Property description

This DELIGHTFUL Grade II* Dartmoor Cottage is an unusually complete late MEDIEVAL HALL HOUSE steeped in history, with a wealth of CHARM and CHARACTER. Believed to have been a traditional Hall House in the 16th Century, the property was extended and improved in the 17th Century. The hamlet is first recorded in 1224 as Sternerhalle which means 'Hall of Stone'. Now a comfortable and warm family home with many original features such as substantial inglenook fireplace with oak lintel, exposed beams and granite steps.

PROPERTY:
The pretty Dartmoor hamlet of Stiniel is approximately a mile from the bustling former Stannary Town of Chagford, which is famed for its former market square and pretty streets along with an array of interesting and individual shops and selection of high quality restaurants and hostelries and is one of the most favoured moorland towns. Conveniently located on the eastern side of Dartmoor and accessible to the A30 corridor, the nearby City of Exeter as well the south coast of the county. The area in general is renowned for stunning scenery, horse riding and hill walking. There is excellent riding out from the property itself and a wide range of leisure facilities and clubs within a fifteen to thirty minute drive which includes a number of highly acclaimed Golf Clubs. The nearby towns of Okehampton, Exeter and Newton Abbot all offer excellent road and rail connections to the remainder of the country and the established airport at Exeter supplies easy access to both internal and european flights.

ENTRANCE:
Granite stone pathway bordered by mature shrubs and flowers leads to an arched, timber framed oak door, leading into:

HALLWAY/CROSS PASSAGE:
Exposed stone work and timbers with a plank and mun tin screen and steps leading down to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: - 16' 0'' x 10' 0'' (4.87m x 3.05m)
Extensive exposed granite walls with a deep window recess. Oil fired 'Stanley' range cooker. Belfast sink with mixer sink over. Tiled splash back and carved draining area. Range of base level units with dressed slate surfaces over. Oak stair case to the first floor with a useful under stairs storage cupboard. Door to double garage. Space for table and chairs.

LIVING ROOM: - 16' 2'' x 13' 5'' maximum (4.92m x 4.09m maximum)
Large impressive feature granite Inglenook fireplace with granite hearth and oak lintel and wood burning stove with lined flue. Door way leading to a split granite staircase to the first floor rooms. Exposed timber arching and step leading to:

DINING ROOM: - 16' 2'' x 8' 3'' (4.92m x 2.51m)
Dual aspect room with exposed granite walls and timber beams.

FIRST FLOOR:
Split case leads to:

LANDING: - 16' 9'' x 9' 9'' (5.10m x 2.97m)
Fitted oak bookcases. Some exposed timbers. Recessed window to the front with an oak sill. Arched doorway with latch door leading into:

BEDROOM 1: - 16' 5'' x 9' 7'' (5.00m x 2.92m)
Dual aspect room. Granite fireplace with carved surround and wooden Bressumer beam over. Candle recess set into the exposed granite wall.

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From the landing:

WC:
Low level WC.

BATHROOM:
Comprising of bath with mixer tap and thermostatic shower. Wash hand basin with vanity unit under. Heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 2: - 12' 11'' x 10' 8'' (3.93m x 3.25m)
Exposed granite walls. Low window to front aspect. Stair case descending to the kitchen.

GARAGING: - 21' 4'' x 19' 6'' (6.50m x 5.94m)
Two pairs of large wooden doors. Power and light. Side door to kitchen. Latch door leading to:

LAUNDRY/STORE ROOM: - 16' 10'' x 6' 6'' (5.13m x 1.98m)
Arched doorway to rear. Power and light. Plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine.

OUTSIDE:

GARDEN:
Terraced and landscaped with three separate levels. The south-westerly facing garden is mainly laid to lawn. On the lower section there are box hedges with inset Herb Garden and a raised vegetable patch with greenhouse. The oil tank is also located here.

STABLE: - 16' 10'' x 14' 7'' (5.13m x 4.44m)
Detached thatched stable with hay loft above. There is a concrete hard standing to the front and a gate to the additional parking area which has gated access to the lane and a gate leading into the field.

WORKSHOP: - 19' 6'' x 19' 1'' (5.94m x 5.81m)
Timber framed building clad in wood with power and light connected.

THE FIELD:
This useful paddock has its own gated access from the gardens. Vegetable garden and parking area. Surrounded by a granite boundary wall. It is ideal for a horse/pony or small livestock/poultry.

SERVICES:
Mains electricity, private water and drainage and oil tank providing heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Dartmoor National Park.

Property Features :

• Pretty Grade II* Listed Cottage
• Wealth of Charm and Character
• Idyllic Rural Hamlet
• Within Dartmoor National Park
• Easy Access to Exeter/M5