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher and integrated washing machine. 'RANGEMASTER 90' cooker with two electric ovens and 5 gas rings (LPG). There are double glazed casem*nt windows to the front and side. The kitchen floor is tiled and the dining area has a solid oak floor with granite fireplace incorporating a cast iron multifuel stove on a slate hearth; above there is a ceiling hung, traditional wooden clothes airer or 'dolly maid'; adjacent, in the alcove there is a custom built linen press.

Snug - 4.48m x 2.88m

With a cast iron multifuel stove inset into the original inglenook fireplace complete with bread oven, slate surround and mantle. This room would perhaps have been the original scullery, with its meat hook still intact in the centre of the ceiling. Radiator, light and power points. Door to the front entrance hall and open plan to:

Office - 2.31m x 1m

Vaulted ceiling with three individual skylights, double glazed casem*nt window to the side, light and power points. Landline socket.

Front Entrance Hall -

With a double glazed casem*nt window overlooking the lane, tiled floor, fitted rustic oak bench seat, ceiling light and door to front porch. Handy oak shelf above window.

First Floor

Landing -

Access to loft space, light and power points. Sun tunnel skylight, original banister, doors off to:

Bedroom One - 3.69m x 3.23m (excluding wardrobe)

With a double glazed sash window enjoying far reaching views over the garden and land to the rear, original slate fireplace with cast iron open grate. Radiator, light and power points. Fitted wardrobe with double oak doors and shelf; TV aerial socket.

Bedroom Two - 3.64m x 3.37m (max)

With a double glazed sash window enjoying far reaching views to the rear, original cast iron fireplace with open grate. Radiator, light and power points. Double cupboards at waist height either side of the fireplace, with shelves above.

Shower room - 2.51m x 2.3m

Fitted with a white suite comprising corner shower cubicle with electric shower, vanity wash hand basin and low flush WC. Double glazed sash window to the rear with same fantastic views over the grounds as bedrooms 1 and 2, and a window seat (with storage) to enjoy them from. Painted wooden floorboards and decorative panelling, ceiling light and chrome heated towel rail. Shower light also functions as an extractor. Pretty light over mirror above sink.

Bedroom 3.57m x 2.89m (with sloping ceiling to one side)

A double glazed window to the side, radiator, light and power points. This room has views towards the moor. It faces East and benefits from beautiful morning light.

Bedroom Four - 3.40m x 2.92m (with sloping ceiling to one side)

A double glazed window to the side, radiator, light and power points. This room has views towards Brentor Church, only visible when the trees are not in leaf. It faces West and is beautiful on a summer evening.

Bathroom - 4.02m x 1.9m (max)

A dual aspect room with double glazed casem*nt windows to the front and side. Semi vaulted ceiling. Painted wooden floorboards and decorative panelling, radiator, chrome heated towel rail, built in storage cupboard and ceiling light. Fitted with a white suite comprising... A free standing bath with telephone shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Corner shower cubicle with mixer shower. The shower light also functions as an extractor. This room faces towards Brentor Church, from where the bells can also be heard.

Outside

There is a lot of peace to be had outside, be it in the garden or the yard. The distant rumble of tractors cutting winter feed for the sheep and cattle that graze all around. The lane goes nowhere, just loops back round, so passing traffic is infrequent. Owls and bats frequent the night skies. Swallows nest in the stables and hedgehogs can he heard in the garden, and if you are quiet you might see one...

Stable block -

This modern L shaped timber building (Fingle Farm Buildings) has light, power and water, with a post and rail fenced yard. The yard has one tap at the gable end and another inside the yard fence. The gates are set up to allow horses or ponies access to the yard and stables from the paddock or the field, should it be required.

Tack Room -

Sink with cold tap, plumbed in washing machine. Power points.

Stable 1 - 3.73m x 3.54m

Stable 2 - 4.95m x 3.54m

Stable 3 - 3.66m x 3.42m

Stable 4 - 3.59m x 3.42m

All 4 stables have strip lights. One stable is fitted with rubber matting which will remain, another has a ceiling fan. There are grills between each pair of stables, so no horse is unable to see it’s neighbour.

Double Garage - 6.26m x 5.44m

Adjoining the stables with two sets of barn doors allowing vehicular access. Light and power.

Single Garage - 5.6m x 2.81m

Adjoining the house with 3 windows to the side and one to the rear. An up and over door providing vehicular access from the front and a pedestrian door to the rear. Light and power. There is an outside tap on the lane side, beneath the kitchen window for watering the gardens.

Greenhouse - 3.27m x 2.92m (max)

A recently completed bespoke painted timber greenhouse, with brick dwarf wall. 4 automatic temperature sensitive roof lights. Staging to 3 sides and built in compost mixing tray.

Stone Outbuilding/Log Shed - 4m x 2.5m

With a door to the side allowing easy delivery of logs, slate roof. Separate section ideal for tool storage (redundant original loo)

Additional Outbuilding -

Located along the lane adjoining a neighbouring property. Metal shed with 2 doors (marked on aerial plan).

Gardens -

The Formal gardens lie to the South and West of the house and offer a great deal of privacy and are mainly laid to lawn with two pretty gravel patios to enjoy. Mature, well tended beds with a variety of plants, trees, shrubs and bulbs ensuring a year round display. Shaded areas and much full sun, allowing for a variety of plant types. Bound by Devon bank to field. Timber gate gives access to field, the far corner of which is fenced off for garden waste, accessed by a metal gate.

Field and Paddock -

The grazing is split in 2 by the track, one side being a small paddock which is useful for those horses or ponies requiring a ‘Slimming World regime’. The field on the other side of the track makes up the bulk of the land and has an automatic trough. Well fenced for equine grazing, consisting of a mix of Devon bank and post and rail.

For competitive riders Tall Trees Arena, The Grange, Duchy College and St Leonards are all well under an hour away offering unaffiliated and affiliated Dressage, Show Jumping, lessons and clinics. Indoor school hire is 20 minutes away at Cholwell Equestrian who also have regular showing shows.

Services - Mains (unmetered) water, mains electricity, septic tank drainage (recently inspected, emptied and approved), oil central heating, Bottled LPG for hob

Council Tax - West Devon, Band F

Tenure - Freehold

*Agent's Note - Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate and are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers/tenants are advised to recheck the measurements. The floorplan should be used for indication purposes only. You are advised to take your own measurements before purchasing the property. Reference made to any fixtures, fittings, appliances or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.

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